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Turf Grass Water Conservation Suggested

Trends, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
Additional research is being conducted to consider the amount of water being used in turf grass application around the country compared to row crop operations in the US. A remote-sensing scientist at California State Un...
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Youth Sports Associations Outsourcing Field Marking Operations and Supplies

Trends, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
With continued growth of larger sports complexes many youth associations are finding it harder to find volunteers to do the field marking. In many cases the associations may be using community owned property that is main...
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Synthetic Turf Workshop NRPA Baltimore, MD

Trends, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
Synthetic turf installation and maintenance activities continue to generate increased interest by the park and recreation industry, customers, and users. National Park and Recreation Association held a synthetic turf wo...
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Field Paint Removal Tools & Processes

Turf _Tips, Product_Review
Over the past 5 years several paint manufacturers have developed field paint formulations for synthetic turf application, permanent and removable. Along with the removable field marking paint these companies have develop...
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Temporary Field Marking Chalk Options

Turf _Tips, Product_Review
We receive some interesting challenges over the years. Many of website visitors have thoughtful questions that we might not have considered before. This one might be a more typical question from someone not familiar with...
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Small Engine Tachometer & Hour Meter

Turf _Tips, Product_Review
During small engine setup and preventive maintenance procedures do you verify the revolutions per minute (RPM) setting to ensure optimum performance? Have you considered using a small tool to verify the engine RPMs and ...
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Hands Free LED Lighting Source

Turf _Tips, Product_Review
Have you found yourself in a situation where you could use more light on a subject while needing your hands free to accomplish important tasks? Here's an innovative product using new LED and battery technology while inc...
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Updated Soccer Field Layout Tool

Turf _Tips, Product_Review
We continue to receive positive feedback on our soccer field layout tool. The original tool was built using the MS Excel spreadsheet formulas and focussed on starting with a center line through the center of the two goa...
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Soccer Facility and Field Operations Tools & Equipment

Turf _Tips, Demos, Product_Review
Have you ever visited another soccer facility and picked up some great operational tips? Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker recently visited the Portage Soccer Complex at 4422 Bishop Rd., Portage MI 49002. This community fa...
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Drag Mat Product Introduction

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Multi-functional standard and heavy duty metal drag mats solve traditional challenges with new design solutions. Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker introduces the toughest Drag Mats in the sports field maintenance industry....
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Brand and Protect Your Indoor Facilities

Trends, Sports
Protect your players, facility and display your branding at the same time! As basketball, volleyball and wrestling begin to gear up it is time to look to your gym and indoor spaces to make sure they are as ready for the...
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A New NCAA Baseball/Softball Rule could impact your facility: Make sure you are ready for the season!

With player safety in mind, the NCAA has implemented a rule requiring hard surfaces, such as wood, brick and concrete, to be padded to protect the athletes from injury.  The rule: NCAA Softball Rule 2.15. We rec...
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Football Field End Zone Design

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
When you think about the aesthetics of a football field, we know that the sideline numbers, lines and hash marks are there to guide and regulate play. Let’s take the next step and explore options for beyond the goa...
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Football Field Painting and Stenciling Videos

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
With football season around the corner it is a great time to get an idea on the scope of what is needed to prep your field. Not every field is going to need the attention, detail or man power of a premier D1 program or a...
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What You Need to Know When Painting your Logo on Tracks, Cement or Driveways/Sidewalks

Turf _Tips
Your team or organization's logo is important and is a symbol of pride. Painting your logo on grass is one thing, but what about hard surfaces such as parking lots, sidewalks and tracks? You can absolutely do this! The p...
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Baseball/Softball Mound Logos: Low Cost, BIG Impact

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips
Fields are and always have been a source of pride for each team. The way the field is displayed, on the other hand, continues to evolve. Fields turned into stadiums. The grass went from whatever was grown locally, to per...
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Softball and Baseball Field Logo Stencils

Trends, Sports, Turf _Tips, Product_Review
It's 2020 - time to update your baseball field! After the hard work of mound rebuilding, regrading diamonds and topdressing are done don't forget to add your team's identity! Painting your logo on your baseball or s...
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