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Opti-GroPEl - Gordon CorporationRegal Chemical Co.Resource OneSierra Pacific Turf SupplySoil Technologies Corp.United Horticultural SupplyW.A. Cleary Chemical Corp.Western Farm ServiceWilbur-Ellis co.
Traps-Animal, Rodent, InsectBird Barrier AmericaLesco, Inc.Resource OneVandermolen Corp.Western Farm ServiceWilbur-Ellis co.
Turf ColorantsAndersons Lawn Products, TheBecker-Underwood Inc.Floratine Products Group, Inc.Grow More Inc.Harrell's, Inc.Lesco, Inc.Monterey Chemical Co.Opti-GroPartac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)PEl - GordonRegal Chemical Co.Resource OneSierra Pacific Turf SupplyUnited Horticultural Supplyw.A. Cleary Chemical Corp.Western Farm ServiceWilbur-Ellis co.Zekes Paint
Wetting Agents/Soil PenetrantsAquatrolsBecker-Underwood, Inc.Finn CorporationFloratine Products Group, Inc.Gro- Power, Inc.Grow More Inc.Harrell's, Inc.Kalo, Inc.Karsten Turf, Inc.Lebanon Turf ProductsLesco, Inc.M.A.S.A. Inc.Monterey Chemical Co.Opti-GroRoots Inc.PBI - Gordon CorporationRegal Chemical Co.Resource OneScotts Co., TheSierra Pacific Turf SupplySoil Technologies Corp.Tri-C EnterprisesTri-Star Soil, Inc.United Horticultural Supplyw.A. Cleary Chemical Corp.Western Farm ServiceWilbur-Ellis co.
Irrigation & Drainage
Aerators-PondAquamaster Fountains & AeratorsHector TurfOtterbine Barebo, Inc.Regal Chemical Co.Sierra Pacific Turf Supply
Backflow PreventersBuckner Turf Irrigation
Lesco, Inc.Nibco Irrigation SystemsRain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Soil Air TechnologyUnited Green Markv'I.T. Products Inc.Zurn Industries, Inc./Wilkins
Operation
Drainage & ErosionControl/SuppliesAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Alliza Sports TurfAmerican Excelsior CompanyAmerican Rubber TechnologyCantex Inc.Colbond Inc.Contech Construction ProductsDiamond ProHancor, Inc.Huffman SportScape, Inc.Hummer Sports TurfJonathon Green, Inc.Motz Group, TheMulti Use Designs, Inc.Nature - Gro Corp.Normandy ProductsNorth American GreenSand Channel GreensSeed ResearchSierra Pacific Turf SupplySynthetic Industries - Construction
Products Div.TLI-Poligras International Inc.Tri-Star Soil, Inc.United Green Mark
Electrical Components/SuppliesBuckner by Storm
Lesco, Inc.United Green Mark
ETo GaugesDavis InstrumentsHector TurfMoisture Smart Inc.Rain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Systematic Irrigation Controls, Inc.
Fertigation/ChemigationEquipmentFlowtronex PSI Ltd.Kalo, Inc.Karsten Turf, Inc.Lake CompanyLesco, Inc.Toro Company, TheToro Company, Irrigation DivisionWestern Farm ServiceYardney Water Management Systems
Filtration EquipmentConwed EnviornmentalFiltomat, Inc.Flowtronex PSI Ltd.Lake CompanyNibco Irrigation SystemsOrival Water FiltersRGF Environmental Systems Inc.Spears Manufacturing CompanySynthetic Industries - Construction
Products Div.United Green MarkWilbur-Ellis co.Yardney Water Management Systems
Flow MetersBuckner by Storm
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Non-Clogging Pump
The DiamondPump is a durable,non-clogging handpump which easilyremoves 18-20gallons of water perminute from dirtinfields, sand traps,ditches. Made oftough ABS and PVC, asix-inch aluminumdisc prevents mudfrom being drawndirectly into thepump. Absolutely willnot clog.
Kuranda USA2014 Renard Court, Units E,
Annapolis, MD 21401(800) 752-5308
Fax: (410) 266-3944
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Affordable Topdresser
Starting under $5,000, the Millcreek Topdresser/Spreader will spread2 cu.yds. in 7 minutes and top dress a football field in 2 to 3 hours.
• Rugged construction, built to last.• Adjustable spread pattern, 3 ft. to 10ft. wide.• Unsurpassed for compost, clippings and more.• More versatility - simple, safe operation.
The Millcreek Topdresser/Spreader spread topdressing, infieldmix, compost mixes and more with just one operator. Plus, younever pay too much for quality turf equipment from Millcreek.
Millcreek Manufacturing Company2617 Stumptown Road, Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
TOLL FREE: 1-800-879-6507www.millcreekmfg.com
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Data Industrial CorporationHydro Turf Inc.Karsten Turf, Inc.Master Manufacturing Co./KOL, Ltd.Rain Bird Sales, Inc.United Green Mark
Irrigation Control SuppliesBuckner by StormHit Products Corp.Hunter IndustriesL.R. Nelson CorporationMotorola - Irrigation Control
SystemsRain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Rain Master IrrigationSierra Pacific Turf SupplySuperior Controls Co. Inc.Toro Company, TheToro Company, Irrigation DivisionUnited Green Mark
Irrigation System EnclosuresABI, IrrigationBuckner Turf IrrigationHancor, Inc.Hunter IndustriesL.R. Nelson CorporationLesco, Inc.Normandy ProductsRain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Rain Master IrrigationRainmanlDiv. Electrorack
Products Co.United Green MarkVJ.T. Products Inc.
Moisture Sensors-In GroundIrrometer Co., Inc.
Rain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Rain Master IrrigationSystematic Irrigation Controls, Inc.United Green Mark
Pipe Fittings & ConnectorsABI IrrigationAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.Bowsmith, Inc.Dura Plastic Products Inc.Hancor, Inc.Harco FittingsHunter IndustriesNibco Irrigation SystemsNormandy ProductsRain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Soil Air TechnologySpears Manufacturing Company
.United Green Mark
Pressure RegulatorsBuckner by StormLake CompanyNelson Irrigation CorporationNibco Irrigation SystemsRain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Toro Company Irrigation DivisionUnited Green MarkZurn Industries, Inc./Wilkins
Operation
Pumping EquipmentABI IrrigationBuckner by StormFlowtronex PSI Ltd.Goulds Pumps/ ITT IndustriesGriswold ControlsGrounds Maintenance ServicesHunter Industries
Hydro Turf Inc.Kifco Inc.M.A.S.A. Inc.Toro Company, The
Rain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Roberts Irrigation Products, Inc.Sierra Pacific Turf SupplyToro Company, TheToro Company, Irrigation DivisionUnited Green MarkRain Gauges/Sensors
Davis InstrumentsHunter IndustriesRain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Systematic Irrigation Controls, Inc.Toro Company, Irrigation DivisionUnited Green Mark
Sprinkler Systems-PortableABI IrrigationBuckner by StormCalmar IndustriesKifco Inc.
Reclaimed Water SystemsHunter IndustriesRGF Environmental Systems Inc.Sierra Pacific Turf SupplyUnited Green MarkYardney Water Management
Systems
Sprinklers-Big GunCalmar Industries
Turf Drainage SystemsCarolina Green Corp .Colbond Inc.Hancor, Inc.Lanco DrainageMotz Group, TheSand Channel GreensSierra Pacific Turf Supply, Inc.Soil Air TechnologySouthern Turf Nurseries -
STN SportsTLI-Poligras International Inc.Tri-Star Soil, Inc.
Root Zone Heating SystemsBiotherm Hydronic Inc.Soil Air TechnologyRehau, Inc.SubAir Inc.
Sprinkler HeadsBowsmith, Inc.Buckner by StormHector TurfHit Products Corp.Hunter IndustriesLesco, Inc.K-Rain Manufacturing Corp.L.R. Nelson CorporationM.A.S.A. Inc.Nelson Irrigation CorporationNibco Irrigation Systems
Valves & Valve ComponentsBuckner by StormDura Plastic Products Inc.Hector TurfHit Products Corp.Hunter IndustriesKarsten Turf, Inc.L.R. Nelson CorporationLesco, Inc.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE- - --~--- --
Permanent Pitcher's Mounds& Batter's Boxes
Save time and money with these patented, poured red polyurethane,permanent outdoor Pitcher's Mound and Batter's Box Pads.Great for recreational fields! Bury 2" below surface and elim-inate deep holes! Safe, long-lasting and provides the feel of properlypacked clay. On-Deck Circles and Fungo Pads also available withnon-skid granular surface. Some of the over 200 baseball andsoftball products available from "Your One-Stop Source forAmerica's leading sports surfaces and supplies:"
PARTAC/BEAM CLAY®Kelsey Park, Great Meadows, NJ 07838
800-247-BEAM· 908-637-4191
Call 1 (800) 817-1889 use Fast Fax #1231299 and/or Circle 123 on Inquiry Card
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The Diamond Series represents the very latest in ballfield gradingtechnology. This unique grading system allows you accurately and effi-ciently complete athletic field grading in a fraction of the time of con-ventional methods. The Diamond Series is a self-leveling adjustablecone laser. This means that you can actually dial in the amount of slopeyou desire on each field, giving you unparalleled versatility andcontrol.
LaserLevelingP.D Box 17678 Tampa, FL 33682
800-622-5777 www.laserleveling.com
Call 1 (800) 817-1889 use Fast Fax #1241299 and/or Circle 124 on Inquiry Card
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Nelson Irrigation CorporationNibco Irrigation SystemsNormandy ProductsRain Bird Sales, Inc. - Com. Div.Rain Master IrrigationSierra Pacific Turf SupplySpears Manufacturing CompanySuperior Controls Co. Inc.Toro Company, Irrigation DivisionUnited Green MarkZurn Industries, Inc.!
Wilkins Operation
Weather StationsBuckner by StormDavis InstrumentsHunter IndustriesRain Bird Sales, Inc.
Wetting ForksSierra Pacific Turf Supply
Seed & Sod--- - _. ----
Turf SeedA-G Sod Farms, Inc. (Corporate)Advanta Seeds West, Inc.AgriBioTechAmpac Seed CompanyBarenbrug USACascade International Seed Co.Ferry-Morse Seed Co.FineLawn Research Inc.Harrell's, Inc.Hydro Turf Inc.International Seeds, Inc.Jonathon Green Turf ProductsLebanon Turf ProductsLesco, Inc.
Medalist AmericaMoyer & Son, Inc.Opti-GroPennington Seed Inc.Resource OneRoberts Seed Co.S&S SeedsScotts Co., TheSeed ResearchSharp Brothers Seed Co.Sierra Pacific Turf SupplySimplot Turf & Horticulture/
Jacklin SeedStover Seed CompanyThomas Brothers GrassTri-Star Soil, Inc.Turf Merchants, Inc. - TMITurf Seed Inc.United Horticultural SupplyWestern Farm ServiceWilbur-Ellis co.
Seed-FlowerEnvironmental Seed ProducersFerry-Morse Seed Co.Hydro Turf Inc.Independent SeedsLesco, Inc.Pennington Seed Inc.S&S Seeds, Inc.United Horticultural Supply
SodA-G Sod Farms, Inc. (Corporate)AgriBioTechAlliza Sports TurfCygnet Turf & EquipmentDelta BlueGrass CompanyDura Plastic Products Inc.
Duraturf Service Corp.Glenn Rehbein CompaniesGreg Norman Turf Co.Haverland Turf Farms Inc.Independent SeedsMagic Carpet Turf FarmsNutri-Turf Inc.Plant Wise Biostimulant CompanySeed Research of OregonSelect Turf, Inc.Southern Turf Nurseries - STN SportsSports Turf Company, Inc.Superior SodThomas Brothers GrassTurfgrass AmericaTurfgrass Producers InternationalWest Coast TurfWilbur-Ellis co.
Sportfield Equipment &~upplies
Artificial Turf. GreenTech, Inc.
M.A.S.A. Inc.Motz Group, TheNovagrass International Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Rainbow Turf ProductsSouthwest RecreationalIndustries/S.W. Franks DivisionSportgrass Inc.TLI-Poligras International Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.Tour True Turf Technologies
Basepath/lnfield Mixes4 Sports Inc.
Alliza Sports TurfAmerican Rubber TechnologyBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsCarolina Green Corp.Harrell's, Inc.M.A.S.A. Inc.Moyer & Son, Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pro's ChoiceS.P.O.R.T.S.Sierra Pacific Turf SupplySouthern Athletic Fields, Inc.Southwest RecreationalIndustries/S.W. Franks DivisionTomark Sports, Inc.Tri-Star Soil, Inc.TurfaceIProfile ProductsVan's Enterprises Ltd.
BasesBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsCH Driver & Anchor ProductsM.A.S.A. Inc.Partac Peat Corporation (Beam Clay)Pro's Choice, Inc.S.P.O.R.T.S.TLI -Poligras International Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.
Basketball Backstops/HoopsBSN SportsDiamond ProGold Medal Recreational ProductsM.A.S.A. Inc.TLI -Poligras International Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
12·Volt Field Markers
The Tru Mark Athletic Field Marker is designed for convenience,safety and economy. Uses efficient 12-volt Shurflo pump to deliverfield paint at 45 p.s.i. Folding or removable handles for transportor storage. Powder coated finish, zinc plating, and stainless steelfasteners provide maintenance free life.
TRU MARKAtheletic Field Markers
P.O. Box 1662. Norfolk, NE 68702-1662Phone: 1-800-553-6275
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Stabilizer Solutions, Inc.
TurfGrids are polypropylene fibers used to stabilize sports turf andhigh vehicle traffic areas such as turf parking areas. TurfGrids rein-force the base soil and root structure of natural turf surfaces,increasing the load bearing and shear strength of the rootzone, forcomplete field coverage or selected high-use areas.
Stabilizer Solutions, Inc.205 South 28th Street • Phoenix, AZ 85034
(602) 225-5900 • Fax: (602) 225-5902(800) 336-2468
Website: stabilizersolutions.comE-mail: [email protected]
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Batting Cages/BackstopsBeacon BallfieldslDiv.
Lodestar LLCBSN SportsGold Medal Recreational ProductsM.A.S.A. Inc.Markers, Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)TLI-Poligras International Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.
Benches & SeatingBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsM.A.S.A. Inc.TLI -Poligras International Inc.
Court Maintenance EquipmentBSN SportsContech Construction ProductsM. Putterman & Co., Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pioneer Mfg.S.P.O.R.T.s.Sierra Pacific Turf SupplyTomark Sports, Inc.Van's EnterprisesWorld Class Athletic Surfaces, Inc.
Covers-Turf7FieldBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsContech Construction ProductsCover Sports USACovermaster, Inc.GreenTech, Inc.Griffolyn, Div. of Reef
Industries, Inc.Grounds Maintenance ServicesM. Putterman & CompanyM.A.S.A. Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pioneer Mfg.PortaFloorPromats, Inc.S.P.O.R.T.S.Sierra Pacific Turf SupplySouthern Turf Nurseries -
STN SportsSouthwest RecreationalIndustries/S.W. Franks DivisionTLI-Poligras International Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.Tri-Star Soil, Inc.Typar Turf BlanketsWorld Class Athletic Surfaces, Inc.
DistancelYardage Markers4 Sports Inc.Beacon BallfieldsBSN SportsColumbia Car Inc.M.A.S.A. Inc.Markers, Inc.Milburn's E-Z RightPartac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Sierra Pacific Turf SupplyStackhouse Athletic EquipmentTomark Sports, Inc.
FencingBeacon BallfieldslDiv. Lodestar LLCContech Construction ProductsGold Medal Recreational ProductsM. Putterman & CompanyM.A.S.A. Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)S.P.O.R.T.S.Tomark Sports, Inc.Van's Enterprises
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Field Drying Materials4 Sports Inc.Alliza Sports TurfAndersons Lawn Products, TheBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsDiamond ProFloratine Products Group, Inc.Grounds Maintenance ServicesHarrell's, Inc.Lesco, Inc.M.A.S.A. Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pioneer Mfg.Pro's Choice, Inc.S.P.O.R.T.S.Sand Channel GreensSouthern Athletic Fields, Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.Tri-Star Soil, Inc.TurfacelProfile Products
Field Lines- Permanent4 Sports Inc.Beacon BallfieldsBSN SportsM.A.S.A. Inc.Markers, Inc.Novagrass International Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Sierra Pacific Turf SupplySouthwest RecreationalIndustries/S.W. Franks DivisionStackhouse Athletic EquipmentTomark Sports, Inc.US Specialty Coatings
Foul PolesBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsCH Driver & Anchor ProductsContech Construction ProductsM.A.S.A. Inc.S.P.O.R.T.S.Stackhouse Athletic Equipment
Goals & Goal PostsBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsGold Medal Recreational ProductsM.A.S.A. Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pioneer Mfg.S.P.O.R.T.S.Stackhouse Athletic EquipmentTomark Sports, Inc.US Specialty Coatings
Line Markers/StripersBannerman Ltd.Beacon BallfieldsBroyhill Co.BSN SportsEZ-Liner IndustriesFleet (Line Markers) LimitedHydro Turf Inc.Jaydee Equipment Co.Jiffy Line StripersKromer Co.M.A.S.A. Inc.Milburn's E-Z RightMoyer & Son, Inc.Newstripe, Inc.Opti-GroPartac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pioneer Mfg.Pro's Choice, Inc.Revere ProductsS.P.O.R.T.s.Stackhouse Athletic EquipmentSuntec Paint, Inc.
Tomark Sports, Inc.US Specialty CoatingsWagner Industries (Tru Mark)Whitlam Paint CompanyWorld Class Athletic Surfaces, Inc.Zekes Paint
Marking Flags/Pennants/BannersAmerican Marking Corp.Beacon BallfieldsMarkers, Inc.Pioneer Mfg.Regal Chemical Co.Revere ProductsSierra Pacific Turf Supply, Inc.Stackhouse Athletic EquipmentTomark Sports, Inc.US Specialty CoatingsWorld Class Athletic Surfaces, Inc.
NetsBeacon BallfieldsBird Barrier America, Inc.BSN SportsColumbia Car Inc.Gold Medal Recreational ProductsM. Putterman & CompanyM.A.S.A. Inc.Markers, Inc.S.P.O.R.T.S.Sierra Pacific Turf SupplyTLI-Poligras International Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.World Class Athletic Surfaces, Inc.
Padding-Backstop/Railing/WallBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsCovermaster, Inc.M. Putterman & CompanyM.A.S.A. Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pioneer Mfg.Promats, Inc.S.P.O.R.T.S.Stackhouse Athletic EquipmentTLI-Poligras International Inc.
Paint / Marking MaterialsBeacon BallfieldsBecker-Underwood Inc.Broyhill Co.Bruning Paint CompanyBSN SportsEZ-Liner IndustriesFleet (Line Markers) LimitedFuture SupplyJaydee Equipment Co.Lesco, Inc.M.A.S.A. Inc.Milburn's E-Z RightMoyer & Son, Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pioneer Mfg.Pro's Choice, Inc.Revere ProductsS.P.O.R.T.S.Sierra Pacific Turf SupplySouthdown, Inc.Stackhouse Athletic EquipmentSuntec Paint, Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.Tri-C EnterprisesUS Specialty CoatingsWhitlam Paint CompanyWorld Class Athletic SurfacesZekes Paint
Safety Supplies & EquipmentAmerican Marking Corp.Beacon BallfieldsBird Barrier America
Diamond ProMoyer & Son, Inc.Direct Safety CompanyMulti Use Designs, Inc.Palmor Products, Inc.Rainbow Turf ProductsSierra Pacific Turf Supply, Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.United Horticultural Supply
Scoreboards & Timing SystemsAll American Scoreboards, AProduct of Everbrite, Inc.Beacon Ballfields'BSN SportsDaktronics, Inc.M.A.S.A. Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.
StencilsBeacon BallfieldsBSN SportsFleet (Line Markers) LimitedM.A.S.A. Inc.Markers, Inc.Milburn's E-Z RightNewstripe, Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pioneer Mfg.Pro's Choice, Inc.Stackhouse Athletic EquipmentTomark Sports, Inc.Whitlam Paint CompanyWorld Class Athletic SurfacesZekes Paint
Surfaces & EquipmentCourt/Playground4 Sports Inc.BSN SportsMulti Use Designs, Inc.Novagrass International Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)PortaFloorRainbow Turf ProductsSouthwest RecreationalIndustries/S.W. Franks DivisionSurface GeneralTLI-Poligras International Inc.World Class Athletic Surfaces, Inc.
Turf Growth BlanketsCovermaster Inc.
Turf & Soil ReinforcementSystems4 Sports Inc.American Excelsior Co.American Rubber TechnologyBird-X Inc.Carolina Green Corp.Colbond Inc.Glenn Rehbein CompaniesGrass Road Pavers / Barton GroupGreenTech, Inc.Hummer Sports TurfLandscape Products/Grass-CelM.A.S.A. Inc.Motz Group, TheMulti Use Designs, Inc.Partac Peat Corporation
(Beam Clay)Pro's Choice, Inc.Rainbow Turf ProductsSouthwest RecreationalIndustries/S.W. Franks DivisionSportgrass Inc.Stabilizer Solutions, Inc.Synthetic Industries - Construction
Products Div.TLI-Poligras International Inc.Tomark Sports, Inc.
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Managers AssocIation
Application for MembershipThe Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) is an organization of professionals representing all segments of the sports turf industry. Our members
work to combine the science of growing turfgrasses and the art of maintaining sports turf to produce playing fields that are both safe and aesthetically pleasing.STMA provides members with a variety of benefits, including: educational opportunities; support for sports turf research; facilities tours; a nation-
al awards program; job hotline; access to the STMA National Conference & Exhibition; complimentary subscriptions to Sports Turf Manager and sportsTURFMagazine; and MUCH more!
If you're serious about the sports turf industry, then it's time to become a member of STMA. Join today!
Member InformationName _Title _Employer _Type of Business _Address _City/state/zip _Phone Fax _E-mail Address _Signature _Referred by _(STd99)
Membership Category (please check one)I - Professional Sports Turf Facilities ManagersII - Four-year Colleges and Universities Sports Turf
Facilities ManagersIII - Other Schools Sports Turf Facilities ManagersIV - Parks & Rec. Sports Turf Facilities ManagersV - Commercial (US or International)Va - Additional from same Commercial CompanyVI - Student (full-time w/valid ID) (non-voting)VII - International (other than commercial)
(must be in US dollars)VIII - Research, Teaching & Cooperative Extension
PersonnelChapter Dues (Call Headquarters for amount) $ _
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$ 85$ 85$ 85$ 295$ 50$ 20$ 85
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Sports Turf Managers Association, PO Box 3480, Omaha, NE 68103-0480
For more information, contact STMA Headquarters at800/323-3875, 712/366-2669, fax: 712/366-9119 or e-mail: [email protected]
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Considering a New Field? AskYourself These Questions.Have questions? Send them to Dave at ISO, Hart Dept, Ames, IA 50011.
by Dr. Dave Minner
1.What is wrong with the field youhave? This sounds like a stupidquestion but actually you are trying
to find out what has gone wrong with thecurrent situation and what are theclients expectations. If you don't knowwhat's broken then it is difficult to knowhow to fix it. Perhaps a new field is notthe answer. Does the existing field sim-ply receive too much traffic or is thereinadequate personnel and resources tomanage a grass field. If you are switch-ing from a synthetic surface to a grassfield, be sure that the grass system issuitable for the specific sport and totalnumber of events. See the Q & ~s forOctober 98 and January 99 concerning''how much is too much traffic."
2. How many events are scheduled forthe field? If you ask how many gamesare played on the field then you maygrossly underestimate the true level ofactivity on the field. Instead, ask for thenumber of events and consider an eventto be any game or activity that con-tributes to the decline of the field. An"event" should include all games andpractices, band, physical education class-es, concerts, ceremonies, etc. The goal inasking this question is to help the clientthink about the type and amount ofactivities proposed for the field.Prioritizing activities on the new fieldmay serve to reduce the total amount oftraffic that the field receives. Are thereany special events like rock concerts,motor cross, or tractor pull?
3. What are the expectations?Athletic directors, coaches, players,grounds managers, sports commentatorsand fans all want the same thing-a safeand attractive field that maximizes play-er performance and fan enjoyment. Let'sface it, we're in the entertainment busi-ness and the field is the stage. What youneed to find out is what are they willingto tolerate when the field begins todecline. Here are two undeniable truthsthat clients need to know when buildingfields. Most native soil fields provide avery acceptable surface except whenexcessively dry or wet. Irrigation can,take care ofthe dry conditions but nativesoil fields, even those with drainsinstalled, will experience muddy gamesduring heavy rain. Sand-based systemsreduce muddy conditions but they usual-
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ly have periods of instability when heav-ily worn or during the first year afterconstruction. Increasing the amount ofclay in the root zone mix can increase thestability and growing potential for sand-based fields. This will certainly requiresoil testing and a rootzone quality con-trol program to achieve the proper soilmixture that maximizes stability yet stillallows for adequate drainage. The clientshould be informed of all the advantagesand disadvantages for a particular typeof field construction. Materials andworkmanship are usually under warran-ty; however, the performance of the play-ing surface is usually not an item thatcan be guaranteed by the contractor.
4. Are there mandatory donations?Find out if there are any donations thatare expected to be used in the project toreduce cost. Some examples includesand, topsoil, and gravel; irrigation anddrainage equipment; earth moving andgrading; and labor of all sorts. Don'tcompromise on tight specifications withdonated items. There should still be awritten contract for donated items.Often times when things are donatedthere is no accountability on materials orscheduling of construction. Cash is thebest donation; it always works and isnever late.
5. Are there acceptable local materi-als? Field materials that can vary bygeographical location are sand, gravel,topsoil, and sod. To accurately estimatefield cost these items must be specified,located, tested, and approved.
6. Funding? Is the funding secure forthe project and if so, how much is allo-cated for field construction. The fundraising strategy may combine severalseparate parts of a facility; that is, main-tenance area, service track, security sys-tem, stadium, landscaping, etc., in orderto attract large donations. This is a goodstrategy for fund raising, however, thebudget and bid process for the fieldshould be separate from all other facilityimprovements. You don't want the ath-letic director forced into making a deci-sion between better soil for the field orremodeling in the press box-the fieldusually looses.
7. Putting together the team. In mostcases the owner will not have the neces-sary expertise to design and build anathletic field. Consultants, design firms,and construction companies specializing
in sports fields are readily available.Check references to make sure that theyactually have experience building fields.Even though the field was built properly,a simple phone call to the current sportsfield manager can provide a great deal ofinsight on necessary care and field per-formance. Do your homework. As theowner be sure that you have an agentlooking out specifically for your interestsin the field design, construction, andgrow-in process.
8. Develop a schedule of events thatincludes design, bid, construction, grow-in, and all other activities on the field forthe first year. Failure to plan is planningto fail. The design phase could take fromone to four months to complete. Takingbids and awarding the job can proceedrather quickly, from 15 to 30 days.Thorough development of the field speci-fication will greatly facilitate the bidprocess. For example, the specificationsfor rootzone materials and gravel areusually stated in the design document.Different contractors may use differentrootzone materials to satisfy the samespecification. Because of the competitivebid process an inferior rootzone materialmay be used even though it meets a spec-ification. It would be better if the ownerdesignates the supplier for the rootzonematerials prior to the bid process so thatall contractors can bid on the same mate-rial rather than just the same specifica-tion. A consultant, design company, ordesignlbuild construction company canhelp with this process.
These are some of the considerationswhen developing a new field. Be sure toassess what you already have and howyou want it 'to be improved. When sub-stantial funds are used to build some-thing new, you certainly expect to see animprovement in the facility. It is an easyprocess to develop a field that looks nicefor the first game, but it is a real accom-plishment to build one that plays goodthrough out the season. With properplanning and allocation of resources youcan have both. ~
David D. Minner, PhD, is an associateprofessor with the Department ofHorticulture at Iowa State University.He serves on STMA's CertificationCommittee. Send your questions to Daveor call: (515) 294-2751, fax: (515) 294-0730, or e-mail: dminner®iastate.edu.
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