Recently added articles from SportsTURF:

Team loyalty a tough sell.(From the Sidelines)

Dec 01, 2007; Schroder, Eric ... Several years ago two Kansas State marketing professors studied what drives people to identify with one sports team over another. They found four elements that consistently predict identification: mystique, significant others, proximity, and prestige. While proximity and prestige only lead ...

Let your voice be heard.(President's Message)

Dec 01, 2007; Andresen, Mike ... I want to thank the Nominating Committee and its Chair, Mike Trigg, CSFM. The committee has accomplished a difficult task paring down the nominations and offering us an awesome slate of candidates for the 2008 Board of Directors. Your turn in the governance process is now, and it's vital. ...

A "sweeping" view of synthetic turf maintenance.(FIELD SCIENCE)

Dec 01, 2007; Roach, Rebecca ... With their vastly improved durability and playability, the new generation of synthetic turf fields is being built all over the country. In order to keep the field in optimal playing condition, maintenance of the infilled synthetic surface must be done. Organizations cannot think that they ...

Questioning ring infiltration measurements on sports fields.(FIELD SCIENCE)

Dec 01, 2007; McCoy, Ed ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In a previous article (Prettyman & McCoy, 2003) we observed a small but significant effect on our double ring infiltration measurements of profile layering 12-inches below the surface. This got me thinking about the possible effect on ring infiltration ...

Can you identify this sports turf problem?(John Mascaro's Photo Quiz)

Dec 01, 2007 ... Problem: Torn up grass on baseball infield Turfgrass Area: FirstEnergy Stadium Location: Reading, PA Grass Variety: Kentucky Bluegrass [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answer: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The torn up grass on ...

Installing drainage for a synthetic race surface.(IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE)

Dec 01, 2007; Durliat, Tori L. ... In horse racing, horse and jockey safety is top priority. Racetracks across the world are continually looking for ways to make their racing surfaces safer and more consistent. With conventional dirt tracks, water drains horizontally, which can compromise the track's condition by ...

Developing your career in sports turf.(FACILITY & OPERATIONS)

Dec 01, 2007; Cook, Murray ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most of us got into the sports turf industry because we love sports, are passionate about landscape design, and enjoy working outdoors to create safe, terrific looking athletic fields. We spend countless hours meticulously planning every aspect of a new ...

Field construction company directory.(FACILITY & OPERATIONS)

Dec 01, 2007 ... ABC Sports Turf Houston, TX 281-493-3327 www.abcsportsturf.com Aerification-Renovation FX Chandler, AZ 480-895-1100 www.aerificationfx.com Alliza Sports Turf Alvaton, KY ...

Poor grading tough to overcome.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007; Schroder, Eric ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New elements of successful sports fields are as important as the finished grade. No matter how you prep, no matter your soil conditions, no matter your turf quality, nothing can overcome the effect of a poorly graded surface. Whether you hire a ...

The "Dumper".(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... The Dumper 201 from Grillo hauls the heavy loads with ease in uneven terrain taking the stress off of the arms, back, shoulders and legs. It is powered by a 6-hp Briggs & Stratton engine or 5.5-hp Honda GCV engine with 5-speed transmission with reverse. The handles have an extra support ...

Pump stations.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rain Bird Variable Frequency Drive Pump Stations are available in vertical turbine, submersible turbine, horizontal end-suction, vertical multi-stage, and split-case pump configurations capable of handling up to 10,000 gallons-per-minute. These options ...

Advantage Applicator redesigned.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Aquatrols has improved its Advantage Applicator for better performance and longer life for the same low price as the original model. The new design features a brass control valve for greater durability, and a new precision spray nozzle designed to put down ...

Steel tamp.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Par Aide Products'Accuform Steel Tamp is a durable, easy-to-use maintenance tools. It's great for packing clay around home plate and pitcher's mound, and for other areas of your field. The 1/4-in. steel base comes in ...

New formulation of Dylox insecticide.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... Environmental Science announced that Dylox insecticide recently received federal registration for a new liquid soluble (SL) formulation. Applied at a rate of 4.6 to 6.9 ft. oz. per 1,000 sq. ft., Dylox 420 SL insecticide works by contact and ingestion. Contact activity provides quick ...

Hose reel trailer.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... Reelcraft's new self-contained hose reel trailer makes hose handling and watering easier, quicker and more convenient, and eliminates the need for a dedicated maintenance vehicle. Designed for grounds maintenance applications requiring up to 1- in. I.D. x 100 ft. of hose, the trailer bed ...

Dirt Doctor Jr., infield groomer.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Newstripe's all-new Dirt Doctor Junior infield groomer has been designed be pulled by 4-wheel drive utility vehicles or compact tractors. shares the same features and durability of the original Dirt Doctor in at just less than ...

E-Z-GO unveils new golf car.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] E-Z-GO has introduced its new fleet golf car, the RXV, which is available in electric and gas models. The existing TXT model, introduced in 1995 and the best-selling fleet golf car in company history will remain a key component in ...

New adjustable lift.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new MoJack adjustable lift for tiding mowers is constructed of solid tubular steel and designed to lift and secure any size of lawn tractor or riding mower, including zero turning radius models, to allow for undercarriage cleaning and maintenance. It ...

Krylon Products brochure.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Krylon Products Group offers brochure featuring its extensive line of complete host of athletic supply and needs, including striping paints and machines, specialty paints, and locker room maintenance The brochure outlines the key benefits of Industrial's ...

New product for weed control.(TOOLS & EQUIPMENT)

Dec 01, 2007 ... Dow AgroSciences has re proprietary molecule that delivers control of broadleaf weeds in tuff at low use rates. Penoxsulam can be used on both cool- and warm-season turf. Dow will market penoxsulam under the trade name LOCKUP specialty herbicide LockUp ...