FIELD RENOVATION
Photo courtesy of Hummer Turfgrass Systems , Inc . tion , of folks in the organization regarding safety , playability , and maintenance practices needed for the playing surface ,” said Fouty . “ For any game or match , you need two teams , or two competitors , a ball , and a place to play . This simplistic perspective can often add perspective to discussions if used appropriately .” SFM
Mary Helen Sprecher wrote this article on behalf of the American Sports Builders Association ( www . sportsbuilders . org ), the national organization for builders , design professionals and suppliers of materials for sports fields , running tracks , tennis courts and indoor and outdoor courts and recreational facilities . It offers several resources to those interested in field construction , maintenance and repair :
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Sports Fields : A Construction and Maintenance Manual ( 2020 ) This book promotes the quality construction , maintenance and repair of synthetic turf facilities by providing information to facility owners , administrators , coaches , builders , architects and engineers . The publication is available both in hard copy and via electronic download . For ordering information , go to ASBA ’ s website , www . sportsbuilders . org , and select the tab on the blue menu bar labeled “ Publications .”
ASBA Membership Directory ASBA offers , free of charge , a directory of its members , categorized by state , as well as by profession . By going to the association ’ s website , www . sportsbuilders . org , it is possible to access a complete list of professionals available . The directory is in the center of ASBA ’ s home page , with various search options . A hard copy of the directory can also be requested by calling 866-501-ASBA ( 2722 ) or sending an e-mail to info @ sportsbuilders . org . sportsfieldmanagementonline . com December 2021 | SportsField Management
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