Sunday, May 01, 2005
AthleticFieldTech.com News: Just Mowing gras does not "Cut-it"
They just think it's mowing," Livingston said, peering at grass research fields he cares for at Penn State University.Penn State's turf studies program is one of the oldest in the country, with about 240 students pursuing an undergraduate degree in turf sciences and a full-time faculty of six.Jobs in turfgrass management can be the envy of sports enthusiasts, taking them from the gorgeous greens of the PGA Tour to the hallowed fields of Major League Baseball.The golf course construction boom of the 1990s and, more recently, the explosive popularity of youth soccer have placed a premium on workers with expertise on how to build and maintain high-quality, high-traffic fields, said Kevin Morris, the turfgrass federation's executive director.For others, like graduate student Jim Brosnan, research interests bring them to the field even though they are not directly tied to the turfgrass program."We put all this effort and all this maintenance into the field, and we really don't know a lot about how guys get hurt and how not to get hurt," Brosnan said.Until this past December, Magro was the superintendent at a golf course in Wilmington, Del.Magro, 38, said he didn't get interested in the sport until after his first golf job a decade ago helping care for the grounds at a course outside Philadelphia.
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AthleticFieldTech.com News: Just Mowing gras does not "Cut-it"
They just think it's mowing," Livingston said, peering at grass research fields he cares for at Penn State University.Penn State's turf studies program is one of the oldest in the country, with about 240 students pursuing an undergraduate degree in turf sciences and a full-time faculty of six.Jobs in turfgrass management can be the envy of sports enthusiasts, taking them from the gorgeous greens of the PGA Tour to the hallowed fields of Major League Baseball.The golf course construction boom of the 1990s and, more recently, the explosive popularity of youth soccer have placed a premium on workers with expertise on how to build and maintain high-quality, high-traffic fields, said Kevin Morris, the turfgrass federation's executive director.For others, like graduate student Jim Brosnan, research interests bring them to the field even though they are not directly tied to the turfgrass program."We put all this effort and all this maintenance into the field, and we really don't know a lot about how guys get hurt and how not to get hurt," Brosnan said.Until this past December, Magro was the superintendent at a golf course in Wilmington, Del.Magro, 38, said he didn't get interested in the sport until after his first golf job a decade ago helping care for the grounds at a course outside Philadelphia.
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Athletic Field Tech.com News: Sports Injuries are a great Concern!
The medical advisory committee recommendation that the Lincoln School District provide more training on how to stabilize and treat injured athletes is an intelligent and informed approach to reducing risk.The committee's recommendation came after a study prompted by a head injury sustained by Lincoln East High School football player Brady Beran during a varsity football game last year.Coaches, athletic directors and athletic trainers in high-risk activities at all team levels, fields, gyms and practices would be trained in how to assess injuries and how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.That means that in most instances an ambulance could be summoned to the scene by the time the athlete was ready for transport.The plan would provide broader and more complete assistance than simply stationing ambulances at varsity football games.In the 2002-03 school year, four high school basketball players died as an indirect result of their participation in the sport.The committee's recommendations already are being implemented, but the Lincoln School Board is continuing to discuss the possibility of stationing ambulances at football games.
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Saturday, April 30, 2005
Athletic Field Tech.com News: Sports Injuries are a great Concern!
The medical advisory committee recommendation that the Lincoln School District provide more training on how to stabilize and treat injured athletes is an intelligent and informed approach to reducing risk.The committee's recommendation came after a study prompted by a head injury sustained by Lincoln East High School football player Brady Beran during a varsity football game last year.Coaches, athletic directors and athletic trainers in high-risk activities at all team levels, fields, gyms and practices would be trained in how to assess injuries and how to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.That means that in most instances an ambulance could be summoned to the scene by the time the athlete was ready for transport.The plan would provide broader and more complete assistance than simply stationing ambulances at varsity football games.In the 2002-03 school year, four high school basketball players died as an indirect result of their participation in the sport.The committee's recommendations already are being implemented, but the Lincoln School Board is continuing to discuss the possibility of stationing ambulances at football games.
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AthleticFieldTech.com News: Here is how to break up clay soil
How do you break up tight clay soil?
Compost. Work in 1 to 3 inches of compost. Working in 1 inch helps in preparing lawns. Two to 3 inches is beneficial worked in 6 inches deep on flower and vegetable beds. Compost is widely available either in bulk or bagged if you do not produce enough of your own.
Core aeration also helps lawns. For fescue lawns, aerate in spring or fall. Deep core aeration (10 inches deep) is beneficial to athletic fields.http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/living/11526532.htm
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Compost. Work in 1 to 3 inches of compost. Working in 1 inch helps in preparing lawns. Two to 3 inches is beneficial worked in 6 inches deep on flower and vegetable beds. Compost is widely available either in bulk or bagged if you do not produce enough of your own.
Core aeration also helps lawns. For fescue lawns, aerate in spring or fall. Deep core aeration (10 inches deep) is beneficial to athletic fields.http://www.kansas.com/mld/kansas/living/11526532.htm
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Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Athletic Field Tech News: Nice going Chisum Independent School District trustees
http://web.theparisnews.com/story.lasso?wcd=19688Concepts:
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The expected cost of running at Chisum High just jumped in price.Chisum Independent School District trustees coughed up an additional $150,000 Monday to build a new running track and to cap the turf and install a sprinkler system on the school's football field.Previously estimated by Superintendent Diane Stegall to cost no more than $200,000, the low bid of $350,000 for the track came from Drake Construction Co. Hellas Construction Co. of Austin bid $480,000.Pond and Patio of Paris submitted the low bid to cap the football field and install a sprinkler system at a cost of $15,750.Trustees discussed the new track at length before giving unanimous approval to go with Drake Construction, contingent on the board's satisfaction on warranty and maintenance details.Trustee Cindy Morton questioned Drake Construction's past history in building running tracks, but said her concern was answered upon learning that Drake will sub-contract A-1 Track and Tennis, a division of Sports Surfaces, Inc., to surface the track.Gary Savage commented that students are in danger of injury trying to use the current track."The "D" area in the end zone will be a good place to work out when the weather is bad," Hasley said.One of the end zone areas will be asphalted to allow running lanes for long jump, high jump and pole vaulting.
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The expected cost of running at Chisum High just jumped in price.Chisum Independent School District trustees coughed up an additional $150,000 Monday to build a new running track and to cap the turf and install a sprinkler system on the school's football field.Previously estimated by Superintendent Diane Stegall to cost no more than $200,000, the low bid of $350,000 for the track came from Drake Construction Co. Hellas Construction Co. of Austin bid $480,000.Pond and Patio of Paris submitted the low bid to cap the football field and install a sprinkler system at a cost of $15,750.Trustees discussed the new track at length before giving unanimous approval to go with Drake Construction, contingent on the board's satisfaction on warranty and maintenance details.Trustee Cindy Morton questioned Drake Construction's past history in building running tracks, but said her concern was answered upon learning that Drake will sub-contract A-1 Track and Tennis, a division of Sports Surfaces, Inc., to surface the track.Gary Savage commented that students are in danger of injury trying to use the current track."The "D" area in the end zone will be a good place to work out when the weather is bad," Hasley said.One of the end zone areas will be asphalted to allow running lanes for long jump, high jump and pole vaulting.
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Athletic Field Tech.com News: More Cuts in athletic programs
http://www.thewesterlysun.com/articles/2005/04/05/news/news3.txtConcepts:
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- Hopkinton resident Georgia Ure said she has followed every step of the Chariho school budget process, seen where the School Committee fell short and has her own suggested cuts.Ure said she was one of the majority of tri-town residents who voted March 1 to slice $2 million from the proposed $47.3-million 2005-2006 school budget.While the School Committee considers its cuts, a number of tri-town residents have their own ideas about how to deal with the now-$45.3-million spending plan.Ure said she supported the $2-million reduction because taxes are "out of control" and "you can see excesses at Chariho, particularly in administration."Ure recommended the school board start by cutting these alleged excesses: Eliminating some administrative positions - including an assistant superintendent - and assigning more duties to principals.With about $2.28-million budgeted for next year, Chariho has the highest costs the state.Ashaway resident Scott Bill Hirst, who proposed the initial $2 million cut, said he also has a list of recommended cuts, which he says he'll reveal after the school board completes its own, but prior to the District Financial Meeting scheduled May 5.The board approved a $2,000 reduction in athletic supplies and is slated to consider eliminating golf, freshmen boys' and girls' basketball and all late buses Thursday.Charlestown resident Ronald Loss said, "The taxes in this town are already crazy.Resident Mark Thompson said he again supports Charlestown breaking from the district, even if it means increased town taxes.Dean of students positions at the middle and high schools, a Career and Technical Center bakery consultant and field trips for technical and music students were saved.
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- Hopkinton resident Georgia Ure said she has followed every step of the Chariho school budget process, seen where the School Committee fell short and has her own suggested cuts.Ure said she was one of the majority of tri-town residents who voted March 1 to slice $2 million from the proposed $47.3-million 2005-2006 school budget.While the School Committee considers its cuts, a number of tri-town residents have their own ideas about how to deal with the now-$45.3-million spending plan.Ure said she supported the $2-million reduction because taxes are "out of control" and "you can see excesses at Chariho, particularly in administration."Ure recommended the school board start by cutting these alleged excesses: Eliminating some administrative positions - including an assistant superintendent - and assigning more duties to principals.With about $2.28-million budgeted for next year, Chariho has the highest costs the state.Ashaway resident Scott Bill Hirst, who proposed the initial $2 million cut, said he also has a list of recommended cuts, which he says he'll reveal after the school board completes its own, but prior to the District Financial Meeting scheduled May 5.The board approved a $2,000 reduction in athletic supplies and is slated to consider eliminating golf, freshmen boys' and girls' basketball and all late buses Thursday.Charlestown resident Ronald Loss said, "The taxes in this town are already crazy.Resident Mark Thompson said he again supports Charlestown breaking from the district, even if it means increased town taxes.Dean of students positions at the middle and high schools, a Career and Technical Center bakery consultant and field trips for technical and music students were saved.
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