From Our Blog - Athletic Facilities Planning & Design
Soil Acidity and Athletic Fields: Why Should We Be Concerned and What Can We Do to Fix It?
An important first step in completing an athletic campus needs assessment and master plan is the sampling and agronomic testing of fields' root zone materials to evaluate soil structure, organic content, micronutrient levels and pH. Testing is a key factor in...
How to Use CPA Funds for Athletic Field Projects (Particularly Those Involving Synthetic Turf)
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) enables participating communities to set aside tax revenue and matching state funds for preservation of open space, creation of affordable housing, and development of outdoor recreational facilities. Over a decade of work went into...
Alternative Infill Materials for Synthetic Turf
The use of synthetic turf is extremely popular, not because of the aesthetics or playability, but for the increased field usage synthetic turf can sustain. A properly scheduled natural turf field can be used approximately 200 times per year without significant...
Creating a Snow Removal Plan for Synthetic Turf Fields: The Best Defense is a Good Offense
With the incredible amount of snow we have received this year, especially in New England, it is important to have a plan in place to remove snow from your synthetic turf field in a careful and timely manner. Snow removal plans are crucial for avoiding delays to spring...