September 2023

Written By Guest User

Volume 22 | Issue 2

Stadiums

The heat of the lights during a night-time game, the look of the bright, green turf on a sweltering summer day, and even the smell of the fertilizer while faceplanted during a playoff football game in late October may not immediately come to mind when you think of stadiums, but it does for those who play in them. For all you do to clean up after the crowds, tidy up the restrooms, and stock the concession stands, your community notices. Thanks for all you do to support the teams who cherish the ballfields where they play.   

 
 
 
 
 
 

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This Month’s Articles

Featured
Big Leagues, Small Details
Jefferey Spivey
Big Leagues, Small Details
Jefferey Spivey

Throughout 2023, one of the biggest stories in major league baseball has involved new rules with the addition of a pitch timer, bigger bases, and limitations around defensive shifts. The changes are designed to shorten the average length of games and encourage more viewers to tune in.

Jefferey Spivey
Moakley Models The Way
Rupsa Roy, Julie Eaton Ernst, and Indrani Ghosh
Moakley Models The Way
Rupsa Roy, Julie Eaton Ernst, and Indrani Ghosh

Parks and open space function as critical infrastructure for public health as well as for mitigating and adapting to climate change. This is especially evident in island environments, where there is limited vegetation, paved surfaces, and dense development.

Rupsa Roy, Julie Eaton Ernst, and Indrani Ghosh
Alternatives To Traditional Turf
Lydia Major
Alternatives To Traditional Turf
Lydia Major

The benefits of turf alternatives have been debated for years. Members of city councils, the parks commission, or perhaps even community members have touted the benefits.

Lydia Major
Premier Sports Complexes
Mike McLaughlin
Premier Sports Complexes
Mike McLaughlin

So, you have built a premier sports complex. How do you make it pay? By keeping it busy every day.

Mike McLaughlin
Catching The Cricket Bug
Mary Helen Sprecher
Catching The Cricket Bug
Mary Helen Sprecher

There’s no end to the number of sports that have been brought to the USA through immigration, such as soccer, field hockey, and rugby. And that’s not even taking into consideration other popular fixtures on the competition calendar like wrestling and track and field.

Mary Helen Sprecher
Triple Play
Casey Wooddell
Triple Play
Casey Wooddell

In Oxford, Ohio, this quote fits well for a field-renovation project that’s been ongoing for nearly half a decade and has finally wrapped up. Divvying up one adult softball field into three youth baseball and softball diamonds is almost as exciting as a triple play in youth baseball.

Casey Wooddell
A Dynamic Differentiator
Haley Darling
A Dynamic Differentiator
Haley Darling

It’s no secret that northern climates impose challenges to practice and game time for outdoor sports like soccer, football, and baseball. While southern states enjoy the outdoors, their northern neighbors endure drastic conditions, from blizzards and ice to rain, winds, and floods—often cutting several weeks from the season and limiting off-season practices.

Haley Darling
Cultivating Passionate Participants
John Engh
Cultivating Passionate Participants
John Engh

When I was younger, I couldn’t wait for the next season to start, and it didn’t matter for what sport. Baseball was my first choice, but basketball, football, soccer, and wrestling were all big in my house.

John Engh
Cutting To The Core Of Your Character
Ron Ciancutti
Cutting To The Core Of Your Character
Ron Ciancutti

I do some consulting work regarding the completion and structure of bid documents and contracts. Unlike my previous career in government work, these private-sector clients can make decisions based on emotion and preference.

Ron Ciancutti
The Heart of Town
Rodney Auth
The Heart of Town
Rodney Auth

The sun beat down on us as we left Cedar Point—the famous amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio. My daughter and son had joined me for a day of scaring ourselves on world-class roller coasters.

Rodney Auth
This-N-That
Guest User
This-N-That
Guest User

A collection of news items, product announcements and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.

Guest User
Calendar
Guest User
Calendar
Guest User

Industry events you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s coming up.

Guest User
 
 
 
 

Product Review

Product Reviews
Gyms For Dogs COOL DOG SPLASH POOL
Gyms For Dogs COOL DOG SPLASH POOL

The perfect solution to keeping dogs cool and having fun, this pool is 8 feet long by 5 feet wide. It features built-in steps, a standard drain supply hose, a soft brown color on the outside, and a cool teal on the inside. It ships fully assembled and ready to use. It is a semi-permanent or seasonal pool that is great for commercial use. 

(800) 931-1562   

www.CoolDogSplashPool.com   

Husqvarna Battery MADSAW Dielectric Pole Saw
Husqvarna Battery MADSAW Dielectric Pole Saw

Designed to assist operator safety during use around live wires and bring new levels of versatility, the 525iDEPS is the first and only dielectric battery-powered pole saw individually tested to meet OSHA standard 1910.269. Its non-conductive, lightweight fiberglass shaft ensures ample reach while maintaining safe distances. It offers precision and performance aloft in a bucket or in tree or from the ground. Interchangeable shaft lengths at either 9 or 12.5 feet help operators access hard-to-reach areas.

www.Husqvarna.com

John Deere 4075R Compact Utility Tractor
John Deere 4075R Compact Utility Tractor

Built with heavy-duty applications in mind, the new 4075R Compact Utility Tractor boasts a 75-horsepower engine and heavy-duty front axle for ideal power and endurance on the job. Building on operator comfort and convenience, the tractor boasts an electrohydraulic (EH) rear hitch control, promoting simplified operation for precise control and repeatability during rear-implement applications. To further elevate performance, packages designed specifically for snow application are available on the 4R cab models to help ensure optimum operation and performance in even the most severe winter weather conditions.

http://www.johndeere.com/

RedMax CZT60TX Zero-Turn Mower
RedMax CZT60TX Zero-Turn Mower

With a powerful 38.5 HP Kawasaki FX1000 fuel-injected engine, the CZT60TX packs plenty of punch for those ready to dominate the landscape. It is equipped with a commercial duty drive system that allows for ground speeds up to 12 mph. The 6-inch-deep high-performance cutting deck is made of 7-gauge commercial-grade steel and features 10-inch cast iron blade spindles, delivering a high-quality cut, job after job. It also has a 10-gallon fuel capacity for all-day cutting.

www.redmax.com

Toro Vista Shuttle
Toro Vista Shuttle

Designed for transporting multiple passengers comfortably and conveniently, Vista is ideal for stadiums and municipalities. Customers can choose from four, six or eight passenger options in both EFI gas and lithium-ion powertrains, with the option to add additional power on lithium units to further boost performance and keep users powered for longer. For added operator and maintenance convenience, users can easily view speed, battery level (on lithium-ion models), fault codes and other key information on the LCD screen located on the dashboard.

www.toro.com/vista

Bobcat S7X All-Electric Skid-Steer Loader
Bobcat S7X All-Electric Skid-Steer Loader

Powered by a 60.5-kWh, lithium-ion battery, it features electric drive motors and utilizes ball screw actuators for lift and tilt functions. The S7X can operate for up to 8 hours on a single charge depending on the application, giving most operators more than a full day’s work when breaks and downtime are considered. A full charge takes approximately 10 hours.  

www.bobcat.com

Hunter Industries Wireless Mini-Clik Sensor
Hunter Industries Wireless Mini-Clik Sensor

Once installed, it’s easy to prevent water waste with two shutoff options: Accumulated Rainfall for shutdown after ⅛ to ¾ inches of rain is detected or Quick Response Technology for instant shutdown. Built-in freeze sensing halts system operation at 37°F to protect plants and keep roads and walkways ice-free. Use this highly effective sensor to help manage watering schedules on any irrigation system.

www.hunterindustries.com

 
 
 

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