The Sports Turf Association announced the publication of the second edition of its popular Athletic Field Construction Manual, a staple reference for those in the sports turf industry.
The manual, written by Dr. R.W. Sheard in conjunction with an editorial committee of professionals, brings uniformity to the construction of grass athletic fields.
“The reputation of the first edition published in 2008 has led to its approaching out-of-print status”’, said Dr. Sheard. “Rather than simply reprinting, we took advantage of the opportunity to make subtle revisions to this edition”.
The opening pages have been restructured to improve readability. Classifications based on the root zone material for categories three and four have been more adequately defined, as have the tolerances for grade control and depth of the stone layer and root zone material. Additional changes are of only a clarifying nature.
The second edition of the Athletic Field Construction Manual is now available for purchase, in both print and electronic PDF format. Visit www.sportsturfassociation.com for all the details.
2012 marks the quarter-century milestone of the Sports Turf Association. Our roots go back to 1987 when after a brain storming session at the University of Guelph a broad segment of the turf industry endorsed its need. Of particular concern at that meeting was the need to minimize and avoid injury to participants using athletic fields where they relate to sports turf. Twenty-five years later the Sports Turf Association continues to promote better, safer sports turf through innovation, education and professional programs. www.sportsturfassociation.com
Sports Turf Association 25th Annual Field Day at The Soccer Centre
The Soccer Centre, home to The Ontario Soccer Association, The Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum, and all of Ontario’s provincial leagues, will host the Sports Turf Association’s 25th Annual Field Day, September 20, 2012.
The Centre is Canada’s leading competition, training, education and exposition soccer facility. It is like no other in the country featuring a 130,000 square foot field house that can accommodate three indoor soccer fields or one full size 11-a-side game. In the winter months, a 25,000 square foot bubble encompasses one third of the outdoor field creating additional training space. The Soccer Centre has two international size outdoor grass fields, one international size outdoor artificial turf field, a sports therapy clinic, restaurant and lounge, and is located on a 25 acre parcel of land that is easily accessible from Ontario’s major highways.
Featured speaker is Thomas Serensits, Manager of The Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Sports Surface Research, who will address both natural and synthetic turf topics.
For topnotch turf education and the opportunity to network with colleagues and industry suppliers, save the date and plan to join us where they Volley in Vaughan at The Soccer Centre, 7601 Martin Grove Road, September 20, 2012. Visit www.sportsturfassociation.com for complete details as they become available.