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Indoor and Outdoor Sports (Various) Articles

Get a Game Plan
A coach wouldn't send players out onto the field without a game plan, so why would the maintenance team start the system without a roadmap of how to tend the grounds?
Park & Rec Business, May 2012

Laying the Groundwork
Get your camp's sports facilities ready for the coming year.
Camp Business, May 2012

Growing Interest in Lacrosse: It's Coming Soon to a Field Near You
Lacrosse fields may be designated or multi-purpose, but you'll want them to work their best to keep pace with this popular sport.
SportsTurf, May 2012

Overuse and Neglect
Golf cart paths aren't as showy as your greens, club house or other aspects of your facility, but they can make your players' experience great (or not so much). Here are some design and maintenance tips.
Landscape Architect Business, April 2012
Park and Rec Business, March 2012

Courts for Senior Players: Page 25
A lot has been said about courts for children. But what about for players at the other end of the spectrum?
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2012

Preventive Treatments for Keeping Courts in Good Shape: Page 26
As a facility owner or manager, you can take small do-it-yourself steps to help avoid bigger problems down the road.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2012

Color-Matching: Lines for 10U Tennis: Page 28
If you haven't yet lined your courts for 10 and Under Tennis, take a look at how easily blended lines can fit with your existing court colors.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2012

Crack-Shooting: Non-proprietary Crack-filling Treatments: Page 30
What can you do when you notice cracks in your asphalt courts? Here are some options.
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2012

Marketplace: Page 32
What's new for the coming spring and summer playing season?
Racquet Sports Industry, March 2012

Proactive Maintenance
Shedding some light on the maintenance of your camp's sports facility lighting.
Camp Business, March 2012

Spring Training for Fields
How to get your fields in good shape for the coming year of parks and rec programming.
Park & Rec Business, February 2012

Green Field Built on Brownsfield
Review of ASBA's Green Facility Award winner, Taos Eco Park
Sports Turf Magazine, February 2012

Having Input into Renovation and Construction Projects: What turf managers should know
Want to have the best possible input into the design and construction of a new project? Here's what you — and the other side — should each be ready to bring to the table.
Sports Turf Magazine, January 2012

All You need to Know About Synthetic Tennis Courts
The tennis court industry does use synthetic turf, but seems divided in opinion as to the type of game it produces.
Sports Turf Magazine, December 2011

Light Up the Night
Energy-efficient ideas for extending the playing day in your sports facilities.
Landscape Architect Business, December 2011

ASBA Honors distinguished sports fields and facilities
Review of field award winners in 2011 program.
SportsTurf Online, December 2011

Wringing Out the Water
Drainage
Parks and Rec Business, Nov. 6, 2011

All Access Athletics
Handicap Access to Sports Facilities
Camp Business, Nov. 1, 2011

Natural Grass or Synthetic Turf?
Landscape Architect Business, Sept. 26, 2011

Grounds for Excellence
Choosing the Right Golf Facility
Sports Destination Management, Sept/Oct 2011

Designing Dog Parks: Considerations and alternatives for dog-friendly areas
Park & Rec Business, August 2011
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Soaring In Popularity: Make your next volleyball event a winner by choosing the right facility
How knowing the right dimensions and rules leads to selecting the right volleyball facility.
Sports Destination Management, July/August 2011

Natural Grass or Synthetic Turf?
Pros and cons of various systems for field management 101
Park and Rec Business, June 2011

Dressing up Turf
Get your fields in shape for the coming camp season
Camp Business, May 2011

Tending to Turf
What can you do now to make sure your fields are ready for the busy season?
Park and Rec Business, May 2011

Incorporating Tracks: Options and Maintenance
A field encircled by a track takes some extra design and upkeep considerations. Learn about them here.
Sportsfield Management, May 2011

Marking Fields for Functionality
How to make the most of a multi-use field without confusing officials, players and spectators
Park and Rec Business, February 2011

"How to Identify Multiple Sports on One Field"
Parks and Recreation Business, January, 2011

What Facility Managers Need to Know About Artificial Turf (page 20)
Sports Turf, December 2010

Wheelchair Athletics
Creating a Level Playing Field for all Athletes
Sports Turf, August 2010

Shape Up
Managers of community associations, condos and apartments need to know what to do to keep their basketball courts and walking trails safe and usable. Here are some top tips from the pros.
Common Ground, July/August 2010

Certification
Time for field builder certification
Bob Lohmann, of Lohmann Sports Fields, applauds the ASBA initiative and encourages all qualified contractors to get certified, too.
Sports Turf, August 2010

Baseball and Softball
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Event Planning Success Emanates from the Ground Up
If you're planning a baseball, softball or tee-ball event, you'll want to cover all your bases. Here's everything you need to know about choosing a facility.
Sports Destination Management

Bicycling
Planning a Cycling Event? It's Just Like Riding A Bike
Sports event planners need to know what to look for when planning various events. If you're setting up a bicycling event, here's your 411.
Sports Destination Management, July/August 2010

Basketball
Taking it to Court
Whether you're planning a basketball tournament, a skills camp or a showcase event, here's what to look for in choosing a facility.
Sports Destination Management, January/February 2010

Golf
On Course for Success
So you're not planning the Masters. You still need to choose the best golf course to host your tournament. Here's what to look for.
Sports Destination Management, November/December 2009

Soccer
Soccer = Big Business
Choosing a facility for a soccer tournament? Skills camp? Championship? Remember that success starts from the ground up. Here's how to pick the field of your dreams.
Sports Destination Management, July/August 2009