had the opportunity to travel to Spain with the Nomads girls under-IS andgirls under-I6 (my daughter Kellis team) when they participated in the10th Costa Blanca Cup played in the city of Benidorm

While I was busy trying to come up with ways to make this an education-al trip for Kelli eg speaking Spanish etc I realized I could make it edu-

cational for myself as wellWe began in Barcelona where the teams trained at El Montanya resort which

has a full soccer training facility on the grounds Using an interpreter I spoke withmembers of the grounds staff about their maintenance practices Their turf is a mix

of Bermudagrass Kikuyu and ryegrass which they affectionately refer to as aHeinz 57 and say its the best they can do

El Montanya goes through extreme temperature changes teens in the winterand 90+ degrees in the summer I learned that this facility is used for training onlyso thats why the maintenance is minimal Weekly reel mowing fertilization every 6weeks dictated by weather conditions and irrigation (through aboveground impactheads) as needed was about it

We bussed to our game sites built with Spanish federal government funds andthen turned over to local governments to operate and maintain

Our first game was at a beautiful venue in Benidorm that featured mostly wellgroomed Bermuda They mowed this field three times a (continued on page 35)

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SAFE Wants to Hear from YOUThe Safer Athletic Field Environments (SAFE)

was created by the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) to provideresearch educational programs and scholarships geared to sports fields TheSAFE Foundation Board of Trustees continues to move forward on followingthe parameters set to help SAFE meet its the goals established during theirspring Board Meeting in Chicago

The Board recognizes the fact that SAFE has much work to completebefore it can supply the sports turf industry with the desired level of pro-grams Additional funding is needed to fulfill all three arms of our missionthe scholarship program research and education SAFEs major thrust for2004 is seeking greater funding for sports specific research finalizing theresearch criteria and beginning assessment of research projects for fundingThe Board continues to make positive steps in all of these areas Progresshas already been made on the research criteria and development continueson the forms for research grant applications

SAFE encourages sports turf managers to provide their input on specificareas of sports turf related research needs by contacting SAFE by phone at800-323-3875 or via email SAFEstomhcoxmailcom

These research suggestions will augment the information gathered in

an earlier call for research recommendations It is the intent of the SAFEBoard and the SAFE Research Committee to identify key areas of researchneeds and then solicit these needs to the researchers Thus it is importantthat this information on key areas of research needs come from STMAmembers STMA Chapters and other sports turf managers SAFE will focuson research that is applicable and repeatable practical research that meetsthe needs of sports turf managers

Next significant scholarship funding is available thanks to the fundsraised through the combination of the Jacobsen-sponsored SAFE GolfTournament and the Raffle Silent and Live Auctions held in conjunctionwith the STMA Conference held in San Diego last January The SAFE Boardhas authorized the allocation of up to $18000 in direct Scholarship dollarsand funds toward travel and lodging expenses to allow the recipients toattend the STMA 2005 Conference in Phoenix Scholarship application infor-mation and application forms are sent directly to STMA Student andEducator members as well as to 2- and 4-year Colleges and Universitiesoffering turf programs These materials also are posted in the SAFE sectionof the STMA website

(continued from page 31) week with a reel mower and have an aggressive fertiliza-tion program including applying a high nitrogen product during the peak growingmonths The program includes winter and spring applications of high phosphorusand potassium supplemented with iron and sulfur A combination of core andslice aerations are done bi-monthly based on use

Topdressing material isapplied after each core aera-tion with seeding of an annu-al rye during winter The irri-gation system is convention-al controller remote controlvalves and gear-driven rotorsThe system is adjusted dailyaccording to weather condi-tions and scheduled eventsThe site is used for club andsemi-pro soccer as well astrack and field events

The same landscapemanagement company thatmaintains this facility also

handled the field at our next venue Alfaz AnnexoWe then went to Alfaz Estadio which had two soccer fields that needed care

Local volunteers maintain this field and so there is no maintenance program orresources available other than donations The volunteers filled low spots with top-soil and most areas had good stands of the Heinz 57 played fine

Our final stop was Calpe which was another impressive facility with one turffield and one synthetic Our game was at night and so there were no grounds per-sonnel around to talk to but the turf was Bermuda mowed tight and it was a deepshade of green indicating some fertilization and irrigation was being used

Whether it is wear spots lack of resources or a lack of trained professionals theone constant with turf management in the US is we all have similar problems

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OSTMA gets zoned in atPaul Brown Stadium

BY BOYD MONTGOMERY CSFM

The Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association helda 2-day irrigation workshop June 17-18 at Paul BrownStadium in Cincinnati Attendees had a great opportunity tolearn about irrigation inside and out

Dr Ed McCoy form Ohio State kicked off the event witha detail explanation on how soils effect and interact withmoisture He demonstrated his new software that allows himto time lapse the infiltration and saturation of different soilmediums

Lynda Wightman from Hunter Industries then explainedthe basic principals in irrigation and system workings MikeMyers also with Hunter spoke on efficiencies and the moredetailed aspects of operating a system

The day concluded with Bengals head sports turf manag-er Darian Daily giving the participants a tour of the stadiumand explaining the process of the new FieldTurf system thatis being installed at the facility When we walked out onto thefield we saw temperature readings shoot from 101 degreesto 137 degrees within minutes once the sun popped out Thisis even before they had the infill material in the carpet

The second day began with Jeff Emgbroff of HunterIndustries speaking on the design aspects of irrigation sys-tems The group was then split up into three groups that rotated around tothree different stations The three topics we covered were Irrigation head trou-bleshooting controller troubleshooting and valve troubleshooting

Boyd HRobH Montgomery CSFM is director of facilities and maintenancefor Sylvania Recreation Corp Sylvania OH and is treasurer of the SportsTurf Managers Association He can be reached at turfmanthewavezcom

STMA seeking Board nomineesThe Sports Turf Managers Associations Nominations Committee is seek-

ing individuals who are interested in serving on the STMA board in the follow-ing categories Sports Turf Managers of facilities used by professional teamsSports Turf Managers of the facilities of schools other than colleges and univer-sities (elementary middle schools high schools or junior colleges) and STMACommercial members

The STMA board meets four times a year and board members are askedto chair or serve on one or more committees

Direct nominations and questions to STMAHQstomhcoxmailcom800323-3875

Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industryin which he is engaged No man has the right to withhold his support from anorganization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere

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One big tentSPltrtsField Managers Association of New Jersey invites the green indus-

try to attend our outdoor fall field day 1 trade show and equipment demonstra-tion day Tuesday August 17 at Plainsboro Township Community ParkPlainsboro NJ

As the green industry becomes more specialized and small organizationsbecome established to provide education for their membership it becomesmore and more difficult for supporters of the industry to remain effective Likepieces of a pie each organization establishes its part As the number of organi-zations grows the pieces of the pie grow smaller

It is only through communication and the cooperation of the entire industrythat these individual organizations can benefit their membership without beinga drain on an industry that otherwise continues to splinter

Sports Field Managers Association of New Jersey is an organization thatwas established four years ago based on the need for specialized education inthe athletic field maintenance area of the green industry SFMANJ continues tofoster cooperation and communication with other organizations dedicated tosimilar missions We are committed to establishing and maintaining lines ofcommunication with these organizations to maximize the benefits of their spe-cialized knowledge and expertise while at the same time minimizing unhealthycompetition that only serves to dilute the potential synergistic development ofthe green industry

There will be time allotted for spectators to spend time with the equip-ment dealers and operate any of the equipment being demonstrated Comeshow your support to the industry Registration information can be down-loaded from SFMANJorg on the web or contact us at (908) 730-7770

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Colorado Sports Turf Managers AssociationCSTMA will meet August 6 at the Western EagleCounty Metropolitan Recreation District to focus onTopdressing and Overseeding The Chapter will hold aPainting Workshop at the University of ColoradoSeptember 16 For info see wwwCSTMAorg or callthe Chapter Hotline at 303-346-8954 or contactChapter President Ryan Jensen at 303464-5687 orrjensencibroomfieldcous

Sports Field Managers Association of NewJersey The Third Annual SFMANJ Outdoor TradeShow and Equipment Demonstration Day willbe held August 17 at the Plainsboro TownshipCommunity Park This event has been plannedwith the support of the New Jersey LandscapeContractors Association The IrrigationAssociation of New Jersey and the NewJersey Recreation and Park Association andwill be the largest of its kind in the state Forinfo call SFMANJ at 908-730-7770 or EleanoraMurfitt-Hermann at 908-236-9118 or e-mail toHQsfmanjorg or visit wwwsfmanjorg

Ohio Sports Turf Managers Association(OSTMA) The Chapter will participate in theOSUOTF Turfgrass Research Field Day to beheld at the OTF Research amp Education Centerat Ohio State August 18 The OSTMA FallField Day and Vendor Showcase will be heldSeptember 7 at the OSY Intramural Complex FredBechman Park The Chapter also will participate inthe OTF Annual Golf Tournament October 5 at theGolf Club of Dublin For info call 888-824-9805 or 419-824-9805 or Boyd Montgomery CSFM at 419-885-1982 or visit wwwostmaorg

South Carolina Chapter of STMA The Chapterwill participate in the 2004 South Carolina Recreationand Parks Association Conference to be held at theCharleston Convention Center with sports turffocused programs scheduled August 30-31 For acomplete schedule of events including offsite ses-sions at Collins Park and Joseph P Riley Jr Parkhome of the Charleston Riverdogs visit the Chapterwebsite The Chapter also will participate in ClemsonUniversitys Annual Turfgrass Field Day at theUniversitys Madren Center Pavilion September 14Participants may choose between two optionalevents that afternoon playing in the fundraising GolfTournament at the Walker Course on campus or visit-ing the Universitys sports field facilities For moreinfo contact Dr Hale at 843-662-3526 extension 206or by email at tchalec1emsonedu or on the chap-ters website wwwscstmaorg

Florida Chapter 1 Make plans now to attendthe Florida Turfgrass Association 52nd AnnualConference amp Show to be held September 12-15 atthe Hyatt Regency Downtown Tampa The FloridaChapter will lead a tour September 13 beginning atnoon Sites include a local golf course RaymondJames Stadium and Legends Field For informationon this event visit the website wwwftgaorg Forinfo contact John Mascaro at 954-341-3115 orSTMATurf-Teccom

The Greater LA Basin Chapter of the SportsTurf Managers Association The Chapter will hold ageneral meeting September 15 at UCI For info callEric Johnson University of Southern California at

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Michigan Sports Turf Managers Association(MiSTMA) MiSTMA is planning a half-day hands-onworkshop September 21 in the Kalamazoo areaMore details will be announced soon For info contactMiSTMA Headquarters at 517-712-3407 or emailAmy Fouty Michigan State University atfoutyathmsuedu or see wwwmistmaorg

Iowa Sports Turf Managers Association TheChapter will hold a Workshop September 22 at

Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha NE Event host will beJesse Cuevas For info contact Jeff Wendel of TheTurf Office at tel 515-232-8222 or fax 515-232-8228or e-mail Jeffiowaturfgrassorg

Nebraska Sports Turf Managers AssociationThe Chapter will participate in the Iowa ChaptersWorkshop September 22 at Rosenblatt Stadium inOmaha Event host will be Jesse Cuevas For infocall Loren Humphrey at 402-461-2324 or email toIhumphreycityofhastingsorg

Kentucky Sports Turf Managers AssociationThe Kentucky Chapter will participate in the KentuckyTurfgrass Council Conference and Trade Show to beheld November 9-11 A special Sports Turf Track willtake place on November 10 For info see wwwkyst-maorg or contact Tom Nielsen at TNielsenbats-baseballcom or Donnie Mefford atdbmeffOOemailukyedu or call him at 859-257-1451

Sports Turf Managers Association of ArizonaFor information on the chapter or upcoming eventscontact Chris Calcaterra at e-mailchriscpeoriaazcom or tel 623-412-4231 or BillMurphy at e-mail bmurphyciscottsdaleazus or480-312-7956

Northern California Chapter of the Sports TurfManagers Association For information on the I

Chapter or pending events call Janet Gift at 530-758-4200

Southern California Chapter For informationon the Chapter or pending activities call MichaelTarantino at 858-679-2526 orMTarantinopowayusdcom

Chesapeake Chapter STMA (formerly calledMid-Atlantic Athletic Field Managers Organization- MAFMO Chapter STMA) For information on the

Chapter or other pending activities call the Hotline at866-818-8873 or email Nick Gammill CSFM at ngam-millamericanedu

Gateway Chapter Sports Turf ManagersAssociation For information on the Chapter orupcoming events call Mike Krone Missouri BaptistCollege 314-392-2328 or email kronemobapedu

Georgia Sports Turf Managers AssociationFor information on the chapter or upcoming eventscontact Skip Kirby at 770-928-1580 or email

skipsportsturfmanagementcom

Indiana Chapter For information on theChapter or pending activities contact StanMoscrip Indiana University at 812-856-2256 orsmoscripindianaedu

Keystone Athletic Field ManagersOrganization (KAFMOSTMA) For informa-tion on the Chapter or upcoming events con-tact Dan Douglas Reading Phillies Baseball

Club at tel 610-375-8469 ext 212 or e-mailto kafmoaolcom

Midwest Chapter STMA For informationon the Chapter or pending activities visit theChapters website - httpmcstmaorg-or callLibby Baker at 847-263-7603 or email

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Minnesota Chapter STMA For information onthe Chapter or upcoming events contact Jeff HintzBethel College amp Seminary St Paul Minnesota at tel651-638-6075 or e-mail j-hintzbetheledu or checkout the Chapter website wwwmstmacom

MO-KAN Sports Turf Managers AssociationFor information on the Chapter or upcoming eventscall Mike Green at 913-888-8055 ormikegreen3and2baseballcom

Pacific Northwest Sports Turf ManagersAssociation For information on the chapter orupcoming events contact Bob Christofferson atbchristomarinersorg

Tennessee Valley Sports Turf ManagersAssociation (TVSTMA) For information on theChapter or upcoming events call Chapter PresidentBob Elliott Tieco at 800-239-9547 or Glenn Lucas at800-837-8062 email to Glenntvstmaorg or visitwwwtvstmaorg

Texas Sports Turf Managers Association Theformer North Texas Chapter and the former SouthTexas Chapter have merged to become the TexasSports Turf Managers Association The mailingaddress for the Texas Chapter is PO Box 1078Keller TX 76244 phone is 866-897-8621 Web iswwwntstmaorg The alternate contact is 1 JThompson Treasurer phone 972-670-2138 or emailTXturfmanagerprodigynet

Virginia Sports Turf Managers AssociationFor information on the Chapter or other upcomingevents contact Bob Studholme Fairfax County ParkAuthority via e-mailRobertStudholmeFairfaxCountygov or at 703-324-8590

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