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SFMA’s Committees produce a wide variety of educational bulletins that address seasonal challenges encountered in sports field management, annual field maintenance and personal and organizational development. Annual Field Maintenance Annual Athletic Field Maintenance Calendar for Cool-Season Turfgrasses Annual Athletic Field Maintenance
Cool-season grasses are the species adapted to favorable growth during cool portions of the growing season. Optimum growing temperatures range from 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. These grasses are generally found in temperate and subarctic climates and may become dormant
Recorded Webinars: View the latest webinars: Soil Science Simplified: The Dirt on Green Grass - Presented by Dr. Bryan Hopkins This presentation will teach participants advanced concepts of soil science in an applied fashion that will enable them to use this information to
SFMA developed the Playing Conditions Index (PCI) to help members assess the playability of their fields. The original tool was developed in 2008 with the motivation to gain more respect for your efforts in managing your fields. Dr. Brad Fresenburg
Sports Field Management 101 - Online Certificate Course This free self-paced training provides continuing education opportunities for anyone who has not been formally educated in turfgrass science and is interested in entering the industry. Completing the course will build a solid
Reciente -- Dos videos importantes: Campos deportivos Mensaje del Presidente, Nick McKenna, CSFM. Saludos! Deseo contarles un poco acerca de un área de interés para la SFMA este año: Atraer Gente. Cuando digo "Atraer Gente", no solo me refiero a servir a nuestros
SFMA aims to provide you with unbiased information and research to help you make an informed decision about synthetic turf sports fields. A Guide to Synthetic and Natural Turfgrass for Sports Fields - Selection, Construction and Maintenance Considerations How to
This page contains information pertaining to the turfgrass rootzone. Access resources for soil testing, rootzone selection, soil compaction and drainage. Soil Testing The basis for sound nutrient management and water quality protection programs in turfgrass management revolves around soil testing. A basic
Sports field management is a business, and like other businesses, its managers have challenges with staffing and human resources, leadership, career development, crew training, budget and contract management, recordkeeping, etc. SFMA has developed resources that you may find helpful in
Mowing is important to turfgrass because it maintains top growth within specified limits, controls undesirable vegetation intolerant to mowing, sustains turfgrasses and produces a functional athletic surface for sports fields. Height of Cut Optimal mowing height depends on the type of grass,
