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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Christoffson, Bob |
Author Affiliation: | Head Groundskeeper, Seattle Mariners |
Title: | Open-air stadium: Meeting the challenges at Safeco Field |
Source: | SportsField Management. Vol. 1, No. 6, August 2006, p. 7-11. |
Publishing Information: | Moose River Publishing LLC |
# of Pages: | 5 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Facility profile; Baseball fields; Sports turf maintenance; Fertilization; Integrated Pest Management; Mowing height; Aeration; Irrigation; Staff; Weather; Protective covers; Stadia
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Facility Names: | Safeco Field, in Seattle, Washington |
Abstract/Contents: | Profiles Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. Describes the composition of the field, stating the "ths soil profile is 100 percent sand...[the] turf is composed of multivariety blends of 80 percent Kentucky bluegrass and 20 percent perennial ryegrass." Also describes maintenance procedures, stating that crew members "do use standard IPM [integrated pest management] procedures and have opted to use a proactive, preventive fungicide program." Discusses the retractable roof, stating that the "roof is designed to cover the ballpark, but not tightly enclose it, thus preserving an open-air environment. It has three movable panels that glide on 128 steel wheels powered by 96 10 horespower, electric motors. These panels can operate independently, or in tandem, at the push of a button." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Pictures, color |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Christoffson, B. 2006. Open-air stadium: Meeting the challenges at Safeco Field. SportsField Management. 1(6):p. 7-11. |
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