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Author(s):Lyons, Eric
Author Affiliation:Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Science, University of Guelph
Title:Sports field assessment
Source:Sports Turf Manager [STA]. Vol. 20, No. 1, Spring 2007, p. 1, 6-8.
Publishing Information:Guelph, Ontario: The Sports Turf Association
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Assessment; Quality evaluation; Mowing; Fertilization program; Sports turf safety; Nitrogen fertilizers; Aeration; Topdressing; Overseeding; Athletic fields; Sports turf maintenance
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the goals and types of sports field assessments. Lists factors to consider, including "construction, the management plan, the implementation of the management plan and possibly even the classification system that many municipalities and athletic fields are implementing." Compares internal and external assessments, stating that "internal assessments have the advantage of a greater historical knowledge of management and the construction of the fields, often allowing assessments to be more accurate...Alternatively an outside person could be brought in who is in a position to see more athletic fields and will come in with new ideas." Discusses maintenance practices that impact a field, including mowing, fertility, aeration, topdressing, and overseeding. Also mentions assessments of the overall classification system. States that "often the fields that are higher on the classification system are expected to be the premier fields yet they are scheduled for the most hours of use." Concludes that "assessment can lead to new ideas and continuation of successful practices and allows the turfgrass manager to move forward in an effective manner."
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Lyons, E. 2007. Sports field assessment. Sports Turf Manager. 20(1):p. 1, 6-8.
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