Ll , unique; hybrid-seeded '.Bermuda grasses such . Booth 413 drainage systems appropriate for as Bermuda Triangle and Princess. Lowdown: RBI specializes in the sports fields, golf courses and other design and construction of athletic high use turf areas. Pickseed West, Inc. fields, running tracks and outdoor Tangent, OR tennis court complexes. Shamrock PeatlErin Booth 418 Environmental Lowdown: Pickseed is a leading devel- Redexim-Charterhouse San Diego, CA oper and producer of quality lawn High Ridge, MO Booth 414 grass seed. Booths 513, 612 Lowdown: Distributors of Shamrock Lowdown: World leader in the design peat products and other Irish peat Portafloor and development of specialized turf products. Also distributes mineral Salt Lake City, UT and ground care equipment produced ammendments for bio-remediation Booth 504 specifically for aeration, seeding, top- projects. dressing and environmental mainte- Pro's Choice/Oil-Dri Corporation nance. Simplot Turf & Horticulture Chicago,IL Post Falls, ID Booths 608,610 Roots, Inc. Booth 625 Independence, MO PRZ Sports Turf Booth 109 Highland Ranch, CO Lowdown: Manufacturer of university Booth 725 developed and tested biostimulants,

THATCH • MASTER 48" & 60" FINE TURF VERTI·CUT

The Airfield™ Sports Turf System is the first to offer drainage technology that doesn't rely on the French drain, developed in the times of the Roman Empire. Airfield™ suspends the entire play- 1. Commercial quality fine turf verti-cut ing surface over a layer of air. Once water has moved through the 2. PTOpowered - 20 to 30 H.P. mot-zone it drains away easily in the open-air void. Airfield' produces substantially higher drainage rates than 3. Thin (.060) blades do NOTleave grooves conventional methods at a savings of 20 percent of total con- 4. Extremely low maintenance struction cost. 5. Fast The future of sports turf drainage is here today. Turf Specialties, Inc. I, 1'1 I rt I'~' ...,II ~ i' I'?! ,< ,~ AIRFIEL.D 320 Third Street, S.W. • Winter Haven, FL 33880 Geoturf, LLC Telephone: (863) 293-1657 1-888-287 -9657 www.geoturfairfield.com Circle 111 on Inquiry Card Circle 112 on Inquiry Card sporfsTURF· http://www.sportsturfonline.com November 2000 21 forced sport an Sports Turf Company, Inc. ational surfaces. Products include Whitesburg, GA Stabilizer Turf Grids, Hilltopper wvvw.sod-turf. com Mound Mix and Stabilizer infield Booth 703 mixes. Lowdown: The company utilizes the TifSport Growers Association latest in computerized laser technolo- StrathAyr Turf Systems Athens, GA gy in athletic. field construction to New Orleans, LA Booth 511 ensure all grades are exact to specifi- Booths 802, 803 cations. Some of their products Lowdown: StrathAyr has provided a TMSG·Typar Turf Blankets include the design and construction of consistent natural grass sports field Cary, NC the new practice fields for the Atlanta design longer than any other modern Booth 409 Falcons and field renovations at the system. The .sand rootzone is rein- University of Alabama. forced with ReFlex mesh elements and Toro Company, The exhibits unparalleled player safety, Minneapolis, MN Sports Turf Managers load-bearing, {Inti-compaction and www.toro.com Association vigorous turf growth benefits. Booths 415, 417, 419, 421, 423, 514, Council Bluffs, IA 516,518,520,522 Booth 707 Suntec Paint, Inc. Lowdown: Toro is a leader in provid- Gainesville, FL ing turf maintenance equipment and Sports Turf One, Inc. Booth 711 irrigation products for sports fields, Boynton Beach, FL Lowdown: Producers of Gameday including the Workman 2100 all pur- Booth 508 Field Marking Paints, which contain pose mid-duty vehicle and the Lowdown: Provides professional no harmful ingredients. Aerosol Groundsmaster 3500-D, which incor- Builders of Aesthetic, Safe and Maintainable Sports Fields

Construction Irrigation ArerationlTopdressing Field Management and Maintenance TURF-AlRE® ... aerating made easy! Field Evaluations Turf-Aire®aerators corneos 36",48", and 60" three-point Laser Leveling hitch or tow units in economy or heavy duty models with Drainage tine selections from 48 to 160. All of these units are designed to service the golf industry, sport/turf industry, Renovation and landscaping industry. Chemical & Fertilizer Application If you would like more information about the Lighting and Scoreboard Maintenance/lnstallation various Iurt-Aire" models Serving the Southeast ... call us today!

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BISHOP ENTERPRISES, INC. SPIRTS FIELDS P.O. Box 335-500 Waldron Rd. La\Tergne, ~ 37086 T (800) 854-4851 or (615) 793-6052 Jim Grant 706·596·9236 Mike Mobley BISHOP ENTERPRlSEli.INC F (800) 888-0457 or (615) 793-9525 www.grantsportsfields.com • email: [email protected] Circle 113 on Inquiry Card. Circle 115 on Inquiry Card. Guess Which Animal Won't Track On Your Turf.

Elephant (50 psi) Big Foot (40 psi)

Average Joe (10 psi) Gator (7.1 psi)

Walk lightly and carry a big Load. That's the general philosophy behind the John Deere Gator® Utility Vehicle. Thanks to high flotation tires, a Gator Utility Vehicle has the ability to get out of muddy, swampy terrain, while treading lightly on even the most sensitive turf. Even fully loaded, a Gator* weighs in at only 7.1 pounds per square inch (psi). That's impressive, especially when you consider most other utility vehicles have an average of 20 to 22 psi. Gator Utility Vehicles also feature hefty hauling and towing capacities, plus exceptional balance and stability. And with prices starting as low as $5995**, there's no reason not to have a Gator on your turf. For more information, see your local John Deere dealer or catll-800-537-8233. u an ove,1L Booths 100, 102 Turf Diagnostics & Design Lowdown: Manufactures TURFACE Olathe, KS and a full line of sports field products. West Coast Turf Booth 623 Conducts sports field audits and con- Scottsdale, AZ sults on sand-based and native soil www.westcoastturfcom Turf Seed, Inc. turf fields. Booth 315 Hubbard, OR Lowdown: Supplier of choice high pro- Booth 411 Turfgrass Americatrhomas Bros. file arenas such as Qualcomm Grass Stadium, Super Bowls XXVII, XXIX, Turf Specialties Granbury, TX xxx, XXXII and more. Winter Haven, FL Booths 200,202 Booths 804, 805,806 Lowdown: Dedicated to providing the Western Industries, Inc. Lowdown: Turf Specialties manufac- highest quality sod and sod-related ser- Miles City, MT tures fine turf, three-point hitch verti- vices. Booth 610 cut equipment for athletic fields and Lowdown: Manufactures full field cov- golf courses in 3-, 4- and 5-foot widths. Ty-Crop Inc. ers, mound, plate and base covers, side- Chilliwack, BC line covers, turf enhancement covers, Turf Time, LLC Booths 519, 521,618, 620 batting practice protectors and wind- Clearwater, FL Lowdown: Ty-Crop is the leading screens. Booth 719 brand of simple to use, high perfor- Whitlam Paint Company Wadsworth,OH Booth 500 Lowdown: Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Whitlam Paint specializes in the manufacturing of high quality athletic field marking paints, specifi- cally designed for marking lines, num- bers and logos an all types of fields.

World Class Athletic Surfaces Leland, MS www.wrldclass.com Booths 211, 213, 310, 312 Lowdown: The company produces full lines of field marking paints, turf col- orants, aerosol paints and turf stencils. World Class can supply the complete field package and any necessary techni- cal support.

Zeneca Professional Products Wilmington, DE Booth 118

ZeoponiX,Inc. Louisville, CO \ Booth 723 Lowdown: Manufacturer of Z;eoPro, the only zeoponic material availd,ble. This high CEC fertilizer and soil amend- ment improves rootzone nutrient stor- agel and delivery.

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24 November 2000 sports TURF• http.//www.Sportsturfonline.com Featured Speakers

A list of all scheduled Mr. Lee Roy Selmon Thursday, Jan. 17, 10:30-11:00 a.m. speakers at the 2001 Lee Roy Selmon earned his way into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro-Football Hall of STMA National Convention Fame. Along the way, he amassed a tremendous record. During his senior year at Oklahoma University, he earned both the Outland Trophy and The Lombardi Trophy, was an Academic All-American and made the Dean's Honor Roll. As the first-ever draft choice of the newly formed Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he honed his skills to become such a dominant force on the team, his jersey (No. 63) is the only one they've ever retired. After a back injury forced his retire-

Aera-vator®

I've been in the Grounds Maintenance business for 20 years. In my opinion, the Aera-vator is the greatest invention since the power mower. I came to the city of Brentwood as the Grounds Foreman and noticed right off the compaction problem in all of the public parks and athletic fields. Since we purchased the Aera-vator it has made a dramatic difference in all our parks and athletic fields. This unit has allowed us to apply water, seed and fertilizer into previously bare areas with excellent results. Dan Vehlewald Grounds Foreman City of Brentwood, MO Fi,rst Products, Inc. 1-800-363-8780 email: [email protected] www.lstproducts.com

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sports TURF• http://www.sportsturfon/ine.com November 2000 25 ment at the end of the 1985 season, Selmon continues to build on the pos- itives as Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs at the University of South Florida. Selmon is creating a new legacy in his position as the asso- ciate athletic director at the University of South Florida, where he is helping to rebuild the school's foot- ball program. Said Athletic Director Paul Griffin: "Lee Roy Selmon is everything we want our students to be." In his presentation, Mr. Selmon will provide insight on "The Sports Turf Perspective: Pro Player to Associate Athletic Director."

Mr. Bucky Dent Thursday, Jan. 17, 11:00-11:30 a.m. Russell "Bucky" Dent honed his base- ball skills as a three-time American Bucky Dent, veteran of 1,392 MLB games, was named MVP of the 1978 . League All-Star and played on two Lee Roy Selmon, former defenseive end for World Championship teams with the the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is a member of Divisional Playoff game against the the NFL Hall of Fame. . In the 1978 Red Sox, he shocked Boston with a three-run home run over the at . Mr. Dent was named the MVP as the Yankees won their second straight championship. He played in a total of 1,392 MLB games with the , New York Broyhill's Home Run B811Field Finisher Yankees, and Kansas

With standard flip-up scarrfler and 45 back slope level City Royals, compiling a .247 batting bar for easy grading, surface break-up, or landscaping average. MT:>Dent is in his sixth sea- son as the Texas Rangers' dugout 12"X 2" rubber flails with diamond grooves ensure quality and infield instructor. He also pattern dennition for alltypes of soil positions infielders during the games. He's known throughout the baseball Optional electric three-point lift raises or lowers attach- world as one of the most respected ments on rear of vehicle for easy use and transport defensive coaches. He also operates QUick attach and detach for operator convenience the Bucky Dent Baseball School in Boca Raton, Fla. In his presentation, Mr. Dent will provide insight on "The B1Ie:q1ul Sports Turf Perspective: Pro Player to For more inform~tion regarding Broyhill's broad line of sports turf equipment, Broyhill Coach." Making you look good call 800.228.1003 or visit www.broyhill.com

Circle 139 on Inquiry Card. Mr. John Souter Saturday, Jan. 20, 10:45-11:30 a.m. John Souter is a Turfgrass Consultant based in Braco, Bunton 2000 Series Perthshire, Scotland. His relentless The Bunton, 2000 series is engineered pursuit for safer and better sports to allow the most appropriate options turf has long been apparent in his to create the machine most fitting for work. His expertise has been instru- mental in the construction and main- the job at hand. Updates to the series tenance of major soccer pitches include: throughout the United Kingdom and, • More engine options for longer life in other parts of the world, including and higher fuel economy. the U.S. He also has made a strong' • A 12-gallon-capacity fuel tank to and continuing commitment to fur- mow all day without refueling. thering the objectives of the profes- • A 72-inch cutting deck to cut up to sion worldwide. He was the 1998 recipient of the Harry C. Gill 38 acres per day. Memorial Award, recognizing the STMA groundskeeper of the year. Circle 133 on Inquiry Card.

26 November 2000 sports TURF• http://www.sportsturfonline.com Souter's presentation will bring us up CONCURRENT SESSION 1-1:15- to date on "New Technologies in 4:30 p.m. Construction and Maintenance of Each of the four topics in this set of Soccer Pitches." "The STMA Convention concurrent sessions will run for 45 minutes. There will be a 15-minute Mr. Eddie Seaward is a great way for stu- break between the 2nd and3rd topics Saturday, Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 in each session. p.m. dents to learn about the Eddie Seaward is a head groundsman BASICS for The All England Lawn Tennis & real issues facing the Turf Aerification: What It Is and Croquet Club of Wimbledon, home of What It Does the grand stage of professional tennis- industry today. The John Mascaro, Turf-Tee International Centre Court. He oversees the perma- What you'll hear: Turf aerification is nent staff of 14 in the care of the 34 convention also is a one of the least understood manage- grass and nine hard courts of the Club. ment practices performed on turf Mr. Seaward began his career in 1959 great place to look for John will walk you through the inven- as an assistant groundsman at a pri- tion and history of aerification and vate school, local to his home. After jobs, internships, or just what it actually accomplishes for bet- serving 10 years there, he went on to ter and safer sports turf fields. hold the position of head groundsman make contacts within Why you should be there: John is at various sports clubs before joining the son of Tom Mascaro, who invented The All England Lawn Tennis & the aerifier in 1946. This slide presen- Croquet Club in 1990 as head grounds- our growing field." tation takes us back in time, before man designate. He assumed his current aerification was performed, with the position in 1991. In his presentation, -Brad Thedens Seaward will provide a behind-the- scenes view of "The Wimbledon Year."

...And the rest

Thursday, January 18 Pro's Choice 9:00-9:10 a.m.-Welcome-2001: Upward and Onward STMA president Rich Moffitt, Munie Soilmaster Select has a unique particle size blend Outdoor that gives you the look of a professional ballpark. 9:10-9:45 a.m.-Certification: For The small, uniformly-sized granules makes it the You and Your Profession perfect infield topdressing. Use what the pros Ross Kurcab, CSFM, Denver Broncos use, choose Soilmaster Select. David Fearis, CGCS, Blue Hills Country Club Boyd Montgomery, CSFM, Sylvania Recreation

9:45-10:15 a.m.v'I'he Sports Turf Perspective: College Player to Circle 137 on Inquiry Card. Pro Player Mike Newell, NFL Player Beacon Ballfields 10:30-11:00 a.m.-The Sports Turf Perspective: Pro Player to Beacon Premium Nail Drags combine welded Associate Athletic Director steel construction (powder coated) with plastic Lee Roy Selmon, Univ. of South Florida lumber nail supports and 5 1/2" x 114" spikes to create the best performing, most durable, daily 11:00-11:30 a.m.-The Sports Turf grooming machines ever! All sizes ship UPS. Perspective: Pro Player to Coach Bucky Dent, Texas Rangers Add the wheel/tow-tongue package and make drag handling and transport a snap!

11:30-Noon-The Sports Turf Beacon Ballfields Perspective: Ask the Panel Mike Newell 1·800· 74 7·5985 Lee Roy Selmon www.ballfields.com Bucky Dent Circle 135 on Inquiry Card.

sports TURF• http://www.sportsturfonline.com November 2000 27 aid of slides. The presentation also specifications for choosing the root highest quality in athletic turfgrass explains why aerification is performed zone and for its modification will be playing surfaces. and when it should be performed. discussed. Why you should be there: Don't miss Why you should be there: this opportunity to hear a point / coun- Topdressing: What. When. How and Laboratory and field evaluations of terpoint discussion between a sod Why? sports fields are complex and expen- farmer and NFL turf shar- Dr. Trey Rogers, Michigan State Univ. sive. The session will clarify these ing ideas. analyses and leave the attendees with Roots: Getting to the Bottom of a good understanding of the relevant Sand-Profile Research Turfgrass analytical procedures and their inter- Josh Honig, Rutgers University Mary Owen, Univ. of Massachusetts pretation. Chad Follis, Univ. of Missouri- Columbia Give Your Sports Turf a Complete CONSTRUCTION What you'll hear: Presentation of Physical Methods of Stabilizing Playing first year's Masters thesis date dealing Dr. George Snyder, Univ, of Florida Surfaces with rootzone blends for sand-based What you'll hear: Because of the Ross Kurcab, CSFM, Denver Broncos athletic fields. Objectives include: to increasingly high demands that are find an alternative to the standard placed on sports fields, managers need Working with Your Sod Producer to 90/10 sand /peat rootzones; to to know the composition and perfor- Grow Sports Turf Sod increase nutrient and water holding mance of the root zone media. The ses- Randy Graff, Graff Turf Farms capacity through natural materials; sion will present the mechanics and What you'll hear: Power point pre- and to stabilize the rootzone for added interpretations of both laboratory and sentation explaining the benefits of the safety and playability. field analyses of the physical proper- sports turf manager and the sod Why you should be there: The con- ties of sports turf fields. Methods and farmer working together to achieve the struction . and installation of these rootzones is primarily being looked at for the high school and parks and recreation levels. They consist of a 6- inch cap over a standard drainage and irrigation system. Advantages of these rootzones are the use of natural materials such as topsoil, with increased infiltration and drainage of a standard sand-based rootzone. Hopefully these rootzones will Amino acids are the building blocks decrease cost of construction, installa- of all proteins. Macro-Sorb and Quelant biofertilizers provide natural tion and maintenance. L-amino acids and essential nutrients for normal growth and develop- ment of plants. They are an economical and ecologically sound The Sand Cap Field: Construction & approach to maintaining healthy turfgrass. Grow-In Maximum protection from stress! Jody Gill, Blue Valley School District What you'll hear: If you think it's \f~. time to consider a sand-based field ~ MACRO-SORB@ QUELANT@ but can't afford the NFL version, a ~ NUTRAMAX LABORATORIES@, INC • Edgewood, Maryland 21040 sand cap field may be the answer. We nutramaxlabs.com will discuss design criteria, including subgrade, drainage, irrigation, pea Circle 116 on Inquiry Card. gravel and sand selection, san stabi- lization and turf types. Every step in the 'construction process will be cov- 2653A Utility Mower ered from rough grade to established turf Why you should be there: This The John Deere 26S3A Utility Mower, often cited as the .PowerPoint presentation is loaded best three-gang utility mower in the business, has gone with great pictures and is from the through a number of improvements. The new cutting unique perspective of a school district unit motors have improved load plates, seals, and in-line grounds coordinator who also func- hydraulic ports for better oil flow within the motor. tions as the owners representative on all sports field projects. The Blue Which improves cutting operations, especially when Valley School District Grounds scalping or verti-cutting. A new reel pump on the 2653A Department designs and installs its makes for a more responsive hydraulic system. own irrigation systems and is respon-. sible for installation and grow-in of all turf District crews working along DJOHNDEERE with contractors to build 13 sand- capped soccer, football, softball and Circle 117 on Inquiry Card.

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