THIS WEEK’S FIELD TIP

As baseball and softball seasons are winding down around the country, many sports turf managers are contemplating annual fall renovation of their ballfields to prepare them for next spring’s season. Often it means putting the field to bed for the winter ready to play for next spring. Part of that renovation often includes edging the infield skinned turf edges.
Don’t be afraid to be creative. Cut your field grass edges in a way that minimizes your wear and works to your field maintenance advantage. To learn more, continue reading our article, Cut It Out! at Ballfields.com…
Visit Ballfields.com frequently for tips & articles andGroundskeeperU.com for online training.

Cross-Over Zone® Track Protectors — 10% OFF

Maximum protection from cleats & field equipment. Porous material allows rain and other liquids to drain through. Steel chain edge adds weight to the crossover protector. Exclusive Cross-Over Zone® Track Protectors, use cross10 during checkout (offer valid thru August 27).

Heavy-duty Football Stencil Kits — 10% OFF

Perfect for marking and remarking of athletic fields. Cut 1/8″ high-grade plastic material makes these stencils virtually indestructible. Exclusive Heavy-Duty Stencil Kits, use stencil10 during checkout (offer valid thru August 27).

OPEN BOX ITEM OF THE WEEK

OPEN BOX Item — Soccer Corner Flag Sets, Rubber Base — SAVE $40!  — These were returned due to customer error only. These 60″ corner flags have a weighted rubber base — sold as set of 4.  Brand-new condition. Soccer Corner Flag Sets, Rubber Base

ONLINE TRAINING for Staff & Volunteers

COMPLETELY FREE & MOBILE FRIENDLY. We’ve relaunched the web’s premier online field maintenance training tool, Groundskeeper University. Our goal is to bring professional training directly to you and your staff. But that means it has to be done right. Learn the tried & true practices of the pros. Our dedicated online resources by groundskeepers for groundskeepers are available in whichever format works for you: blog articles, online field dimensions, innovative products and training at Groundskeeper U. Whatever you need for your ballfield, think Beacon.