Design/Construction/Renovation

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1 1 Design/Construction/Renovation Title: In Season Field Renovations and Conversions Level: Advanced Audience: All If you want to see a presentation on field renovations done with unlimited budgets and time to spare. (See another presentation). This presentation will look at quick turnaround in season field renovation and conversion for multiple sporting and non-sporting events. The presentation will discuss why and how rapid field renovations and conversion are completed. The roles of the contractor, field manager, and management staff will be explained. The challenges that may and will be encounter during a renovation or conversion will be discussed. The struggles and logistics of in season major field work being done along with everything else in the stadiums. The balance between agronomics and schedule will be explained. Several recent projects will be discussed including the following. Comerica Park winter conversion from Baseball to Hockey to Baseball in Detroit!!!! Busch Stadium from Baseball to Soccer to Baseball to Football to the Word series to Soccer to Baseball Miller Park from Baseball to Soccer to Baseball Sporting Kansas City from Soccer to Soccer in season Dodger Stadium from Monster trucks to Baseball Wrigley field from Football to Baseball 1) Introduction 2) Reasons why fields are renovated in season a) Explain some reasons why fields are renovated i) Damage ii) Poor drainage iii) Poor grade iv) Excessive Poa annua v) In season field failures vi) Event damage b) Steps in determining the appropriate renovation i) Full field renovation vs partial renovation 3) Rapid sports field renovations a) Explain a typical time table for a field renovation b) Explain the necessary planning for both the contractor and field manager c) Explain the process for a successful field renovation d) Challenges that may arise during the renovation 4) How and why fields are converted to host different sports and outside events 1

2 2 a) Describe some situations that we have encountered i) Concerts, community events, different sports other than the field was designed for b) Explain the role of the contractor and the field manager c) Explain the expectations of the contractor and field manager d) Explain the planning that needs to occur to ensure that a rapid renovation or conversion is a success e) Discuss the process of converting Several fields in season 5) Discuss some key items that we learned from prior rapid field renovations and field conversion 6) Tools and technology used in renovation and conversion At the end of our presentation we hope that the audience takes away these key thoughts and ideas. Reasons why athletic fields are renovated How in season rapid field renovations are completed successfully o The Planning and construction process Why nonsporting and other sports are held at athletic fields mid-season How in season field conversions are completed successfully o Planning and construction steps Challenges that face both the contractor and field manager during a renovation or field conversion Roles of the contractor and field manager Special steps taken in mid-season renovations The latest tools and technologies for field renovation and conversion We will deliver our presentation with a PowerPoint as a lecture style with discussion among the audience. We will also have 1-2 major league groundskeepers assist with the presentation to give their perspective on in-season field renovations and conversions. Title: Sustainable Approach to Park Construction Audience: All The presentation will be on how a park and maintenance facility was built on an existing egg farm. The presentation will include specifics on construction process and procedures, minimizing 2

3 3 environmental impacts from site development, concepts in building fields, building for multisports operation and turf using sustainability principals. 1. Use of natural surface water source for irrigation 2. Vegetation can be used for shading devices and wind breaks. Proper selection of tree can provide shading in the summer and allow sun through in winter. 3. Provide site restoration and plantings to enhance buffer zones proximate to wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas. 4. Reduce earth moving and site disturbance areas by incorporating topographic site characteristics into design elements. 5. Layout of site improvements to optimize field orientation while minimizing environmental impacts. 6. Reducing impacts from stormwater runoff by maintaining pre-existing drainage characteristics and incorporating low impact development techniques 7. Conservation of natural resources through effective site design. 8. Specifics on construction processes and procedures 9. Standards in building fields and specification writing 10. Concepts to consider in building a multi-sport complex. 11. Standards in Building Design. 12. Programming Maintenance Building Design. 13. Green roofs that can reduce heat-island effect and can significantly improve quantity and quality of storm-water runoff. 14. Building orientation and design can utilize the climate for passive ventilation and cooling in the warm months and solar radiation/heating in the cooler months. 15. Design of Waste water treatment system to equalize peak flows and minimize sizing requirements and impacts. 16. Selling Sustainability Learn step by step methods of Master Plan to concept plan to specification to actual construction. This will be a Power Point Lecture Title: Removal of overseeded Ryegrass from Bermudagrass playing fields Format: Can fit to conference needs Audience: Warm Season and Transition STM The removal of overseeded ryegrass from Bermudagrass playing fields is extremely important to the health of the Bermudagrass and the playing surface. Research will be presented on the value of different products available to the sports field managers and when and why certain products work more effectively. The presentation will cover why it is important to remove the overseeded 3

4 4 grass chemically vs. allowing the overseeded grass to naturally fade out and why it can be harmful to the proper development of the base turf. 1. understand the development process of the Bermudagrass from a turfgrass physiological standpoint. 2. When and how the removal process is completed 3. Understand the differences between the different herbicides so the grounds manager can properly select which material will fit best into his/her program. lecture using power point. Research will be presented to support the presentation Title: Turf conversion to Bermudagrass without pausing the games Format: Concurrent Session (1-1.5 hr) Level: Advanced Audience: Warm Season and Transition Pro STM The presentation is a case study about the turf conversion from cool season to warm season, in Italy with a low chemicals legislation, comparing different maintenance programs. The presentation is a case study about the turf conversion from cool season to warm season, in Italy with a low chemicals legislation, comparing different maintenance programs. The turf conversion have taken place at Olgiata Golf Club in Rome from 2010 to The trial begun in 2010, comparing 6 different theses. Italian legislation allow few chemicals compared to US (Sulfunilurea, Revolver for instance, is not allowed on turf) so the trial wanted to study the soil/turf preparation practices that better facilitate the Bermuda grass establishment. The trial have taken place at Olgiata Golf Club in Rome ( N, E ) because Club Members are discerning guests and consequently they ask for high level turf. The Patriot Bermuda was established using small potted plants to ensure the plants identity and maturity. Six ground preparation theses have been compared: 0) No treatments control; 1) trinexapac 25%, 1/kg/ha 2) trinexapac 25%, 2 kg/ha 3) trinexapac 25%, 1 kg/ha + further treatments every 21 days at 120 g/ha 4) Glyfocoll (gliphosate 42%),15 lt/ha 5) Glyfocoll (gliphosate al 42%), 100 ml/ha 6) Glyfocoll (gliphosate al 42%) ad un dosaggio di 15 lt/ha + colorante in post impianto The trial has been conducted on randomized plots with 3 replications. 4

5 5 Three day prior the trial begun the plots have been sprayed with Pendimethalin 45 % at 3 lt/ha. During the evaluation period we collected the agronomical data and we surveyed the players. The presentation has two main objectives; the first one is to show alternative maintenance programs based on mechanical and agronomical solution (low chem) and the second one is to open a debate on organic maintenance programs as an added value to the sports facility. PP Title: European Renovation Methods - The talk will be light but informative for all levels of Sports Turf Managers Audience: all Using extensive knowledge gained from all ranges of sports facilities across Europe, the presentation will outline the unique renovation practices that are used extensively in Europe, and highlight why and where it is gathering interest and momentum in the USA. Moving on from my previous talks about Manchester United and Real Madrid Football Clubs. I will show a much broader spectrum of European renovation at both professional and lower league facilities showing the success and failures they have encountered. 1. To gain an understanding of a tried and practiced method of renovation. 2. To see the benefits of an economically proven method that offers extended play and durability. 3. How the European growing-in methods evolved and moved into practice in the USA. Light hearted but a confident delivery using interesting examples from some of the biggest sporting venues in the World, and with testimonials from leading groundsmen. I will use PowerPoint to deliver the presentation. Title: Turf Renovations - What Works In the North Format: Can fit to conference needs Audience: Cool Season STM 5

6 6 In this presentation, Matt Heiss of Turf Services Inc. will cover new field construction and existing field renovations drawing on his over 25 years of experience constructing and maintaining sports fields. Examples of field construction will include both football and baseball fields, sand base, sand cap build up and slit trench drainage systems with turf establishment using both seed and sod. The examples in this presentation range from park and rec level fields to MSU s Field of the Year, Kobb Field. Starting with the planning process; design options, a hierarchy of priorities, and specifications will be addressed. This talk briefly touches on site work and how that will influence subsequent stages of field construction including interactions and expectation of different contractors. Emphasis of the talk will be on; 3 different drainage schemes, irrigation installation, topsoil selection, amendments, installation and establishment of turf in the 1st 2nd and 3rd years. The subsequent years after initial establishment, cultural practices and their effects will be covered Introduction Over view Hierarchy of priorities Correct Grade Drainage Irrigation Turf Establishment Growing Medium / Soil Selection enhance or replace Grow in maintenance Accessories Planning Budget Selecting components Developing specifications Selecting a team What to look for in a contractor Experience tools Site work Strip topsoil Balance subbase Infrastructure Placement of growing medium Drainage Sand base Tile systems Agriculture Systems Sports Field Designs Irrigation Water source 6

7 7 Sports field requirements Topsoil Placement Establishment Grading Turf Establishment Seed Sod Grow in Maintenance Mowing Water Fertility Aerificaiton Topdressing Over seeding Ball Field Construction Topsoil Skin Materials Stone Dust ( local materials ) Infield Mixes Conditioners Installation Warning Tracks Materials Stone Dust ( local materials ) Surfacing Installation Accessories Mound Homeplate Bull Pens Mounds Homeplates synthetic Tarp Drains Identify several different field construction techniques. Understand the importance of cultural practices for turf establishment. Be exposed to some of the challenges that typically occur during a renovation project and options to prevent and or address them. Lecture 7

8 8 Title: Project Management for the Sports Turf Manager Format: Workshop (1.5+ hr) Audience: All In the current economic climate funding for improvements is scarce. Turf managers need to be able to evaluate projects and manage them well. This session will discuss tools available to measure and evaluate projects, select projects based on quantifiers, plan projects using various computer software, communicate the status of a project, and using a project s success to justify additional project funding. Introduction, theory, reasoning of project management Quantitative methods for evaluating projects Working through a live example from the audience Project planning options & strategies Using various techniques to track progress (ex: Gnatt charts). Input a live example from the audience into software to create a project plan Communicating the status of a project, reporting, etc. Using successful projects to request funding for future projects Wrap-up, final questions, recap available resources Objective 1 Organize and evaluate projects using different measures Objective 2 Select projects based on quantifiers Objective 3 Plan projects using computer software Objective 4 Communicate the status of their project Lecture and demonstration using audience examples Title: Managing Surface Conversions for NFL and MLS in a Multi-use Stadium - This should be of interest to more than just the stadium managers. It should also interest designers and general turf managers. Audience: Cool-Season Sports Turf Managers Warm-Season Sports Turf Managers Transition Zone Sports Turf Managers Higher Education (Colleges & Universities) Sports Turf Managers Professional Facility Sports Turf Managers 8

9 9 Facility managers and directors We have significant experience renovating the surfaces in major stadia (Gillette and Florida Citrus Bowl). These initially meant removing the grass and installing turf. We now have replaced the turf (which needs to work for both NFL and MLS) but also frequently cover the turf with real grass for international soccer. Making the decision to switch from grass to turf Selection of appropriate base, padding and turf system for required use. Initial conversion/construction of synthetic field Replacement of synthetic surface Recycling/reuse of old surface Converting synthetic surface to grass for international soccer. The participant will get a better understanding of how a large stadium operates for multiple uses with varying needs, how to select the appropriate turf system to best meet/balance these needs, when to replace the turf and the pitfalls of surfacing replacements and the steps necessary to protect the turf and install grass/sod for international soccer. Lecture format with case study in Powerpoint. Images and videos will be displayed. Title: Planning and Opening the Playing Surface at the Cincinnati Reds Urban Youth Academy Audience: All Description From the planning stages, through construction, opening the park and long term maintenance planning at the urban Youth Academy in Cincinnati, OH. The presentation will focus on construction methods as well as the planning and execution of the maintenance of the 4 field facility. - Overview of the Reds Community Fund - Overview of project - Explanation of the planning of project - Construction of the surfaces - Maintenance planning and execution of the maintenance of the facility 9

10 10 - Have a better understanding of the planning and construction methods of a 4 field facility. - Have a better understanding on establishing a maintenance plan and costing models for effective maintenance of the facility Lecture with Powerpoint with photos of the project. Excel docs will also be used to explain maintenance planning of the facility. Title: Bring Cricket to Indianapolis - From Construction to First Event Audience: All Detailed explanation of the consulting side of the design, bidding and construction of 2 playing surfaces for rugby and other international sports at The World Sports Park in Indianapolis, IN. Content will include the selection of the sand based rootzone, construction and grow-in from seed, and complete maintenance to throught the opening event - the US Cricket Championship in late August Finally, a detailed explanation will be given on the selection the wicket clay and the preparation of the wicket from grassing to prepping for play. - Design of playing surfaces - Bid process - Selection of sand based root zone - Construction and grow-in - Preparation of the field and wicket for the event - Event - Post event work to prep field for other world sports - rugby, aussie rules football, soccer, etc - Better understand the bidding process in the public works sector of government - Selection of sand based rootzone materials - Grow-in of cool season turf on sand from seed - Preparation of a cricket wicket - Lecture format with detailed Powerpoint with a tremendous amount of photos Title: Establishing a Seeded or Sodded Bermuda Field without Irrigation Audience: Warm Season and Transition STM 10

11 11 This is a how to step by step presentation on how to establish a Bermuda field without Irrigation. I will lay out each step required and most important how to determine the required timing that will ensure success. I will also cover the timing of fertilization and weed control. The presentation will have actual photos of each step including close-ups of the developing stages of the turf. Presentation will also have photos of fields that were established using this process and currently being used. We are currently establishing another field and are testing a compost application on half the field and apply at seeding Drive to test for better weed control. We have the following parameters set up for this new field, ¼ control area, ¼ compost only, ¼ Drive only and ¼ Compost and Drive. My presentation will be updated with the results. See MSDCR Outline The participants will leave with full understanding of the process and be able to immediately use this new tool for establishing a sports field. Participants will gain a better understanding of new techniques and procedures that take advantage of Bermuda turf traits. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how take advantage of growth blanket capabilities other than winter turf protection This is a PowerPoint lecture based using a case study that will provide step by step instructions. Will also have question answer time to clarify audience concerns based on their situation. 11