#LifeOnTheRoad - Dugout Heaters

This is another post in a periodic series entitled #LifeOnTheRoad.  The background is simple.  During my travels I  encounter many grounds managers/coaches doing great things.  Because of this, I have started this series.  The goal - expose more grounds managers, coaches, architects, etc to areas of facility and sports turf maintenance that may be implemented to their facility/design.

Today’s #LifeOneTheRoad posts takes us to the University of Kansas Softball.  The facility at Arrocha Ballpark at Rock Chalk Park is second to none.  In the dugouts heaters were installed to keep the players warm on the cool spring and fall days.

Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!
--Jamie

@JamieMehringer

A Tale of 2 Walk-ups

Walk-ups are common on both baseball and softball playing surfaces.  If the decision is made to install walk-ups, ensure the design will be tailored to the desired solution.  IE - Reduce/eliminate traffic stress in this high traffic area.  How is this accomplished?  Simple “flair” the walk-ups as they get further away from home plate.  Also ensure the walk-ups are wide enough to accept all traffic - both foot traffic and vehicle traffic.  Here are two examples:

#1 - Walk-ups too narrow.  Note the narrow width of the walk-up.

#2 - Walk-up in a “flair” design.  Note the lack of wear around walk-up.

Proper design will lessen or eliminate traffic stress.  Go to j-dturf.com to learn more about J&D Turf.

Play on!
--Jamie
@JamieMehringer