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Standard Guide for Maintaining Cool Season Turfgrasses on Athletic Fields

ASTM-F2060 - 2000 R11 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Guide for Maintaining Cool Season Turfgrasses on Athletic Fields
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Scope

1.1 This guide covers the minimum requirements for maintaining cool season turfgrasses used for natural surface athletic fields. Practices covered include mowing, fertilization, irrigation, core cultivation, overseeding, and pest management.

1.2 The decisions involved in maintaining a quality natural playing surface should consider soil types, local climate and other factors; therefore, it is recommended that you contact your local cooperative extension service for more specific information on soils, and grass species and cultivars adapted to your area.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Significance and Use

A dense, uniform stand of turfgrass on a playing surface improves the playing quality and safety of the field by providing firm footing for the athletes and by cushioning their impact from falls or tackles. These standards are the minimum inputs required to provide such a surface. Various published guides have been used in the development of this guide (1-5).

Field conditions may directly influence the frequency and type of athletic injuries occurring as a result of using the fields. While these standards do not guarantee that such injuries will be prevented, a well-maintained turf on a natural playing surface should minimize field-related injuries.

Keywords

athletic field; cool-season turfgrass; core cultivation; fertilization; irrigation; overseeding; mowing; pest control; Cool-season grasses; Playing surfaces (athletic); Turf playing surfaces (athletic); ICS Number Code 97.220.10 (Sports facilities)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

15.07 (Sports Equipment and Facilities; Pedestrian/Walkway Safety and Footwear; Amusement Rides and Devices; Snow Skiing)

To find similar documents by classification:

97.220.10 (Sports facilities Including swimming-pools, spas, solaria, sports fields, running-tracks, spectator facilities for sports, etc.)

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Document Number

ASTM-F2060-00(2011)

Revision Level

2000 R11 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Reapproval

Publication Date

July 15, 2011

Document Type

Guide

Page Count

4 pages

Committee Number

F08.64