READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR INFIELD MAINTENANCE GAME?

Spend a full day on the ball field with an infield expert, diving into real-world maintenance techniques you can actually use. This demonstration event in Woodstock, Ontario is all about learning by doing—while connecting with others who live and breathe sports field maintenance.  It is held on a grass infield and is a benefit to those with skinned infields.  Come swap ideas, tackle your maintenance challenges, and pick up proven best practices along the way. Oh, and lunch is on us.

Note:  On-field clinic, runs rain or shine.

Lunch is included.

COURSE LENGTH:

1 Day (8:00am-2:00pm)

CLINICS COVER

• mound repair on a daily & weekly basis
• home plate maintenance on a daily & weekly basis
• mowing the infield
• edging the infield each month to keep it clean
• setting up your infield layout with string lines and proper measurements
• managing moisture on the mound
• chalking the field for game day
• daily grooming and different grooming patterns
• using different conditioners and when to apply them
• painting fair and foul lines in the outfield (depending on the day)
• how to use hand tools and equipment effectively
• why tarps matter and how to use them efficiently
• what turf mats do and how they help the field
• topdress infield turfgrass with light, frequent applications
• pre-game & post-game requirements
• monthly fertilizing (possible dependent on application)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of the Clinic, attendees will be able to: 

1. Apply routine infield maintenance techniques
   Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks—including mound and home plate repair, grooming patterns, edging, and mowing—to maintain safe and playable field conditions.
2. Demonstrate proper field setup and game preparation
   Accurately set up an infield using string lines and measurements, chalk and paint lines, and complete pre-game and post-game preparation requirements.
3. Manage infield surface conditions effectively
   Assess and control moisture levels, apply conditioners appropriately, and understand the role of tarps and turf mats in protecting and optimizing field performance.
4. Use tools, equipment, and materials efficiently
   Select and operate hand tools, equipment, and maintenance products efficiently.
5. Evaluate and improve maintenance practices
   Identify common field maintenance challenges, exchange ideas with peers, and adopt proven best practices.