THIS WEEK’S FIELD TIP

Like any craftsman, an athletic field groundskeeper relies heavily upon the tools he or she uses to hone their craft of maintaining ballfields. From basic tools like rakes and shovels to the more specialized tools like a level board or slope gauge, groundskeepers use a wide range of hand tools to accomplish their work with a varying attention to detail.
Even for a seasoned groundskeeper there might be some hidden gems out there that you are missing out on. Or maybe there a use for basic tool that you weren’t aware of. Check out some of the more specialized “tools of the trade”. Read up and watch video demonstrations of these tools at the Groundskeeper University lesson Module 101. Tools of the Trade: Specialized Tools…
Visit Ballfields.com frequently for tips & articles andGroundskeeperU.com for online training.

Rubber Cleat Cleaner — 10% OFF

IN STOCK: Ships within 24 hours! Better baseball from cleaner cleats. It’s an easy solution that’s easy to forget. They’ll run harder and faster with sure-gripping cleats. Don’t forget about this quick and easy in-game solution. This tough 13 x 13 rubber mat mounts by the dugout, on-deck circle or pitching mound, and cleans all types of athletic shoes. Exclusive Rubber Cleat Cleaner, use cleat10 during checkout (offer valid thru July 30).

Deluxe Overseed Enhancing Tool — 10% OFF

IN STOCK: Ships within 24 hours! Designed to penetrate compacted soil for overseeding wear areas on your field. 66″ heavy-duty aluminum handle, 9″ head. Exclusive Deluxe Overseed Enhancing Tool, use dlux10 during checkout (offer valid thru July 30).

OPEN BOX ITEM OF THE WEEK

OPEN BOX Item — Turf On-Deck Circle — SAVE $120!  — We have 6′ on deck circles at a great value — they’ve never been used! Please keep in mind these are for use with rubber cleats (not suitable for metal spikes). Brand-new condition. Turf On-Deck Circles

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.