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FACILITY FOCUS
MAINTENANCE
MATTERS
Best practices for maintaining tracks and courts
By Mary Helen Sprecher, American Sports Builders Association
T
he greatest juggling act schools are doing right
now is trying to prioritize the maintenance duties
of each facility. Trying to keep those balls in the air
is exhausting. Here's a quick roadmap of how to navigate
this season.
Track Maintenance: Best Practices
Sometimes, it's the simple things that make all
the difference with maintenance. According to Lee
Narozanick of American Athletic Track & Turf, it's what
you don't do that can help the most.
" Keeping lawnmowers and weed whackers away
from the edges of the track and the runways, " notes
Narozanick. " Also, just keeping the track - and the field
events - free of debris is a huge help. "
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Because many tracks encircle athletic fields,
maintenance personnel often mistakenly drive heavy
equipment, such as mowers (for natural grass fields) or
turf cleaners (for synthetic surfaces) over the track to
access the fields.
" Don't run vehicles on the track, " says Narozanick.
" Cover the surface first. "
Many track installers advise placing mats and/or
boards down and driving equipment slowly over this to
get to and from the field. The more layers between tires
and track, the better.
Another mistake is trying to place anything other than
competition-specific equipment on the track. Starting
blocks and hurdles, for example, are acceptable. Chairs,
tables, benches, or anything else is not.

May June 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of May June 2024

Between The Lines
A.D.ministration
CSCCa Strength Focus
2024 State of the Industry: A.D.'s describe the landscape of high school sports
Beyond the Scoreboard: Six impacts of signage in athletic departments
Equal Playing Field: Insights into coaching at all three NCAA divisions
Q&A.D.: with MHSAA executive director Mark Uyl
On the Rise: Esports - Special Advertising Section
Grappling with Structure: Outlining practice formats for high school wrestlers
Facility Focus
2024 Tech Guide
Sole Survivor: VKTRY Insoles' advanced technology helps athletes reduce injuries
Optimal Oxygen: VO2 Max scores can correlate with athletic success
Joint Effort: Hudl, Snap! Mobile partnership aims to revolutionize athletic fundraising
Youthful Changes: Coaches notice changes throughout the youth sports landscape
Product Focus
Product Marketplace
Ad Index
May June 2024 - 1
May June 2024 - 2
May June 2024 - 3
May June 2024 - Between The Lines
May June 2024 - 5
May June 2024 - A.D.ministration
May June 2024 - 7
May June 2024 - 8
May June 2024 - 9
May June 2024 - CSCCa Strength Focus
May June 2024 - 11
May June 2024 - 2024 State of the Industry: A.D.'s describe the landscape of high school sports
May June 2024 - 13
May June 2024 - 14
May June 2024 - 15
May June 2024 - 16
May June 2024 - 17
May June 2024 - Beyond the Scoreboard: Six impacts of signage in athletic departments
May June 2024 - 19
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May June 2024 - 21
May June 2024 - Equal Playing Field: Insights into coaching at all three NCAA divisions
May June 2024 - 23
May June 2024 - 24
May June 2024 - 25
May June 2024 - 26
May June 2024 - 27
May June 2024 - Q&A.D.: with MHSAA executive director Mark Uyl
May June 2024 - 29
May June 2024 - 30
May June 2024 - On the Rise: Esports - Special Advertising Section
May June 2024 - A2
May June 2024 - A3
May June 2024 - A4
May June 2024 - A5
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May June 2024 - A7
May June 2024 - A8
May June 2024 - Grappling with Structure: Outlining practice formats for high school wrestlers
May June 2024 - 32
May June 2024 - 33
May June 2024 - Facility Focus
May June 2024 - 35
May June 2024 - 36
May June 2024 - 2024 Tech Guide
May June 2024 - Sole Survivor: VKTRY Insoles' advanced technology helps athletes reduce injuries
May June 2024 - 39
May June 2024 - Optimal Oxygen: VO2 Max scores can correlate with athletic success
May June 2024 - 41
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May June 2024 - Joint Effort: Hudl, Snap! Mobile partnership aims to revolutionize athletic fundraising
May June 2024 - 47
May June 2024 - Youthful Changes: Coaches notice changes throughout the youth sports landscape
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