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Course Details
Course Name: Baseball and Softball Skin Surface Selection and Management
Course Code: AT0503WA24
Date of Most Recent Offering : February 22, 2024
Course Overview
Work smarter, not harder – and keep your fields looking great!
Learn how to select the best infield mix for your facility, as well as the basic construction principles of the pitcher’s mound and the batter’s box. Learn the most modern practices of building and maintaining a better infield.
This half-day class was added to the expanding Rutgers athletic field management program in direct response to requests from participants in the Athletic Field Maintenance and Construction program.
Featured Topics
- Overview of Soil Physical Properties and ASTM Specifications for Skin Surfaces
- Infield Mixes, Pitcher’s Mound, and Batter’s Box Construction
- Renovation of Skin Surfaces
- Maintenance Practices Used on Public Infield Surfaces
Who Should Attend?
This program was developed specifically for professionals involved in the management and upkeep of baseball and softball fields. Past participants have included:
- Athletic Field Contractors/Consultants
- College/University Athletic Field Maintenance Personnel
- Little League and Midget Football League Officials
- Parks/Recreation Personnel
- Professional Grounds Managers
- Public Works Personnel
- Residential Community Managers
- School Maintenance Personnel
Meet Your Instructors
Scott Bills, Sports Field Solutions, LLC
Keith Fisher, Head Groundskeeper, Toms River Board of Education
Dr. James Murphy, Rutgers University
Dr. Murphy is the Extension Specialist in Turfgrass Management at Rutgers University. He conducts extension and research programs related to identifying best management practices for turfgrasses grown in the metropolitan region around New Jersey. His work often focuses on developing a better understanding of turfgrass response to soil-related stresses. He is internationally recognized as an authority on best management practices that enhance the stress tolerance, persistence, and environmental benefits of cool-season turf.
Rich Watson, Pine Hill Public Schools
Student Reviews
“Information is excellent; it made me look at my infield differently.”
– Past Participant
Most useful aspect of the course: “Lots of science backing up structure and maintenance of fields.”
– Past Participant
“[After taking this course,] I will regrade my fields and maintain them better, especially lip buildup.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Baseball and Softball Skin Surface Selection and Management (4 contact hours) was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 4.5 Technical CEUs (DLGS-RUCPE23-1)
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Baseball and Softball Skin Surface Selection and Management, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu
Administrative Assistant: Damiana Parada
848-932-7107
damiana.parada@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.