Level of Submission: College
Category of Submission: Soccer
Head Sports Turf Manager: Anne R. Beckingham
Title: Athletic Fields Supervisor
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business/Golf Course Supt.
Experience: Buffalo Bisons internship, 2006; Altoona Curve intern-
ship, 2007;Vassar College, 2008 to present
Other crew to recognize: Brian Harnen, Josh Wyatt & Jonas Narvarro
Original construction: 2006
Turfgrass variety: Tuckahoe Kentucky bluegrass with Lofts Supreme
Sportsmix/Matrix Fairway Mix in the goal mouths and bench area.
Overseed: We overseed CONSTANTLY in the fall. We use a Loft's
sports turf mix - KBG and PR in the goals and bench areas. We do this
approx 5-7 times per soccer season - usually before a men's game. We
solid tine these areas, overseed and then topdress with USGA sand. We
also overseed the entire field after core aeration in late October. This year
we are going to solid tine (3/4") two directions and then slit seed with
our Landpride.
Rootzone: 100% sand, with soil amendments including Bolster, Keyplex, Respond III wetting agent, Holganix 38 Special.
Drainage: Multiflow Flatpipe which drains into an 8" trunkline
around the perimeter of the field and drains into a cistern located next to
the field.
CHALLENGES
SportsTurf: What channels of
communication do you use to
reach coaches, administrators and
users of your facility? Any tips on
communicating well?
Beckingham: Our channels
of communication are casual. Normally our coaches either e-mail or
give a call to my office or cell
phone. If I see them on their fields
(and they aren't busy) I like to just
say a quick hello and make sure
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they're set for games or practices.
We have a great working relationship with our assistant athletic director as well as our facilities
director. They are always in contact
about field use, weather, schedules
etc. They understand my concerns
about all of our fields and are so
helpful in decision making—always trying to do what's best for
our facility. We've come a long
way as far as getting on the same
page regarding field guidelines and
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