4 SportsTurf | July 2015 www.sportsturfonline.com
July 2015 | Volume 31 | Number 7
FEATURES
The SportsTurf Interview
8 The SportsTurf Interview: Mary Owen
Field Science
12 Proactive approach key to field safety
16 Rain can't stop sure-footed Sooners
Facilities & Operations
22 Logo creation 101: you don't need no stinkin' stencils
26 Latest recs for maintaining synthetic turf
30 STMA develops turfgrass science curriculum
32 Public speaking boot camp
Irrigation & Drainage
36 Small-town sports complex has big-time drainage system
Tools & Equipment
38 Update on ethanol and your power equipment
Field of the Year
42 College Football: University of Florida's "The Swamp"
DEPARTMENTS
6 From the Sidelines
7 STMA President's Message
17 John Mascaro's Photo Quiz
45 STMA in Action
46 STMA Chapter Contacts
48 Marketplace
49 Advertisers' Index
50 Q&A
Field of the Year winner Jason Smith says:
"Dealing with the high visibility of caring for
Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium begins
with having confidence in and trusting our team.
After being in this industry for 20 years, I've
learned this is definitely a team effort. Whether
it's summer time cultivation or finishing painting
for a big game, my crew always comes through bringing out the
highest potential possible of Florida Field."
STARTING LINEUP
On the cover:
