New England Blade - June 2020

June 2020

Member Spotlight on 2020 Sports Turf Manager of the Year,

TOM BARRY

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CONTENTS • June 2020 FEATURES 8 Member

Spotlight

on Tom Barry

DEPARTMENTS 100 F eature Story

0 W et Springs Spur Crane Fly Activity

120 F eature Story

0 Social Distancing Shouldn’t Mean Un-Social

140 F eature Story

0 F rom the Field: Best Management Practices – Synthetic Turf Fields

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Officers

Directors

Board of Trustees

President

Ed Ball Brewster Academy Wolfeboro, NH

Kim Britton Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH

Ben Polimer Town of Weston Weston, MA

President Elect

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On the cover: Greens Farms Academy

Advancing professionalism in sports turf management and athletic field safety through education, research, and scholarships.

4 President’s Message

Chris McGinty Framingham Parks Department Framingham, MA

Treasurer

Art Goodhind Town of Natick Natick, MA

Secretary

Brian Boesch University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI

Past President Victoria Wallace UConn Extension Norwich, CT

Special Advisor

Mary Owen UMASS Turf Program Rochdale, MA

Ed Downing Read Custom Soils/ A.D. Makepeace Wareham, MA Matt McDonnell The Governor’s Academy Byfield, MA Ed Olsen Town of Needham Parks & Forestry Needham, MA Jason Puopolo, CSFM Brandeis University Waltham, MA Evan Steele Pioneer Athletics Billerica, MA Andrew Walsh Pine Banks Park Malden, MA

Michael Buras, CSFM Longwood Cricket Club Chestnut Hill, MA John Cunniff Walpole, MA

Management Team Virginia Wood, Executive Director Peggy Benjamin Kristen Dreyer Carrie Martin Charissa Sharkey

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER

ncertain, challenging, and unprecedented – these are just a few of the words used to describe the world we live in now. As we try to find our footing in the shifting sand of the new normal, the most important thing is that you and your loved ones are safe and well.

At NESTMA, we are in regular contact with our members, fellow STMA chapters, and allied organizations to provide the resources needed to hit the ground running once the crisis is under control and re-opening begins.

STMA has done a fantastic job in directing our industry’s response, as well as keeping chapters connected and collaborating during these difficult days. Together, we have developed valuable resources like: • Route to Recovery — Healing Through Sports Digital Guidebook • The STMA Commercial Partners Virtual Learning Lab • Complimentary guest access to the Sports Field Institute information for 6 months for anyone who needs support on their fields during this time • Virtual Town Hall Tuesdays • Re-tooled job board with a focus on internships and helping students make connections • Online learning resource guide As I write this message in May, there is no clear sense as to when we’ll be able to gather again in face-to-face meetings.

It is great, however, to look back on the success of our winter dinner meeting in early February with Patrick Maguire, as well as our March Awards Meeting at NERTC in Providence.

We’ve enjoyed seeing everyone via Zoom Member Meet Ups and our May webinar with Stan Kostka and Mike Fidanza from PSU was a hit! Stay tuned for more great programming from NESTMA. Stay safe. Stay well. Stay in touch.

Ben Polimer NESTMA President 4 • New England BLADE • June 2020

NESTMA HQ UPDATE

NESTMA @ NERTC: Awards Meeting Recap

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ore than 120 members gathered on March 4, 2020 for NESTMA’s annual Awards Meeting & Lunch held in conjunction with the New England Regional Turfgrass Conference in Providence, Rhode Island. The meeting provided a great opportunity for members to connect, look back on the year that was, and plan for the coming season. Highlights included a “state of the association” update, a recap of the many ways the New England Regional Turfgrass Foundation supports local research from NERTF representative Mike Buras, award and scholarship presentations, and a lively “great ideas” exchange moderated by Ed Olsen. Many thanks to our friends at Tom Irwin for their generous support of this annual event.

Ben Polimer (center) with award winners Erick Koskinen and Tom Barry.

Award Presentations – NESTMA president, Ben Polimer, presented the annual

awards. The following are excerpted from his speech at the meeting on March 4, 2020.

SPORTS TURF MANAGER OF THE YEAR Tom Barry, Greens Farms Academy, Westport, CT

NESTMA President Elect, Chris McGinty (right) thanks Chris Petersen, President of Tom Irwin, Inc., for his company’s support.

“This is the highest honor NESTMA bestows upon one of its members. It recognizes a Sports Turf Manager who has made significant contributions to our industry.

This year’s recipient – Tom Barry – fits the bill perfectly! Sustainable practices, unwavering professionalism, educational excellence, and giving back are all hallmarks of Tom’s storied career as a sports turf manager. Utilizing cutting-edge science and technology to create the best playing conditions, Tom is a pioneer for the future of our profession.”

Learn more about Tom and his work at Greens Farms Academy in our Member Spotlight on page 8.

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MRUK SCHOLARSHIP

Lucas Melanson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA “NESTMA’s student scholarship is named in honor of the late Charles K. Mruk, a founding member of our association who believed in the importance of education and professionalism in our field. This year’s recipient Lucas Melanson is studying turfgrass management at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass-Amherst. He is a great representative of the next generation of sports turf managers, and we’re pleased to help him continue on his path to success in our industry.” • June 2020 • New England BLADE • 5

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

TOM BARRY

GROUNDS MANAGER • GREENS FARMS ACADEMY • WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT

• M.S. in Turfgrass Management from UConn

• NESTMA’s 2020 Sports Turf Manager of the Year

• Sustainability Champion

What was your first job in the industry?

I was 15 years old and worked on the grounds crew at a public 18-hole golf course.

What are your current responsibilities at Greens Farms Academy?

I manage the maintenance of 45- acres of grounds which includes three natural grass multi-use fields, two artificial turf fields, general lawn areas, landscape beds, pollinator gardens and all hardscaped areas with a crew of four. I develop and implement cultural programs for the maintenance of turfgrass and landscape plants without the use of “lawn care” pesticides. I also teach high school level courses to students related to the landscape and sustainability.

Who was your mentor when you were first starting out in the business, and why?

Two instructors at UConn, Karl Guillard and Steve Rackliffe were both mentors for me from the beginning. Karl was my advisor throughout my time at UConn and I ended up going to graduate school studying under Karl. He is innovative and intelligent. I learned so much from him including how to manage turfgrass in an environmentally sensitive way. His research focused on sustainable fertilization practices which I use to this day. Steve Rackliffe has helped me with every career decision I’ve made since college. He is the reason I decided to go back for my Master’s degree. That decision opened up many opportunities for me including teaching at Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury, Conn. where I have been Adjunct Instructor in the Horticulture Department for 10 years.

What is the biggest change you’ve seen in today’s sports turf industry?

I believe there is a greater level of professionalism. Over the years, I have seen NESTMA and STMA bring value to the Sports Turf Manager. When I go back and talk to my instructors from college, they tell me there is a more equitable

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split between students interested in golf and sports turf management, which tells me there are high-quality positions for trained, educated turf managers. Also, with the great educational programs NESTMA and STMA put on we have the best science and technology to bring sports turf management to a new level, creating some of the best playing conditions.

What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received?

When I was in grad school at UConn, my advisor Karl Guillard told me that when you are starting out in the industry never say no to an opportunity. That really stuck with me. For me this includes teaching opportunities, meeting other industry members, being a guest speaker at events, etc. Not saying no has helped me get to where I am today.

What is the next “game-changer” you see on the horizon for the sports turf industry?

I am very passionate about sustainability and the game changer is technology that reduces reliance on pesticides. Whether it be a fraze mower, or another mechanical method for managing weeds on athletic fields, or turfgrass breeding of species and cultivars with greater pest resistance and reduced input requirements, we as an industry need to promote ourselves as the environmentalists that we are so that we can stay ahead of potential regulations.

What’s your favorite/most useful: Equipment?

Redexim overseeder, Procore aerator Product?

Grubgone (BTg) biological control for grubs, Earthworks: Replenish 5-4-5 Technology?

Hunter ET Sensors for Irrigation system and IMMS Central Command System for managing controllers remotely Can you share a bit about your family life and/or what you enjoy doing in your free time?

Barry with son, Ben at a baseball game

Barry with Nicky, Ben and Makena

My amazing wife Nicky and I have two children: Ben (8) and Makena (6). We love to ski together. Both of my kids have been skiing since they were 4 years old. I coach my son’s baseball team and love watching him play. He’s obsessed with the Yankees. Even though I am a Mets fan, I begrudgingly take him to Yankees games. We live in a great community in Milford, CT. We love to have friends over and enjoy a fire in the back yard while all the kids in the neighborhood play together.

What advice would you share with people starting out in sports turf management today?

Get involved with the NESTMA and STMA and meet as many people as you can working in the industry. I have made some great relationships and have learned a ton from other Sports Turf Managers and vendors. It is amazing how much knowledge others are willing to share if you just ask. •

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COVER STORY

Wet Springs Spur

CRANE FLY ACTIVITY

By Olga Kostromytska

Female Spotted Crane-Fly Nephrotoma appendiculata

Photo Credit: Alvesgaspar (Joaquim Alves Gaspar) via https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tipulidae_April_2008-2.jpg

A pair of crane flies (Tipulidae) mating

Photo Credit: Nowozin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crane_fly#/media/File:Tipulidae_crane_fly_mating.jpg

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rane flies are relatively common insects, especially in wet or waterlogged areas. They’re also known as “mosquito hawks,” “mosquito killers,” or “giant mosquitos” because at first glance look very similar to mosquitoes. For the most part they are harmless and have no economic or medical significance. Larvae of native species often live in wet, even water-logged, areas and can feed on decaying organic matter.

However, larvae of two invasive species — European crane flies (T. paludosa) and common or marsh crane flies (T. oleracea) can cause serious damage to turfgrasses. Both species are originally from Europe, where their larvae has been reported as damaging to turfgrass, pasture grass, seedlings in nurseries and many other crops. In the northeastern United States, European crane flies were detected earlier than common crane flies and the species biology and management have been extensively studied. Common crane fly is the less studied species, but recently, it has been reported as damaging or nuisance throughout the region more often than European crane fly (confirmed populations in southeastern, eastern and western Massachusetts, northern Connecticut). According to recent reports, this species seems to be spreading and the infestations at some locations have intensified in the past few years. Very wet soils are the key factor for crane fly egg and larvae survival. Two years of wet springs and a wet fall in 2019 favored crane flies infestations. If the same trend of weather conditions persist, craneflies will likely to become a reoccurring and serious problem for turf.

Damage caused by both invasive species is often underestimated and misdiagnosed. On the higher cuts, crane flies cause mostly thinning of the grass and some dead patches.

This type of damage is very general and is easy to attribute to factors other than crane flies (such as drought, shade, other insects, etc.). On shorter grass, crane fly damage looks like ball marks, very similar to black cutworm damage.

Common crane fly is potentially the more damaging species because it has two generations per year, larvae are present and can feed throughout the year, with most severe damage in the fall. Often damage caused by common crane flies intensifies after aerification, which has not been noticed for European crane flies. European crane fly has only one generation per year, its larvae are more sensitive to hot summer temperatures and do not actively feed in the summer. European crane flies’ larvae can become a nuisance when they aggregate on the surface in large numbers, which has never been reported for common crane flies. Adults of both species can become a nuisance during the fall flight. Only common crane fly adults fly in the spring (end of April — mid May).

It is important to be on the lookout, understand the invasive crane flies damaging potential to turfgrass and recognize the species predominant in the area. If you suspect a crane fly infestation, please send us a sample or pictures and let us know WHERE and when you saw them (we are trying to get a better understanding of both species’ distribution in the region). • Olga Kostromytska is an Extension Assistant Professor with a specialty in turf entomology at the University of Massachusetts.

Reach her via email at okstromytsk@Umass.educ.

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FEATURE STORY

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Shouldn’t Mean Un-Social

By Neal Glatt, CSP, ASM

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job is to help companies increase their employee engagement, meaning the extent to which employees are involved in, committed to, and enthusiastic about their work and their workplace.

When employees are engaged, they work more efficiently, work more safely, and report a higher quality of life. But what is often missed by managers is the critical role of social bonds in employee engagement. Employees who say that they don’t have a best friend at work are only engaged 1 out of 12 times.

While typically only 20% of workers say they dedicate time to developing friendships at work, social distancing obviously makes this much more difficult. This presents a major opportunity for leaders to make a difference by being intentional and innovative about social bonds. While chatting over coffee and donuts, at the water cooler, or over lunch breaks are no longer real options, there are plenty of ways to cultivate relationships over technology. Here’s three ideas to get started.

Virtual Lunch Hour Have employees coordinate lunch breaks and connect with your favorite video chat software wherever they happen to be.

Provide a topic of discussion that isn’t work-related. Some conversation starters might be “What’s your favorite quarantine hobby?”, “What is the best TV show or movie you’ve watched lately?”, or “What activity are you most looking forward to after this is over?”. Make sure you provide equal time for everyone to talk and engage in follow-up questions to promote strong social bonds.

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Show-and-Tell This is one of my favorite activities to do virtually since most of us are video chatting surrounded by all kinds of interesting things we’ve collected. The rules haven’t changed since Kindergarten – grab whatever picture or trinket or sentimental item or pet or child inspires you, hold it up to the camera, and tell the group about it. Teams absolutely light up when I introduce the concept and it’s always a fun and effective way to engage socially.

Good News I start every meeting, virtual or in-person, with some good news. Each person takes a turn sharing a something good that happened to them in the last week. I request that we all share a piece of good news related to work and a piece of good news from outside of work. When it happens, meetings are kickedoff in a positive light and we always learn some context about what the team is doing aside from their job.

No matter how you go about it, having social conversations are required to build teams with high trust, teamwork, and emotional loyalty to each other. Every successful team ranks highly in these elements. Let’s not let social distancing slow us down!

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FEATURE STORY

From the Field: Best Management Practices –

SYNTHETIC TURF FIELDS

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By Tom Serensits, Penn State University Center for Sports Surface Research

his article describes best management practices for the maintenance and care of synthetic turf fields. The management practices refer to “infill” synthetic turf systems, which consist of plastic pile fibers infilled with crumb rubber, a mixture of crumb rubber and sand, or other granular materials.

A common misconception is that synthetic turf fields are maintenance-free. This is not the case. Synthetic turf fields require regular maintenance to preserve and enhance safety and playability, along with maximizing the turf’s lifespan.

The field care practices described are applicable to all infill synthetic turf fields, regardless of manufacturer. However, it is important to be familiar with and follow field care instructions specifically from your turf’s manufacturer.

Best Management Practice #1 – Surface Hardness

Surface hardness (g-max) testing should be conducted on synthetic turf fields on a regular basis, preferably every year.

Testing agencies equipped to perform g-max testing are located throughout the country and can test your field for a fee.

All field locations are to meet the requirement of < 200 g-max, as measured with the test method described in ASTM F355, Procedure A. The 200 g-max threshold has been accepted by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission.

If a g-max value is 200 g’s or above at any location, the field is to be remediated and should not be used until g-max values return to below 200 g’s at all locations.

Elevated surface hardness levels can often be reduced by adding additional infill material (crumb rubber). Over time, infill material is removed from the field, a phenomenon termed “walk-off crumb rubber.” As small amounts of infill material are removed from the field in shoes, equipment, etc., the thickness of the infill “cushion” is reduced, resulting in increased surface hardness. Heavily-used areas on fields are especially prone to the loss of infill material and elevated hardness levels.

Your turf manufacturer can provide instructions or services for incorporating additional infill material into your field.

Best Management Practice #2 – Infill Depth

Infill depth should be measured on a routine (monthly) basis to ensure infill levels have not fallen below your turf manufacturer’s specified infill depth range. Infill depth should be measured across the entire field (at least 20 locations), with the majority of testing taking place at locations of heavy use.

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Infill depth can be measured using a fire-proofing depth gauge. These devices often cost less than $20.

Your turf’s manufacturer can provide you with the specified infill depth range for your turf system.

If your infill depth measurements fall below your manufacturer-specified range, additional crumb rubber should be added. Small areas with low infill depths can be remediated with several buckets of crumb rubber. The rubber should be applied in a thin layer, broomed into the turf, and the process should be repeated until the infill level meets the specified depth range. It is important to use the same size rubber as originally installed in your field.

In some cases, large areas or the entire field may require additional rubber. Your turf manufacturer can provide instructions or services for incorporating additional infill material into your field.

Best Management Practice #3– Grooming

Grooming helps keep turf fibers upright and infill evenly distributed across the field. Grooming refers to both brushing and the loosening of infill granules.

Brushing the field with equipment specifically designed for synthetic turf should be done every three to four weeks during the season. The brush should be set to “tickle” the surface and not so that the entire weight of the unit is on the turf.

The brush can be set to a slightly deeper depth when leveling infill on uneven areas.

Aerating also helps loosen infill. Grooming units consisting of vertical star-shaped, non-powered “slicers” that roll through the turf and infill should generally be used no more than two or three times per year.

It is important that you check with your field manufacturer for grooming information that is specific to your field.

Best Management Practice #4 – Visual Inspection Prior to every game, the field should be inspected for the following:

1. Buildup of Paint – If paint buildup is excessive, old paint should be removed according to your turf manufacturer’s recommendations and new paint should be applied. Be sure to use paint specifically formulated for use on synthetic turf. A general rule is to remove old paint after every 3–4 paintings.

2. Inlays and Seams – Inlays such as logos and numbers should be inspected to ensure the inlays have not become separated from the surrounding turf. Seams should also be checked to make sure they have not separated wider than 3 mm.

If repairs are needed, contact your turf manufacturer.

3. Foreign Objects – The field should be free from any foreign debris such as garbage, leaves, etc. Blowers and sweepers specifically designed for synthetic turf can help clean the field prior to a game.

4. Uneven Surface – The field should be checked for depressions and uneven areas. If the field is also used for other sports such as lacrosse, depressions often form in goal mouth areas and should be leveled with additional infill material. • This article was excerpted from From the Field: A Guide to Athletic Field Safety and Care.

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