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The STMA developed a series of Advisory Bulletins on synthetic and natural fields. The bulletins are sequenced to provide information and resources throughout the process of selecting and building a new sports field. From the decision of natural vs. synthetic turf, to project management, these bulletins provide information and guidance to help plan such a large, important project and keep you well organized throughout the process.

The National Federation of State High School Associations has made changes to the 2010 Softball Rules. We have updated our softball field specifications to reflect the changes to field layout. To view all of our field specification guides, click here Download a PDF of the 2010 Rules Changes from the NFHS web site Here are [...]

Pioneer Athletics recently sponsored a Field Day put on by Pro’s Choice Sports Field Products. The event took place at WaterWorks Park in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Two days leading up to the event it rained and rained, leaving the baseball field quite wet and sloppy. The goal was to renovate the field using infield conditioner, so we had our work cut out for us considering the conditions.

I had the opportunity to work with Mike Hebrard painting logos for the Abby’s Invitational Golf Tournament at the Roseburg Country Club in Roseburg, Oregon. Mike taught me his grid system and the results speak for themselves. I learned a great deal and Mike got free labor for the day. I considered that a fair trade!

“That’s why our fields look as nice as they do, because of Pioneer’s paints and our tireless and very dedicated volunteer staff that does the painting,” Genoa Athletic Director Rick Briggle said.

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