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O n C ommon G round Smarter Greenkeepers Make Better Playing SurfacesNewsle�er of Sports Turf Associa�on, NSW Inc & ACT Inc Issue 41, May 2014 Kicking a goal at the NRL Turf Manager’s Conference ACT Seminar program details Turf Diseases to watch out for in Winter Weather Apps for Turf Managers Major League Baseball at the SCG

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On Common G round“Smarter Greenkeepers Make Better Playing Surfaces”

Newsle�er of Sports Turf Associa�on, NSW Inc & ACT Inc

Issue 41, May 2014

Kicking a goal at the NRL Turf Manager’s Conference

ACT Seminar program details

Turf Diseases to watch out for in Winter

Weather Apps for Turf Managers

Major League Baseball at the SCG

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www.sportsturf.asn.au

What’s Inside ‘On Common Ground’

On Common Ground magazine is produced by Sports Turf Associa�on NSW Inc, trading as STA NSW. This magazine is provided for informa�onal

purposes only. The reader assumes en�re risk as to the accuracy and for the use of any informa�on contained within. This magazine is

supported by the HAL program TU12024

STA NSW President’s Report Page 3

STA ACT President’s Report Page 6

TAFE Awards Page 5, 8

STA ACT Reports Page 6

ACT Seminar Program Page 9

Winter Turf Diseases Page 12

Baseball at SCG Pages 15, 31, 32

NRL Turf Manager’s Conference Pages 16, 17

Hollywood comes to Camden & Blacktown Page 22

Weather Apps for Turf Managers Pages 24, 25

Compromises in Irriga�on Systems Page 26, 27

Trade Directory Page 28

PO Box 230

Kenthurst NSW 2156

Email: [email protected]

Administra�on: Jenny Zadro

Ph: 0408 441 119

PO Box 3223

Weston Creek ACT 2611

Email: [email protected]

Administra�on: Karen Higgs

Ph: 0412 533 785

STA ACTSTA NSW

Sports Turf Associa�on ACT

Sports Turf Associa�on NSW

@ STA_NSW

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Sports Turf Associa�on ACT

Sports Turf Associa�on NSW

President’s Report - NSWChris Chapman

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The winter footy season is well under way and started brilliantly with the Dragons winning three of their first four games, but alas it all ended abruptly.

While I am on the NRL, the STA hosted it‛s first NRL Venue Manager‛s conference at ANZ Stadium on the 1st and 2nd of April.

With the support of the NRL, Shaun Wendt, Manager for NRL Operations, attended the conference to give the managers an insight and understanding as to how the NRL comes to their decisions.

The idea for this conference was to give all the venue managers an avenue to discuss the issues they were facing at their grounds, and to open an avenue for both parties to have input to future decisions.

Within the next fortnight we will be tabling with the NRL the issues that were raised at this conference, and the resolutions that the venue managers decided would be the best course of action to present to the NRL as the solution to these issues.

Our cricket wicket seminar is booked for the 19th and 20th of August. At this stage we will not be going back to Blacktown and are waiting on confirmation for the venue. As soon as we get that we will let you know the hosting venue.Onto other STA business we have relocated our office from Kellyville to Kenthurst.

Our new postal address is PO Box 230 Kenthurst 2156.

Chappo.

Welcome TassieWe are pleased to welcome Tasmania to the STA Family.

It is great to now have an associaton for sports turf facili�es in Tassie.They have their first field day on the 27th June.

If you would like to find out about the field day, become a member or sponsor then please call Richard Lancaster:

STA TasmaniaSecretaryRichard LancasterPh 0409 970 698Email: [email protected]

2014 Tasmanian Field Day 27th, 28th and 29th June 2014Riverside Golf ClubGuest Speaker – Les Burde�

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NSW Events

Cricket Wicket Seminar August 2014At the time of print we are finalising plans for the venue for this event. We have been very happy with the facilities at Blacktown Olympic Park but felt it was time for a change.

As soon as the venue is confirmed we will put the details on the website. At this stage we are working towards the 19th/20th August as the date.

This event offers covers all aspects of maintaining cricket wickets and outfields and is a great opportunity to network with other wicket managers as well as talk to trade reps for wicket products.

Golf Day Wednesday, 10th December 2014This year has seen our Golf Day move to the end of the year and what a way to finish off a another busy year than a leisurely game of golf at St Michael’s Golf Course.

Whether you are an experienced golfer or just enjoy getting out on the greens - you are sure to have a great day mixing with other sports turf industry workers. A great opportunity to play on this picturesque course. Details at: www.sportsturf.asn.au

We are pleased to be returning to the great facilities at Kurri Kurri TAFE for our Regional Sports Turf Seminar. This event will include presentations on a range of topics to suit anyone, no matter what sports turf surface you work on. We are fortunate to also have the opportunity to demonstration machinery and products on the various surfaces at the TAFE.

The program and registration form will be on the website soon.

Regional Sports Turf Seminar Tuesday, 28th October 2014

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WSI Richmond TAFE Top Sports Turf Management Appren�ceCongratula�ons Brain Payne of Twin Creeks Golf Course.

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Brian Payne for taking out the Richmond TAFE Top Sports Turf Management Appren�ce 2013, sponsored by STA NSW. This is a great achievement for any appren�ce and well deserved by Brian who joined Twin Creeks two years ago a�er star�ng his appren�ceship at Katoomba Golf Club. Once Brian found his place amongst the other staff he quickly became a pivotal part of the team and took on the posi�on of spray technician as a 3rd year appren�ce. Brian’s dedica�on to his work and TAFE studies is second to none and his efforts have been no�ced and rewarded.

Brendan HansardSuperintendentTwin Creeks Golf Course

STA NSW Sports Turf Graduate of the Year Announced

Congratula�ons to Tom Kelly for taking out the �tle of NSW Sports Turf Graduate of the Year. Tom was nominated by Ryde TAFE a�er comple�ng his Cer�ficate III in Sports Turf Management 2013. The nominated graduates must be employed to prepare Sports Fields (inc. cricket), Bowling Greens or Racetracks to meet the criteria.

Tom is employed by Green Op�ons and works at sites including St Igna�us College, Graham Reserve and Manly Oval.

We wish Tom all the best as he heads towards the Na�onal Sports Turf Graduate Interviews in June and he will then join other state graduates at the Australian Turfgrass Conference on the Gold Coast.

NSI Ryde TAFE Awards

TAFE Talent

Graeme Logan, STA NSW Vice President presented the STA sponsored awards recently at NSI TAFE. Congratula�ons to the winners:

Aaron Cachia Ma�hew Soles Thomas Kelly Highest pass in Diploma Highest pass overall Cert 3 Highest pass Cert 3 (sportsfield/ cricket/racetrack employee)

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President’s Report - ACTSco� Harris

The STA ACT have been busy over the last couple of months organizing the Annual Golf day held at Gold Creek Country Club on 15th April.

It was a very successful day with 65 players turning up for a game. I would like to thank Bill Franklin for his cooking skills on the BBQ (8 hours of hard work).

The committee have organised speakers for our Seminar on 30th July. This years seminar has been put together to address a number of major topics in turf management.

• Graduate of the year study trip to US• Rejuvenation of Royal Melbourne Golf Course• Manuka oval reconstruction• Shaving bowling greens.• Planning stage of Royal Canberra reconstruction• Tournament pre Royal Melbourne• Re-construction Forum

Presentations for Living Turf Graduate of the year for 2014 were held at the Golf day. This year‛s winner to represent ACT at the AGCSA conference in June is Simon Snedden from Young Golf Club. Simon will now go down to Melbourne in May for his presentation and interview for Australian Graduate of the year.

The STA also announced the Tim Jopling the winner for the Sports Turf Graduate of the year. Tim is employed at The Australian Institute of Sport. Tim will travel up to Sydney for his presentation and interview in June.

I would like to congratulate both candidates for their achievements and wish them all the best for the next stage of National awards. Scott Harris President STA ACT

Globe is proud to announce the launch of our NEW turf website.Have a look today.Have a look today.

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The STA ACT Memorial Golf day was a great success for

all players who competed in great conditions at Gold Creek

Country Club. All members had a great time out on the course

and we would like to thank all the trade reps for the support of

the Memorial Day. The STA would also like to thank Gold Creek

Country Club for again holding the event; the course was in

great condition.

STA ACT Memorial Golf Day 2014

Golf Day SponsorsNuturfLiving Turf Sustainable TurfSimplotToroComplete Turf and LandscapingHybrid –AgEvergreen

Scratch Winners - 1st

Scott Fogg

Hugh Leister

and Dennis Grounds

Net Winners - 1st

Bryan Kelly

Richard Egan

and Mick Higgins

Scott Harris with the winning team, Bryan Kelly, Richard Eagan and Michael Higgins

The guys from Parliament, Paul Janssens and Trent David-son enjoy the hospitality put on by Bill Franklin

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The winners of the much sought after ACT Region Turf “Study Awards” have been announced. At the annual STA ACT Region Golf Day, held at the Gold Creek Country Club. Scott Fog from “Living Turf” announced Simon Snedden (Young Golf Club, Superintendent Denis Grounds) as the winner of the Golf award and Tim Jopling (Australian Institute of Sport – Turf Manager Dave Purcell) as the sports award.

Simon and Tim will now attend the national interviews in coming weeks then attend the AGCSA conference on the Gold Coast where the national winners will be announced. We wish them all the very best and know they will represent the ACT Region well.

We would also like to congratulate the other finalists Kurt Eldridge, from (Bermagui Golf Club, Superintendent Dave Thompson). Daniel

Berton (Gungahlin Lakes, Superintendent Shane Dawson) All three finalists are outstanding young men and it is reassuring for the industry to see apprentices of this calibre coming through the system.

We also must pay tribute to Living Turf who are a long time sponsor of this award. Their continued support is greatly appreciated and shows they truly are committed to improving not only turf itself with their diverse selection of products but the future leaders of the industry as well.

STA ACT Study Awards

Danny Hull (STA Educa�on commi�ee), Simon Snedden, Sco� Fog (Living Turf)

< Tim Jopling, Australia Ins�tute of Sport

THE LATEST INNOVATION IN TURF FUNGICIDES

Bayer has just launched a new genera�on turf fungicide Interface® with StressGard™ Formula�on Technology. Interface delivers thorough disease control leading to visibly healthier turf.

Jyri Kaapro, Bayer’s Research Manager, said “Bayer has launched this new innova�ve turf fungicide to support Golf Superintendents and Turf Managers in their quest to deliver the ul�mate playing experience. This means controlling turf disease, managing turf stress and maintaining turf quality.”

Interface with StressGard Technology delivers unsurpassed disease control and long las�ng protec�on against 6 key turf diseases (dollar spot; brown patch; fusarium patch; helminthosporium; rust and grey leaf spot) leading to visibly healthier turf.

Interface can be used on closely mown, professional and recrea�onal turf surfaces, e.g. golf greens, professional sports grounds, race tracks, bowling greens, pitches and lawn tennis courts throughout the year.

Jyri said “Apply Interface during the spring/summer/autumn when turf is ac�vely growing; during the winter when turf is slow growing or near dormant, or at �mes of increased disease stress”. “For best results, apply just before or at the first signs of disease to prevent scarring”, he added.

Interface has mul�ple modes of ac�on to manage fungicide-resistant plant pathogens. StressGard Formula�on Technology is contained in Interface for plant health promo�on effects, summer stress reduc�on, UV radia�on management, and improved turf colour and density.

StressGard Formula�on Technology is unique to Bayer, has taken over 15 years of Research and Development and has been specifically designed for turf. It is Bayer’s most advanced turf formula�on yet. The formula�on has been fine tuned to upgrade the performance of the product, providing superior disease control leading to visibly healthier turf.

StressGard Formula�on Technology helps the plant to thrive under disease stress condi�ons.

Interface can be used at any stage of the disease cycle and at any �me of the year offering flexibility and convenience. The two ac�ve ingredients in Interface are Iprodione and Trifloxystrobin.

Interface is now available at Distributor outlets in a 5L pack size.

For Further Informa�on: Jyri Kaapro Research Manager, Bayer. Tel: 0409 942 513

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The teaching year is well underway and students have settled in. Turf students are currently working on in the following areas – - 1st year, OH&S (WH&S), the Environment and Machinery units.- 2nd year, Drainage, Pesticide application.- 3rd year, Renovation, Turf Establishment.Major projects on campus the students have been working on include the re grassing of the tennis court, golf green 2, turf plots and general maintenance.

There will be a midyear intake for all CIT Horticultural programs (turf, nursery, landscape, arboriculture, parks & gardens and nursery). For information about these programs go to www.cit.edu.au/horticulture.

For those interested in the Diploma there will be an information and enrolment session on Monday 30th June, 12–2pm, Room HL 138, CIT Bruce.

Pesticide training (SMARTtrain) refresher day will be on the 30th June this winter.

For people needing the full two day SMARTtrain course it is being held on the 1st – 2nd of July.

Ring Bruce on 62074623 or email [email protected] to register.

Turf Training – Canberra Institute of Technology

Re-grassing of Green - 3rd year students

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Your Evergreen team is ready to take your call:

1300 EG TURF or 1300 34 88 73

www.evergreen.com.au

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Winter Diseases To Watch For In 2014

Photo courtesy of Micah Woods

Photo courtesy of Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd

Photo courtesy of Micah Woods

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We All Know Russ James Russell James has always been around turf. Some may remember him from the late seventies (gasp) when he offered support for all things turf-related to anyone whose life revolved around maintaining the green sward. From raincoats to Round-up, Agriturf was sure to have it - boots and all.

And if you didn’t meet Russell back then, you probably ran into him while he was helping the then Turf Grass Association Australia (now STA) take the necessary steps to set up the state body. (He’ll admit to a slight hiccup at this point, given he took a dive in a warehouse onto the concrete, neatly leaving his partner Colin Wise to stand in while he pulled himself together - literally.)

For many years now Russell has been the man from TerraCottem, the Australasian supplier of the great product-service combo he spotted many years ago. There’s no question that it’s been a slog to convince the skeptics out there of its worth – turf people have never been idiots – but TerraCottem is now a given; an integral part of many Council and landscape architect specs around this part of the world. Visit http://www.terracottem.com.au to find out more about what it is, how it works, who uses it and how Russell and his team help everyone get the best results. Or just give him a call. (If you’ve met him you know he’s happy to have a good chat.) Russell James: [email protected]: 02 4751 9177: 0414 248 540: 1800 658 281

Turf people – check this out; photos of an independent trial in WA showing an untreated sample on the left and one growing with TerraCottem, after only six weeks. Conclusion? It makes a difference.

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH: CHIPCO® GT FROM BAYER

A new and improved advanced formula�on turf fungicide that has been especially developed to provide fast disease knockdown (within 24 hours) has just been launched by Bayer. Chipco GT is the only Iprodione on the market with this technology.

Paul Conradt, Na�onal Sales Manager at Bayer said “Chipco GT affects all phases of the development cycle of the fungi, including: Spore germina�on, making it an excellent protectant; Mycelial growth, meaning it has a cura�ve ac�on; and spore produc�on.

“Chipco GT is a penetrant fungicide with limited systemic ac�vity. The cura�ve ac�vity is restricted to fungal growth on or very near the leaf surface”, Paul added.

“Chipco GT is the all-round, versa�le fungicide that is also easy to tank mix with other products, such as Chipco Signature. It controls 5 turf diseases, including: Dollar Spot, Brown Patch, Fusarium Patch, Spring

Dead Spot and Helminthosporium; and Botry�s Blight in Ornamentals.

“Chipco GT is recommended for use on all recrea�onal turf such as golf courses, bowling greens, sports fields, race tracks and other turf areas; as well as ornamentals”, Paul said.

Chipco GT should be applied as part of an integrated program on greens, tees and fairways. Apply preventa�vely when condi�ons are favourable for disease. Chipco GT and Chipco Signature can be tank mixed for management of summer decline.

Chipco GT is available in a 5L pack at distributor outlets now.

For Further Informa�on: Paul Conradt 0438 477 680

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TAFE News

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Hi All,

I’m wri�ng this email to enlist industry support in the training of appren�ces in the two chemical

applica�on units, AHCMOM303A Prepare and Apply Chemicals and AHCMOM304A Transport Handle and

Store Chemicals. These units comprise the AQF3 requirement for licensing (through SMARTtrain) to apply

chemicals without supervision in the workplace.

In restructuring the course to meet the requirements of the current training package, we have moved the

chemical units into the 1st semester of Year 1 of the course. Our hope was to provide useful improvements

to the appren�ces’ skillset earlier in the qualifica�on than previously.

There is a lot to cover to achieve competency (to Trade standard) in these units and many students find

the calibra�on mathema�cs and label / SDS interpreta�on quite daun�ng.

To assist with providing increased industry relevance to Sports Turf appren�ces we seek your assistance in

the training effort. Next �me you are going to spray:

• Discuss calibra�on procedures and the maths involved

• Explain the types of pes�cides used on site and PPE needed

• Show them the label and SDS

• Look at storage and transport requirements to comply with legisla�on

• Outline emergency procedures in place

• Show them your recordkeeping procedures and systems

• Look at the chemical mix and filling area

Our aim is to increase the relevance, or importance of this training, through assistance from experienced

personnel in the workplace (indeed, many employers may be already doing this). Hopefully, we can

increase the number of students to sa�sfactorily complete these units this semester.

Any ques�ons or discussion, do not hesitate to contact me on the contact below.

Regards

Ian ClarkeHead Teacher - Sportsturf Management

Sportsturf Management Sec�on, Ryde Campus Tel: (02) 94486321 (Ext: 86321) | Mob: 0409 742 658

19963 Cer�ficate III in Sports Turf Management:

1st Year classes – Doing Chemical applica�on units, Control weeds, Machinery opera�on and Contribute to OHS processes. These units give a good mix of theore�cal and prac�cal ac�vi�es. Many students are finding the mathema�cs of calibra�on, area calcula�on and determining chemical amounts for applica�on challenging.

2nd year classes - Doing Chemical applica�on units, Control weeds and Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work prac�ces. As with the 1st years, many students are finding the mathema�cs of calibra�on, area calcula�on and determining chemical amounts for applica�on challenging. They are learning the importance of environmental compliance and stewardship in the sustainability unit. This week they visited Carnarvon Golf Club where host superintendent Steve Jacobsen showed them over the current construc�on project and discussed environmental management on the course.

3rd year classes – Doing Irriga�on Installa�on and Contribute to OHS processes. Engaged in installa�on projects around the College. All classes have visited ANZ Stadium where we were hosted by Graham Logan, and Sydney Waters Water Treatment Plant at St Marys in 1st term.

20322 Cer�ficate IV in Sports Turf Management:

This semester the class is covering units dealing with Planning chemical use, Developing a sports turf maintenance program, Monitoring weed, pest or disease programs, Scheduling irriga�on, Supervision maintenance of machinery and Managing WHS opera�ons. The group visited Elanora Country Club where host superintendent Daniel Cook covered a variety of topics with them.

19682 Diploma in Sports Turf Management:

This semester the class is covering units dealing with Planning the establishment of sports turf playing surfaces, Managing staff and facility assets, Diagnosing plant health problems and Managing trial or research informa�on. The guys are visi�ng the Sydney University Research Ins�tute at Cobbity where they are being hosted by Dr Jim Hull, who will discuss among many things, the current range of trials being carried out at the facility.

Sports Turf Management, Ryde Campus

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As a turf guy and also a baseballer, it was an amazing pleasure to be a part of the opening series played between the LA Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. I was in a privileged posi�on of “On Field Volunteer” during the event with a small yet commi�ed group of guys.

The temporary surface was installed and maintained by Evergreen Turf, with the assistance of the SCG staff and some expert staff from the USA – the volunteer group were there to assist all of these guys during the event for all works required and also for the moving of the huge tarp – if the weather closed in.

Our requirement was simple. Do whatever you were asked, and do it quickly!!

The benefit of the 80 hours spent there over the 5 days of our duty was obviously front row seats during games, VIP access to the facili�es, players areas and all prac�ce sessions.

Our rosters commenced at 630am and commenced between 11pm and midnight – but the experience made it all worth it.

The opening day tension built quickly as the radar showed rain closing in and over huge tarp needed to be put out – much to crowds disappointment, however the baseball gods were on our side and a�er a short delay we removed the tarp, with the roar of the crowd behind us.

The games were played at the standard never seen before in our country, these players are consummate professionals and didn’t disappoint – with some outstanding pitching and fielding seen every innings and of course, a few HOMERUNS flew into the stands!

Team Australia played a game against each of the touring sides in the lead up to the MLB opener and did an amazing job mixing it against the best in the world, even managing a convincing win against the Diamondbacks.

It was pleasing to see it all come together and go down without issue – the mix of Evergreen staff, SGC guys, USA experts and us volunteers worked fantas�cally together and enjoyed a beer at the close of the last game to soak up what was an amazing week.

The Evergreen / SCG bump out saw baseball disappear and AFL re-appear in the proceeding days and to their credit, an NRL match was played the following week – Great effort to our STA president Chappo!

If they come back in the future, I’ll be there for sure!

Major League Baseball – Sydney Cricket Ground Transforma�on, The Volunteers Perspec�ve

By Grant Thomas – Sustainable Turf Renova�ons & Equipment

More Baseball - Page 31 and back cover

Chilling out in the Dodgers Dugout

Hosing the infield surface

Guarding the logos during warm ups

The huge tarps being put out when the rains were coming

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STA NRL Turf Manager’s Conference Sponsor

Have you ever found yourself on the lounge with a cold beer ready for a big game of footy and as the players run out on the field the first thing you no�ce is the turf? How does it look? Is it picture perfect or looking a bit �red from wear and tear? Being in the sports turf industry you know or can at least relate to the hard work that goes into preparing a major venue for an NRL game. You probably cringe a li�le when you see the fireworks and the copius amount of entertainers trampling all over that precious surface not to men�on the uneducated comments made by some commentators on the state of the surface.

Well at STA NSW we have been listening to the Turf Managers at NRL venues and felt it was �me to support them in being able to provide the best quality surface available week in and week out. In order to do that we had to get the NRL involved.

In February this year we meet with Todd Greenberg, Shaun Wendt and Mark O’Neill of the Na�onal Rugby League at League Headquarters at Moore Park in Sydney to propose an event for all NRL Turf Managers. We were fortunate with our involvement with Todd in the past so he knew who we were and what we were about. The NRL confirmed their support of the event and recognised the importance of it. With all guns blazing we worked hard to bring it all together in a short period of �me and on the 1st and 2nd April we conducted the inaugural STA NRL Turf Manager’s Conference at ANZ Stadium.

Day 1 was mainly a meet and greet and tour of ANZ Stadium. Graeme Logan took the guys around the venue talking about various systems they have in place and challenges he and his staff face. Time was spent with two sponsors, HG Sports Turf and Sustainable Turf Renova�ons and Equipment, looking at their products and equipment. The evening was wrapped up with a dinner on the Terrace overlooking the arena.

We had 12 NRL venues represented at the conference and being the first �me for this event we were happy with the response.

Day 2 was all about addressing issues and sharing ideas. The first topic for discussion was on logo applica�on and how to get the balance right. Graeme Logan discussed the system they have developed to be able to keep the hirer and sponsor happy and reduce the chances of damage to the turf.

Shaun Wendt from the NRL was very open and forthcoming with informa�on on how the NRL operated and the processes they work through with the Clubs for game day. Shaun reviewed the match day opera�ons and match day warm up procedures. Both these topics created a lot discussion and demonstrated a real need for be�er understanding between the hirers and the turf manager. It was interes�ng to hear both sides of the story and understand what the NRL have to go through as well as the issues the turf managers have.

Toro Australia was another sponsor of the event and they talked to the delegates about their new Precision Sense machine and the benefits it could have on their playing surface.

From experience at previous conferences we feel that the best type of presenta�on is a panel discussion where you can get the views of different people and discuss it openly. That was the process for the next session and we were very pleased to have Daniel Anderson from the Parrama�a Eels Club, Andrew Leeds, former physio with West Tigers and Mal Caddies, Turf Manager at Suncorp Stadium. There was a wealth of knowledge si�ng before the delegates. Daniel has coached at several clubs in Australia, NZ and the UK and Andrew was a former player who then went on to be a physiotherapist for many years with the West Tigers and as many know Mal Caddies has had his fair share of NRL games at Suncorp Stadium.

The majority of the discussion for the panel centred around training on the ground and

Grant Thomas of Sustainable Turf Renova�ons talks to the delegates about equipment.

Nathan Humphreys of HG Sports Turf shows the delegates turf products available.

Graeme Logan shows the delegates around the Stadium

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warm ups. This session was as real eye opener to see the different perspec�ve the guys had on warms ups and the importance of good quality playing surface.

The delegates were also given an opportunity to break up into groups to discuss some of the issues they face at work and then this informa�on was collated and discussed in a general forum at the end of the day.

The final presenta�on for the conference was about the rela�onship between the media and the Turf Manager and the concern at the misrepresenta�on of the playing surface quality by the media. This topic was addressed by David Taylor the NRL Media Manager and Mark Riddell, former player, now working with 2GB and also in our industry at M Collins. David offered some great ideas of how the turf managers can work with the media to improve rela�onships and provide informa�on about the playing surface. Mark offered his experience and apprecia�on of the work that the guys do to maintain their surfaces and the importance of the NRL working with the turf managers. Again it was great to hear both sides of the story.

There was a consistent message throughout the conference and that was the need for improved communica�on between the NRL, the clubs, the venues and the Turf Manager and the importance of building rela�onships. As a result of the conference the NRL have agreed to work with STA to develop be�er systems that will address the issues faced by the turf manager. This will be an ongoing process throughout the year and we hope to develop procedures for game day warm ups, repor�ng procedures for turf managers directly to the NRL as well as recommenda�ons for working with the media.

The success of this event was seen in the way the turf managers networked and shared problems and ideas for solu�ons and definitely in the way the NRL have commi�ed to suppor�ng the ini�a�ve and helping to con�nue to develop it in the years to come.

STA NSW President Chris Chapman welcomes NRL Turf Managers

Shaun Wendt from the NRL addresses the Turf Managers

Daniel Anderson, Mal Caddies & Andrew Leedstalk about training and surface quality

Cha�ng during coffee break Mark Riddell and Mark Taylor (NRL) talk about Media educa�on

Graeme Logan reviewing Logo prac�ces at ANZ Stadium Toro sponsors presenta�on

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HG SPORTS TURF Eclipsing the field

HG Sports Turf is well renowned for providing high quality ready-to-play stabilised turf to many of the leading stadiums in Australia and New Zealand and has been doing so since 1999 when the first

installa�on was carried out at the MCG. Since then, the company has been constantly innova�ng to find ways to improve the turf to ensure that it meets the demands of today’s mul�-use stadiums.

Eclipse™ is now the third genera�on stabilised turf of its kind and incorporates a geotex�le backing which is removed prior to laying. The benefits of this is that it leaves behind a very clean and free draining turf with roots which are ‘primed’ to regenerate as soon as possible into the rootzone, aiding rapid establishment. Both the MCG and ANZ stadiums are to be fully re-surfaced with Eclipse™ stabilised turf at the end of the 2014 AFL season, prior to the AFC Asian Cup Australia 2015, in which ANZ will be hos�ng seven games including the finals and the ICC World Cup at MCG.

Coupled with this exper�se in natural and stabilised natural turf, the company is also a licensee for both of the world’s leading hybrid (natural and synthe�c) turf solu�ons. Desso’s GrassMaster™ which involves synthe�c fibres s�tched to a depth of 200mm in the turf profile, is used in many of the Premier League stadiums in the UK and increasingly globally too. There are several installa�ons currently underway in Brazil for the FIFA World Cup, Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin was installed in 2011 and another installa�on will be taking place at the end of May 2014 for the new Singapore Na�onal Stadium (Singapore Sports Hub).

HG Sports Turf is also offering Greenfield’s Xtragrass™ which can be grown in-situ for new pitches or grown as ‘ready-to-play’ turf off-site on one of our turf farms. Despite being ‘semi-synthe�c’, XtraGrass looks en�rely natural un�l the grass is eroded, a�er which it s�ll looks green. The surface remains stable due to the synthe�c fibres which are anchored to the backing beneath. Interest is high from stadiums and councils alike for en�re pitches, or just high use

areas such as goals which must remain stable and playable a�er intensive use wears the natural grass.

“With the technology that is now available in the market, there are many different op�ons available to grounds managers and those opera�ng sports venues, to help ensure that the playing surface plays and looks at its op�mum for longer.” commented Steve Greene, General Manager of HG Sports Turf.

“As the expecta�ons of players, coaches, media, spectators and television viewers rise, inves�ng in quality turf systems is seen as a wise and worthy investment. From a risk management perspec�ve, the added bonus is that it also protects sports venues in terms of player safety. A consistent, stable surface is a safer surface on which to play elite sport.”

“At HG Sports Turf, we see synthe�c turf as a complement to natural turf. We use synthe�c materials to strengthen natural grass with hybrid GrassMaster™ and XtraGrass™ and we also use synthe�c turf, for example on stadium perimeters, so that vehicular traffic does not damage the natural grass.”

About HG Sports TurfHG Sports Turf is a family owned business known for the quality of its products and services. Since 1999, HG has supplied natural turf and stabilised turf (natural and synthe�c turf combined) to the sports field market. During this period HG Sports Turf has designed and constructed many sports fields, including Melbourne Cricket Ground, Brisbane Cricket Ground, NIB Stadium, Eden Park and AMI Stadium, and installed its patented stabilised turf for interna�onal events, including Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Australia 2003 Rugby World Cup, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, Doha 2006 Asian Games and New Zealand 2011 Rugby World Cup.

STA NRL Turf Manager’s Conference Sponsor

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The 2014 NRL Turf Managers conference was a tremendous success for Sustainable Turf Renovations & Equipment.

Sales & Operations Manager, Grant Thomas hosted the attendee’s on the pristine surface of ANZ Stadium during a machine display opportunity. Grant showcased the companies new machinery range, including the new Koro by Imants Field Topmaker and their new cutting reels, which set a new standard in turf surface shaving and milling.

The Speedresser 18 was displayed and promoted, the durability and unmatched speed of this drop spreader generated a mass of interest through the elite Curators present.

The range of heavy duty Drag Mats and Transfer Line Markers were displayed and discussed allowing new and improved methods for the pressures of preparing and presenting a NRL standard surface.

As a sponsor, we thank the STA for the opportunity to be a part of such a well run, inaugural conference.The attendees were professional and pro-active, we thank them for their time.

The ANZ stadium staff and hospitality team were fantastic in hosting the event and we thank them for playing such a big part of the days success.

Sustainable Turf Renovations & Equipment look forward to continued support of the Sports Turf Association and to further promoting the new machinery range available to the turf industry.

www.sustainableturf.com.au0246 512 229 / 0419 415 512

Grant Thomas

STA NRL Turf Manager’s Conference Sponsor

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Hollywood comes to Camden and BlacktownBy Grant Thomas – Sustainable Turf Renova�ons & Equipment

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Angelina Jolie tends to get what she wants – this was no more obvious than when a movie she was direc�ng, “Unbroken” was set to be filmed in both Camden and Blacktown for older style athle�c track shoots throughout the 2013/14 summer.

To convert the Camden Showground into a makeshi�, 1940’s type venue wasn’t easy – but it came together with the expert help of Sustainable Turf Renova�ons & Equipment and Vermont Sand.

To make the Athle�c Track at Blacktown Interna�onal Sports Park look old by topdressing it crushed terraco�a material was just as tricky – but again, with Ms Jolie’s large budget – were there’s a will there’s a way.

In Camden we had to convert the outer gravel track, used for horse events into a running track by cu�ng the edge back with a Koro by Imants Field Top Maker and re-levelling it.

This was followed by construc�ng a “yellow” coloured track inside the turf field using a Vermont product sourced out of sandstone quarrying – we managed this by a complex mark out and again, using the Topmaker we cut the hole track to 40mm deep, then filled up by levelling the material flush with the exis�ng surrounding turf.

They came, they filmed, they le� – then the clean-up started!

This involved ripping up all imported material and removal offsite, placement of turf suited underlay and the supply and Maxi Rolls of Kikuyu – followed by an irriga�on applica�on program using water carts, due to the site not having water supply.

At Blacktown, the synthe�c surface was covered with a fine, terraco�a powder to look like older style red tracks that “dusted up” when ran on – Vermonts product was perfect for this but the applica�on specifica�on being 3mm deep on a very vulnerable, and expensive base meant without the premium drop spreader “Speedresser”, it would have been placed accurately or safely.

Both Vermont Sand and Sustainable Turf Renova�ons & Equipment were pleased to worked on this unique and challenging project and execute without issue.

The movie is set to hit the screens in late 2014, its great to see our NSW STA sponsors providing surfaces to be seen across the world!

Angelina Jolie filming her new movie at Onslow Park in Camden. Source: News Limited

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Terrific Turnout For Forum & Field DayA terrific turnout to the Turf NSW Forum and Field Day was helped along with near perfect weather recently.A�rac�ng over 80 people, there was Turf harves�ng, mowing and topmaking demonstra�ons on offer, along with various presenta�ons and a BBQ Lunch.

The first presenta�on was given by Peter Conasch and Ma�hew Plunke� from the Local Land Services NSW (LLS, formerly DPI Extension/ Catchment Management Authority) where they explained the new structure of LLS and support to be provided to agriculture including the NSW Turf Industry.

Roads and Mari�me Services provided updates on the Na�onal Heavy Vehicle Register (NHVR), including new legisla�on on heavy vehicle registra�on and how it will affect turf producers.

This presenta�on sparked some heated discus-sion amongst a�endees and raised a number of ques�ons on turf transporta�on.

Steve Lelean from Moffe� followed up from the RMS and gave an interes�ng presenta�on on truck mounted forkli�s and the engineering requirements for cer�fica�on of truck modifica-�ons .

Richard Stephens from Turf Australia provided an insight into who Turf Australia are and what Turf Australia is doing to benefit the Industry through various projects.

There were many displays from Sammut, Moffe�, Sustainable Turf, K-Line, Uniboom, Evergreen Turf and many more. To top off the day a BBQ lunch was provided which gave an opportunity for all the a�endees to meet one another and talk about the day, the presenta�ons and the demonstra�ons.

A big thank you goes to Hi Quality Turf for holding the field day on their farm and to those assis�ng in organising the event.

Save the Date - Dad & Dave’s Turf Charity Race DaySunday, July 20, Hawkesbury Race Club

Proceeds to Hawkesbury Living Cancer Trust Enquiries to Graeme Colless . . . 0438 605 754

The turf community from Windsor and surrounds will enjoy a terrific day of racing whilst also being able to give generously to those in need at the Annual Charity Race Day to be held at Hawkesbury Race Club in July.

The Hawkesbury Living Cancer Trust has been the recipient of dona�ons from this event for the past number of years with the trustee now having some $500,000 raised by Turf Farms and associated sponsors.

A full race day is again planned with plenty of other ac�vi�es, auc�ons, raffles and guest speakers being organised for the day.To get involved in this year’s event contact Graeme Colles on 0438 605754 and save the date for later in the year. The many supporters and the Hawkesbury Race Club put a huge amount of effort into the day’s ac�vi�es that make for a most enjoyable and successful event for the turf community and the Living Cancer Trust.

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An irriga�on system is generally used to allow applica�ons of water through non rainfall periods to the plant / soil surface. The process of design, installa�on, opera�on and maintenance leads to compromises to the effec�veness of irriga�on water applica�ons.

Our collec�ve review of many irriga�on systems over the last ten years has raised ques�ons to the standards, design process, interpreta�on of the installer, knowledge of the operator and the availability of replicated advice to what is required now and in 15 years �me. This is not just looking at water efficiencies, but also knowledge, opera�onal cost and the your opera�onal requirements (people, soils, turf, customers, clima�c condi�ons) or end game requirements.

One common basic concept of an “efficient” irriga�on system is the term DISTRIBUTION UNIFORMITY LOWER QUATER. This can be shortened to DULQ or more commonly, but incorrectly DU. Another term from the United States is Distribu�on Uniformity Lower Half (DULH) which is supposed to represent the water distribu�on in a soil under turf in a 10cm profile (if you have 10 cm of roots or soil). From these criteria basic es�mates of water consump�on can be guessitmated for the end game.

The end game concept is simple – efficient irriga�on systems use less water (power, etc), whist providing water for plant growth. Even for the current recommended “EXCELLANT” DULQ you require, in basic terms, about extra 15% more water over the area. Based upon on our observa�ons most systems are around DULQ’ of 60% or require about an extra 20% of water.

With a number of Australian Councils asking during the design phase of a new irriga�on systems that a DULQ of >70% is the accepted minimum, (where as we know that design DULQ of >90% can be readily achieved from appropriate design methodology) the infield reality of the manager will lead to poor irriga�on uniformity applica�on “as installed” leading to wasted resources.

These poorer applica�on uniformi�es also lead to longer required irriga�on opera�onal windows. With pressures on sports field staff with player training, games, down �me – watering windows will need to be able to be completed within 4 to 6 hours at an applica�on rate of Xmm/hr. Table 2 indicates some basic comparisons between applica�on rates, watering windows and inlet pipe sizing es�mates. Of course these figures DO NOT take into account the scheduling modifiers noted before (5% - 30% extra water and run �me).

These applica�on rates, sprinkler uniformity assessments, run�me es�mates are directly applicable to the ability of ground staff to complete fer�liser, pes�cide applica�on and washing in, in a �mely manner and the on flow effects to plant / water / nutrient dynamics, water availability, with the final VISUAL or aesthe�c sports field presenta�on (see Photos 1 – 3).

Even the process of assessing an irriga�on system using catch cans, can cause large errors to the es�mates of water required. This can range from the number of cans used (sta�s�cally a minimum of 21), to the areas selected. Reasons for this range from internal irriga�on varia�ons, sprinkler spacing issues and how the distribu�on of water precipitates over the area (e.g. densiograms). Early evidence suggest using 16 catch cans vs. 25 catch cans over an area can OVER ESTIMATE the distribu�on uniformity (further work to be done).

The sports turf industry is being guided into use of alternate water sources. Some of these sources will contain salts which can cause salinity and / or sodicity issues. Proper management of salinity requires calcula�ons to es�mate the flush (add extra water) below the root zone of these “salts”, besides the agronomic soil modifica�ons

(e.g. Gypsum, aera�on, returfing, etc). Subject to the EC water in / EC water out this can require extra 5% - 25% irriga�on water BEFORE es�ma�ng SCHEDULING MODIFIERS.

Agronomically ineffec�ve water applica�ons can lead to:• Under or over watering (poorer turf growth requiring turf replacement, etc)• Compounding salinity issues (were saline water is used with li�le rainfall) • Reduced nitrogen use efficiencies vs. water use efficiencies• Aesthe�cally poor turf Amongst others.

There are many compromises in an irriga�on system, from design to opera�on. These and other observa�ons (controller set up, wind, block sprinklers, inefficient pump selec�on, incorrect mainline sizing, �me to charge between irriga�on sta�ons, poor sta�on change over, variable soil characteris�cs, etc) compromise the integrity of the irriga�on system from the design phase to the opera�onal phase, but this is what mangers gets and finance does not. There are many compromises to the design, installa�on, opera�on and maintenance of an irriga�on system that can affect your end result.

DULQ not ranked

DULQ Excellent

DULQ Very Good

DULQ Good DULQ Fair DULQ Poor

Fixed Sprays 0.85 0.75 0.65 0.55 0.50 0.40

Sprinklers (Gear and Impact) 0.9 0.80 0.70 0.65 0.60 0.50

Scheduling Modifier

Scheduling Modifier

Scheduling Modifier

Scheduling Modifier

Scheduling Modifier

Scheduling Modifier

Fixed Sprays 1.10 1.18 1.27 1.37 1.43 1.56

Sprinklers (Gear and Impact) 1.06 1.14 1.22 1.27 1.32 1.43

Table 1 DULQ ra�ng vs Es�mated Scheduling Modifiers

Compromises in Irrigation SystemsDavid McKechnie CIAg, CPSS, CPAg, MAIA. (David McKechnie) and Rex Sullings CID(Aqueduct)

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Remember to aim the highest distribu�on uniformity, always design with knowledge and water on target on �me ™.Disclaimer: All figures provided are very basic baselines, use at own riskTable 2: Area, Applica�on Rate, Water Window, and Pipe sizing Comparison.

Area (Ha) Applica�on Rate (mm)

Es�mated Water

Volume (L)

Water Window

(hrs)

L/sec Required Inlet Pipe Size Generalised Guide

1 9 90,000 6 4.2 50mm PVC / 63mm Poly 1 9 90,000 8 3.1 50mm PVC / 63mm Poly

1.2 9 108,000 4 7.5 80mm PVC / 100mm Poly1.2 9 108,000 6 5.0 50mm PVC / 63mm Poly 1.2 9 108,000 8 3.8 50mm PVC / 63mm Poly1.2 10 120,000 4 8.3 80mm PVC / 100mm Poly1.2 10 120,000 6 5.6 50mm PVC / 63mm Poly 1.2 10 120,000 8 4.2 50mm PVC / 63mm Poly1.2 11 132,000 4 9.2 80mm PVC / 100mm Poly1.2 11 132,000 6 6.1 80mm PVC / 100mm Poly1.2 11 132,000 8 4.6 50mm PVC / 63mm Poly1.2 12 144,000 4 10.0 100mm PVC / 125mm Poly1.2 12 144,000 6 6.7 80mm PVC / 100mm Poly1.2 12 144,000 8 5.0 50mm PVC / 63mm Poly

Compromises in Irrigation Systems continued

Photo 1: Football field a�er rainfall (has irriga�on System)

Photo 2: Football field during extended dry (has irriga�on System)

Photo 3: Football field during extended dry with non opera�onal sprinklers (has irriga�on System)

Photo 4: Edge Soil Profile of the above field

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Trade Directory

Turfdrain Australia, Bob PaddisonPh: 9652 2208www.turfdrain.com.au

STA NSW Silver Partners 2014

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Evergreen Turf, Chris ChapmanPh: 0487 100 233www.evergreenturf.com.au

Advanced Seed, Mick AhearnMob: 0408 877 016 www.adseed.com.au

Dad & Dave’s Turf, Graeme CollessPh: 0418 617 [email protected]

Colin Campbell Chemicals, Nadeem ZreikatPh: 9725 2544www.campbellchemicals.com.au

Bayer Environmental ScienceBrett BlackPh: 0448 349 901www.bayeres.com.au

Farm & Turf Equipment, Brian McCannPh: 4786 1300 Mob: 0400 498 805www.ftequipment.com.au

Globe Growing SolutionsKevin BoothPh: 0438 011 042www.globeaustralia.com.au

Groundcontrol Australia, Alan ShieldsPh: 0421 045 746www.groundcontrolaust.com.au

GYC, Shaun GladingPh: 9584 5800 Mob: 0403 099 885www.gyc.net.au

STA NSW Sponsor Members 2014

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Living TurfRob CooperPh: 0407 100 202www.livingturf.com

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HG Sports Turf, Nathan HumphreysPh: 0448 174 892www.hgsports.com.au

Qualturf Supplies, Paul McCulloughPh: 0407 010 976www.qualturf.com.au

Proturf Machinery Pty Ltd, John PurtellPh: 0418 264 290www.proturfmachinery.com.au

PJC Sportsturf, Jason StigPh: 9824 0811Email: [email protected]

Maxwell & Kemp, Christopher BlaggPh: 9792 3341 Mob: 0419 646 024www.maxwellkemp.com.au

Millers Turf, Greg MichelPh: 0488 115 696www.millersturf.com.au

Nuturf Pty Ltd, Andrew MelvillePh: 0418 146 810www.nuturf.com.au

Macarthur Mowers & Marine, Eric GillelandPh: 02 4655 5575www.macarthurmowersandmarine.com.au

MCollins, Murray FraserPh: 0433 111 100www.mcollins.com.au

Simplot Partners, Bob CookePh: 0419 221 309www.simplot.com.au

Supaturf, David LentellMob: 0413 708 305www.supaturf.com.au

STA NSW Sponsor Members 2014

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Sydney Environmental & Soil LaboratoryNathaniel Hardy Ph: 9980 6554www.sesl.com.au

Sydney Lawn Company, Jeff LearmouthPh: 0438 266 203 or 0421 404 292www.sydneylawnco.com.au

Sustainable Turf Renovations & EquipmentGeoff HattonPh: 4651 2229www.sustainableturf.com.au

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Vermont Sands, Julie-Ann DaveyPh: 0417 419 597Email: [email protected]

Turf Culture, Warren BraybonPh: 0413 587 682www.turfculture.com.au

Turfcare NSW, Shane SummerhayesPh: 0425 280 300www.turfcarensw.com.au

Trimax Mowing Systems, Brett WillingPh: 1800 874 629www.trimaxmowers.com

Synthetic Grass & Rubber Surfaces Mark Cunningham Ph: 9986 1133www.syntheticgrass.com.au

TC Advantage Pty LtdTerry AhernPh: 02 4751 9177 Mob: 0412 640 432www.terracottem.com.au

Toro Australia Paul MastersonPh: 0417 510 332www.toro.com.au

Syngenta Crop ProtectionHenk SmithPh: 0428 242 228www.syngenta.com.au

Support the companies that support STA

STA NSW Sponsor Members 2014

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During March, the first two opening series matches of the 2014 American Major League Baseball season was staged at the Sydney Cricket Ground over two exci�ng days.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks descended on Sydney to play two matches in a spectacularly transformed SCG, in front of an excited crowd of over 38,000 and a global audience of millions spanning over 150 countries.

Evergreen Turf was tasked with the challenging job of turning the SCG into a Major League Baseball Field, ready for play on the 22nd & 23rd March, then returning it to its original state to hold a NRL rugby league match on April 5th.

American Baseball fields are constructed to an elite level and consist of an intricate geometric design which includes the key elements of:

• elevated, central pitchers mound • four bases including home base forming a diamond within the “skinned” or clay area • turf grass ou�ield • warning track consis�ng of crushed terra cota product

A�er many months of planning, the works to transform the SCG into a Baseball field begin.

The removal of turf grass from the marked out skinned and warning track area’s was the first part of the project to be completed. To avoid damage to the couch grass turf surface of the SCG, high floata�on machinery bearing low ground pressure was used.

This process involved the use of a “Robomax” sod harvester machine to harvest and palle�se the couch grass for removal. The warning track was then progressively harvested removing 2,700 square metres of couch grass and a “Koro Field Topmaker” machine was used to remove and load the underlying sand growing media into a convoy of tractor-a�ached trailers with wide-tyred tractors, to form the warning track. Approximately 350 tonnes of crushed terra co�a material was then spread to form the warning track. This was achieved using special portable, stockpile processing technology with a 30 metre telescopic conveyor loading into two 360o swivel dumpsters on wide rubberised excavator tracks.

To create the pitchers mound and skinned areas, 1,025m2 of grass was removed in a similar fashion to the warning track. For the skinned area to be fi�ng of an interna�onal standard Baseball Field and acceptable to the Major League Players, 200 tonnes of MLB cer�fied infield clay (San Diego Gold Infield Soil) was imported from California in one-tonne bulk bags. Best described as a fine sandy clay loam, the material is faded-red in colour with 15-25% of fine frac�ons passing 70 microns.

The clay was transported onto the area, spread by tracked machinery and finally laser-graded to the required height of adjacent turf grass.On the evening of Saturday 22nd March, a�er months of planning and long days and nights of construc�on, the opening game of the 2014 American Major League Baseball Season commenced under the lights of the transformed SCG. The historic event marked the first compe��ve American baseball matches to be held in Australia, and only the sixth �me such an event has been staged outside the Americas.

An almost capacity crowd enjoys the game

Returning the Sydney Cricket Ground to a football and cricket surface

The process to return the ground to its previous state ready for an NRL rugby league match on April 5th began on the evening of Sunday 25th March with the removal works of the fencing and staging areas. The SCG demanded that the reconfigured ground meet pre-exis�ng cricket field standards. Once again, Evergreen Turf stepped up to the challenge to deliver a world class spor�ng field within deadline. Restora�on of the playing surface was achieved with the installa�on of approximately 4,500 square metres of “StaLok” reinforced couch grass, which had been grown under contract by Evergreen Turf at their Pi� Town turf produc�on facility outside Sydney, and laid in maxi-rolls to complete the reconfigura�on.

Hos�ng an event of this kind within an elite sports ground for an interna�onal ball sport event without doubt represents a level of logis�cal planning, construc�on methodology, and human and material resource management and organisa�onal co-opera�on not seen before in Australia. The successful staging of these two MLB games will be remembered as one of the most ambi�ous and demanding spor�ng events ever to be hosted in Australia at the one venue and one which Evergreen Turf is proud to have been a major part of.

Evergreen Turf Brings Major League Baseball to the SCG

StaLok Instant Play Maxi Rolls were used to restore the SCG playing surface

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