Other than summer vacation or that final hour bell, school field days rank right up there as a favorite moment in the hearts and minds of elementary school kids everywhere. School field days are like an extended, all-day recess where kids can laugh and learn while enjoying activities outside of the classroom. Fun, inexpensive field […]
Continue ReadingPromoting your baseball/softball team without breaking the bank Whether you are playing in recreational league and have still got the itch to throw the pitch or you have a child that is currently involved in Little League, there are a variety of ways to promote and fundraise for the team.
Continue ReadingThe pitcher’s mound is often the focal point in a baseball game. After all, every play starts with a pitch. In order to ensure fair, consistent and safe play for all the participants, it’s important that the pitcher’s mound on your Little League baseball field is constructed just right. Thankfully, Little League baseball has very […]
Continue ReadingSince its founding in 1939, millions of kids have joined Little League Baseball, where they not only learn the sport of baseball but also learn the importance of teamwork, discipline, community and physical fitness. Parents also get involved in Little League Baseball, not just as spectators, but often as volunteers. Many give their time to […]
Continue ReadingIn Little League Baseball, there’s nothing more important than the safety of the players. It’s the job of the coaches, field managers and volunteers to make sure they’ve done everything they can to create a safe playing environment for the young athletes, and proper field maintenance plays a huge role in making this a reality. […]
Continue ReadingShop Baseball & Softball Products Perhaps no other area on a baseball or softball field deserves more attention than the pitcher’s mound. Every play starts with a pitch, and with every pitch, the pitcher is planting his/her foot and putting his/her whole body into the throw. For the pitcher’s safety, it is absolutely critical that […]
Continue ReadingBefore the umpire shouts, “Play ball!” it’s a field manager’s job to make sure the baseball field is in the best possible playing condition for the scheduled game time. This goes far beyond the aesthetics of repainting the foul lines and the hitter’s circles. Proper pre-game baseball field maintenance is a detailed process that involves […]
Continue ReadingShop Baseball Products Grooming your baseball field is about much more than simple aesthetics. Sure, you want your field to look beautiful and professional, but what’s truly important is that your field is safe for play. As a grounds maintenance worker, your top concern should be the safety of the players that will be taking […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to designing your baseball field, it’s important to make sure the layout and dimensions match the level of play the field is being used for (e.g. a Little League field will have different dimensions than a major league field). This helps ensure unbiased, consistent play across fields for athletes, keeping the game […]
Continue ReadingAll across the country, as the temperatures are dropping, baseball fields are clearing out for the winter. It’s the offseason, and for the next few months, players will hang up their cleats until spring comes around. However, while this might be the offseason for the players, the reality is there is no offseason for field […]
Continue ReadingWinter can be a baseball field’s worst nightmare if proper precautions aren’t taken. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on the turf, and the damage can have long-term ramifications that extend into the spring playing season. Simply put, you can’t afford to ignore winter maintenance on your baseball field. The good news is that a little […]
Continue ReadingWear and tear takes its toll on a baseball field during the course of a season — it’s inevitable. That doesn’t mean you can’t take necessary steps to keep your field in the best possible condition from one game to the next. Putting a good field maintenance plan together should not focus only on what […]
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