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Different Color Combinations Enliven Tennis Courts
By
Andrew Cohen,
May 2012
Your eyes are on the athletes as they run, jump, slide, swing. The surface beneath their feet slides by, mere background.
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Universities Make Mark With Basketball Court Aesthetics
By
Michael Popke,
November 2011
After a 12-year absence, the California State University Bakersfield men’s basketball team returns to the on-campus Icardo Center this month for its home opener against Pepperdine.
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When to Keep Field Maintenance In-House and When to Hire a Pro
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David Nardone and Mark Novak,
May 2011
Maintaining athletic fields is crucial to their performance, and doing it right takes expertise, time and money. For some athletic departments, in-house capabilities are more than sufficient and save the added costs of hiring outside professionals.
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Programming Should Drive Rec Center Surface Selection
By
Nicholas Brown,
November 2010
Surface selection in recreation centers housing more than one court space should be driven by programming.
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How to Maintain Surfaces for Safety and Legal Protection
By
Paul Steinbach,
July 2010
Facility managers must remain grounded when keeping their sports surfaces safe, or else they may find themselves in a legal quagmire.
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In Search of a Qualified Track and Tennis Court Builder
By
Mary Helen Sprecher,
April 2010
Look beneath the surface when searching for a qualified builder of tennis courts or tracks.
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How to Conduct a Game-day Field Inspection
By
Mike Andresen,
June 1, 2009
Leading up to a football or soccer game, follow these steps to ensure a safe playing surface.
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Failed Referendum Causes School Supporters to Make Repairs On Their Own
By
Michael Popke,
April 2009
A failed referendum to repair athletic facilities forces one school district's supporters to take matters into their own hands.
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Rebuilding After Natural Disasters Requires Insurance and the Kindness of Strangers
By
Michael Popke,
April 2009
When natural disaster ravages athletic facilities, rebuilding often requires a combination of proper insurance coverage and the kindness of strangers.
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Synthetic Ice Increasing In Popularity as a Recreational Skating Alternative
By
Nicholas Brown,
March 2009
Despite some operational rough spots, synthetic ice is becoming an increasingly popular choice in recreational skating applications.
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