Keeping Records
WHY YOU SHOULD KEEP GOOD RECORDS
- You and others will be able to track what’s working and what’s not
- It will be an excellent tool for showing others your challenges and successes
- It will assist in making budget plans
What should be recorded?
GENERAL
- Scheduled games and events
- Number of events to reflect stress and problems
- Weather and it’s impact on the fields
- Vendor contact information
- People responsible for procedures
- Any information relative to field maintenance
TURF
- Soil test results and frequency
- Fertilizer type, rate, and when applied
- Aerification / topdressing practices
- Overseeding – type, rate, and when seeded
- Problem areas and their repair
INFIELDS
- Infield maintenance procedures and plans
- Types of conditioners and infield mixes used
- Problem areas and their repair
TAKE YOUR CAMERA WITH YOU!
One of the most effective method for recording your successes and struggles is the camera. If someone questions your request for additional funding or asks why the field is in the condition its in, show them in full color – take pictures.