New England Preparatory School
US Pitchcare performed a renovation to a baseball and soccer field with a total of 4 people over 2 days. After completing the renovation the fields received only 1.05" of rain with no additional irrigation supplementation. The fields were playable in 28 days after the project started.
Scope of Project
Project Began on Sept 20th, 2016
US Pitchcare began the renovation incorporating the Campey Imants Field Top Maker.
- 1200 FTM with Universe Rotor with 10mm blades
- Depth of Fraze Mowing was about 5/32" or 4mm into the thatch layer. Setting on Fraze Mower was 9986.
Field Top Maker with Universe Rotor in action.
Upon completion of Fraze Mowing. The field was aerated utilizing the Campey Imants Shockwave.
The incorporation of the Shockwave proved to be an integral part of the renovation.
- Allowed for increased air and water movement.
- Released available nutrients for turf recovery.
- Relieving compaction providing a safer surface for the athletes.
Shockwave process in slow motion
Following incorporation of the Campey Imants Shockwave, the field was slit-seeded three directions for a total seeding rate of 8lbs/1000 sqft. The seed used was a 70/30 Perennial Ryegrass/Kentucky Bluegrass blend.