Fields: Keeping Fields in Playing Shape
Well-maintained playing fields are a valuable asset for youth baseball and softball. A properly groomed field is a pleasure for players, especially younger players learning the fundamental skills of the game. Ballfields also serve as a focal point for youth programs, encouraging cooperation and generating a sense of pride that enhances everyone’s experience.
The Minnesota Twins Community Fund provides financial support
to improve baseball and softball facilities for children in
the Upper Midwest. The Fields for Kids program makes matching
grants to small nonprofit organizations and local government
units that operate baseball and/or softball programs. Click
below to download program information and an application.
Program
Information/Application
For other resources
available to help support your team or organization, check
out Baseball
Tomorrow at the Major
League Baseball web site.
For information on field design
and care, the MLB web site includes links to Infield
Maintenance Tips and Turf
Design Tips provided by Boston Red Sox groundskeeper David
R. Mellor.
Also, for more tips and information visit the Sports
Turf Managers Association.
