More Sustinable Solutions

This article talks about the possible sustainable solutions that owners of a golf course come up with as they come to notice the wildlife that lives in their golf course. The article explains that the owner is thinking about reducing fuel, fertilization, and air pollution. Constable states for us to "learn as much as you can, challenge the ways that things have been done and make decisions as if you were the owner of the golf course"(Constable 1). There are always going t be new ideas found and various possible sustainable solutions as well. No solutions will ever be identical.

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References

McPHERSON, D. (2014). Sunrises and Sustainable Solutions. Greenmaster, 49(2), 37.

Works Cited

McPHERSON, DAVID. "Sunrises And Sustainable Solutions." Greenmaster 49.2 (2014): 37. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 17 Apr. 2016.

Other Possibilities than Artificial Turf

This article was actually very different from others that I have researched. Normally I research articles that talk about having artificial turf being a better substitute over natural turf, but there are also various disadvantages to having artificial turf as well. I wanted to know if there are any other substitutes other than the average artificial turf. This article talked about the problem a artificial turf field was having after a massive rain storm hit. The field was flooded because unlike natural turf, artificial turf is not able to absorb the water and retrieve nutrients. They found a solution that adding sand based fields would be a solution to absorb the rain. The sand based fields are also less expensive than the artificial turf fields that cost 400-600,000 dollars to install. This article could definitely help me with finding solutions to developing sustainable sports facilities.

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References

Bush, S., & Aubrey, J. (2009). Turf fields: a drainage solution for under $250,000. Sportsturf, 25(10), 28-30.

Works Cited

Bush, Steve, and Jared Aubrey. "Turf Fields: A Drainage Solution For Under $250,000." Sportsturf 25.10 (2009): 28-30. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 17 Apr. 2016.

Sponsorship in Sustainability

This article goes through 4 steps into becoming fiscally sustainable. All four steps that the article goes through all have one common word, sponsorship. Having sponsorship is very beneficial because a sponsor is able to provide what is needed. When designing a sustainable sports facility, sponsorships will usually give them money if the sponsor's name is put somewhere important. Before going off to choose a sponsor, it is crucial to do research into that sponsorship and checking t see how reliable and responsible they are also.
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References

HUBERTY, L. (2014). Fiscally Sustainable. Athletic Business, 38(5), 30-32.

 

Works Cited

HUBERTY, LANA. "Fiscally Sustainable." Athletic Business 38.5 (2014): 30-32. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.

Designs for Facilities

This blog post talks about the process of creating a sustainable design. It was interesting to know that a sustainable facility is a constant process not just a destination. It takes more than just wanting a sustainable facility. It takes planning, strategic planning. Strategic planning is something that will always be needed when developing a sustainable sports facility. This article helped me realize that. Becoming sustainable takes diligence as well as patience.
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References

Benton, M. E., Guzik, J. D., & Nozik, N. K. (2005). Green and Sustainable Design for Camp Facilities. Camping Magazine, 78(2), 1-5.

 

Works Cited

Benton, Mark E., John D. Guzik, and Nancy K. Nozik. "Green And Sustainable Design For Camp Facilities." Camping Magazine 78.2 (2005): 1-5. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.

Achitecture of Sports Facilities

This article is based on the architecture of Wright State University. Architecture is probably the most crucial concept to think of when developing a sports facility. What is so unique about the facility at Wright State is that one of the rooftops nearby is made of turf. Players can run sprints to as well as on top of this roof. What I thought to be really interesting is that students are allowed to watch sports events such as soccer matches from this roof. Artificial turf is a sustainable substitute for natural turf. This artificial turf roof is just another reason why artificial turf is so beneficial. There would never be a roof made of natural turf because it would never last as long.
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References

OUTSTANDING DESIGN: SPORTS STADIUM/ATHLETIC FACILITY. (2013). American School & University, 86(3), 141-151.

 

Works Cited

"Outstanding Design: Sports Stadium/Athletic Facility." American School & University 86.3 (2013): 141-151. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 4 Apr. 2016.

Protecting Turf

This article was really interesting. It takes place in the stadium at Boise St. University. At first I thought that the article was going to actually talk about protecting their blue turf, but it turned out to be something different. Boise St. was talking about protecting their turf as in their property of stadium. Boise St. University is one of a few universities that has a security system before entering the game. I thought that to be interesting because where I am, I don't get detected at all. I thought it was col because they want to assure safety. By using their security systems, their turf is very protected. Not only are the lives of students protected, but the blue turf as well is protected making it sustainable. Sustainable stadium as well as sustainable lives.
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References

GOLDMAN, S. (2015). Protecting Their Turf. Athletic Business, 39(7), 50-53.

 

Works Cited

GOLDMAN, STUART. "Protecting Their Turf." Athletic Business 39.7 (2015): 50-53. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 4 Apr. 2016.

Important Things to Know About Natural Turf

Normally when talking about making sports facilities more sustainable, natural turf gets the boot because artificial turf is more sustainable. Natural turf is know for the constant keep up unlike the artificial turf. Natural turf also needs to be fertilized and artificial doesn't. Natural is know for going dead constantly if there is no keep up, whether the artificial is always green. This article talks about the importance facts to know if you are going to keep up the natural turf. There is fertilization that provides the nutrition for not only the grass, but the microbial population, which helps maintain the healthy shape of the grass. If natural turf is still an option, be very cautious in the products that are being used to proved that healthy green color.
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Works Cited

CONLEY, LEN. "Building Quality Turf Starts With Healthy Soil." Sportsturf 31.5 (2015): 30-31. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 28 Mar. 2016.

 

References

CONLEY, L. (2015). BUILDING QUALITY TURF STARTS WITH HEALTHY SOIL. Sportsturf, 31(5), 30-31.