
Case Study: The Lifecycle of a Sports Field Renovation
Join NE-SFMA for an in-depth, hands-on seminar that takes you inside every phase of an extensive softball field renovation. Using the recent project at Southern New Hampshire University as a case study, we will walk through:
- Assessing site challenges
- Planning and budgeting
- Solution-based design and construction
- Post-renovation evaluation
You’ll gain practical tools, proven strategies, and first-hand knowledge to help you deliver ball field renovations that achieve top standards in performance, safety, and sustainability.
Our host site, SNHU, provides the perfect learning location with some of the Northeast-10 Conference’s finest athletic facilities—including recently renovated natural grass fields, synthetic surfaces, and a state-of-the-art stadium
Presenters:

Jonathan Charwick, RLA
Associate Principal
Activitas, Inc.
Dedham, MA

James A. Gassman
Associate Director of Athletics, Operations, Facilities & Equipment
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
Schedule
8:00 a.m.Registration/Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Welcoming Remarks
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Part I: Classroom Presentation
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Break and Coffee
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Walking Tour to Softball & Baseball Fields
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Part II: Outdoor Presentation
12:30 n – 1:30 p.m. Lunch/Networking
2:00 p.m. Event Concludes
Sponsorship
Sponsorship includes recognition and one company representative. In this format representatives will have the opportunity to join fellow NE-SFMA members for a day filled with high level education, lunch, and facility and field tours.
Please note: You must be a current member (and logged in) to access Sponsorship & Supporter Opportunities.
Questions? Contact Charissa Sharkey at Csharkey@NE-SFMA.org.