NE-SFMA Sports Field Forum

  • Wednesday, October 07, 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Rentschler Field, E Hartford, CT

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Maximizing Playability: Leveraging Soil Surfactants to Enhance Playing Surfaces 

Gain an understanding of the delicate balance between soil physics and water dynamics in sports turf management. From the science behind the technology to the practical application in day-to-day operations, you’ll take away the latest research, techniques, and best practices for using soil surfactants to optimize turfgrass health and player safety. Pesticide credit approved.

Presenters:


Christian Baldwin, Ph.D.,

The Aquatrols Co.


James Lappetito,
Oakview Group


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.


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