Starting this account to show the process of rejuvenating the baseball facilities at Park Sharon. Once these field were in tip top shape, but theyโve fallen on hard times recently. Our goal is to make them a place kids are proud to play ball.
Couldnโt put it off any longer. First mow on the Bermuda in 6 days. Those dark areas are wet enough to grow rice. I can still smell the anaerobic respiration. ๐คข
Last Friday of the Spring seasons. Things will really slow down at the park as we shift into our summer schedule. Itโs been a very busy 4 months for us, but season has been very successful for us. Thanks to all who contribute time and effort to Park Sharon!
When thatโs done, itโs time to drag infields and check trash cans. Today Iโm prepping for 3 baseball games, which will require a touch of clay work and maybe a little water before I coach my sonโs Majors game at 6pm. Long day at the park!
Thursday is typically my favorite day at the park. Starts off with a mow on the non-overseeded fields, then painting with my โnewโ machine. Foul lines on 7 fields (no more soccer) takes right at an hour with mixing paint and cleaning the machine. Less than 2 gallons of paint.
Got them ready for games and we started on time. Softball finished but baseball got hit by another storm in the third inning. Unclear if that breaks the streak or not. Guess weโll try again tomorrow.
Thank you to all the helpful coaches who sent me screenshots from your weather apps today. The future radar photos and AI rainfall totals paint a clear picture of what we should expect at the park. ๐
Nearly 2โ of rain in the last 24hrs has put our streak of no rainouts in jeopardy. Time to check in on the golf course and see how theyโre dealing with it. @QuailGolf@TruistChamp
Iโm pro this.
Is it fun? Sure
Is it good for development? Not really
Iโd rather my kids be trying to learn situational baseball as he approaches the box, not dancing in his head to something silly.
(Old school rant over)
Great games start with great officials.
They keep athletes safe, ensure fair play, bring order to chaos, and make youth sports possible.
Thank an official today.
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