Thirty participants will gather at Modena’s Stadio del Baseball “Torri” on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, for the first technical training session dedicated to sports turf maintenance, Federazione Italiana Baseball Softball reported.
The free continuing education course is organized by the federation in partnership with Green Grass, a specialized supplier and member of the FIBS for Clubs network. Organizers designed the curriculum to address the daily challenges clubs face in keeping baseball and softball diamonds playable.
Three core goals for field managers
Instruction at the Via Minutara facility centers on three primary objectives: ensuring turf quality, protecting athlete safety, and maintaining long-term field reliability. The program targets club executives, head groundskeepers, volunteers, and maintenance staff, alongside municipal officials responsible for public sports facilities.
Indoor lectures and field demonstrations follow check-in
The single-day program divides its schedule between indoor instruction and hands-on demonstrations on the diamond. Participant check-in runs from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. local time, followed by classroom lectures and open discussions until 1:00 p.m. After a midday break from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., technicians will introduce specialized equipment on the field for turf analysis and practical demonstrations running until 4:00 p.m.
Register online by Nov. 26 to secure free attendance
Attendance is free of charge but strictly capped at 30 registrants, with slots assigned in chronological order of sign-up. Interested participants must complete the online registration form by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, according to the federation. Successful applicants receive admission confirmation via email.
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