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• Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices Workshop

  • When
    02 May 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Municipality of Brockton ~ Walkerton Community Centre - Auditorium 290 Durham Street West Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
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    19

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  BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE AND BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP
  

  Ball Diamond maintenance is a regular, necessary and costly procedure. Whether using stone dust, a mixture of clay, sand, original materials or the new diamond conditioners, amendments and materials, a similar process must be used. They all require regular grooming and good maintenance practices. This program will illustrate best practices and maintenance standards to your front line staff. A reasonable standard of maintenance is now a necessity because of risk management principles that indicate all diamonds should be maintained to a standard and level of acceptance equivalent to the municipalities around you. In the case of an incident, or an injury, that is what the lawyers are now using as a bench mark for a "standard of care".
  

  This course will cover:

  • Fundamentals of General Field Maintenance
    
  • Pitchers Mound Maintenance
    
  • A Front Line Worker's Role
    
  • Ball Diamond / Fields Checklist for Risk Management Objectives
    
  • Striping, Lining and Logos
    
  • Irrigation and Drainage on Infields
    
  • Dragging, Infield Grooming Practices and Equipment

  Date: Wednesday May 2, 2018
  Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  

  Location:
  Walkerton Community Centre - Auditorium
  290 Durham Street West
  Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
  

  Course Cost:
  OPA Member Price: $247.80
  Potential Member Price: $345.90
  

  **Lunch is not provided at this session please bring a bagged lunch**

  Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing. 
  

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• Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices Workshop

  • When
    09 May 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Township of Severn - Coldwater Arena and Fairgrounds ~ 11 Michael Anne Drive Coldwater, ON L0K 1E0
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  BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE AND BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP
  

  Ball Diamond maintenance is a regular, necessary and costly procedure. Whether using stone dust, a mixture of clay, sand, original materials or the new diamond conditioners, amendments and materials, a similar process must be used. They all require regular grooming and good maintenance practices. This program will illustrate best practices and maintenance standards to your front line staff. A reasonable standard of maintenance is now a necessity because of risk management principles that indicate all diamonds should be maintained to a standard and level of acceptance equivalent to the municipalities around you. In the case of an incident, or an injury, that is what the lawyers are now using as a bench mark for a "standard of care".
  

  This course will cover:

  • Fundamentals of General Field Maintenance
    
  • Pitchers Mound Maintenance
    
  • A Front Line Worker's Role
    
  • Ball Diamond / Fields Checklist for Risk Management Objectives
    
  • Striping, Lining and Logos
    
  • Irrigation and Drainage on Infields
    
  • Dragging, Infield Grooming Practices and Equipment

  Date: Wednesday May 9, 2018

  Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm

  Location:
  Coldwater Arena and Fairgrounds (In -Class: Community Hall in the arena)
  Township of Severn
  11 Michael Anne Drive 
  Coldwater, ON L0K 1E0
  

  Outdoor demonstration to take place at the Fairgrounds next door.

  Lunch provided by the Coldwater Lions Club! 

  
  

  Thank-you!!
  

  
  

  
  

  OPA Member Price: $247.80
  Potential Member Price: $345.90
  

  
  

  Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing. 
  

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• Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices Workshop

  • When
    16 May 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Municipality of Middlesex Centre ~ Delaware Municipal Park & Community Centre, 2652 Gideon Drive, Delaware, ON N0L 1E0
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    11

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  BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE AND BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP
  

  Ball Diamond maintenance is a regular, necessary and costly procedure. Whether using stone dust, a mixture of clay, sand, original materials or the new diamond conditioners, amendments and materials, a similar process must be used. They all require regular grooming and good maintenance practices. This program will illustrate best practices and maintenance standards to your front line staff. A reasonable standard of maintenance is now a necessity because of risk management principles that indicate all diamonds should be maintained to a standard and level of acceptance equivalent to the municipalities around you. In the case of an incident, or an injury, that is what the lawyers are now using as a bench mark for a "standard of care".
  

  This course will cover:

  • Fundamentals of General Field Maintenance
    
  • Pitchers Mound Maintenance
    
  • A Front Line Worker's Role
    
  • Ball Diamond / Fields Checklist for Risk Management Objectives
    
  • Striping, Lining and Logos
    
  • Irrigation and Drainage on Infields
    
  • Dragging, Infield Grooming Practices and Equipment

  Date: Wednesday May 16, 2018
  Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  

  Location:
  Delaware Municipal Park & Community Centre ~ Meeting Room
  2652 Gideon Drive 
  Delaware, ON N0L 1E0
  

  Course Cost:
  OPA Member Price: $247.80
  Potential Member Price: $345.90
  

  **Lunch is not provided at this session please bring a bagged lunch**

  Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing. 
  

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• Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices Workshop

  • When
    23 May 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    South Dundas Municipal Centre - 34 Ottawa Street, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0
  • Spaces left
    14

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  BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE AND BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP
  

  Ball Diamond maintenance is a regular, necessary and costly procedure. Whether using stone dust, a mixture of clay, sand, original materials or the new diamond conditioners, amendments and materials, a similar process must be used. They all require regular grooming and good maintenance practices. This program will illustrate best practices and maintenance standards to your front line staff. A reasonable standard of maintenance is now a necessity because of risk management principles that indicate all diamonds should be maintained to a standard and level of acceptance equivalent to the municipalities around you. In the case of an incident, or an injury, that is what the lawyers are now using as a bench mark for a "standard of care".
  

  This course will cover:

  • Fundamentals of General Field Maintenance
    
  • Pitchers Mound Maintenance
    
  • A Front Line Worker's Role
    
  • Ball Diamond / Fields Checklist for Risk Management Objectives
    
  • Striping, Lining and Logos
    
  • Irrigation and Drainage on Infields
    
  • Dragging, Infield Grooming Practices and Equipment

  Date: May 23, 2018
  Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  

  Location:
  South Dundas Municipal Centre ~ 3rd Floor Council Chambers
  34 Ottawa Street 
  Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0
  

  Outdoor location: 
  ​7 Canada Way, Morrisburg, ON K0C 1X0 (5 minute walk)
  

  Course Cost:
  OPA Member Price: $247.80
  Potential Member Price: $345.90
  

  **Lunch is not provided at this session please bring a bagged lunch**

  Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing. 
  

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• Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices Workshop

  • When
    18 Jun 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Petawawa Civic Centre ~ 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, ON K8H 3H5
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    13

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  BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE AND BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP
  

  Ball Diamond maintenance is a regular, necessary and costly procedure. Whether using stone dust, a mixture of clay, sand, original materials or the new diamond conditioners, amendments and materials, a similar process must be used. They all require regular grooming and good maintenance practices. This program will illustrate best practices and maintenance standards to your front line staff. A reasonable standard of maintenance is now a necessity because of risk management principles that indicate all diamonds should be maintained to a standard and level of acceptance equivalent to the municipalities around you. In the case of an incident, or an injury, that is what the lawyers are now using as a bench mark for a "standard of care".
  

  This course will cover:

  • Fundamentals of General Field Maintenance
    
  • Pitchers Mound Maintenance
    
  • A Front Line Worker's Role
    
  • Ball Diamond / Fields Checklist for Risk Management Objectives
    
  • Striping, Lining and Logos
    
  • Irrigation and Drainage on Infields
    
  • Dragging, Infield Grooming Practices and Equipment

  Date: June 18, 2018
  Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  

  Location:
  Petawawa Civic Centre ~ 2nd Floor Main Banquet Hall
  16 Civic Centre Road 
  Petawawa, ON K8H 3H5
  

  Outdoor location: 
  ​On site ~ 5 minute walk from the diamond
  

  Course Cost:
  OPA Member Price: $247.80
  Potential Member Price: $345.90
  

  **Lunch is not provided at this session please bring a bagged lunch**

  Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing. 
  

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• Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices Workshop

  • When
    19 Jun 2018
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    City of Belleville ~ Salvation Army Church - 290 Bridge Street West, Belleville, ON K8P 5L6
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    17

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  BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE AND BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP
  

  Ball Diamond maintenance is a regular, necessary and costly procedure. Whether using stone dust, a mixture of clay, sand, original materials or the new diamond conditioners, amendments and materials, a similar process must be used. They all require regular grooming and good maintenance practices. This program will illustrate best practices and maintenance standards to your front line staff. A reasonable standard of maintenance is now a necessity because of risk management principles that indicate all diamonds should be maintained to a standard and level of acceptance equivalent to the municipalities around you. In the case of an incident, or an injury, that is what the lawyers are now using as a bench mark for a "standard of care".
  

  This course will cover:

  • Fundamentals of General Field Maintenance
    
  • Pitchers Mound Maintenance
    
  • A Front Line Worker's Role
    
  • Ball Diamond / Fields Checklist for Risk Management Objectives
    
  • Striping, Lining and Logos
    
  • Irrigation and Drainage on Infields
    
  • Dragging, Infield Grooming Practices and Equipment

  Date: June 19, 2018
  Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  

  Location:
  Belleville Salvation Army Church
  290 Bridge Street West
  Belleville, ON K8P 5L6
  

  Outdoor location: Centennial Park, 335 Bridge Street West (2 minute walk)
  ​
  

  Course Cost:
  OPA Member Price: $247.80
  Potential Member Price: $345.90
  

  **Lunch is not provided at this session please bring a bagged lunch**

  Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing. 
  

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• Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices Workshop

  • When
    19 Sep 2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Ancaster Community Centre/Morgan Firestone Arena ~ 385 Jerseyville Rd W. Ancaster, ON L9G 3L5
  • Spaces left
    28

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  BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE AND BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP
  

  Ball Diamond maintenance is a regular, necessary and costly procedure. Whether using stone dust, a mixture of clay, sand, original materials or the new diamond conditioners, amendments and materials, a similar process must be used. They all require regular grooming and good maintenance practices. This program will illustrate best practices and maintenance standards to your front line staff. A reasonable standard of maintenance is now a necessity because of risk management principles that indicate all diamonds should be maintained to a standard and level of acceptance equivalent to the municipalities around you. In the case of an incident, or an injury, that is what the lawyers are now using as a bench mark for a "standard of care".
  

  This course will cover:

  • Fundamentals of General Field Maintenance
    
  • Pitchers Mound Maintenance
    
  • A Front Line Worker's Role
    
  • Ball Diamond / Fields Checklist for Risk Management Objectives
    
  • Striping, Lining and Logos
    
  • Irrigation and Drainage on Infields
    
  • Dragging, Infield Grooming Practices and Equipment

  
  

  Date: Wednesday September 19, 2018

  Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm

  Location:

  Ancaster Community Centre/Morgan Firestone Arena ~ Room A
  385 Jerseyville Rd W 
  Ancaster, ON L9G 3L5

  OPA Member Price: $247.80
  Potential Member Price: $345.90
  

  **Lunch is not provided at this session please bring a bagged lunch**

  Register online, payment can be made via cheque (made payable to Ontario Parks Association) or by calling the OPA office with a credit card for processing. 
  

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