Managers and coaches are responsible for field conditions and care, ensuring fields are always "ready to play." Familiarize yourself with these guidelines and educate your coaching team on proper techniques:

Field Maintenance

1. Assign players/parents to groom the field after each game and practice. Two people per session, ensuring infields are dragged without dirt spilling onto the grass.
   
2. Remove bases and insert base plugs before dragging.  At the end of the day, place bases in the equipment shed with base plugs in place.
3. Rake base paths in the same direction as the path to prevent dirt from entering the grass.
4. Fill and pound down holes around the pitcher's mound or home plate. Use field tamps for this purpose.
5. Water the mound, batter’s box, and infield dirt between games to control dust and maintain a suitable playing surface.
6. After each game in the hot months, water the infield dirt thoroughly.  (After the last game of the day, water to a depth of 3-4 inches.)

Field Etiquette

• Avoid unnecessary infield grass use.
  
• Use mats when throwing batting practice from the infield grass. Remove any L-screens promptly.
• Store home plate and pitching mats off the playing surface.
• Do NOT hit balls into fences.
• Preserve our fields and parks. Report abuse to the Folsom Parks & Recreation Department.
• Report broken sprinklers or leaks to your Division Rep. Your efforts save league costs and potentially lower fees.

About Field Prep

For specific questions about fields, please contact [email protected]