Pictured, from left, are: Tage Coil, Chautauqua Lake constructing and grounds; Nick Fisher, constructing and grounds; Bryan Bongiovanni, athletic director; Troy Cooper, constructing and grounds; Kelly Ulsh, jayvee softball coach; Nick Inexperienced, constructing and grounds; Katie Yudin, varsity softball coach; John McKane, director of services; Mike Cummings, assistant baseball coach; Varsity Baseball Coach Matt Cummings; and Josh Liddell, superintendent. Picture despatched
MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua Lake Central College District not too long ago introduced the completion of in depth upgrades to its baseball and softball fields.
These enhancements are designed to enhance each the standard of play and the general expertise for student-athletes and spectators.
Key upgrades to the baseball area embody the set up of latest drainage techniques within the left area, backstops and outfield areas designed to scale back water retention and make sure the fields stay playable even during times of inclement climate . Following a precision laser leveling course of, the baseball area obtained 90 tons of premium infield combine that was fastidiously unfold to create a easy and constant taking part in floor. The perimeter of the dugout has been lined, whereas the pitching mound and residential plate have been renovated. Any affected areas have been additionally repaired with topsoil, seed and mulch to advertise development and guarantee a inexperienced area in time for the spring season.
Equally, the softball area was handled with 25 tons of contemporary area combine and the skinned areas have been correctly trimmed to create an expert high quality floor. Drainage has additionally been added to the spectator areas.
These enhancements will enable athletes to entry the courts earlier within the spring and supply optimum taking part in circumstances all through the season.
“It was an excellent crew effort to renovate our ballfields and prepare for the upcoming spring season,” Superintendent Josh Liddell stated. “Our devoted grounds crew has partnered with Highland Acres Landscaping Firm, following the steerage of our coaches and athletic director to prioritize key areas that want consideration. Given the traditionally moist circumstances within the spring, we consider these enhancements will present a safer, drier and extra dependable taking part in floor. We’re additionally transferring ahead with plans to construct a batting cage and pitching space between the 2 varsity fields. Our coaches and athletes are wanting ahead to the enhancements and we’re excited to see them again on the sphere this spring.”