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Author(s):Kneeshaw, Debra
Author Affiliation:Lead Park Technician, Parks and Recreation, East Delta Park Sports Complex, Portland, Oregon
Title:Syntheic field wear and longevity: Detailing the program at the Delta Sports Complex
Source:SportsField Management. Vol. 1, No. 8, October 2006, p. 14-17.
Publishing Information:Moose River Publishing LLC
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Artificial turf maintenance; Artificial turf replacement; Communications; Debris management; Debris removal; Facility profile; Fundraising; Grooming; Longevity; Playability; Replacement costs; Sports turf safety; Wear
Facility Names:Strasser Field, East Delta Sports Complex, in Portland, Oregon
Abstract/Contents:Profiles the Delta Sports Complex, in Portland, Oregon, stating that it "covers nearly 87 acres, including eight natural turf soccer fields, one synthetic soccer field, six sand volleyball courts and seven softball fields." Mentions that "all of [the complex's] softball fields and the synthetic turf fields are lighted, allowing a full contingent of night games." Discusses how Strasser Field, Delta Sports Complex's synthetic turf field, "consists of a 2-inch, 28-ounce carpet fiber with an infill of cryogenic rubber...and sieved local sand from the Columbia River." Describes how "in October of 2002, FieldTurf performed an extensive maintenance renovation of the infill to address compaction." States that "the fibrillated fiber of [Strasser Field's] synthetic turf was designed to break apart to mimic the look and performance of natural grass." Suggests that "the field is not unsafe, but playability has declined with the wear. [The complex's] request to the city for a new synthetic field focused on the potential loss of business to neighboring synthetic surfaces with a higher quality of play." States that the Delta Sports Complex has "instituted policies to help raise funds for the field replacement trust fund. Revenues are generated from field rentals, minus the application fee; from Sports Work Group funds; from scoreboard signage fees; from light usage fees, from innovative funding drives; and from a portion of the proceeds from on-site concession sales." Concludes that "though users tend to prefer natural turf in search of the 'true bounce,' they are grateful for the safe, consistent, level playing surface and for the ability to play year round on the synthetic field."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Kneeshaw, D. 2006. Syntheic field wear and longevity: Detailing the program at the Delta Sports Complex. SportsField Management. 1(8):p. 14-17.
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