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Wesleyan University New Turf Field. Agenda. Wesleyan’s Commitment to Athletics The need The new field Features Functions Benefits Cost Gifts needed. Commitment to Athletics Internal Considerations. Allow for Spring & Fall full field outdoor practice
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Agenda • Wesleyan’s Commitment to Athletics • The need • The new field • Features • Functions • Benefits • Cost • Gifts needed
Commitment to AthleticsInternal Considerations • Allow for Spring & Fall full field outdoor practice • In 2002-2004 20 to 25 % of practices had to be held indoors • In 2002-2004 10 to 15 % of practices had to be held off campus in Hartford, West Haven, etc. • Time away from campus • Additional time away from studies • Missed meals • Expense of bus or risk of using van transportation • Artificial turf will also facilitate intramural club sports
Commitment to AthleticsCompetitive Disadvantage • Schools without turf at a definite recruiting disadvantage • Schools with turf advertise the fact. • All NESCAC Schools except Amherst already have turf
Commitment to AthleticsCompetitive Assessment • 9 NESCAC Schools already have turf • 14 CT High Schools have turf and several more planned • 6 CT Colleges already have turf with more planned
The Need • Growth of NESCAC sports and Wesleyan athletic successes • Key for late fall practices & early spring practices • Artificial turf fields: • Easier to maintain • Cheaper to maintain • Almost zero downtime • Prevent re-scheduling games or losing home field advantage
CAN LOOK LIKE GRASS The New Field
Specifications • Designed for teams using it most • Surface for Field Hockey • Good for Women’s lacrosse and Men’s lacrosse • Light Towers for NCAA contest play • Field amenities for team and spectators • Surface 235’ by 385’ with apron • Fencing for safety • Bleachers for 500 spectators • Scoreboard • Filming tower
BENEFITS ! • Can be played when WET • After 10 inches of rain • Snow melts quickly • Superior traction, even when pouring • More even, consistent wear • Minimal maintenance: Cheaper than natural grass • No chemicals to pollute the aquifer • For Filled Turf • Initial data - Reduces injuries • Better shock absorption • Plays like real grass
Astro 12 Fast Smooth Roll Historic choice in NESCAC Cost Safety Concerns:–Knees, impact, abrasion Filled Turf Speed built in during design True grass roll Easier on knees Latest trend Somewhat less expensive Safety – initial data indicate might be safer Comparison