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GWINNETT COUNTY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2016 INDIVIDUAL MEETING. Infields. Water Removal: What not to Push, blow or drain water into the outfield. This is a large reason for how infield lips are raised and hold water. What to Do.
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GWINNETT COUNTY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2016 INDIVIDUAL MEETING
Infields • Water Removal: What not to Push, blow or drain water into the outfield. This is a large reason for how infield lips are raised and hold water.
What to Do • Pump out large puddles and remove from the field. (Remember pumping out water also removes infield mix so more will have to be added to prevent a low point or hole.) • Push water toward the infield and spread out. Mix in field dry compound if necessary. If the water does not dissipate then it is too wet for play.
Grooming • Drag in various patterns: Figure 8, Lateral, small circles etc. • Avoid dragging inside to out in a circular pattern • Avoid the edge of the grass by at least 1’ • Rake the edges back toward the infield • Empty the drag mat in the holes where needed • Do not drag into the grass
Drag 1’ off the edge Hand rake the edge inward
Field Repair/Renovations • Average cost to repair one infield lip: $1500.00 Includes sod, equipment rental and man hours • Must be done when weather and schedules permit
Infield Mix • GCAA’s are responsible for the purchase of brick dust/infield mix for the purposes of replenishment of stock on site.
Infield Grass • Infield grass maintenance is the responsibility of the GCAA including mowing, edging, weed control, top dressing and infield lip control.
Mounds • It is the responsibility of the GCAA to maintain all mounds ensuring that they are safe, playable and meet sports guidelines.
Field Repair/Renovations Football and Soccer 2016 square footage on sod and sprigs : 764,758 • In ideal weather conditions sod should take at least 8 weeks before it is ready for play • Sprigs will require a period of 12 weeks minimal
Rotation of Use Areas • Make sure to rotate use areas as to spread out the wear and prolong turf playability
Avoid practicing as much as possible on goal lines and field centers
Soccer should change goal mouth locations when and where possible to reduce wear and tear
Soccer Goal Securing Procedures • See page 23 in the 2016 Gwinnett County Athletic Association policies and procedures manual
Trash/Janitorial Responsibilities • GCAA’s must ensure that the restrooms are in a clean, sanitary condition during the day and at the conclusion of each scheduled day. • GCAA’s are responsible for collecting litter daily from fields, dugouts, press boxes, restrooms, concession areas, and breezeways and placing into trash receptacles.
Facility Materials/Chemicals • GCAA’s are provided and supplied with cleaning chemicals and trash can liners by grounds maintenance staff to assist in the maintenance of facilities. These items are to be used by GCAA’s outside of business hours and on weekends in which they are utilizing facilities.