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Wesleyan University New Turf Field

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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Wesleyan University New Turf Field

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  1. Wesleyan UniversityNew Turf Field

  2. Agenda • Wesleyan’s Commitment to Athletics • The need • The new field • Features • Functions • Benefits • Cost • Gifts needed

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. CAN LOOK LIKE GRASS The New Field

  8. Users of the New Field*Teams using it most

  9. 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

  10. Turf Types

  11. Turf Types

  12. 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

  13. 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

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  15. Co$t Estimates

  16. Fund Raising

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