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C. Geometry Evaluation: D. Playing Surface
Type of Surface:
List user groups and level of play for each: (i.e. Little league, high school, recreational)
•Natural turf grass
• Practice Field Only
• Youth Soccer Condition of Surface, i.e. quality of turf, is there evidence of weeds and pests, is there
damage from mis-use or over use, is it getting enough water, are there impacts from poor
Narrative of Geometry evaluation as it relates to user groups and level of play. Attach drainage:
annotated plan or sketch showing dimensions of field.
•The turf was in good condition with minimal dead spots or weeds
Maximum field size is approximately 150’x 285’ and supports 8v8 and ages 12 and under •Seemed to be well irrigated
•No signs of over-use
•Drainage was fair with one wet spot on northwest corner of site SECTION 3 - EXISTING CONDITIONS & ANALYSIS
If there is a skinned infield, what is its condition?
List deficiencies and recommendations for each field:
N/A
•Ponding in Northwest corner of the field
What is the condition of line striping/field marking?
•Off-season at time of visit with no lines shown
E. Irrigation
Is irrigation available?
No
Was the system available to be evaluated while in operation?
No
Is coverage adequate?
N/A
Condition of heads, valves, back flow prevention?
N/A
Is the zoning of the system adequate?
N/A
Suggested Improvements:
None -LIBERTY ESTATES FIELD
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