The Need For Sports Field Maintenance

1. Safer Playing Fields. Properly maintained surfaces reduce injuries often incurred because of rough, uneven surfaces.
   
   
2. Lower Exposure to Liability. Taking preventative measures demonstrates the exercise of due care, the lack of which is a necessary component in negligence lawsuits.
   
   
3. Increased Player Comfort and Confidence. Properly maintained fields provide more comfort for athletes' feet, ankles and knees when running, and more confidence in starts, stops and changes in direction.
   
   
4. Higher levels of play. Fields without clumpy turf facilitate a faster pace of play where athletes can better showcase their talent and skills, and perform at higher levels.  This is especially important in sports where the ball is played on the turf, such as soccer and field hockey.
   
   

5. More Competitive and Successful Teams. As the turf quality improves, athletic skills become more honed, and team play improves.  Quality turf is a hallmark of winning programs.
   
   
6. Fields to be Proud Of. Aesthetically pleasing appearance sends the message to fans, coaches and players that they are appreciated and promotes community spirit and pride in the school or organization.