Why Turf Fields?

Current Conditions

• Poor overall condition of key fields---DHS, DMS, pool field----DHS ---14 events played last fall
• Events of past Spring with Field Conditions ……with HS Lax
• Football Games in Fall—Damaged field—Girls soccer moved to Pool Field
• Track at DHS –really not a “track”
• Other fields getting over used –Coppens etc
• AD Holdgate article from 10 /05—funding 10-15 years away
• Over 2,000 youth participants in Football, soccer , lacrosse—40% increase in 10 years.
• Estimate to fix current DHS field --$250K to $750K

Benefits of Turf Fields

• Dramatically increases field usage (virtually no down time)
• NO play limits (quantity or time of year)
• Available to much larger group than today
• DHS and youth athletics, Band, Cheerleading, Physical Education Classes, etc.----Improved Track ---Seniors “Walking Classes”
• Reduced ongoing maintenance costs
• Environmentally safe ,softer, more forgiving playing surface)----Statistically proven reduction in injuries….
• Provides opportunity to host tournaments, championships, competitions, etc.
• Enhances Duxbury’s already strong athletic reputation
• Increased Safety
• The new field will be a level, consistent surface, limiting potential for injury
• Sized appropriately for football, soccer, field hockey, lacrosse
• Can also accommodate three simultaneous 6v6 youth soccer / youth lacrosse/ youth flag football games going cross-field