Turf in Maryville

[Blaze45]

Blaze it is a beautiful field all year long and has allowed many football games to be played without creating problems. We were in need for a major drainage system which was overdue so this really killed two birds with one stone. It was like playing in a garden at the end of the year especially when we had a lot of rain. It also was a chance to raise the corner of the field which was going downhill on the visitor side of the end zone next to the weight room that most people never really knew about.  That is the reason it sticks out of the ground in that corner of the end zone. I have no knowledge of any injuries caused by this field. Only thing I see after three years is a tad of fading due to the sun but I'm very glad we have it.

 

 

Thank you for the info. Our field has some drainage issues and looks like a mud pit after some games played where it was wet. I can only imagine how hard that ground becomes after you have to roll it flat to make it look like something. We had several severe head injuries in this county and region this year, and In looking at some of the studies, Over 20% of head injuries at the High school level are caused by head to playing surface trauma. I never really knew the terminology but GMAX the ability for the playing surface to disipate the energy and soften the shock to the head plays a big role in the cause. Fields at collegiate and professional levels are tested to make sure the natural grass and sod or turf are soft enough and the infill of rubber plays a big part on that. One study shows a reduction of concussions caused by playing surface to be reduced by almost 40%. I guess the big question for us is is what is the current cost of maintenance and water/ overseed and fertilizer  compared to turf maintenance cost and what would it look ikeas a per day usage cost. 

Edited January 4, 2016 by Blaze45

[TheRealTruth]

Thank you for the info. Our field has some drainage issues and looks like a mud pit after some games played where it was wet. I can only imagine how hard that ground becomes after you have to roll it flat to make it look like something. We had several severe head injuries in this county and region this year, and In looking at some of the studies, Over 20% of head injuries at the High school level are caused by head to playing surface trauma. I never really knew the terminology but GMAX the ability for the playing surface to disipate the energy and soften the shock to the head plays a big role in the cause. Fields at collegiate and professional levels are tested to make sure the natural grass and sod or turf are soft enough and the infill of rubber plays a big part on that. One study shows a reduction of concussions caused by playing surface to be reduced by almost 40%. I guess the big question for us is is what is the current cost of maintenance and water/ overseed and fertilizer compared to turf maintenance cost and what would it look ikeas a per day usage cost.

Could you share the links to your research?

[Blaze45]

Could you share the links to your research?

http://cjsmblog.com/2013/05/02/the-safety-of-artificial-turf-vs-grass-as-a-sport-playing-surface/

 

http://www.fieldturf.com/en/fieldturf-difference/proven-safety

 

these were a few that I found good information on, however there are quite a few, but more geared to professional level sports.  This number of  changes, but then so does the speed of the game from level to level. 

[OldRebel2]

http://cjsmblog.com/2013/05/02/the-safety-of-artificial-turf-vs-grass-as-a-sport-playing-surface/

 

http://www.fieldturf.com/en/fieldturf-difference/proven-safety

 

these were a few that I found good information on, however there are quite a few, but more geared to professional level sports.  This number of  changes, but then so does the speed of the game from level to level. 

The 500K Maryville spent included some other items too.  I think Astro Turf gave Maryville a discounted deal because Astro Turf wanted the Rebels to be one of the first in this area to get Astro Turf.  The 500K cost included a lot of drainage issue fixes that the Rebels were going to have to do anyway.  I can't remember if the new scoreboard and the video board were part of the 500K but both were installed at the same time.  Advertisements on the video board during games and sponsors signs (with annual fees) surrounding the scoreboard help pay for it.  The excavating company did the work at cost (he was a former Rebel QB).  All things considered, Maryville got a great deal. 

 

My son loved the turf because it was actually softer when hitting the ground compared to the TN clay base of the grass field.  Of course, home playoff games had much better field conditions, too. The only draw back for him was the heat issue during the hot days and games.

[STARSNBARS]

Here ewe go B45.....

 

http://www.sportsconstructionmanagement.com/maryville-hs-tn-synthetic-turf-baseball-infield/

 

 

http://www.astroturf.com/maryville-hs-shows-renovated-stadium-to-public/

 

 

http://astroturfusa.blogspot.com/2012/06/astroturf-installation-underway-at.html

 

 

Edited January 4, 2016 by STARSNBARS

[Blaze45]

Here ewe go B45.....

 

http://www.sportsconstructionmanagement.com/maryville-hs-tn-synthetic-turf-baseball-infield/

 

 

http://www.astroturf.com/maryville-hs-shows-renovated-stadium-to-public/

 

 

http://astroturfusa.blogspot.com/2012/06/astroturf-installation-underway-at.html

 

 

Thanks stars!!!!

[strongx]

Fake stuff has lots of advantages. I definitely like how it handles the weather. And it looks good. I know of 3 ACL tears the last 3 years on the turf. One was a contact hit, the other 2 were just cutting in practice. There may be others, I don't follow that closely. As for the head injuries, I think bouncing off that rubber has got to be bad. My biggest reason for fearing the turf is this: statistics will say whatever you need them to say.

 

JMO-All nfl teams would have turf to protect their multi-million $$ assets if it was really safer.

[rebelwoman87]

Fake stuff has lots of advantages. I definitely like how it handles the weather. And it looks good. I know of 3 ACL tears the last 3 years on the turf. One was a contact hit, the other 2 were just cutting in practice. There may be others, I don't follow that closely. As for the head injuries, I think bouncing off that rubber has got to be bad. My biggest reason for fearing the turf is this: statistics will say whatever you need them to say.

 

JMO-All nfl teams would have turf to protect their multi-million $$ assets if it was really safer.

Did you count Richie "The Warrior" Koons in the 3 knee injuries? His wasn't at 825 but it was on fake stuff.

[strongx]

Did you count Richie "The Warrior" Koons in the 3 knee injuries? His wasn't at 825 but it was on fake stuff.

Nope. That's 4.

[STARSNBARS]

Eye thaink all maik goodur points.....Butt eye cain reemimburr inn 2002....We haid 3-4 ACL's on reel grass inn one seesun....

[SteersNBeers]

It also was a chance to raise the corner of the field which was going downhill on the visitor side of the end zone next to the weight room that most people never really knew about.  That is the reason it sticks out of the ground in that corner of the end zone.

Hit wuz awl cattywampus!

[Blaze45]

Eye thaink all maik goodur points.....Butt eye cain reemimburr inn 2002....We haid 3-4 ACL's on reel grass inn one seesun....

 My  biggest concern is head injuries/ concussions. I don't see a county stepping up to help pay for this to reduce muscle tears , broken bones, but if there is enough evidence to support the report that it can reduce head injuries ,,, especially if upwards by 40% reduction, I think they have to take a serious look at it.