{"id":808,"date":"2016-11-23t16:23:22","date_gmt":"2016-11-23t22:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snyder-associates.u5fz9z3h-liquidwebsites.com\/?post_type=snyder-projects&p=808"},"modified":"2022-06-23t13:22:52","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23t18:22:52","slug":"multipurpose-sports-field-design","status":"publish","type":"snyder-projects","link":"\/\/www.dicovercards.com\/projects\/multipurpose-sports-field-design\/","title":{"rendered":"multipurpose sports field design upgrades nevada schools facility"},"content":{"rendered":"

improving a natural turf football field & expanding athletic amenities<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

when the time came for the nevada community school district<\/a> to upgrade its football facility, school leaders knew that a multi-purpose field that could support both football and soccer was the ideal solution. because of several safety risks associated with the existing football field, soccer matches had to be held at other facilities \u2014 creating a less-than-ideal situation. the designers and landscape professionals with snyder & associates<\/a> were brought on board to develop a cohesive and cost-effective plan that would address all the district\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

playing field deficiencies identified & upgraded<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

right from the start, our team recognized the limitations and safety deficiencies that needed to be addressed to improve the playing surface. of particular concern, the field elevation was lower than the surrounding terrain. this resulted in poor drainage during inclement weather<\/a> and caused \u201cbird baths\u201d to develop across the natural turf playing field<\/a>. likewise, the corners of the football field dropped in elevation in comparison to the surrounding running track, creating a safety hazard for players. more problematic, the long jump straightaway and landing pit were located inside and adjacent to the running track. while this didn\u2019t impact the football field markings, it didn\u2019t leave enough turf area for a full-size, competition soccer field.<\/p>\n

several options to raise the field elevation and provide a more uniform slope were discussed and reviewed to ensure the final athletic facility design<\/a> would result in increased performance, better playability, and almost year-round usability. critical design components for high-quality, natural-turf athletic fields were taken into consideration, including the addition of a sub-drain system, irrigation system, and bringing in imported soil.<\/p>\n

in the end, our team determined the playing surface should be raised approximately two feet in elevation to aid the drainage issues and raise the \u201csagging\u201d corners of the field. the long jump straightaway and pit were relocated to an open area behind the bleachers on the east side of the field. this opened enough space for the full-size soccer field markings.<\/p>\n