1. GWINNETT COUNTY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2016 INDIVIDUAL MEETING

2. Infields Water Removal: What not to
Push, blow or drain water into the outfield. This is a large reason for how infield lips are raised and hold water.

3. What to Do
Pump out large puddles and remove from the field. (Remember pumping out water also removes infield mix so more will have to be added to prevent a low point or hole.)
Push water toward the infield and spread out. Mix in field dry compound if necessary. If the water does not dissipate then it is too wet for play.

4. Lips/Grass Infield Maintenance

5. Grooming
Drag in various patterns: Figure 8, Lateral, small circles etc.
Avoid dragging inside to out in a circular pattern
Avoid the edge of the grass by at least 1’
Rake the edges back toward the infield
Empty the drag mat in the holes where needed
Do not drag into the grass

6. Hand rake the edge inward
Drag 1’ off the edge
Hand rake the edge inward

7. Use low speeds to avoid casting material into the turf

8. Field Repair/Renovations
Average cost to repair one infield lip: $
Includes sod, equipment rental and man hours
Must be done when weather and schedules permit

9. Infield Mix
GCAA’s are responsible for the purchase of brick dust/infield mix for the purposes of replenishment of stock on site.

10. Infield Grass
Infield grass maintenance is the responsibility of the GCAA including mowing, edging, weed control, top dressing and infield lip control.

11. Mounds
It is the responsibility of the GCAA to maintain all mounds ensuring that they are safe, playable and meet sports guidelines.

12. Field Repair/Renovations
Football and Soccer
2016 square footage on sod and sprigs :
764,758
In ideal weather conditions sod should take at least 8 weeks before it is ready for play
Sprigs will require a period of 12 weeks minimal

13. Rotation of Use Areas
Make sure to rotate use areas as to spread out the wear and prolong turf playability

14. Avoid using foul lines for practice drills

15. Avoid practicing as much as possible on goal lines and field centers

16. Soccer should change goal mouth locations when and where possible to reduce wear and tear

17. Soccer Goal Securing Procedures
See page 23 in the 2016 Gwinnett County Athletic Association policies and procedures manual

18. Trash/Janitorial Responsibilities
GCAA’s must ensure that the restrooms are in a clean, sanitary condition during the day and at the conclusion of each scheduled day.
GCAA’s are responsible for collecting litter daily from fields, dugouts, press boxes, restrooms, concession areas, and breezeways and placing into trash receptacles.

19. Facility Materials/Chemicals
GCAA’s are provided and supplied with cleaning chemicals and trash can liners by grounds maintenance staff to assist in the maintenance of facilities. These items are to be used by GCAA’s outside of business hours and on weekends in which they are utilizing facilities.