Transcript Presentation Template for Schools and Communities

[Insert Your Logo]
Bringing a
Synthetic Turf Field to
[name of school]
[date]
Purpose of Presentation
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To gain support from the (name of organization – such as
Board of Education/School Board) in moving forward to
research, raise money for and install a state-of-the-art
synthetic turf field at [name of school].
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Share the goals and the expectations for athletics in the
[name of school] local school district:
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[Include your personal goal/mission here].
Example: We want to create well-rounded students who
are intellectually and physically fit. A synthetic turf field
creates more opportunities for students to participate in
team sports, build leadership skills and confidence,
improve physical education course offerings and provide
additional practice time for the band.
What Makes A Sports
Facility Great?
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Safe, high-performance playing surface.
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A facility that inspires pride among students, staff and
community.
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Multi-purpose playing field that can be used
extensively, even in the rain and during months when
grass doesn’t grow.
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Environmentally-friendly fields that conserve water,
eliminate the need for fertilizers or pesticides and
decrease maintenance costs.
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Close proximity to school’s main campus.
The following few slides should display photos of your current field
and its condition in comparison with a synthetic turf field.
Current Field:
Synthetic Turf Field:
What is Synthetic Turf?
 Synthetic or artificial turf is a grass-like surface that
replicates lush natural grass in appearance and function.
 When used on playing athletic fields, it provides a
consistent year-round, all-weather playing surface built
to withstand extended use without downtime for
recovery.
 Most synthetic turf systems installed today include a
drainage layer, a multi-layered backing system, and
resilient grass blades that are infilled with a resilient
granular filler to resemble natural turf.
What is Synthetic Turf? (cont.)
Synthetic Turf:
What You Should Know
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Synthetic turf can be utilized around 3,000 hours per year
with no “rest” required, more than three times that of
natural grass.
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All synthetic turf fields are not the same. There are a
variety of synthetic turf systems and infill materials.
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As of December 2011, more than 7,000 synthetic turf fields
are being used in North America for football, soccer,
hockey, baseball, rugby, lacrosse and many other sports.
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About half of all NFL teams currently play their games on
synthetic turf and, since 2003, over 70 FIFA U-17 and U-20
World Cup matches have been played on synthetic turf
soccer fields.
Greater Peace of Mind
Made with resilient materials for safety, synthetic turf sports
fields provide a uniform and consistent playing surface. Traction,
rotation and slip resistance, surface abrasion and stability meet
the rigorous requirements of the most respected sports leagues
and federations.
During the past few years, more than 75 independent, credible
research and studies have validated the safety of synthetic turf
from groups including:
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S Environmental Protection Agency
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
New York State Department of Health
California Environmental Protection Agency
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Positive Environmental Impact
 Depending on the region of the country, one full-size
synthetic turf sports field saves 500,000 to 1,000,000
gallons of water each year. During 2011, about six
billion gallons of water were conserved through its use.
 Most of the current synthetic turf sports fields feature
crumb rubber infill recycled from used tires, keeping
more than 105 million used tires out of landfills.
 The estimated amount of synthetic turf currently
installed has also eliminated the need for nearly a
millions of pounds of harmful pesticides and fertilizers,
which has significant health and environmental
implications.
Why [name of school]?
 Best use of space:
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Provides athletic teams game and practice space
Band practice
Physical education classes
 Cost-effective maintenance:
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Upkeep of a synthetic turf field costs two to three
times less than natural turf
 Community use and involvement:
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Community sports leagues can rent the field; fees
will bring additional revenue
 Allows for a multi-use facility that we can showcase. It’s
a facility our community and students will take pride in.
Which Local Schools Have
Synthetic Turf?
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[Insert bulleted list of all schools in the area that have a
synthetic turf field. Include the school name, athletic
director/contact name and phone number].
Which Local Schools Are
Considering Synthetic Turf?
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[Insert bulleted list of all schools in the area that are
considering or are in the process of installing a
synthetic turf field. Include the school name, athletic
director/contact name and phone number].
How Much Does it Cost?
“Ready to Play”
Estimated $
Depending on the type, size, and markings of
your field, the price will vary. Contact your local
installation company for an estimate. An
independent licensed professional can help.
How Can We Pay for This?
Insert amounts currently raised by your school. Then
determine where you can bring in more funding.
Athletic Boosters
Corporations
Band/Other Boosters
“Friends of the School”
$
$
$
$
30 people x $5,000
50 people x $1,000
TOTAL:
$
Proposed Timeframe
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Month, Year: Gather a committee to develop an overall goal
and objective. Include engagement from businesses and
community members. Educate community on the possibility of
this project and how it will affect the school district and
community.
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Month, Year – Month, Year: Get bids for the project.
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Month, Year – Month, Year: Collect donations from all
resources.
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Month, Year – Month, Year: Install synthetic turf at name
of school.
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Month, Year: Hold opening game/ribbon cutting ceremony to
show off the new field.
How Do the Coaches Feel?
Insert a quote from an athletic coach that is passionate about
synthetic turf and will benefit from the project.
Example:
“At Oak Hills, we have always strived to provide our student
athletes with the finest educational and athletic experiences.
This new surface would assure that our kids have the best
possible chance to be successful. It would solve our practice
problems for football.”
-Steve Sheehan, Head Football Coach
Other Thoughts
Insert additional quotes from a community leader or coach whose voice
matters. This should emphasize the need for a synthetic turf field at your
school.
Examples:
“Oak Hills High School is land locked! Practice fields and fitness
education stations are very limited with no room for expansion. With a
synthetic turf field the weather would not limit our outside activity. Keep
in mind that each period of the day there are five to six classes taking
place at the same time. By having synthetic turf the fitness program
would be able to expand the curriculum to meet the needs of the student
body.”
-Dick Roche, Department Chairperson of the Fitness Education
“A synthetic turf field would give the softball program a place to
condition outside in the Spring when the weather is questionable. It would
be a huge advantage for the Oak Hills softball program”
-Sara Cohill, Head Softball Coach
What Else Would This
Allow Us To Do?
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Currently: Are any of your sports teams or bands forced to practice at other
schools or in the parking lot?
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Add information about specific areas where synthetic turf would benefit your
school here. This can include increased revenues from renting your field to the
community or the ability to play on your own field even during poor weather
conditions.
Examples:
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Currently, our soccer teams are forced to practice on another campus. With the
addition of a synthetic turf field, our football practice field will become the soccer
practice field so soccer (girls and boys) can practice on our campus on certain
days and use the pool and weight room as well.
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For the past three years, the band has been forced to practice in the school
parking lot. Because synthetic turf can endure constant use, the band will now
be allowed to practice on the new field instead.
The Bottom Line
 Installation of a synthetic turf field will provide a first
class multi-purpose facility to maximize the use of
the [name of school] stadium in a way that will
benefit both the student athletes, sports teams,
parents and the entire community.
Committee Members
 List all committee members and their
roles in the project:
Next Steps?
With the Board’s approval, next steps will include:
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Define your needs and research your synthetic turf system
options in order to find the best fit for [name of school].
Consider hiring an experienced design professional or
independent consultant.
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Engaging school community members and educating them on the
benefits of a synthetic turf field.
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Meeting with (list vendors here) vendors and get bids for the
project. This will include working with other schools to get the
best price option.
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Requesting the opportunity to meet with Board and district
leaders again in [Month, Year] to answer any questions and to
present our overall progress.
Questions?