How does this initiative benefit our members and community?
Games and practices will be played on a quality surface
No longer will fields be closed on a beautiful sunny day after a rain storm
Injuries due to hard, uneven surfaces will be reduced
Money spent on restoring and maintaining grass fields will be saved
Field maintenance will no longer require fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides
Less parkland will be converted to athletic fields, as artificial turf fields have greater capacity, solving the chronic shortage of field space in McLean
Take a moment to visualize a young soccer player who has the opportunity to learn and play the game on a quality surface under the direction of experienced and knowledgeable coaches and trainers with parents cheering and encouraging their play. It is not hard to appreciate how much more quickly these players will improve their skills and how it will enhance their enjoyment. Children who develop in this environment will be better soccer players.
