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Figure 19: Suggested maintenance forpolymeric track and field facilities.ActionCheck facility, fixtures and fittingsRemove litter and debris as requiredRemove dust, leaves, rubbish andother detritus from the surfaceWash surface with a mild detergentand soft brush if it has becomestainedPower wash the polymeric surfacesTreat with fungicide and algaecideas necessaryCheck the surfaces carefully. Callin the installer if there is any causefor concern or if it is suspected thatthe surface needs re-coatingFrequencyDailyDailyWeeklyMonthlyAnnuallyAnnuallyAnnuallyCricket squaresThe routine maintenance of a natural grasscricket square is designed to create a true, fast,even bounce surface suitable for the playing ofcricket. Necessary actions are outlined in thetable opposite.Figure 20: Suggested maintenance forcricket wickets.ActionSetting up wickets for playRepairing wickets after play –scarify, top dress and over seedGrass cutting by hand on the squaremaintaining the height at 6mm overthe square through the season andeffectively ‘shaving’ the surface ofthe wicket due to be playedRolling the square and additionalrolling of wicket being preparedfor playAeration, scarifying, solid tining, topdressing and over seeding etcChemical treatmentsCutting outfieldAeration through tiningFrequencyWeeklyAfter use as requiredAllow cutting 3 timesper week April till endof September in total80 cuts pa.3 times per weekfrom April till end ofSeptemberStart and end ofseason maintenance6 applications offertilisers, applicationof selective herbicideand fungicide asrequired60 cuts per year4 time a yearArtificial grass wickets and practice facilities areless labour intensive than natural grass wicketsand require comparatively little maintenance.Care needs to be taken to ensure that detritusand decomposable materials are not allowedto build up on the synthetic surface and thatfungicide and algaecide is applied regularly.During the off season it might be necessary tolift the carpet and level the sand base to ensurethat a true surface continues to be provided.FloodlightingFloodlighting needs to be routinely maintainedin order to meet performance requirementseffectively over its working life. Maintenanceactions should include routine work on theelectrical services, cleaning of fittings andadjustment of aiming angles. When performancefalls below the specified level or when individuallamps fail, all lamps should ideally be replaced asa complete set and not as individual units.School Playing Fields 56School Playing Fields 57
References andFurther ReadingA Guide to the Design, Specification andConstruction of Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs)including Multi-Sport Synthetic Turf Pitches (STPs)Sport England & Sports and PlayContractors’ AssociationBeing Well – Doing Well: A framework for healthpromoting schools in ScotlandScottish Health Promoting Schools Unit (2004)Building Our Future: Scotland’s School EstateThe Scottish Executive (2003)Client Guide: Achieving Well Designed Schoolsthrough PFICommission for Architecture and the BuiltEnvironment (CABE)Core FactsBuilding Our Future: Scotland’s School EstateThe Scottish Executive (2003)Department for Education and EmploymentBuilding Bulletin 82: Area Guidelines For SchoolsHMSO (1996)Floodlighting of Outdoor Sports FacilitiesNational Playing Fields Association (2000)Guide to Community Use of SchoolSports Facilitiessportscotland (2000)Handbook of Sports and Recreation BuildingDesign Volume 1: Outdoor SportsThe Sports Council (1993)Information Digest FP23: Guide to thePreparation of Sports Pitch Strategiessportscotland (2002)Let’s Make Scotland More Active: A Strategyfor Physical ActivityThe Scottish Executive (2003)Lighting Guide LG4: SportsChartered Institute of Building Services EngineersNational Planning Policy Guideline 11: Sport,Physical Recreation and Open SpaceHMSO (1996)Planning Advice Note 65: Planning andOpen SpaceHMSO (2003)Primary School Sports Facilitiessportscotland (2004)Download from www.sportscotland.org.ukReport of the Review Group onPhysical EducationScottish Executive (2004)School DesignBuilding Our Future:Scotland’s School EstateThe Scottish Executive (2003)School Estate Management PlansBuilding Our Future: Scotland’s School EstateThe Scottish Executive (2003)School Grounds in Scotland Research ReportPlay Scotland/sportscotland/Grounds forLearning Scotland/Scottish Poverty InformationUnit (2005)Sport 21 2003-2007sportscotland (2003)Technical Digest 110: Sports Pavilionsand Team Changing Accommodationsportscotland (1995)The 21st Century School Building Our Future:Scotland’s School EstateThe Scottish Executive (2003)The School Premises (General Requirementsand Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967,1973 and 1979HMSO SI 1967/1199, SI 1973/322,SI 1979/1186The Six Acre Standard: Minimum standardsfor outdoor play spaceNational Playing Fields Association (2001)Department for Education and EmploymentBuilding Bulletin 85: School Grounds: A Guideto Good PracticeHMSO (1997)Design Guidance Note: Natural Turf for SportSport England (2000)Facility Barriers to Active Schools ProgrammeExpansionsportscotland (2005)Output SpecificationsBuilding Our Future: Scotland’s School EstateThe Scottish Executive (2004)Pitch and Court Markingssportscotland (2006)Download from www.sportscotland.org.ukPlanning Policy for the Protection of Playing Fieldssportscotland (2002)Secondary School Sports Facilities:Designing for School and Community Usesportscotland (2003)Download from www.sportscotland.org.ukSpace for Sport and the Arts:Design Guidelines for Outdoor Sportsand Activities using Synthetic SurfacesSport England & Sports and Play Contractors’Association (2002)School Playing Fields 58School Playing Fields 59
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