People also had misconceptions that the ground up rubber pieces could cause contamination to athletes if not properly treated or some may carry toxins that could be harmful to whoever uses the field. “There was a misconception that injuries are greater on turf than grass” said Wernet. Not necessarily because of the cost factor but rather because there is a misconception that athletes have a greater risk of ACL injuries on synthetic turf in comparison to grass fields, which studies have proven this to be false. When the project was still in its early stages some people were against the idea of the turf field. The District and Athletics department already had plans to lay down a new track within the next 1-2 years, but if they were to put in a new track and no field no construction could take place for a few years due to all of the back and forth work over the track. With it being nearly 40 since any changes were made to any athletic facilityĪthletic Director Brian Goff said, “The timing was just right.” classes on there every period that is several hundred students per day that are having access to that.” Dr. “We’ve expanded the touches on the field…when there’s three or four P.E. Also, over time the field becomes a good financial move because when the weather gets bad the field will not get torn up like a normal grass field would and saves a lot of money in landscaping and repair. Todd Wernet presented to the board all the benefits in order for approval, and according to Wernet include, the multi-purpose aspect to the field which entails benefits for Physical Education classes to use during the school day, spring sports to practice on the field while the weather does not permit them to use their facilities just yet, and of course the football team gets to practice on it everyday. When the school board met in March, Superintendent Dr. 8, just in time for school and the football season to start. Construction started mid May and went until Aug. The Board of Education met on Maand approved the near $1.6 million project. It has been nearly 40 years since any athletic facility at Lockport Township High School has been renovated, but this summer a brand new synthetic turf field and track were installed in the athletic stadium.
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