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for specific issues relating to natural grass, to
a local agronomist.
ASBA's reference manual, Sports Fields: A
Construction and Maintenance Manual, is a
comprehensive resource on all aspects of
field design, construction, maintenance and
repair. Information on that publication is
available here.
Indoor Facilities
Gymnasiums that host basketball, futsal and
other indoor sports benefit from preventive
maintenance. That includes the following:
Check Lighting: Make sure all fixtures are
functioning and that the playing area is evenly
lit. Call an electrical contractor or sports
lighting vendor if there are any problems.
Keeping the Surface Clean: Have mats near
the entrance to keep athletes and students
from tracking in dirt, mud or grit that can
scratch or mark the floor. Require nonmarking
court shoes to be worn by all athletes
(including band, cheer or dance squads that
may take the floor at halftime). Sweep and
damp-mop the floor between games to
remove any debris that has accumulated.
Wipe up spills promptly and remove
substances like gum that can create a mess if
left behind. Try to minimize the potential for
pest infestations by cleaning up popcorn and
other spilled food immediately after games
have concluded.
Amenities and Accessories: Check the
condition of bleachers and divider netting,
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as well as any sport-specific equipment like
wrestling mats or movable goals. Make any
necessary repairs or order new equipment
as needed.
If floors show any signs of problems,
including dead spots that affect ball bounce,
delamination, loose areas or discoloration,
call a contractor immediately and have them
investigate the problem. Often, athletes will
notice surface problems first and report
them to coaches or officials. Maintain an
open dialogue with athletes and encourage
them to bring their concerns or suggestions
to you.

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