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				July 23, 2004 > New turf at Francis Field to benefit student-athletes New turf at Francis Field to benefit student-athletes By Chris Mitchell FieldTurf is being installed as the new playing surface of historic Francis Field, the home of the University football and men's and women's soccer teams. The FieldTurf will replace the natural grass that has been on Francis Field since its inception in 1904. The project began in early June and is expected to be completed by the middle of August. Photo by David Kilper Construction crews July 19 work to perfect the soil grade that will be underneath Francis Field's new FieldTurf, a synthetic playing surface. The actual FieldTurf is expected to be installed in early August, and the project is scheduled to be complete by the middle of that month. "The field will provide a safe and consistent playing surface usable seven days a week for student-related athletic and recreational programming needs," says John M. Schael, director of athletics. "The installation of a synthetic surface on Francis Field, our highest outdoor priority, will complement the playing experiences enjoyed by Washington University students," said John M. Schael, director of athletics. "Installing an artificial surface on the lighted Francis Field will significantly improve the 'landlocked' issues currently experienced. "In addition, the field will provide a safe and consistent playing surface usable seven days a week for student-related athletic and recreational programming needs." The FieldTurf's durability will allow for more frequent use of Francis Field, including practices, without the wear and tear that is a factor with natural grass. Washington University is the fourth University Athletic Association school to install an artificial playing surface, joining the University of Rochester, New York University and Carnegie Mellon University. Over the past few years, the quality and performance of FieldTurf's patented systems have resulted in over 800 installations in more than 20 countries and has made it the first choice of top stadiums around the world.

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