Athletic

Field Consultants,

Inc.

G-MAX Test and Field Inspection Report

Test Performed By: Jeff Clise
on behalf of Athletic Field Consultants, Inc.

Report No.: 16-018-1

General Project Information

Date of Test: 7/11/2016 (hot, sunny)

Project Name:
Project Address:
Contact Name:
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:

Walter Johnson High School Football Field

6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814
Kathleen Cosgrove, Business Manager
301-803-7114
Kathleen_M_Cosgrove@mcpsmd.org

Field Conditions and Description of Field on Date of Test

Field Play Configuration: Football, Soccer, Lacrosse
Field Orientation: E, W (End to End)
Field Surface Type: 2.5" Duraspine
Field Planarity: noted in observations
Test
Point

Infill
Depth
(mm)
33
33
34
33
33
38
38
38
30
35

Manufacturer: FieldTurf

Temperature(F.)
Air
Field

Drop
No. 2

Drop
No.3

190.19
185.16
182.90
188.27
159.86
161.93
181.39
184.88
189.07
191.33
157.22
157.47
186.49
188.72
149.18
152.99
196.05
193.73
166.47
165.50
Averace GMAX Value for Entire Field
Values in Bold/Red Exceed the ASTM Maximum Allowed G-MAX of 200
ASTM Soocified Droo Heioht: 2' Producina an Impact Velocity 11.35 FPS0.56
Test Method: ASTM F 355, Test Method for Shock-Absorbing Properties of Playing Surface Systems and Materials.
ASTM F1936-10 Standard Soecification for Impact Attenuation of Turf Plavinq Systems as measured in the Field (G-MAX)
Test eauioment calibrated Februarv 2016.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84
84

112
117
123
121
119
128
124
129
123
127

Drop
No. 1

Installation Date: 4/2010

186.29
168.03
147.51
166.95
178.61
145.14
171.35
141.25
178.21
152.40

Average
Drop
(2 and 3)
187.68
185.59
160.90
183.14
190.20
157.35
187.61
151.09
194.89
165.99
176.44

Report Summary
( ntrod uction:
An independent analysis of the FieldTurf synthetic playing surface, relative to gmax and general field conditions, was
requested by the client. G-MAX Testing and Field Inspections were performed on the Project Field Walter Johnson High
School Football Field on July 11, 2016.
Ten separate locations were tested for G-MAX values. Each test location had three G-MAX tests performed in order to
obtain the average G-MAX. The tests were performed using ASTM certified and calibrated equipment, and were
performed at locations on the field as determined by the ASTM F 1936-10 Specifications. The test results reported herein
reflect the performance of the points tested at the time of testing and at the temperatures reported.
Findings/Recommendations:
No site abnormalities were found and there were no deviations from standard test procedures. All test points met the
requirement of less than 200 average G-MAX when tested except for those indicated by Bold Red and shown in the Test
Result G-Max Table.
Athletic Field Consultants, Inc. P. 0. Box 323, Queenstown, MD 21658 athleticfieldconsultantsinc@gmail.com
Jeff Clise (301) 908-3526

Athletic

Field Consultants,

Inc.

G-MAX Test and Field Inspection Report

Project Name: Walter Johnson High School Football Field

Report No.: 16-018-1

Date of Test: 7/11/2016

Test Point Location Diagram (Football Field)

Sideline D (Bleachers)

End A

End B (Scoreboard)

Sideline C (Bleachers/Press Box)

Test No.

Test Point Location Description

End Zone A 6'From Goal Line Alono Center Line of Field
2
End Zone A Goal Line at Center of Field
End A 10 Yard Line at Numbers Atone Sideline C
3
End A 25 Yard Line at the Hash Marks Along Sideline C
4
50 Yard Line at Center of Field
5
6
50 Yard Line at Side Line C
End B 35 Yard Line at the Hash Marks Atone Sideline C
7
8
End B 25 Yard Line at the Numbers Along Sideline D
End B 12 Yard Line Center of Field
9
10
End Zone B 6' From Back of End Zone Alone Center Line of Field
*All test point locations are in accordance with ASTM specifications, but performed in sequence determined by tester.

Contact Discussions
Field Use: Football,Soccer,lacrosse
Frequencyof Use: Heavy, Daily
MaintenanceSchedule:Clean2xyr, Groom 3xyr - King Sports
MaintenanceEquipment:Unknown
Turf Condition (Standing, Starting to Lay Over, Laying Over, Excess Fiber Wear, Inlays)
Goal Area: LayingOver, MattedDown, ExcessFiberWear
Creases/PenaltyKick: laying Over, MattedDown, ExcessFiber
Wear
Center Field: LayingOver, Matted Down. Excess FiberWear
Logo/ColoredAreas: LayingOver, MattedDown, ExcessFiber
Wear
Sidelines: LayingOver, MattedDown, Excess FiberWear
Inlays: LayingOver, Matted Down, ExcessFiberWear
Access Points to Field: LayingOver, Matted Down, ExcessFiberWear

General
FieldAccessibility:Multiple
Field Security:6' fence
SportingEventAccessoriesand MaintenanceEquipmentStorage: Off Field

Athletic Field Consultants, Inc. P. 0. Box 323, Queenstown, MD 21658 athleticfieldconsultantsinc@gmail.com

Jeff Clise (301) 908-3526

Observations/Recommendations: This field is laying over, matted down, the fibers are shedding and are showing signs of
excess fiber wear (especially in high wear areas - creases, penalty kicks, front of goals, center of field, etc.). The inlay lines are heavily
worn, more so than the green body of the field, and are brittle and breaking off. The field appears to receive a tremendous amount of
play. There were several inlays that were coming loose, and several areas where the "plug inserts" were not in place. King Sports was
on-site and I instructed them to repair these areas. There are invasive grasses encroaching along the edges of the field that need to be
sprayed with Round-Up. There are also signs of slight planarity changes at several of the high wear areas (center of field, creases, and
penalty kick lines). They are not significant at this time, however, should be monitored. The shedding fiber, especially the inlays, need
to be monitored closely to see if the condition worsens. The pipe sleeve holes for the back-net are exposed, causing a significant
hazard if someone was to fall on them. 2" steel pipe back-net needs to be installed or pipes removed. Continue annual GMAX testing
to ensure proper performance of field. Watch fiber closely. If amount of play continues, this field will need to be replaced at its 8 year
warranty. I am not sure if the crease areas and other high wear areas will make the 8 year warranty and may need to be replaced
sooner.
-A non-field related item is the running track around the field. There are numerous areas where the track material has come loose,
creating trip hazards for the student athletes. I would recommend having a track professional assess the situation to determine if it can
be repaired or needs to be resurfaced. I would recommend replacing with a urethane surface.

Athletic Field Consultants, Inc. P. 0. Box 323, Queenstown, MD 21658 athleticfieldconsultantsinc@gmail.com

Jeff Clise (301) 908-3526

Athletic

Field Consultants,

Inc.

G-MAX Test and Field Inspection Report

Project Name: Walter Johnson HS FB

Impact Test Data

(Acceleration Time Curve)

Report No.: 16-018-1

Date of Test: 7/11/2016

Test Performed By: Jeff Clise

Test Point No. 1

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No.1

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No.1

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 2

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No. 2

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 2

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 3

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No. 3

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 3

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 4

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No. 4

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 4

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 5

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No. 5

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 5

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 6

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No. 6

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 6

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 7

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No. 7

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 7

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 8

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No. 8

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 8

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 9

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 9

Drop Point No. 3

Test Point No. 1 O

Drop Point No. 2

Test Point No. 10

Drop Point No. 3

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Test Point No. 9

Drop Point No. 1

Test Point No. 10

Drop Point No. 1

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Athletic Field Consultants, Inc. P. 0. Box 323, Queenstown, MD 21658 athleticfieldconsultantsinc@gmail.com

Jeff Clise (301} 908-3526

Athletic

Field Consultants,

Inc.

G-MAX Test and Field Inspection Report

Test Point Location

Photographs

Project Name: Walter Johnson High School Football Field

Date of Test: 7/11/2016
Report No.: 16-018-1

Test No. 1

Test No. 2

Test No. 3

Test No. 4

Test No. 5

Test No. 6

Test No. 7

Test No. 8

Test No. 9

Test No. 10

Athletic Field Consultants, Inc. P. 0. Box 323, Queenstown, MD 21658 athleticfieldconsultantsinc@qmail.com

Jeff Clise (301) 908-3526

Maintenance

~ FieldTurf

Summary Report

NAMEOFFIELD/SITE:_W_a_lt_er_J_o_hn_s_on~H_s
Time of Arrival: _9_:0_0=-a=mc:..:_

~~-~--~~~~--~~~~

Time of Departure: 3:00 pm

Service Visit Date: _0_3_/2_1_/2_0_1_6

____

Phone#: (240}-476-1720

Site Address: 6400 Rock Spring Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814

Billing Address:----------------

Field Square Footage: _9_4c...,0_5_8_s__,q,_ft

NX

Primary Sports: Football & Soccer

Field Fiber Type: _D_u_r_a~sp~i_ne

Fiber Height: 2 1/2"

Install Date: 4/8/2010

Report Submitted by: Jim King

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:__:_
Classification of Service: Advanced Care

Service Provider!Technicians:Jim King

Contact Name:-~----"---~~~~~~~~Tom Rodgers

GMAX: Y

FIELD CARE

Date of Last FC Service Session: _8_12_2_/_15

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PRE-FIELD INSPECTION NOTES BY TECHNICIAN (FROM

no date: Please write MNEW FC Customer")

___,

WALKTHROUGH):

- A lot of wear in lacrosse creases

- Little bit of debris on field
- (26) loose inlays found
Lax creases low on rubber

O STANDARD

MAINTENANCE SERVICES PROVIDED:

CARE

[~J Aggressive Brushing I Leveling

[] Static Brush
[] Power Static Brushing

~ General Field Sweeping

[~J

Power Brush & Vac

-; 3-Step Deep Power Grooming

~ Field Metal Magnet Sweep

[] Static Drag Mat

Anti-Microbial Spray
Anti-Static Spray
_J
[iJ Refill Infill in High Traffic Areas

[ I Standard Infill Decompaction

{Not to exceed 1 Inch depth}

[!] Tier 2 Decompaction

((Rubber/SandInfill Mix> 2501bs

= Add~ional Cha,ge fo, Mate<1aVLabor).

(Peflmetar edg~ & specialty areas)

Post Maintenance Field Inspection:

OTHER

Gmax Testing

I~ Power Broom

(Onty advanced care)

[!] ADVANCED CARE

~J

Total Vegetation Control

Infill CleaningI Sifting I Fiber

Rejuvenation

(Perimeter edge only)

FIELD INSPECTION:

Inlays/Seams/FieldMarkings

Number of minor repairs: Pre-Service Inspection. : _2_6

(Deep-Tine Decompactlon)

I 4.

1. Logo Analysis

Infill - Consistency in Depth

Number of minor repairs: Post-Service Inspection : ~O~--Qty: # of total repairs: _22...._ Estimated # of linear feet repaired:R_

[1 2. Seam Separation Analysis D 5. Infill Migration Analysis

Picture Submission: [~
Warranty

Billable

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D

Minor inlay and/or seam repairs conducted:

Turf Replacement:

rl!I] 6. Inlaid Line Analysis

[!__ 3. PerimeterAnchoring

POST MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN NOTES:

- (5) bags of debris and a little bit of metal collected from field
- Added rubber to lax creases & center face off area
- Hot glued (26) repairs & added rubber
- Cleaned sand from sand pit off turf

INFILL LEVELS CHECKED PRE MAINTENANCE:

Description
Primary:
Additional:

[421~11141

41

1_JL

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Time of Day:

INFILL LEVELS CHECKED POST MAINTENANCE:

9

10
j; 43

Description

AVERAGE

9:00 am

Primary:

~]~[42

Additional:

I._..

4
If

Jr

42 42 !'441i44Jl~~~l

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Time of Day:

10

AVERAGE

4~ 142.91
2:30 pm

Primary:The-selectionot test point locat!ons will be oetennlned by the pnmary sport.

Additional: Locations de(ermined by Iha secondary sport.

Reviewed by FieldTurfPersonnel:_T_i_ff_a_n.,_y_B:..o:..ic.cle:..:a:..:u=------------------------

Information P: {800) 724-2969

F: (514) 340-9374 I E: fieldcare@fieldturf.com

www.fieldturf.com

Date: 3/23/2016

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