While I understand that there might not be money for artificial turf fields right now, I can definitely say that all of the soccer leagues in Calgary would probably really benefit from them. When I used to play, the amount of times that games were cancelled due to "poor field conditions" was ridiculous. It could be a gorgeous sunny day, but if the fields were too wet, muddy or torn up, the game was cancelled.
I remember going to tournaments in other cities, and some of them would have these amazing outdoor artificial turf fields. They were really really nice. And you could basically play on them in any weather, without risk of tearing up the field.
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