OUTDOOR SPORTS FIELD MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

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--- DAILY/PRE-EVENT INSPECTION ---
[ ] Temperature (Fahrenheit)
[ ] Field Condition - Overall (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Potential Hazards Observed (Holes/Uneven Surfaces, Debris (Rocks, Sticks), Puddles/Standing Water, Animal Droppings, Damaged Goal Posts/Equipment, Trip Hazards (Roots, uneven grass))
[ ] Detailed Notes on Field Condition (if any)
[ ] Irrigation System Check (Operating Normally, Minor Issue, Major Issue - Do Not Use)
[ ] Location of Issues (if any)

--- WEEKLY MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Grass Height (inches)
[ ] Field Conditions Observed (check all that apply) (Puddling, Bare Spots, Weed Infestation, Animal Damage, Debris Accumulation, Uneven Surface)
[ ] Notes on Field Conditions/Observations
[ ] Last Fertilization Date
[ ] Irrigation Run Time (minutes)
[ ] Field Use Level (estimate) (Low, Medium, High)
[ ] Debris Removal Summary (volume/type)

--- MONTHLY MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Core Aeration Depth (inches)
[ ] Fertilizer Application Rate (lbs/1000 sq ft)
[ ] Fertilizer Type Applied (Check all that apply) (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Other)
[ ] Detailed Notes on Fertilization (weather conditions, specific areas, etc.)
[ ] Topdressing Depth (inches)
[ ] Description of Topdressing Material Used
[ ] Date of Monthly Maintenance
[ ] Any unexpected issues encountered during monthly maintenance?
[ ] Maintenance Staff Signature

--- SEASONAL MAINTENANCE (SPRING) ---
[ ] Date of Spring Field Inspection
[ ] Notes on Field Condition After Winter (e.g., snow damage, thatch build-up)
[ ] Estimated Thatch Depth (inches)
[ ] Thatch Removal Method (Vertical Mowing, Power Raking, Scarifying, None - Thatch is within acceptable limits)
[ ] Amount of Fertilizer Applied (lbs/acre)
[ ] Fertilizer Type Applied (Select all that apply) (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron, Other - Specify in Long Text)
[ ] If 'Other' Fertilizer Selected, Specify Type and Amount
[ ] Aeration Performed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Number of Aeration Passes

--- SEASONAL MAINTENANCE (SUMMER) ---
[ ] Average Daily Temperature (°F)
[ ] Average Daily Humidity (%)
[ ] Irrigation Run Time (Minutes)
[ ] Fertilizer Application Rate (lbs/acre)
[ ] Grass Condition (Overall) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Notes on Pest/Disease Observations
[ ] Last Aeration Date
[ ] Areas needing attention (e.g., bare spots, compaction) (Goal Area, Midfield, Out-of-Bounds, None)
[ ] Summary of Summer Maintenance Activities

--- SEASONAL MAINTENANCE (FALL) ---
[ ] Date of Fall Aeration
[ ] Leaf Removal Frequency (per week)
[ ] Notes on Leaf Removal - Special Instructions or Concerns?
[ ] Areas Requiring Focused Leaf Removal (Goal Area, Midfield, Sidelines, All Areas)
[ ] Core Sample Depth (inches)
[ ] Number of Aeration Holes (per square foot)
[ ] Aeration Pattern (Grid Pattern, Spiral Pattern, Random Pattern)
[ ] Notes on Soil Condition After Aeration
[ ] Date of Final Mowing Before Dormancy

--- SEASONAL MAINTENANCE (WINTER) ---
[ ] Last Snow/Ice Removal Date
[ ] Snowfall (inches) since last inspection
[ ] Notes on ice/snow conditions & any special considerations
[ ] Snow/Ice Melting Agent Used (if applicable) (None, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt), Magnesium Chloride, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' melting agent used, specify:
[ ] Condition of Field Marking Paint (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor - Needs Repainting)
[ ] Photos of Field Condition (optional)
[ ] Time of Inspection

--- EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Last Mower Blade Sharpening Date
[ ] Mower Engine Hours
[ ] Notes on Mower Performance / Issues
[ ] Aerator Tine Condition Score (1-5, 5=Excellent)
[ ] Sprayer Calibration Status (Calibrated Recently, Needs Calibration)
[ ] Last Equipment Service Date (All)
[ ] Attach Service Records
[ ] Any Equipment Repair Requests Needed?

--- IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Last Irrigation System Inspection Date
[ ] Water Pressure (PSI)
[ ] Flow Rate (GPM)
[ ] Sprinkler Head Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Sprinkler Head Issues Found (Clogged Nozzles, Broken Heads, Low Spray Pattern, Uneven Coverage, Leaks)
[ ] Notes on System Performance / Issues
[ ] Valve Operation (Operating Normally, Slow to Open/Close, Leaking, Not Operating)
[ ] Attach Photos of System Issues

--- SAFETY & SIGNAGE ---
[ ] Date of Last Safety Inspection
[ ] Summary of Safety Inspection Findings (if applicable)
[ ] Number of Safety Cones/Markers Available
[ ] Signage Present and Visible? (Field Boundaries, Rules & Regulations, Emergency Contact Information, First Aid Station Location, Hazard Warnings (e.g., uneven surface))
[ ] Condition of Signage (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor - Requires Replacement)
[ ] Photos of Signage (if needed)
[ ] Location of Nearest First Aid Kit
[ ] Date of Last First Aid Kit Restock

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