Why can't metal spikes be worn at Champion Window Field. I know they have turf there now but it's not like it's going to tear up the field.

1. I know that some schools have known longer than a week.

 

2. Everything is turf INCLUDING the pitcher's mound. There is no dirt anywhere on the field.

 

3. Metal spikes can get caught in the turf causing damage to the field and possibly the the player.

Why can't metal spikes be worn at Champion Window Field. I know they have turf there now but it's not like it's going to tear up the field.

 

After doing a little research, I know with some companies, metal spikes will void the warranty as they will cause damage to the turf.

Metal spikes are worn on every field turf field in America including U of L, Louisville St. X and the university of Cincinnati.

Metal spikes are worn on every field turf field in America including U of L, Louisville St. X and the university of Cincinnati.

 

Isn't Lexington Catholic's field turf? HS players have always worn their regular metal spikes on it. I think it's idiotic to expect players to buy new cleats. Tennis shoes are not appropriate on turf and if it's damp at all, that will contribute to injuries.

Metal spikes are worn on every field turf field in America including U of L, Louisville St. X and the university of Cincinnati.

 

Isn't Lexington Catholic's field turf? HS players have always worn their regular metal spikes on it. I think it's idiotic to expect players to buy new cleats. Tennis shoes are not appropriate on turf and if it's damp at all, that will contribute to injuries.

 

Do a little internet search, and you'll find that Florence Freedom isn't the only place that restricts metal spikes. I then searched FieldTurf's website, and it says nothing about it. Out of curiousity, I sent them an email to see what their policy/opinion is on it, since they're doing the FF install. I'll post the reply if I get one.

 

As for tennis shoes on wet turf, I don't think it'll be a big issue. At first, I thought it would be, but I was on Beechwood's football field last night in the rain running around with a bunch of little kids, and I never slipped once, and neither did any of the kids in tennis shoes. Surprisingly, the traction seemed to be very good.

I would imagine that nobody would ever wear tennis shoes on a field turf field in a serious baseball game.

I would imagine that nobody would ever wear tennis shoes on a field turf field in a serious baseball game.

 

Ditto.

As for the allowance of metal spikes, it is up to the owner of the field to make that decision. The manufacturer does not recommend using them as the surface was designed for molded or screw-in style cleats. Therefore, it sounds like Florence wants to protect their investment, which you cannot blame them for. However, the late notice is in bad taste.

As for the allowance of metal spikes, it is up to the owner of the field to make that decision. The manufacturer does not recommend using them as the surface was designed for molded or screw-in style cleats. Therefore, it sounds like Florence wants to protect their investment, which you cannot blame them for. However, the late notice is in bad taste.

 

I haven't had to buy a pair of cleats for several years, but to the best of my recollection, they are between $100-$150 bucks? For many players, this amount isn't something that is in the family budget - especially on short notice. I suspect they'll have no option but to wear tennis shoes. Not the way things should happen.

We've played on a couple of turf fields in past years and each one one has allowed metal cleats. In fact, in Columbus last year we played on an all-turf field (no dirt except for pitcher's mound) and suggested the boys switch to their tennis shoes. They slipped all over the place in pre-game, so they switched back to their spikes.

 

The turf pitcher's mound will be very interesting. Pitchers may find it quite different than throwing off true dirt and this could have a fairly large impact on the games.

The no spikes rule is not coming from the Freedom but from the city of Florence themselves. They paid for the turf and they can make the rules.

 

However, I also heard that there will be no cleat police so if metals are worn nobody will really be in trouble.

1. I know that some schools have known longer than a week.

 

2. Everything is turf INCLUDING the pitcher's mound. There is no dirt anywhere on the field.

 

3. Metal spikes can get caught in the turf causing damage to the field and possibly the the player.

 

Everything is turf? Strange. I bet that looks weird. Why would you do that to a baseball field? :idunno:

 

After doing a little research, I know with some companies, metal spikes will void the warranty as they will cause damage to the turf.

 

That makes sense. It still is very strange that you'd turf an entire field. That's not baseball, IMO.

Isn't Lexington Catholic's field turf? HS players have always worn their regular metal spikes on it. I think it's idiotic to expect players to buy new cleats. Tennis shoes are not appropriate on turf and if it's damp at all, that will contribute to injuries.

 

Lex Cath's field is turf & I am not a fan.

The no spikes rule is not coming from the Freedom but from the city of Florence themselves. They paid for the turf and they can make the rules.

 

However, I also heard that there will be no cleat police so if metals are worn nobody will really be in trouble.

 

Great idea. Make a rule but don't enforce it. Way to go Florence.

Everything is turf? Strange. I bet that looks weird. Why would you do that to a baseball field? :idunno:

 

 

 

That makes sense. It still is very strange that you'd turf an entire field. That's not baseball, IMO.

 

 

Lex Cath's field is turf & I am not a fan.

 

 

Great idea. Make a rule but don't enforce it. Way to go Florence.

 

 

I'm not a big fan of the all turf thing either. It doesn't look, or feel, like baseball.

 

As for not enforcing the rule, I really don't buy the fact that they won't be paying attention. They made the rule for a reason, and that's to protect their million dollar plus investment.

 

Here's a current pic of the field from the Freedom's website:

http://www.florencefreedom.com/page.php?pID=51