Re: UTD Field Conditions

by Checkpoint Charlie 16/02/19, 07:15 pm

UTD Field Director wrote:
Brian Griffins BFF wrote:
UTD Field Director wrote:The fields are open.

Unfortunately, the carnival was cancelled due to the weather.

The good news is that the parking lot is open and the porta-potties are clean and ready to go. Some may disagree, but access to public bathrooms is essential to large events.

What?!! This is unacceptable! I am so disappointed we don't get to see the cute and cuddly penguins and a grizzly bear riding a Bugatti motorcycle....You need to make this up to us. I say convert all of your fields to artificial turf so we can try and kill our kids from May-September...we can use the resurfaced parking lot for games while the fields are getting set up...

We always appreciate the humor of new parents. It helps all of us get thru frustrating soccer, field closures, and "bad referees". LOL

Between you confusing a circus with a carnival and Tahoe mom somehow thinking that taking a dump in the parking lot is a good idea (imagine cleaning that out of cleats), it's given us all a good chuckle. Though I must admit the "perking lot" threw us there.

We understand your frustrations. Enjoy the soccer this weekend, as the long-term weather forecasts don't look to be in our favor.

As always, we are working hard to bring the best product possible to your teams.

#MAGA

by Tahoe08SoccerMom 18/02/19, 11:38 am

UTD Field Director wrote:
Brian Griffins BFF wrote:
UTD Field Director wrote:The fields are open.

Unfortunately, the carnival was cancelled due to the weather.

The good news is that the parking lot is open and the porta-potties are clean and ready to go. Some may disagree, but access to public bathrooms is essential to large events.

What?!! This is unacceptable! I am so disappointed we don't get to see the cute and cuddly penguins and a grizzly bear riding a Bugatti motorcycle....You need to make this up to us. I say convert all of your fields to artificial turf so we can try and kill our kids from May-September...we can use the resurfaced parking lot for games while the fields are getting set up...

We always appreciate the humor of new parents. It helps all of us get thru frustrating soccer, field closures, and "bad referees". LOL

Between you confusing a circus with a carnival and Tahoe mom somehow thinking that taking a dump in the parking lot is a good idea (imagine cleaning that out of cleats), it's given us all a good chuckle. Though I must admit the "perking lot" threw us there.

We understand your frustrations. Enjoy the soccer this weekend, as the long-term weather forecasts don't look to be in our favor.

As always, we are working hard to bring the best product possible to your teams.

Nice to see the UTD field “director” (chuckle) has a sense of humor and caught (not really) the “Perk”ing lot pun Razz

While not surprising, the “director” continues to obliterate the real customer experience topic of the thread, so how about turf?

We were so disappointed to miss the carnival btw but your comments here do a fine job of replacing the circus experience.

Enjoy directing the perking lot and crapper replacements. That’s definitely going to get you a Sr Director nod and all these calls and emails off your back ;-)

#SoHowAboutTurf

by UTD Field Director* 18/02/19, 01:55 pm

We have had several questions about turf fields through the years by new parents.

What most people new to soccer eventually find out, is that most athletes prefer natural fields.

These so-called educated parents will be the first ones to complain about the hotter fields and melted cleats in the summer.

What new parents also fail to realize is that the cost of turf is very prohibitive. Turf fields cost $500,000-$1M each, last 7-10 years, and can cost over $100,000 just for disposal.

We strongly suggest that new parents focus on the enjoyment of the game with their child while they are young, as too many of these kids get burned out around 11 or 12 because of overzealous parents.

We do offer brochures on how to stay positive and help your child to continue to enjoy the game.

Thank you for your concerns!

by BENDMEOVER 18/02/19, 05:51 pm

Forecast is perfect for rugby action this weekend.

by Zizou 18/02/19, 06:38 pm

UTD Field Director wrote:We have had several questions about turf fields through the years by new parents.

What most people new to soccer eventually find out, is that most athletes prefer natural fields.

These so-called educated parents will be the first ones to complain about the hotter fields and melted cleats in the summer.

What new parents also fail to realize is that the cost of turf is very prohibitive. Turf fields cost $500,000-$1M each, last 7-10 years, and can cost over $100,000 just for disposal.

We strongly suggest that new parents focus on the enjoyment of the game with their child while they are young, as too many of these kids get burned out around 11 or 12 because of overzealous parents.

We do offer brochures on how to stay positive and help your child to continue to enjoy the game.

Thank you for your concerns!

Yeah playing in the excessive heat is always a good idea. A lot of the soccer complexes are going to having 1-4 turf fields to be used during the winter and rainy months to keep their leagues playing. Complexes have a strict field rotation and plan in place to rest fields.

by BENDMEOVER 19/02/19, 07:42 am

I want to know when the club round tables are going to use some of that so called non for profit money to build some fields

Excuses are for @#$%.

by UTD Field Director* 19/02/19, 01:22 pm

Fields are closed again.

We hope you enjoyed your weekend games as the weather does not look favorable for field openings before next week at the earliest.

Please - no emails or calls.

We are now suggesting maybe looking for some indoor leagues.

As always, we will let you know as soon a playing conditions become more favorable.

by UTD Field Director* 20/02/19, 12:46 pm

We are trying to give notice on the field status as early as possible this year.

Good news - Fields 8, 9 & 10 are open today!

Unfortunately, Field 7 is still closed due to clean-up efforts related to Monday's dog show. We believe we have addressed any issues on the other fields and walk areas, but make sure to double check those kids' cleats before getting in your car.

As always, best of luck to all teams tonight!

by Foxysoccermom 20/02/19, 01:39 pm

You sure Tahoe mom didn’t sneak in and crap on the field?

by Checkpoint Charlie 21/02/19, 12:21 am

#MAGA

by BENDMEOVER 21/02/19, 06:57 am

When clients dont hold you accountable laziness sets in and you get crap. Theres lots of blame to go around maybe when people quit buying a shoddy product things will change.

by UTD Field Director* 22/02/19, 09:16 am

I know most of you are probably looking outside and thinking that the fields must surely be closed. Don't despair - the fields are still open and we will try to get some games in this weekend.

We will let you know if the situation changes.

As always, we are working to bring the highest possible quality experience to our customers.

by BENDMEOVER 22/02/19, 10:26 am

by rudekid1973 22/02/19, 10:36 am

by UTD Field Director* 22/02/19, 02:17 pm

Thank you for your attempt at humor.

As you can tell from the LHGCL FaceBook page, website, and our field condition hotline, there have been no official announcements made regarding any field closures.

We will let you know as soon as a decision has been made.

by rudekid1973 22/02/19, 02:25 pm

It was damn funny. Not merely an attempt.

UTD Field Director wrote:Thank you for your attempt at humor.

As you can tell from the LHGCL FaceBook page, website, and our field condition hotline, there have been no official announcements made regarding any field closures.

We will let you know as soon as a decision has been made.

by UTD Field Director* 22/02/19, 06:27 pm

After a thorough evaluation of field conditions and weather reports, we have unfortunately decided to close the fields for tomorrow.

Whether we open Sunday will depend on rain overnight and whether someone forgets to turn off the sprinklers.

Thank you for your patience.

by ProDallas 22/02/19, 09:44 pm

Ok, your attempt at humor was much farther off than the Michael Irvin/The Ticket “CLOSED” bit. But, cheers for the effort (definitely turn off the sprinklers!). Now, here’s hoping the forecasted wind advisory for tomorrow dries the fields so we can at least get the Sunday games in!

by BENDMEOVER 23/02/19, 04:01 am

The field your coaching on will be torn up today by the Rugby playoffs. Dont get your Hope's up. UTD already got paid they could care less they know the clubs are lazy and arent going to do anything. Until theres some competition in town your going to get a second rate product.

by Foxysoccermom 23/02/19, 10:25 am

What a beautiful day for soccer. Have fun out there.

by BENDMEOVER 23/02/19, 12:49 pm

I hope your enjoying the games today.

by UTD Field Director* 23/02/19, 09:53 pm

Good news - Fields 8, 9 & 10 are open!

Unfortunately, Field 7 is still closed due to some unresolved clean-up efforts. Please, make sure to double check those kids' cleats before getting in your car.

As always, best of luck to all teams!

by wittymgr 25/02/19, 11:21 am

Mr. "NotNewHere" (UTD Field Director) is masquerading as a representative of UTD. I wouldn't make any decisions based on the information given by a random parent. Best advice would be to use the official data posted on the website and hotline. Just sayin'...

by SickofStupidity 25/02/19, 11:58 am

wittymgr wrote:Mr. "NotNewHere" (UTD Field Director) is masquerading as a representative of UTD. I wouldn't make any decisions based on the information given by a random parent. Best advice would be to use the official data posted on the website and hotline. Just sayin'...

You may be witty, but you're not too smart.

by wittymgr 25/02/19, 12:41 pm

SickofStupidity wrote:You may be witty, but you're not too smart.

Opinions vary, as does the intelligence of their owners...

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