Sweeney Field Project https://www.wentworthathletics.com en-us Workers rolling up a section of turf from the east goal area (05/14) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/aphoto2.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/aphoto2.JPG Sections of turf already torn up (05/14) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/aphoto3.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/aphoto3.JPG Workers began tearing up the AstroTurf on May 14 (05/14) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/aphoto1.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/aphoto1.JPG Looking towards the west goal area, workers have removed all of the turf and e-layer from Sweeney Field (05/21/12) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02643.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02643.JPG An overhead look at Carr Softball Diamond. In addition to removing the turf and e-layer, workers need to remove the dirt from the base cutouts (05/21/12) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02644.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02644.JPG A ground level look at the field, from the left field entrance to Carr Diamond (05/21/12) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02647.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02647.JPG A ground level look down left field, toward Huntington Avenue (05/21/12) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02648.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02648.JPG An overhead look at the midfield area (05/21/12) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02641.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02641.JPG Looking out towards Huntington Avenue from the top of the press box (05/21/12) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02645.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02645.JPG Workers prepare the east end of the field for drainage improvements (05/24) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02651.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02651.JPG Collectors' items? home plate and the pitching rubber from Carr Diamond (05/24) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02654.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02654.JPG Drainage improvements will include the backstop of Carr Diamond, here looking down towards the home (first base) dugout area (05/24) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02650.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02650.JPG Drainage improvements will include the backstop of Carr Diamond, here looking down towards the visiting (third base) dugout area (05/24) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02649.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02649.JPG Work continues on moving piles from the excavation along the west end (05/24) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02653.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02653.JPG Piles of crushed stone and dirt to be used to fill in the sub-layer of the field (05/24) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/copy_of_DSC02652.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/copy_of_DSC02652.JPG Rolls of new FieldTurf have been delivered and are set for installation (06/25) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02664.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02664.JPG The entire sub-surface was re-graded and additional stone added, where needed (06/25) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02662.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02662.JPG Installation of the new surface should begin within the next week (06/25) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02663.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02663.JPG Installation crews marked off where the sleeves should be drilled for the bases and pitcher's plate (06/25) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02658.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02658.JPG The dirt area under the press box overhang has been paved over, eliminating mudslides on the field after a rainstorm (06/25) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02657.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02657.JPG The first roll of turf is ready to be moved into position (06/26) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260175.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260175.JPG After 16 seasons of playing on an AstroTurf surface, Sweeney Field will switch to FieldTurf, which will benefit all of our programs (06/26) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260174.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260174.JPG A closeup of the first section of turf to be put down (06/26) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260177.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260177.JPG Workers move the turf into place so seams can be stitched together (06/26) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260178.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260178.JPG The first section of turf is being unrolled, beginning in the west goal area (06/26) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260176.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6260176.JPG The laying of the new turf, which began this past Tuesday, is complete! (06/28) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6280199.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6280199.JPG The new surface extends onto Carr Diamond, which will be all turf (06/28) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6280201.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6280201.JPG With the new turf down, crews are scheduled to begin the infill process and stretch it to the perimeters on Friday (06/28) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6280198.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P6280198.JPG Painting begins on the center circle (07/10) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P7100223.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/P7100223.JPG The finished product, from field level (07/11) https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02671.JPG https://www.wentworthathletics.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/photos/0004/DSC02671.JPG