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posted 07/24/2008
Parents:
Within the next few weeks, the soccer club will complete a major project that had been in the planning stages for some time. Field #4 at Crows Woods (the field that exists between the far parking lot and the gazebo) will have undergone a complete re-building. This field has had major problems in the past that have created a less than desirable playing surface. Over the past few weeks, our contractors have leveled the field, installed an irrigation system, and placed down new sod throughout the surface. By the time our soccer tournament takes place in August, we will essentially have a new field for which to utilize. This field will serve as both a small-sided (U9 & U10) game field and a practice field for all ages. We are very excited for the completion of this project as it will provide many benefits to our already tight space restrictions in town.
The total cost for this renovation project is about $35,000. In order to help offset the expense of this project, the soccer club has applied for the Camden County Open Space Grant. This is a $25,000. grant that is awarded by the county each year. As you might recall, the soccer club applied for and received this grant in 2006 when we installed the lights on the upper fields at Crows Woods. We are hopeful that the soccer club will be awarded the grant.
As parents of the soccer club, your continued support helps to fund projects such as these. Further, we strongly feel that the re-built field will not only provide an additional quality playing surface for the kids, but it will help enhance their soccer experience with the club.
Thanks,
David Capelli
President, Haddonfield Soccer Club
