Precious Roy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think a bigger issue is the damage hosting finals does to a grass surface. 70+ shows over 3 days can leave a natural surface as little more than bare dirt. Yes I agree. But that answers the question "Why does DCI prefer artificial turf for finals week." The question I was answering was "Why would a new football stadium be built with natural grass." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corps8294 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Levi's Stadium looks like a much larger version of Camp Randall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I think a bigger issue is the damage hosting finals does to a grass surface. 70+ shows over 3 days can leave a natural surface as little more than bare dirt.Wasn't it Foxborough where they alternated concert sides? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) duplicate post Edited August 19, 2014 by Zeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Wasn't it Foxborough where they alternated concert sides? Yes.. 2005 that was fun between having to move to Away side, The #### Elevator bells..and Lousy event staff/security. Edited August 19, 2014 by Zeke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 And this year, Blue Stars especially, Bluecoats to a significant degree, and Cadets, Blue Knights, and Boston Crusaders to a lesser extent, all would have had to have reworked their shows, because DCI doesn't permit tarps to be used on grass fields. I wonder if we'll see in a couple years DCI scheduling events exclusively at venues with artificial turf fields, to prevent confusion like this in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I asked about this possibility while in Indianapolis and was told by someone from the area that housing at schools would be a spectacular hassle, and why. However, I don't remember the reason given for that. Can anyone with knowledge of the region speculate on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boo Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 And I'm guessing we should all be aware of this issue that has only this weekend come to the attention of many. http://www.mercurynews.com/southbayfootball/ci_26360587/49ers-fans-complain-unbearable-heat-at-levis-stadium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galen Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I asked about this possibility while in Indianapolis and was told by someone from the area that housing at schools would be a spectacular hassle, and why. However, I don't remember the reason given for that. Can anyone with knowledge of the region speculate on that? Good question. I think you could look at what the housing situation is for the Stanford show as a comparison since there are roughly 10-12 corps at that event each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 real turf? forget it. Plus I really don't see them leaving Indy. the deal is too sweet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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