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Today it is scattered clouds in Ashburn

7 Day Forecast In Ashburn

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    Humidity - 83%
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    Humidity - 86%
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  • 12:00
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    Humidity - 89%
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  • 13:00
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    Humidity - 92%
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  • 14:00
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    Humidity - 94%
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  • 15:00
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    Humidity - 97%
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  • 16:00
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    Humidity - 97%
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  • 17:00
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    Humidity - 98%
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    Humidity - 98%
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    Humidity - 92%
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  • 20:00
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    Humidity - 90%
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    Humidity - 90%
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    Humidity - 90%
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    Humidity - 89%
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    Humidity - 90%
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    Humidity - 91%
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    Humidity - 90%
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    Humidity - 91%
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    Humidity - 95%
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    Humidity - 96%
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    Humidity - 96%
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    Humidity - 97%
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    Humidity - 98%
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  • 09:00
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    Humidity - 95%
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    Humidity - 96%
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    Humidity - 91%
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    Humidity - 87%
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    Humidity - 83%
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    Humidity - 80%
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    Humidity - 76%
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    Humidity - 72%
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    Humidity - 70%
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    Humidity - 68%
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    Humidity - 65%
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    Humidity - 66%
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    Humidity - 68%
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    Humidity - 72%
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    Humidity - 75%
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    Humidity - 77%
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    Humidity - 77%
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    Humidity - 78%
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  • 06:00
    clear sky - -1°
    Humidity - 79%
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    Humidity - 79%
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Setting pitch up for season

Aim:

To ensure that playing surfaces conform to criteria set out by the FA.

Method

  • Check Pitch Orientation

  • Check Pitch Dimensions

  • Check Condition of posts, nets & flags.

  • Check General condition of pitch.

  • Check Condition of line marker.

  • Check Availability of line marking compound.

  • Check the presence and viability of basic equipment.

  • Mark out pitch.

Timing

Pre-season

 Effects of incorrect procedure

  • Loss of play due to incorrect markings

  • Loss of revenue

  • Delay to start of match to allow remedial action.

  • Match postponed by officials.

  • Player injury

  • Poor playability

  • Reputational damage to club and volunteer groundsman 

Equipment

  • Visual assessment

  • Measuring tape & pegs.

  • Line marker.

 

Practical Tips

  • Check on any changes to the pitch dimensions set out by the FA or local league.

  • Recommended pitch orientation is between 285o and 20o.

  • Check the SE list for basic equipment requirements for clubs.

  • For marking pitch, check with groundsman and assist where possible.

  • Check the basic principles of line marking shown in Module GM 7.

 References

  • URL – FA pitch information.

  • Images of pre-season pitches.