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Today it is clear sky in Ashburn

7 Day Forecast In Ashburn

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    clear sky - 19°
    Humidity - 81%
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    Humidity - 84%
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  • 05:00
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    Humidity - 80%
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  • 06:00
    clear sky - 19°
    Humidity - 76%
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  • 07:00
    clear sky - 18°
    Humidity - 73%
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  • 08:00
    clear sky - 17°
    Humidity - 71%
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  • 09:00
    clear sky - 16°
    Humidity - 69%
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  • 10:00
    clear sky - 15°
    Humidity - 70%
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  • 11:00
    clear sky - 15°
    Humidity - 71%
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  • 12:00
    few clouds - 15°
    Humidity - 74%
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  • 13:00
    scattered clouds - 17°
    Humidity - 71%
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  • 14:00
    few clouds - 20°
    Humidity - 58%
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  • 15:00
    clear sky - 22°
    Humidity - 47%
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    clear sky - 25°
    Humidity - 39%
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    clear sky - 26°
    Humidity - 35%
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    clear sky - 28°
    Humidity - 33%
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    clear sky - 29°
    Humidity - 32%
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    clear sky - 29°
    Humidity - 32%
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    clear sky - 29°
    Humidity - 33%
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    clear sky - 28°
    Humidity - 34%
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    clear sky - 27°
    Humidity - 45%
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  • 00:00
    clear sky - 23°
    Humidity - 51%
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  • 01:00
    clear sky - 21°
    Humidity - 55%
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  • 02:00
    few clouds - 20°
    Humidity - 61%
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  • 03:00
    scattered clouds - 20°
    Humidity - 67%
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  • 04:00
    scattered clouds - 19°
    Humidity - 75%
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  • 05:00
    scattered clouds - 18°
    Humidity - 83%
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  • 06:00
    scattered clouds - 17°
    Humidity - 89%
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  • 07:00
    scattered clouds - 17°
    Humidity - 93%
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  • 08:00
    clear sky - 17°
    Humidity - 95%
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  • 09:00
    clear sky - 16°
    Humidity - 96%
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  • 10:00
    clear sky - 16°
    Humidity - 97%
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  • 11:00
    clear sky - 16°
    Humidity - 97%
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  • 12:00
    clear sky - 16°
    Humidity - 97%
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  • 13:00
    clear sky - 17°
    Humidity - 94%
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  • 14:00
    scattered clouds - 19°
    Humidity - 85%
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  • 15:00
    scattered clouds - 22°
    Humidity - 75%
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    scattered clouds - 24°
    Humidity - 67%
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    scattered clouds - 26°
    Humidity - 60%
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    scattered clouds - 27°
    Humidity - 53%
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  • 19:00
    few clouds - 29°
    Humidity - 48%
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  • 20:00
    clear sky - 29°
    Humidity - 45%
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  • 21:00
    clear sky - 30°
    Humidity - 43%
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  • 22:00
    scattered clouds - 29°
    Humidity - 44%
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  • 23:00
    scattered clouds - 28°
    Humidity - 51%
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  • 00:00
    scattered clouds - 25°
    Humidity - 58%
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  • 01:00
    light rain - 21°
    Humidity - 83%
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  • 02:00
    light rain - 20°
    Humidity - 93%
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Aim:

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

Method:

Check:

  • Pitch orientation
  • Pitch dimensions
  • Condition of posts, nets & flags.
  • General condition of pitch.
  • Condition of line marker.
  • Availability of line marking compound.
  • 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.