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Post by paulie74 on Jun 21, 2023 14:16:24 GMT -5
Drove by the U today and Grauert Field is completely torn up .
Any info on the replacement material - Real or Artificial?
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Post by stagz on Jun 21, 2023 14:23:45 GMT -5
Artificial, which surprised me a bit since Rugby, but it allows the field to be used for other things in all weather.
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Post by FU73 on Jun 21, 2023 14:32:27 GMT -5
 Hopefully when the work is done the "historic" Grauert Field will finally be listed on the Stag website's facilities page. For years I have mentioned this omission to FvA, GD, AR and Zach but to no avail. Most likely Dr. Nemec probably played on that field as a Yalie. Something for the University and the Grauert family to be very proud of. However, Grauert Field is listed on the Prep website. Lt. Hans Grauert Memorial Field was the first and only field permanently designed, named and dedicated solely for rugby within the United States. The Lt. Hans Grauert Memorial Field has meant a great deal to the entire Grauert Family since its dedication in 1969, and indeed to all the Fairfield Red Ruggers over the years, who have shown fierce loyalty and pride in their pitch. Knowing that Grauert Field, by design, has provided a place for good friends to meet since 1969 provided Mrs. Grauert a boundless source of joy and happiness, and never ceased to warm her heart. Mrs. Grauert remained an avid Fairfield Rugby Club supporter throughout her entire life, and always delighted in writing letters to all “her” Fairfield Red Ruggers, which were read by Chris at every one of the Fairfield Rugby Club’s 5 year reunions, until her passing in September 2008. She always lovingly and fondly called her son’s Memorial Rugby Field “God’s Little Acre”, and considered her gift of the Hans Grauert Memorial Field to Fairfield University as the most wonderful decision she made in her life. friendsoffairfieldrugby.org/history/lt-hans-grauert-memorial-field/ |
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Post by paulie74 on Jul 3, 2023 18:02:03 GMT -5
Got a closer look at the progress today. A short concrete wall has been built around the perimeter of the field as they prepare the foundation for the turf installation. Wonder if there will be any permanent graphics on the new turf  |
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Post by paulie74 on Aug 4, 2023 18:13:39 GMT -5
Making Progress  |
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Post by paulie74 on Aug 19, 2023 13:21:20 GMT -5
Completed  |
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Post by stags74 on Aug 19, 2023 18:05:57 GMT -5
Looks good, would have preferred a logo of some kind!
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Post by paulie74 on Aug 20, 2023 17:48:34 GMT -5
Looks good, would have preferred a logo of some kind! Could still happen. The lines were sown in after the turf was laid down. |
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