Palo Alto Playing Fields Masterlist

Game Fields by Division (2008 Season )

Hints and tips for nets and locks:

• Don't tip the goals to attach or remove nets!! They are very heavy and can hurt someone if they fall. The city is in the process of staking down the goals at all of the fields. This is a safety measure, to prevent damage to players, parents, or goals, caused by tipping the goals. A small stepladder or sturdy plastic bucket can be used as a booster. Or use the end of a corner flag pole to lift the net over the crossbar.
• Lock the lock on the lockbox when the nets are out for the games. Open locks seem to walk away.
• Nets fit better if you hang them inside the goal instead of draping them over the outside.
• Nets have rope ties, either attached to the net or loose in the box. Don't use tape to attach nets - it's hard on both nets and goals.

Got fields/field equipment problems?

For missing nets or locks, nets left up after games are over, lockbox damage, field damage, etc.:

Leave a message at the AYSO hotline number (324-0863).

For goal damage or problems:

Contact Palo Alto Park Department, 496-6910.

For irrigation breaks:

Weekdays: contact the PA Park Department, 496-6950.
Weekends: contact PA Communications, 329-2413.

For questions about whether the field is fit or dry enough to play on:

The game referee is in charge of this decision.

Can't remember the net lockbox lock combination?

Call a coach or another parent, or send a messenger to another field. The combination is the same at all fields. Don't call the AYSO hotline number - it is a managed answering machine, not a number somebody always answers.

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