Texas Aggie
11-man fan
I am on the parks and rec board of a DFW area city (I'd rather not disclose which one right now) and MAY introduce a proposal to "build" a 6 man football field around or near our current rec facilities. This seems like a decent place to start some research.
Our city has one or more schools that play 6 man (forgive the mysteriousness -- don't want anyone to read part of this, get the wrong idea and start making phone calls) and other schools in reasonably close proximity that play and have, in my view, poor facilities. I would also be interested in having something that might attract playoff games and perhaps a DFW version of the Hico shootout Saturday (even if on a smaller or private school level). This query is primarily aimed at Coaches or ADs that might consider a site for some or even all of their games or those that are affiliated with schools and in the know.
For the sake of the questions, assume the field will be built for 6 man football, with 80 yard goal lines and proper placement of goal posts on both ends. Also assume aluminum fixed stands rather than concrete, stadium type stands.
1. What would be the minimum "structure" (if you will) for something that you would consider playing your games at -- even if somewhat across town? In other words, what would you need in terms of stands, concessions, rooms, etc.?
2. Same question as 1, but answer for a playoff game -- mostly private and early round UIL games.
3. What would be required to build a worthy state championship/semifinal site for the private school associations?
4. How important would a press box be over an area clearly designed to be used by a timer and perhaps a few others but not enclosed?
5. If we were able to put in a couple of "locker" rooms, how big do they need to be? In other words, what is a decent sized 6 man team dressing these days and how many coaches?
6. I'm inclined to provide a small concession area and let the schools fend for themselves here. Perhaps an area that a trailer could pull up to if that's what the school has. Thoughts?
7. Do you think schools would be interested, if something they liked was available, to come play on a Thursday night? Saturday afternoon and evening?(i.e. not the regular friday night slot)
8. Let's say we had 5 prime time "varsity" slots each week: Thurs, Fri, 3 on Saturday (11, 3, 7 or something similar). What would be the best way to fill these slots if we had several interested schools? Higher fees for Friday and Saturday night? A draw? First come, first served? Other
Chew on this a little bit. Other comments welcome. We're not talking Shotwell Jr. but maybe something like Waxahachie city park built for 6 man with more amenities with a forward looking plan.
Our city has one or more schools that play 6 man (forgive the mysteriousness -- don't want anyone to read part of this, get the wrong idea and start making phone calls) and other schools in reasonably close proximity that play and have, in my view, poor facilities. I would also be interested in having something that might attract playoff games and perhaps a DFW version of the Hico shootout Saturday (even if on a smaller or private school level). This query is primarily aimed at Coaches or ADs that might consider a site for some or even all of their games or those that are affiliated with schools and in the know.
For the sake of the questions, assume the field will be built for 6 man football, with 80 yard goal lines and proper placement of goal posts on both ends. Also assume aluminum fixed stands rather than concrete, stadium type stands.
1. What would be the minimum "structure" (if you will) for something that you would consider playing your games at -- even if somewhat across town? In other words, what would you need in terms of stands, concessions, rooms, etc.?
2. Same question as 1, but answer for a playoff game -- mostly private and early round UIL games.
3. What would be required to build a worthy state championship/semifinal site for the private school associations?
4. How important would a press box be over an area clearly designed to be used by a timer and perhaps a few others but not enclosed?
5. If we were able to put in a couple of "locker" rooms, how big do they need to be? In other words, what is a decent sized 6 man team dressing these days and how many coaches?
6. I'm inclined to provide a small concession area and let the schools fend for themselves here. Perhaps an area that a trailer could pull up to if that's what the school has. Thoughts?
7. Do you think schools would be interested, if something they liked was available, to come play on a Thursday night? Saturday afternoon and evening?(i.e. not the regular friday night slot)
8. Let's say we had 5 prime time "varsity" slots each week: Thurs, Fri, 3 on Saturday (11, 3, 7 or something similar). What would be the best way to fill these slots if we had several interested schools? Higher fees for Friday and Saturday night? A draw? First come, first served? Other
Chew on this a little bit. Other comments welcome. We're not talking Shotwell Jr. but maybe something like Waxahachie city park built for 6 man with more amenities with a forward looking plan.