August 9, 2020

Previous Week’s Discussion

• None

Additional Conversations

• James Wilber:
  • Plenty of experience with turf field research and construction projects while with USA Rugby, specifically concerning World Rugby Regulation 22 adherence
  • He passed along a variety of knowledge and research, including an industry best practices document

Project Updates

Prioritize field/fieldhouse

• Discussion continuing

Share initial vision thoughts with Rec Sports development team

• Meeting on August 3 was very positive and they are very supportive of our progress
• Takeaways:
  • We need to develop specific goals and timelines
  • We are free to use our existing network of connections to pursue progress in Admissions, Athletics, etc.
  • Inclusion of varsity pursuit is not concerning, though they reccommend focusing on short-term objectives
  • Elbel conversations are delayed for the time being
  • Working Group introduction meeting to be scheduled