The care and main­te­nance of mo­dern sports fields is im­port­ant to en­su­re that they re­main in per­fect con­di­ti­on and pro­vi­de good per­for­mance for ath­le­tes. The­re are a num­ber of steps that should be con­si­de­red when ca­ring for and main­tai­ning mo­dern sports fields.

One of the most im­port­ant ele­ments of sports field main­te­nance is re­gu­lar clea­ning. This in­clu­des re­mo­ving dirt, lea­ves and other de­bris from the sur­face of the court. It is al­so im­port­ant to wa­ter the court re­gu­la­r­ly to en­su­re that it re­mains in good con­di­ti­on.

An­o­ther im­port­ant ele­ment of sports field main­te­nance is re­pai­ring da­ma­ge. This in­clu­des pat­ching cracks and ho­les in the sur­face of the court and re­pai­ring da­ma­ge cau­sed by wea­ther con­di­ti­ons or other fac­tors. It is im­port­ant to re­pair da­ma­ge ea­r­ly to avo­id ma­jor pro­blems and ex­tend the life of the court.

The care and main­te­nance of mo­dern sports fields al­so in­clu­des in­spec­ting and, if ne­ces­sa­ry, re­pla­cing equip­ment and sa­fe­ty fea­tu­res. This in­clu­des goal­posts, nets and boards, for ex­am­ple. It is im­port­ant to en­su­re that all equip­ment is in good wor­king or­der to en­su­re the sa­fe­ty of ath­le­tes.