368 West Liberty Street

Suite L

Wauconda, IL 60084

Phone: 847-438-9926

Fax: 847-526-7320

1. Limit vehicular traffic to only light-weight maintenance equipment and mowers. Mower operators must elevate mowers to maximum height and all equipment should cross areas on plywood protected paths.

2. If other vehicles MUST use the track:

   1. Avoid standing still and operating power steering.

   2. Avoid gasoline and oil spillage and drippings from all motorized equipment and vehicles.

   3. Avoid jack rabbit starts.

   4. Avoid slamming on bracks.

3. Team crossing areas - heavy foot traffic areas.

   1. Lay crossing mats.

      1. Rubber Belting.

      2. Artificial Grass.

      3. A Midwest Track Builders approved crossing mat.

   2. Each of the above is preferable to plywood.

4. No rollerblades, rollerskates, skateboards, bicycles, tricycles, wheelchairs or any other selfpropelled, or otherwise-propelled wheeled apparatus shall be allowed on the facility.

5. Apply a six inch spray of water base vegetation killer on all edges where grass abuts. (i.e. Round-Up by Monsanto)

   1. Once monthly during growing season.

   2. Every 60 days during dormant periods.

6. When and if ant infestation becomes apparent, and this typically appears at the edges, curbing, and/or in existing cracks, we suggest that a powder application of Orthene (by Ortho) be immediately applied. A comparable type of insecticide may be as effective. Always follow the written manufacturer's directions.

   * This problem should be addressed at earliest recognition.

7. Use weed eaters only if extreme caution is taken not to allow cutting line to contact surfaced area.

8. Do not use any fertilizers at all near the track or spill it on the track. It will stain your track. (If container warns of concrete staining, it will also stain your track.) In addition, do not get any grass seed on the track, as it will grow.

9. It is difficult to broom a surfaced area.

   1. Use water nozzle and hose.

   2. Use blower.

10. Do not use surface area for storage.

    1. Irrigation equipment and pipes.

    2. Hurdles - high jump or pole vault standards - pits.

    3. Bleechers.

11. Lift and carry equipment for placement - DO NOT DRAG - (i.e. hurdles).

12. Coaches: Try to provide even wear on each lane.

    1. Alternate lanes for practice, daily.

       1. Starts

       2. Hurdles

       3. Hand-offs

       4. Distance work

    2. Keep an alert eye out for individuals intentionally damaging the surface with spikes, vandalism, etc.

    3. Maximum spike length: 1/4" Preferred: 3/16"

13. Signs can be helpful.

    Examples:

    1. No wheeled vehicles or pets allowed on track.

    2. No rollerblades, rollerskates, skateboards, etc. permitted.

    3. Joggers - Please use outside 3 lanes only.

These suggestions can possibly aid you in extending the life of your track and its appearance.

Your track is tough and can withstand hard use; but please, always exercise common sense and your best judgement. Enjoy your SEAL_FLEX Running Track.

368 West Liberty Street Suite L Wauconda, IL 60084 Phone: 847-438-9926 Fax: 847-526-7320

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