Anonymous
08/27/2017 00:11
Subject: Re:Turf fields for soccer?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:They are getting exposed to something either way. Grass has pesticides, fertilizers, and weed killer. Turf has whatever is in that rubber stuff. Realistically, worrying about either is a waste of energy. My kids played soccer and football all the way through high school and into college. I worried about injuries and dehydration/heat exhaustion occasionally. The material on the field never entered my mind. Life is 100% fatal. Every single thing we do carries risk.
You say the material on artificial turf has never entered your mind, then why give us your worthless opinion ? Your a total dipshit. Ground up tires is not the same as grass, it is far more toxic. That's like saying smoking non filter cigarettes is the same as breathing fresh mountain air.
The very fact that there are people like you walking among us who behave like this - even on an anonymous board- kinda explains why someone like trump is able to be president. This poster simply shared her opinion. Are you off your meds?
Anonymous
08/27/2017 00:02
Subject: Turf fields for soccer?
Anonymous wrote:I'd be much more worried about field player getting serious concussions than I'd be worried about keepers getting cancer.
You're better off.
The truth is, the woman sending you that info is also probably posting anti-vax, and global warming denial articles everywhere too.
The theory is that keepers, since they're on the ground a lot, can inhale the rubber bits, which is unhealthy and can cause cancer. There is no research to back this up.
What about a goal keeper getting a concussion? Should she worry about that, or is that risk limited to field players?
Anonymous
08/26/2017 15:02
Subject: Re:Turf fields for soccer?
Anonymous wrote:my kids love playing on the real grass at the germantown soccerplex. some grass is cruddy and muddy, but if it's done well, it's great.
The SoccerPlex is renowned for its grass management. Top of the line, all the way. Most places can't afford that.
Anonymous
08/26/2017 14:57
Subject: Re:Turf fields for soccer?
They are getting exposed to something either way. Grass has pesticides, fertilizers, and weed killer. Turf has whatever is in that rubber stuff. Realistically, worrying about either is a waste of energy. My kids played soccer and football all the way through high school and into college. I worried about injuries and dehydration/heat exhaustion occasionally. The material on the field never entered my mind. Life is 100% fatal. Every single thing we do carries risk.
Anonymous
08/26/2017 14:50
Subject: Re:Turf fields for soccer?
my kids love playing on the real grass at the germantown soccerplex. some grass is cruddy and muddy, but if it's done well, it's great.
Anonymous
07/24/2017 11:51
Subject: Re:Turf fields for soccer?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have played on turf fields for over 20 years and I think I am normal. I have had no health issues (that I know of)
I've read a lot about this topic and I can't make heads/tails on the issue since I'm not a scientist. I will say that I prefer my kid play on grass for the reasons stated above and add that I've seen more kids go down on turf with cleats getting snagged. Personally, when I played on turf, it's a lot harder on my knees and ankles.
In an ideal world, all fields would be grass and look like those in WC (men's) play.
In reality, the choice is between turf and hard-pan dirt with some weeds and grass thrown in for color (or mud, after it rains).
Anonymous
07/24/2017 07:24
Subject: Re:Turf fields for soccer?
Anonymous wrote:
I've read a lot about this topic and I can't make heads/tails on the issue since I'm not a scientist. I will say that I prefer my kid play on grass for the reasons stated above and add that I've seen more kids go down on turf with cleats getting snagged. Personally, when I played on turf, it's a lot harder on my knees and ankles.
Anonymous
07/24/2017 01:25
Subject: Re:Turf fields for soccer?
I have played on turf fields for over 20 years and I think I am normal. I have had no health issues (that I know of)
Anonymous
07/23/2017 20:50
Subject: Turf fields for soccer?
Anonymous wrote:I'd be much more worried about field player getting serious concussions than I'd be worried about keepers getting cancer.
+1
Concussions are a real risk. The cancer stuff is foo foo.
Anonymous
07/21/2017 22:50
Subject: Turf fields for soccer?
The crumb rubber in a lot of artificial turfs is nasty stuff -- if you ingest vast quantities of it. It's basically made from discarded tires.
So look at this way. Are you going to stop driving because there's a cancer risk from your tires? No. But you probably wouldn't want to EAT a tire.
So far, there's no science to back up a link between artificial turf and cancer. But you should probably:
A. Tell your kids to brush the rubber crumbs away.
B. Tell your kids not to swallow a bunch of rubber crumbs.
C. Get your kids to wash their hands between soccer practice and dinner.
(Which is all pretty much what you'd tell them if they were playing on dirt or goose poop, anyway.)
So look at this way. Are you going to stop driving because there's a cancer risk from your tires? No. But you probably wouldn't want to EAT a tire.
So far, there's no science to back up a link between artificial turf and cancer. But you should probably:
A. Tell your kids to brush the rubber crumbs away.
B. Tell your kids not to swallow a bunch of rubber crumbs.
C. Get your kids to wash their hands between soccer practice and dinner.
(Which is all pretty much what you'd tell them if they were playing on dirt or goose poop, anyway.)
Anonymous
07/21/2017 15:15
Subject: Turf fields for soccer?
Anonymous wrote:DS is a travel U10 player. Most of his games are played on artificial turf fields. He plays goalie about 50% of the time. He loves soccer and we expect he will continue to play for many years. Recently I visited with a friend who brought up the link between artificial turf and cancer. I recalled hearing/reading about it a few years ago but that was before DS became serious about soccer. I thought today's turf fields were safer. She said they aren't. I did a little research and found mixed opinions. I like the turf because games rarely get rained out but now she has me worried. She keeps sending me scary info. I definitely don't want DS to give up soccer and as a parent I don't get to choose the fields his club/league plays on. Does anyone worry about this? Are new fields safer?
There was an article in the post about this topic. If you can find a club that plays more on grass than turf that would be a better option if your still worried about it.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/does-playing-on-artificial-turf-pose-a-health-risk-for-your-child/2017/03/17/0c61b7b4-0380-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html?utm_term=.45e0a2cb142a
Anonymous
07/21/2017 12:24
Subject: Turf fields for soccer?
Thank you above PPs! I'm prone to worry so I wish she'd never brought it up. It helps to hear some rationale responses.
Anonymous
07/21/2017 10:37
Subject: Turf fields for soccer?
I'd be much more worried about field player getting serious concussions than I'd be worried about keepers getting cancer.
You're better off.
The truth is, the woman sending you that info is also probably posting anti-vax, and global warming denial articles everywhere too.
The theory is that keepers, since they're on the ground a lot, can inhale the rubber bits, which is unhealthy and can cause cancer. There is no research to back this up.
You're better off.
The truth is, the woman sending you that info is also probably posting anti-vax, and global warming denial articles everywhere too.
The theory is that keepers, since they're on the ground a lot, can inhale the rubber bits, which is unhealthy and can cause cancer. There is no research to back this up.
Anonymous
07/21/2017 09:41
Subject: Turf fields for soccer?
There are a lot more goalies that don't get cancer than do.
More goalies get severely injured each year form the goal posts, other players and cleats.
There are groups out there that will say it does, many say no, i think the % of people who have gotten cancer outside of playing soccer vs playing soccer is a lot higher.
200 cases have been reported and there must be 10 million teams out there so that means 10 million goalies.
More goalies get severely injured each year form the goal posts, other players and cleats.
There are groups out there that will say it does, many say no, i think the % of people who have gotten cancer outside of playing soccer vs playing soccer is a lot higher.
200 cases have been reported and there must be 10 million teams out there so that means 10 million goalies.
Anonymous
07/21/2017 08:43
Subject: Turf fields for soccer?
DS is a travel U10 player. Most of his games are played on artificial turf fields. He plays goalie about 50% of the time. He loves soccer and we expect he will continue to play for many years. Recently I visited with a friend who brought up the link between artificial turf and cancer. I recalled hearing/reading about it a few years ago but that was before DS became serious about soccer. I thought today's turf fields were safer. She said they aren't. I did a little research and found mixed opinions. I like the turf because games rarely get rained out but now she has me worried. She keeps sending me scary info. I definitely don't want DS to give up soccer and as a parent I don't get to choose the fields his club/league plays on. Does anyone worry about this? Are new fields safer?