Chase Field - Facilities - Dartmouth College Athletics

Chase Field

Chase Field, to the immediate south of the Burnham Soccer Field, was converted from natural grass to a new AstroTurf™ synthetic surface in 2000 to serve as the home of Big Green varsity field hockey. AstroTurf™ is smoother than other artifical surfaces and is considered ideal for field hockey.

"The construction of a new AstroTurf™ field ensures that our varsity field hockey program has an ideal playing surface while expanding recreational opportunities as well," Josie Harper, the former Director of Athletics and Recreation said at the time of installation.

The synthetic surface installed on Chase Field is AstroTurf™ 12, a knitted nylon product installed over an elastic layer and a deep sub-base to facilitate excellent drainage and to provide shock absorbency and adequate protection from New Hampshire's frost heaves. The facility has seating for 600 spectators, a scoreboard, fencing, portable scorer’s table, and built-in watering system. It also includes environmentally-friendly water reclamation features to reduce water usage and to minimize flow into the public storm water system.