DES MOINES, IA (12/17/2012)(readMedia)-- The Des Moines metro area has a new indoor soccer facility at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The newly installed turf at the Jacobson Exhibition Center features 1-inch all-weather turf, netting, goals and striping for one large field of approximately 76 yards by 38 yards or two smaller fields.
The Fairgrounds is partnering with the Iowa Soccer Association to coordinate field rental which is available to all soccer clubs and teams through March 17, 2013. Contact Ian Bradley with the Iowa Soccer Association at 515-205-0886 for pricing and reservations.
"The new soccer facility showcases the flexibility of the Fairgrounds and its facilities," said Fair Manager/CEO Gary Slater. "We are pleased to partner with the Iowa Soccer Association to offer another option for the many soccer teams and clubs needing indoor practice fields."
Nothing compares to the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Iowa's most flexible event center hosting events ranging from gymnastics and wrestling meets, to craft and livestock shows. For more information about booking events for the other 354 days of the year, visit iowastatefairgrounds.org. To schedule a tour, call Chris Baker at 515.262.3111 ext. 221. or email cbaker@iowastatefair.org for more details.
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