DoubleNicks
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I was wondering if the indoor facility would allow for softball competition so I did some quick research on the dimensions...
It looks like the outfield fence from home plate can vary from at least 190 feet to 250 feet. The proposed width of the indoor facility is 217 feet. So, it at least looks like it's in the ballpark of being possible of hosting competition. Of course, one would need additional space for the backstop distance and dugout areas. And maybe some area for fan attendance, although not required.
This would also probably require softball specific turf markings or a removable turf surface. But this would be huge in ensuring earlier (and thus more) home games as well as being able to practice year round on an officially sized field since that is usually the main obstacle/excuse for early seasons' slow starts.
It looks like the outfield fence from home plate can vary from at least 190 feet to 250 feet. The proposed width of the indoor facility is 217 feet. So, it at least looks like it's in the ballpark of being possible of hosting competition. Of course, one would need additional space for the backstop distance and dugout areas. And maybe some area for fan attendance, although not required.
This would also probably require softball specific turf markings or a removable turf surface. But this would be huge in ensuring earlier (and thus more) home games as well as being able to practice year round on an officially sized field since that is usually the main obstacle/excuse for early seasons' slow starts.