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14 R INK MAGAZ INE march/april 2008 organizations in Bedford and the surrounding communities for winter and spring training, as well as league play. Anchor tenants for the turf facility include FC Greater Boston (Boston Bolts) and Sachem FC, two of the largest and most successful select soccer clubs in the New England area, and Great Guns Lacrosse. Additional turf rentals include other youth soccer, lacrosse, baseball and football programs from the surrounding area and adult and youth leagues, as well as birthday parties and other functions. The remainder of the facility houses a 4,500-square-foot strength and conditioning center operated by Train Boston, the leading athlete training company in Greater Boston. Train Boston provides performance enhancement training, reconditioning and personal training for the anchor hockey and soccer programs, as well as athletes of all levels. Other services provided include fitness classes, physical therapy and massage therapy. These services are also incorporated into the camps and clinics run in the facility. ★ • Date opened – November 2007 • Square footage of building and land – Approx. 67,000 sq ft, on 4.5 acres • Featured tenants – East Coast Wizards, Boston Jr. Eagles, Lexington-Bedford Youth Hockey, Bedford High School • Size and number of ice surfaces – one surface of 200' x 85', indoor turf fields of 165' x 95' and 110' x 70' • Number of locker rooms/party rooms – 5 locker rooms in the rink and two locker rooms in the turf building, plus two party rooms • Type of rink floor – Sand-based • T ype & manufacturer of refrigeration system – Freon "Iceberg-105 Tons" by Preferred Mechanical of Pembroke, Mass. • Manufacturer of dasher boards – Sports Systems of Ontario, Canada • Height of glass & netting – Glass is 6' tall all the way around, with 9' of netting • Type of lighting – T5 High Efficiency Fluorescent • Year, model, fuel source and manufacturer of IR's – 2007 Zamboni, electric • Hourly rate of prime ice time – $250 • Seating capacity – 310 • Significant events host ed at the facility – Aspentech Cup, Bedford High School home games • Interesting tidbit or fact about facility – The facility was installed with a state-of-the- art digital control system that integrates the HVAC and refrigeration systems. The system can be viewed and adjusted over the internet. The stands within the rink are heated from below with in-floor radiant heat. All lighting is of the T5 high-efficiency style. This energy conscious installation provides day one rebates from the utility company but more importantly is a huge step to be more environmentally friendly. The Edge Sports Center featured rink info THE EDGE SPORTS CENTER The indoor facility boasts a 225' x 130' turf field used by soccer, lacrosse and baseball organizaions. THE EDGE SPORTS CENTER

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