Fremd turf field opening delayed a day by rain

Fremd High School's new artificial turf system is getting a quick test in how it deals with rain.

Palatine-Schaumburg High School 211 officials now say they will allow students to try out the stadium's new playing surface on Tuesday, as rainy conditions will keep physical education classes and the marching band indoors today, which was when school officials had planned on showcasing the renovated field.

It's part of the $8.7 million stadium renovation project at District 211's five schools. In addition, each stadium will get a new track.

Schaumburg High School's stadium is set to be ready later Oct. 17 as construction delays forced school officials to push back the turf's dedication, and also the rescheduling of homecoming week.

The remaining three schools are supposed to get fields in 2009.