VALDOSTA – The Sports Turf Company plans to renovate the Lowndes High School’s practice field and track with a state-of-the-art system.
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Sports Turf Company, a specialty sports construction and surfacing company, is proud to announce it has been awarded Lowndes High School’s practice field and track renovation. This renovation is the fourth Lowndes County Schools project awarded to Sports Turf in three years.
“We’re excited to continue working with Sports Turf Company as we improve our athletic facilities for our student-athletes and coaches,” Lowndes County Schools Executive Director of Facilities and Operations Jeff Hill said. “Sports Turf has continued to show they are the leader in providing outstanding durable and high-performing athletic surfaces as they raise the bar across the state.”
In late 2021 and early 2022, Sports Turf completed the artificial turf renovation of Lowndes High School’s baseball and softball fields. In 2023, Sports Turf completed the renovation of Martin Stadium and the construction of the indoor facility field.
“We’re proud to continue our long-standing relationship to provide the Vikings with some of the best facilities in the state,” Sports Turf Company President Todd Wiggins said. “Lowndes High School is committed to providing its student-athletes and coaches with the most durable, high-performing surfaces, and we’re grateful to provide the industry’s top technology.”
Sports Turf will renovate the existing practice field into artificial turf that excels in safety, durability, and performance. The new surface will feature AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D Blend HD system, Brock Powerbase YSR shock pad and organic BrockFILL infill. AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D Blend is a performance system that combines slit film and monofilament fibers with a RootZone layer of texturized fibers for optimum durability and better shock absorbency. The Brock Powerbase YSR shock pad and BrockFILL are specifically engineered to optimize safety for athletes during impacts to the surface. BrockFILL is the latest in organic infills and is sustainably grown and harvested in Georgia.
In addition, the existing track will be rebuilt to feature Rekortan’s G13 Fast Track System. The track will accommodate larger track meets with three long jump/triple jump runways, two pole vaults, and a larger high jump pad. The World-Athletics Certified G13 system features a single gel layer that delivers stable force reduction spanning wider temperatures to enhance athletes’ experiences. The hydrophobic formulation repels water, enabling this system to resist water damage and extend the lifetime of the track.
Sports Turf specializes in the construction and installation of sport surfaces, including natural grass and artificial turf fields, tennis courts, and track surfaces. In addition, Sports Turf Company serves as a consultant and owners’ advocate through the entire process of selecting the best facility solutions and surfaces to meet owners’ specific needs.
For more information about Sports Turf Company, please visit www.sportsturf.net or find them on Facebook and Twitter at @STCFieldBuilder.