Avonworth School District Turf Replacement | Pittsburgh, PA
Avonworth School District Turf Replacement | Pittsburgh, PA
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Client: Avonworth School District
Facility: High School Athletic Stadium
Project Type: Athletic Field Renovation / Turf Replacement
Sports: Football, Soccer
Surface: Synthetic turf
Scope: Removal, Grading, Turf Installation, Graphics
Turf System: GAME ON Legion 2in 46oz Dual Fiber Synthetic Turf
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently replaced the turf field at Avonworth High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, using GAME ON synthetic turf systems from Shaw Sports Turf.
The Client
Avonworth High School is a high school serving the northern boroughs and townships of the metro region of Pittsburgh and is part of the Avonworth School District. The district serves a resident population of 12,194 people and competes in the WPIAL under the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.
The Challenge
Years of heavy use had left Avonworth High School’s synthetic turf worn and nearing the end of its service life, making replacement necessary to provide athletes with a high quality, reliable playing surface.
Construction Process
The project was initiated with the removal and disposal of existing turf and shock pad, along with reclaiming and recycling the existing infill. Afterward, the existing stone base was graded. This project utilized Shaw Sports Turf Game On technology to design and install Legion Pro dual-fiber synthetic turf.
Materials & Systems
- GAME ON Legion 2in 46oz Dual Fiber Synthetic Turf
Design Elements
- Colored endzones with “AVONWORTH” and “ANTELOPES” lettering
- Midfield Antelope mascot watermark
- Midfield “Lopes” logo lettering
- Black colored bordering around the field
- Red yard line number shadows
- Sports Lines for soccer and football
FAQs
What is GAME ON? GAME ON is a turf system from Shaw Sports Turf that uses tufted-in technology to design turf elements, tufting logos and lines into the turf and removing the need for inlaid turf seams. This improves field quality and safety while also streamlining the installation process.
When is the best time to replace your artificial turf field? When player safety begins to decline, it’s time to replace your turf field. Even the highest-quality artificial turf fields eventually succumb to elemental degradation and athletic wear and tear. Since many variables can influence the integrity, performance, and lifespan of a turf field, we recommend seeking our turf-replacement experts for a comprehensive field evaluation.
What are signs that my turf field needs to be replaced? Signs include splitting at the ends of turf fibers, shedding of turf fibers, seam separation, loose field inlays that require frequent repair to prevent injury risk, lines and inlays that appear more worn than the rest of the field, and a firmer feeling underfoot.