Charlottesville High School Stadium Turf Replacement | Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville High School Stadium Turf Replacement | Charlottesville, VA
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Client: Charlottesville High School
Facility: Stadium Turf Field
Project Type: Synthetic Turf Replacement
Sports: Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Men’s Lacrosse, Women’s Lacrosse
Surface: Synthetic Turf
Scope: Existing Turf Removal and Disposal, Laser Grading, Synthetic Turf Installation
Turf System: Shaw Sports Turf Legion Pro with Game ON Technology
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed synthetic turf replacement at Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville, Virginia.
The Client
Charlottesville High School opened in 1974, replacing Lane High School while retaining its identity as the home of the Black Knights.
The Challenge
The existing turf needed removal and the stone base needed preparation before the replacement surface was installed.
Construction Process
The project was initiated with the removal and disposal of existing turf, along with reclaiming and recycling the existing infill. Afterwards, the existing stone base was laser graded. This project utilized Shaw Sports Turf Game ON technology to design and install Legion Pro dual-fiber synthetic turf.
Project Details
- Existing turf removal and disposal.
- Existing infill recovery and recycling.
- Laser grading of the existing stone base.
- Legion Pro turf installation with Game ON technology.
Materials & Systems
- Shaw Sports Turf Legion Pro dual-fiber turf with Game ON technology.
Design Elements
- Sports lines for football, soccer, field hockey, and men’s and women’s lacrosse.
- Midfield logo.
- Colored end zones with “CHS” lettering.
FAQs
What is Game ON turf technology? Game ON is a turf system from Shaw Sports Turf that uses tufted-in technology to incorporate logos, lines, and other design elements directly into the turf. This removes the need to cut and seam those elements into the field as separate inlays. Fewer inlay seams mean fewer potential separation points, supporting field quality and player safety while streamlining installation. The technology also allows custom graphics, end zone branding, and mow patterns.
What are the benefits of recovering infill during turf replacement? Recovering existing infill creates an opportunity to recycle or reuse material that would otherwise be removed with the old field. Where reuse is suitable, it can reduce the need for new infill and lower the environmental impact and cost of replacement. Recovery must be planned as part of turf removal, with the material’s condition and the requirements of the replacement system determining what can be used again.