Lynchburg City Schools Heritage High School Turf Field Replacement | Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg City Schools Heritage High School Turf Field Replacement | Lynchburg, VA
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Client: Lynchburg City Schools
Facility: Heritage High School Stadium and Baseball Fields
Project Type: Synthetic Turf Replacement
Sports: Football, Soccer, Men’s Lacrosse, Baseball
Surface: Synthetic Turf
Scope: Existing Turf Removal and Disposal, Baseball Base Laser Grading, Shock Pad Installation, Turf Installation, Batting Cage Turf
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 for the stadium and baseball fields at Heritage High School in Lynchburg, Virginia.
The Client
Lynchburg City Schools began operating in 1871. Heritage High School and E.C. Glass High School are both part of the district and have received services from Keystone.
The Challenge
The work required replacing two turf surfaces while preparing the baseball field base and installing new shock padding.
Construction Process
The project was initiated with the removal and disposal of existing turf for both the turf field and the baseball field, along with reclaiming and recycling the existing infill. The baseball field’s existing stone base was then laser graded. Afterward, Brock shock padding was installed for the baseball field. This project utilized Shaw Sports Turf Game ON technology to design and install Legion Pro synthetic turf for both fields. Batter’s boxes, catcher’s box, and pitcher’s mound were also provided, and additional turf was installed for the batting cages.
Project Details
- Existing turf removal and disposal on two fields.
- Existing infill recovery and recycling.
- Laser grading of the baseball field stone base.
- Brock shock padding for the baseball field.
- Legion Pro turf with Game ON technology on both fields.
- Batter’s boxes, catcher’s box, and pitcher’s mound.
- Additional batting cage turf.
Materials & Systems
- Shaw Sports Turf Legion Pro with Game ON technology.
- Brock shock padding for the baseball field.
Design Elements
- Stadium field lines for football, soccer, and men’s lacrosse.
- Stadium midfield logo and alternating green yard panels.
- Colored stadium end zones with “HERITAGE” lettering.
- Baseball field lines and midfield logo.
- Green turf mowing patterns on the baseball field.
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.