Mount Aloysius College Baseball and Softball Turf Replacement | Cresson, PA
Mount Aloysius College Baseball and Softball Turf Replacement | Cresson, PA
Location: Cresson, PA
Client: Mount Aloysius College
Facility: Baseball and Softball Fields
Project Type: Baseball Turf Replacement and Softball Turf Installation
Sports: Baseball, Softball
Surface: Synthetic Turf
Scope: Existing Baseball Turf Removal and Disposal, Baseball and Softball Turf Installation, Softball Dugout Turf Installation
Turf System: Shaw Sports Turf TruHop
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed baseball turf replacement and softball turf installation at Mount Aloysius College in Cresson, Pennsylvania.
The Client
Mount Aloysius College traces its origins to St. Aloysius Academy, established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1853. The academy moved to the college’s present location in 1897.
The Challenge
The project combined removal of the existing baseball turf with installation work across the college’s baseball and softball areas.
Construction Process
This project was initiated with the removal and disposal of the existing turf and infill. Keystone then installed new TruHop synthetic turf for the baseball and softball fields, along with a synthetic turf area at the softball dugout. The field installations included sand and SBR rubber infill and inlaid markings for their respective sports.
Project Details
- Removal and disposal of existing turf and infill.
- Turf installation across two fields: baseball and softball.
- Synthetic turf installation at the softball dugout.
- Sand and SBR rubber infill installation for the fields.
Materials & Systems
- Shaw Sports Turf TruHop
Design Elements
- Sports lines for baseball and softball
FAQs
What happens before replacement turf is installed? A turf replacement starts with a plan for the new system, field design, and removal of the existing materials. After the old turf is removed, the exposed base is evaluated and prepared for installation. Some fields need localized repairs or grading, while others require more extensive foundation work. Addressing those conditions before the new turf is laid helps avoid covering up problems that could affect the replacement field.
How can a replacement turf field be customized for its sports and teams? A replacement field can incorporate sport-specific lines, team logos, lettering, and other graphics as part of the new turf layout. The design process considers which sports will use the field, how their markings will overlap, and where branding will appear. Keystone coordinates these choices with the selected turf system so the playing layout and visual design are established before installation, rather than treated as last-minute additions.