Nyack Public Schools Middle School Multisport Turf Installation | Nyack, NY
Nyack Public Schools Middle School Multisport Turf Installation | Nyack, NY
Location: Nyack, NY
Client: Nyack Public Schools
Facility: Nyack Middle School Multisport Field
Project Type: Synthetic Turf Installation
Sports: Baseball, Softball, Field Hockey
Surface: Synthetic Turf
Scope: Synthetic Turf Installation
Turf System: Shaw Sports Turf Legion Pro and TruHop
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed synthetic turf installation for the multisport field at Nyack Middle School in Nyack, New York.
The Client
Nyack Public Schools serves communities in Rockland County’s lower Hudson Valley, including Nyack, Upper Nyack, South Nyack, Central Nyack, Upper Grandview, and Valley Cottage. Known for high diversity, the district ranks #34 in New York for diversity and #73 for best school districts.
The Challenge
The installation called for coordinating two turf systems within the school’s athletic field.
Construction Process
The project involved the installation of Shaw Sports Turf’s Legion Pro turf system for the field, along with TruHop slit film turf with thatch systems.
Project Details
- Legion Pro synthetic turf installation.
- TruHop slit film turf with thatch installation.
Materials & Systems
- Shaw Sports Turf Legion Pro.
- TruHop slit film turf with thatch.
Design Elements
- Sports lines for field hockey, baseball, and softball.
FAQs
How is turf selected for a multisport field? A multisport surface should be selected around the sports that will use it and how often each activity takes place. Keystone reviews the facility’s usage to compare the needs of players and the way different balls interact with the surface. Fiber construction and system configuration can then be evaluated together. This process helps owners choose a field suited to their actual athletic program rather than assuming that every synthetic surface serves every sport equally well.
Why does ball response matter when choosing baseball turf? Baseball turf needs to support predictable ball movement, including the bounce, roll, spin, and hop of a ground ball. The infield, outfield, and other playing areas place different demands on the surface, so material selection should consider how those areas function together. Keystone evaluates turf construction and system configuration around these requirements. Planning for ball response alongside player movement helps create a surface suited to baseball’s specific patterns of play.