Union County Vocational-Technical Schools Multisport Turf Installation | Scotch Plains, NJ
Union County Vocational-Technical Schools Multisport Turf Installation | Scotch Plains, NJ
Location: Scotch Plains, NJ
Client: Union County Vocational-Technical Schools
Facility: Multisport Baseball and Soccer Field
Project Type: Synthetic Turf Installation
Sports: Baseball, Soccer
Surface: Synthetic Turf
Scope: Synthetic Turf Installation, Batter’s and Catcher’s Box Turf Panels
Turf System: Shaw Sports Turf Legion Pro
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Project Summary
Keystone Sports Construction recently completed synthetic turf installation for the multisport baseball and soccer field at Union County Vocational-Technical Schools in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
The Client
The district and many of its academies regularly rank among the top public high schools in New Jersey, often appearing on national lists such as Newsweek’s top 500.
The Challenge
The installation required a new synthetic playing surface along with separate turf panels for the batter’s and catcher’s boxes.
Construction Process
The project included the installation of new Shaw Sports Turf’s Legion Pro synthetic turf. Additionally, batter’s and catcher’s box turf panels were provided.
Project Details
- Legion Pro synthetic turf installation.
- Batter’s and catcher’s box turf panels.
Materials & Systems
- Shaw Sports Turf Legion Pro synthetic turf.
Design Elements
- Sports lines for soccer and baseball.
- “COUNTY OF UNION” lettering along the foul line.
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.