After all is said and done, few may realize all the work that went into the preparation of the area to make it ready for the installation of the actual turf field. From measuring and surveying the land to ground prep for the base layers and substrates, there was a lot of activity that went unnoted. Special thanks goes to David LaRose who allowed us to share these photos he took of the ground work that was done in preparation for the artificial turf.
If you are not famiiar with the product that is used in the field, please read the section below
. The product that Kid's Turf is considering is
dramatically different from traditional synthetic turf as most people envision it. Indeed, the most dramatic difference is immediately obvious. Instead of a dense, abrasive, fibrous rug, the surface is smooth and silky to the touch, much like a meadow of new spring grass. The blades are a unique blend of specially treated Polyethylene fibers that are as soft it is tough. Rug burns are a thing of the past. Players can slide, tackle and tumble without fear of abrasions. The old hatred of “turf” - voiced so loudly by players, trainers, coaches, the media, even parents and doctors – are a distant memory.
But it’s more than just the absence of abrasions. Unlike traditional artificial turfs, this product does not rely on an underlying shock pad for safety, resilience and player comfort. Just like its natural grass relative, the artificial fibers are surrounded and stabilized by a special blend of “synthetic earth” - a patented mixture of smooth, rounded silica sand, rubber granules, and NIKE GRIND, which is made of re-ground athletic shoe material. That's a whole story in itself.
These rubber granules are a key component, formulated by cryogenically freezing tire rubber then shattering it into smooth, clean, rounded particles. The granules are sized and shaped to stay “in suspension” with the sand of a similar size, shape and weight. The sand and rubber are precision layered to guarantee uniformity by a patented installation process.
The result is a stable, resilient, uniform, shock-absorbing surface that looks and feels like natural grass, ideal not only for athletes at the elite level but for everyday athletes. This design actually is documented to reduce injuries in players competing on it. Even when compared to natural grass!
. The product that Kid's Turf is considering is
dramatically different from traditional synthetic turf as most people 
envision it. Indeed, the most dramatic difference is immediately obvious. Instead of a dense, abrasive, fibrous rug, the surface is smooth and silky to the touch, much like a meadow of new spring grass. The blades are a unique blend of specially treated Polyethylene fibers that are as soft it is tough. Rug burns are a thing of the past. Players can slide, tackle and tumble without fear of abrasions. The old hatred of “turf” - voiced so loudly by players, trainers, coaches, the media, even parents and doctors – are a distant memory.
But it’s more than just the absence of abrasions. Unlike traditional artificial turfs, this product does not rely on an underlying shock pad for safety, resilience and player comfort. Just like its natural grass relative, the artificial fibers are surrounded and stabilized by a special blend of “synthetic earth” - a patented mixture of smooth, rounded silica sand, rubber granules, and NIKE GRIND, which is made of re-ground athletic shoe material. That's a whole story in itself. 