Sports Turf to Construct Athletic Facility for Orange Beach City Schools

Sports Turf Company, a specialty sports construction and surfacing company, is proud to announce it has been awarded the athletic facility for Orange Beach City Schools. Working alongside Bear General Contractors, the project will include an 8-lane running track, track and field events, artificial turf stadium field, indoor practice field, and the installation of landscape turf.

Sports Turf Company will construct the Makos’ artificial turf stadium and practice field utilizing an artificial turf system that is focused on safety, durability and performance. The new surface will feature AstroTurf’s Rhino Blend turf system, Brock shock pad, and organic BrockFILL infill. By combining slit film and High Micron fibers into one system, AstroTurf’s Rhino Blend system offers both durability and aesthetics. The Brock shock pad and BrockFILL are specifically engineered to optimize safety for athletes during impacts to the surface. BrockFILL is a highly engineered wood particle infill specifically designed to improve traction and reduce artificial turf heat.

“We are excited to give the Makos the athletic facility they deserve,” said Sports Turf Company President Todd Wiggins. “This facility will feature high-performing athletic surfaces that will serve student-athletes at both the middle and high level, in a variety of different sports.”

In addition to the two artificial turf fields, Sports Turf will construct an 8-lane running track with events utilizing Rekortan M synthetic track surfacing. Rekortan M is a World Athletics-certified, impermeable system featuring two distinct layers. This system delivers force reduction, ensures stability for predictable footing, and is sealed to protect against moisture intrusion.