(SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania) - Teams at The Rock are ready to roll on an all-new AstroTurf field at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium.
Slippery Rock, which has utilized an AstroTurf playing surface since 2003, is updating the turf at Bob DeSpirito Field with the most advanced synthetic surface available on the market.
The previous field, which has served The Rock well, is being replaced with the all-new AstroTurf 3D52 Xtreme.
“We looked at eight different companies when it came to replacing the turf,” said Slipper Rock Athletic Director Paul Lueken. “As we looked at the cost and quality of the products, the AstroTurf system rated highest on our list.”
The field will serve the university’s football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse teams.
“This is a great win for us,” said Shamus Petrucelli, Regional Sales Director at AstroTurf. “Slippery Rock is a great university with a strong tradition, and it speaks volumes that they selected our product again.”
Lueken said that the original installation of an AstroTurf field brought a new dynamic to the Slippery Rock athletic department.
“We weren’t in a position to host a large number of events before,” said Lueken. “AstroTurf has been a great addition and it has allowed us to have a multi-purpose facility where we can host more events and outside events, such as high school football playoff games. We’re excited about the new field and the fact that it allows us to provide our students with the best possible system.”
The new system being installed should be just the ticket for the needs of the school, which participates in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference. The AstroTurf system will provide five major benefits. First, they get more time to host more events. Second, the field is designed to provide a more consistent playing surface, regardless of the sport. Third, AstroTurf systems require less maintenance. Fourth, AstroTurf systems are safer. Finally, AstroTurf systems provide a noticeable aesthetic and look great.
The new field combines a monofilament Horseshoe fiber with a slit film product. The Horseshoe fiber has an Omega-shape, which is more resilient and bounces back, staying upright longer. It also reflects less light and heat. The slit film offers the ultimate in durability.
The field also has a face weight of 52 ounces of fiber per square yard, one of the highest in the industry. This adds to the durability provided by the fiber shape.
In extensive testing, AstroTurf GameDay Grass systems perform most like natural grass from ball roll, to slide resistance, to the biomechanical function of cleats penetrating and releasing properly. A study at Michigan State University, funded by NFL Charities, found that AstroTurf GameDay Grass systems looked and performed more like natural grass than any other synthetic product measured, also making it the safest option.
The field also has RootZone, a thatch layer which holds the sand and rubber infill in place for less splash and migration, making for a more consistent playing surface.
The new AstroTurf 3D52 Xtreme system will be installed this summer and will be ready in time for the football team to begin practice in August.
About AstroTurf
For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf has redefined the way the game is played. The company offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies, leveraging the industry’s first vertically integrated manufacturing system. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit www.astroturfusa.com.
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