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Sports Turf invites coaches, ADs to Corky Kell VIP suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

JULY 25

Coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, we appreciate all you do for Georgia's young athletes and want to thank you! Please bring your family to enjoy a cold beverage and a snack in our field-level suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the 31st Annual Corky Kell Classic on Saturday, Aug. 20th.

Coaches and administrators are some of the most important individuals in our schools. They play such an important role in the development of young men and women, teaching them so much more in preparing for their futures than just what happens on the field.

Please register here: https://info.sportsturf.net/corkykell

Hospitality suite and tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Sports Turf Company sponsoring Corky Kell Classic for fifth consecutive year

JULY 19

Sports Turf Company, a sports facility construction company, is a proud sponsor of the 2022 Corky Kell Classic for the fifth year in a row. The four-day event is set to kick off the 2022 high school football season with eleven games at four separate locations.

“We are excited to be a part of Corky Kell Classic for the fifth year in a row,” said Todd Wiggins, president of Sports Turf Company. “This event allows us to engage and interact with current and past clients, while also supporting the top coaches and athletes in the southeast.”

The 31st Annual Corky Kell Classic games will be played at the following venues:

Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Johns Creek

5:30 p.m. - Kell vs. Cherokee Bluff
8:30 p.m. - Johns Creek vs. Parkview

Thursday, Aug. 18 at West Forsyth

5:30 p.m. - North Atlanta vs. North Forsyth
8:30 p.m. - West Forsyth vs. Archer

Friday, Aug. 19 at Rome

2:30 p.m. - Mt. Pisgah Christian vs. Fellowship Christian
5:30 p.m. - Cass vs. Kennesaw Mountain
8:30 p.m. - Rome vs. Creekside

Saturday, Aug. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

10:00 a.m. - McEachern vs. North Gwinnett
1:00 p.m. - Brookwood vs. Norcross
4:00 p.m. - Walton vs. Mill Creek
7:00 p.m. - Marietta vs. Grayson

“We are grateful for Sports Turf’s continued support of the Corky Kell Classic,” said IJ Rosenburg, Corky Kell Classic co-owner and president of Score Atlanta. “Sports Turf Company takes great pride in building athletic facilities that not only showcase our state’s top athletes but helps extend their career through safer field technology.”

Specializing in all different types of sport surfaces, Sports Turf builds natural grass and artificial turf sports fields, as well as tennis courts and track surfaces. Sports Turf guides schools through the entire process of selecting the best options for a facility, expert installation and ongoing commitment through its lifetime, with a focus on safety, performance and durability.

Sports Turf completes field at Jackson High’s Red Devil Hill

JULY 15

Sports Turf Company, a specialty sports construction and surfacing company, is proud to announce the completion of the artificial turf football field at Red Devil Hill Athletic Complex for Jackson High School. Working alongside Parrish Construction, the project included an artificial turf football field, home bleachers, a two-story athletic accessory building, a baseball field house and dugouts.

The new artificial turf field at Red Devil Hill Athletic Complex features AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D3 Blend HD turf system, Brock Powerbase YSR shock pad, and BrockFILL. AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D3 Blend HS is a performance artificial turf system that combines slit film and monofilament fibers for optimum durability. The revolutionary Brock Powerbase YSR shock pad technology features large drainage channels, shock-absorbing structures and 25 millimeter thickness to improve player safety and provide more effective drainage. As the latest in alternative infills, BrockFILL is sustainably grown and harvested in Georgia. The unique properties of the wood infill decreases field temperatures and feels more natural with increased traction and footing for athletes.

“We’re honored that Jackson High School has entrusted us to not only renovate their facilities, but to look to us as the expert in athletic facility construction,” Sports Turf Company President Todd Wiggins said. “Jackson High School is setting a new standard by providing their student-athletes with the best of the best in terms of athletic facility surfacing. This artificial turf system utilizes the most advanced technology, while maintaining the play of the game.”

Sports Turf constructing stadium field, track at Seckinger

JULY 4

Sports Turf Company is constructing Seckinger High School’s artificial turf stadium field featuring a system that surpasses others in terms of safety, durability and performance. The Jaguars’ stadium is one of seven remaining Gwinnett County schools to receive renovations to their stadium before the 2022 season.

The artificial turf system, which includes a 10-year warranty, features AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D3 Decade turf system, Brock SP Series shock pad, and the organic infill BrockFILL. AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D3 Decade is a performance artificial turf system that combines slit film and monofilament fibers with a RootZone layer of texturized fibers for optimum durability and better shock absorbency. The Brock shock pad technology is specifically engineered to optimize safety for athletes during impacts to the surface. The infill, BrockFILL, is a highly engineered wood particle infill specifically designed to improve traction and reduce artificial turf heat. BrockFILL is the latest in alternative infills and is sustainably grown and harvested in Georgia.

In addition, Sports Turf Company is constructing Seckinger High School’s running track around their artificial turf stadium field. The eight-lane running track will feature Rekortan B synthetic track surfacing. Rekortan B, the single-layer 13 millimeter paved-in-place track system, is a durable and economical solution for high schools.