Sports Turf Company to renovate Covington’s Sharp Stadium field

Sports Turf Company, a specialty sports construction and surfacing company, is proud to announce it has been awarded the artificial turf renovation of Sharp Stadium. Located in downtown Covington, the stadium hosts three Newton County District high schools – Alcovy, Eastside and Newton.

“It’s always an honor for Sports Turf to be recognized as the leader in athletic construction,” Sports Turf Company president Todd Wiggins said. “We understand that this renovation has been highly anticipated for a long time, and we are honored to be selected to provide the area’s athletes with the best of the best.”

Homer Sharp Stadium in Covington hosts the three Newton County District high schools - Alcovy, Eastside and Newton. (Photo by Sports Turf Company).

Sports Turf Company will renovate Sharp Stadium’s existing natural grass field into an artificial turf system that surpasses others in safety, durability and performance. The system will feature Astro Turf’s RootZone® 3D System, Brock shock pad and BrockFILL. AstroTurf’s system is a performance artificial turf that combines slit-film and monofilament fibers for optimum durability and performance. The Brock shock pad and BrockFILL are specifically engineered to optimize safety for athletes during impacts to the surface. BrockFILL is the latest in organic infills and is sustainably grown and harvested in Georgia.

Sports Turf specializes in the construction and installation of sports surfaces, including natural grass and artificial turf fields, tennis courts and track surfaces. In addition, Sports Turf Company serves as a consultant and owners’ advocate through the entire process of selecting the best facility solutions and surfaces to meet owners’ specific needs. The company continues evolving to provide higher-performing, safer and more durable athletic facilities for its clients.