BELDING, Mich. | AstroTurf.com | August 19th, 2025 — Belding High School has unveiled its brand-new synthetic turf field, installed by industry leader AstroTurf®. The school selected the innovative AstroTurf RootZone 3D3 Blend system with Trionic fibers, featuring a 52-ounce pile weight and a 2-inch pile height for unmatched performance, durability, and safety.
This installation continues AstroTurf’s relationship with Belding athletics by providing a top-tier playing surface that will benefit student-athletes and the community for years to come. The RootZone 3D3 Blend system is designed to deliver the perfect balance of playability, player protection, and long-lasting resilience, making it one of the most advanced synthetic turf systems available today.
“From start to finish, the team at AstroTurf Great Lakes knocked it out of the park,” said Michael Ostrander, Principal of Belding High School. He praised the new field and experience of working with AstroTurf, continuing on to say “our new field is beautiful – the students, coaches, and community could not be more impressed. We look forward to continuing our relationship with AstroTurf for years to come.”
“Belding High School’s commitment to its students and community is evident in this new field,” said AstroTurf Great Lakes Director of Sales, Mark Staten. “The RootZone 3D3 Blend system will give their athletes a first-class surface to train and compete on, while also serving as a hub for community pride and school spirit. AstroTurf is honored to partner with Belding on this project.”
The installation provides a world-class surface for football, band, and community events, ensuring that the field remains a centerpiece for student development and community engagement.
For more than 60 years, AstroTurf has been the pioneer and trusted name in synthetic turf, offering innovative systems designed to improve safety, performance, and sustainability. The Belding High School project is the latest example of AstroTurf’s dedication to delivering premium playing surfaces to schools, universities, and professional teams nationwide.
For more information about AstroTurf and its innovative turf solutions, please visit astroturf.com.
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® Corporation is the original inventor and innovator of synthetic sports surfacing, leading the industry for 60 years. Known for pioneering surfacing solutions, AstroTurf® Corporation delivers cutting-edge products focused on performance, safety, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields, the trusted name in synthetic turf; Rekortan® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing.
AstroTurf® is dedicated to creating world-class sports and recreational environments that inspire athletes and elevate communities. For more information, visit astroturf.com.
About Sport Group
Sport Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial surfaces serving the global sports flooring, leisure and landscaping and industrial markets to over 70 countries globally. Headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, the company’s brand portfolio includes AstroTurf® (the iconic brand that invented the industry), Polytan®, SYNLawn®, LigaTurf®, Poligras®, Rekortan®, and Laykold®.
Sport Group is an industry leader in green technologies, pioneering sustainable products and services such as the world’s first carbon neutral soccer turf, the world’s first carbon zero field hockey turf and development of the industry’s first, and only, turf recycling facility capable of recycling EPDM rubber.
The company has approximately 2,400 employees and operates nine vertically integrated manufacturing facilities and 31 distribution centers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For additional information about Sport Group, please visit sportgroup-holding.com.
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