VERMILLION, S.D. — The University of South Dakota’s Coyote football team will begin the 2024 season on a brand new turf field inside the DakotaDome. AstroTurf is providing the synthetic turf installation, which commenced last week.
The new turf will feature the USD paw logo at midfield, outlined by the State of South Dakota to emphasize the USD athletic mantra: We Are South Dakota. The end zones will showcase the wordmark “Coyotes” in white on a Coyote red background. Each side of the field from the 20-yard line towards the goal line will feature the H. Lauren Lewis Field name.
“We are incredibly excited to work with AstroTurf on this project to provide the premium competition and practice surface our football student-athletes deserve,” said Corey Jenkins, Deputy Athletic Director. “The new field also presented the opportunity to re-design the playing surface to a more modern look while featuring the state outline to show our pride in being the flagship university for the state of South Dakota.”
AstroTurf, known for its innovation in synthetic playing surfaces, first pioneered its technology in 1964 and has been in continuous operation since 1968. The company has been at the forefront of developing systems that mimic the ideal performance of natural grass, enhancing both safety and playability.
The new playing surface at the DakotaDome will utilize AstroTurf’s latest technology to provide a first-class experience for athletes. This advanced turf system is designed to reduce injuries and improve the overall safety and well-being of student-athletes.
The turf installation at the DakotaDome replaces the previous surface installed in 2012, also by AstroTurf, demonstrating the long-standing partnership between the university and the company.
The 2024 season kicks off against Northern State on August 29. To buy tickets, contact the USD Ticket Office at 605-677-5959. For season tickets or mini plans, visit the USD Ticket Office website.
For more information about AstroTurf and its innovative turf solutions, please visit astroturf.com.
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For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf® has redefined the way the game is played. The inventor of synthetic turf, AstroTurf® offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies. To learn more, visit astroturf.com.