SALINAS, CA — North Salinas High School is stepping into a new era of athletics with the installation of a state-of-the-art AstroTurf® RootZone® GT-B Blend field, a system recognized by the USDA BioPreferred® Program for its use of renewable, plant-based content. This installation highlights the school’s dedication not only to providing a top-tier athletic surface for its student-athletes, but also to making environmentally responsible choices for an agriculture-based product for an agricultural community.
The RootZone® GT-B Blend system is engineered for high-performance, multi-sport environments like North Salinas. Its patented RootZone® layer stabilizes infill for improved safety and playability, while the USDA BioPreferred certification underscores its sustainability profile. The result is a field that performs at the highest level while reducing reliance on petroleum-based products.
Dominick Berarducci , AstroTurf® VP of Sales for the Northwest region, said “This field is part of a larger movement toward smarter, greener sports infrastructure. We’re proud to be at the forefront of that shift.”
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For North Salinas, the new turf is more than an upgrade for football and soccer. It’s an investment that will benefit the entire community — supporting physical education classes, youth sports, and local events on a surface that is durable, low-maintenance, and built for heavy year-round use.
By selecting AstroTurf’s USDA BioPreferred-certified RootZone® GT-B Blend, North Salinas High School is joining a growing movement of schools and universities making forward-thinking facility decisions. This field is not only a place for competition, but also a symbol of the school’s commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence for generations of Vikings athletes to come.
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.
