WHITELAND, Indiana | AstroTurf.com | August 11, 2025 — The dream of a first-class soccer home became reality Saturday for Clark-Pleasant Community Schools, as Whiteland High School unveiled its brand-new $3.5 million soccer complex — complete with a gleaming AstroTurf® field that’s already turning heads.
The new facility, built in just over a year, will serve as the home for the Warriors’ boys and girls soccer programs. From the moment the ribbon was cut, players, coaches, and community members marveled not only at the scope of the project, but at the crown jewel in the middle of it all: a pristine synthetic turf surface designed for durability, consistency and safety.
The complex’s AstroTurf surface represents the latest in synthetic turf technology, designed to play fast while reducing injuries. With advanced fiber construction, reinforced backing systems, and a sand-and-rubber infill engineered for ideal ball roll and footing, the field mirrors the feel of natural grass but requires far less maintenance.
AstroTurf fields are built to handle the unpredictable Indiana weather, allowing teams to practice and play without fear of cancellations. Unlike natural grass, which wears quickly under heavy use, the new field will maintain consistent performance across thousands of hours of play — an investment that ensures reliability for years to come.
The project, developed by the Skillman Corporation, The Peters Group and Lancer Associates Architecture, also features locker rooms, meeting spaces, a concession stand, separate bleachers for home and away fans, and a new press box for student broadcasters. The design is part of a community-wide effort to elevate athletics and academics.
Saturday’s opening featured a youth clinic, varsity and junior varsity scrimmages, and an alumni game to close out the day. The new facility was originally expected to be a multi-phase project, but with quick coordination, the complex was finished ahead of schedule.
Now, Whiteland’s student-athletes step into a new era — one defined by modern amenities, community pride, and a cutting-edge playing surface that bears the name synonymous with innovation in sports: AstroTurf®.
The Warriors girls team will christen the field in competition Aug. 18 against Indian Creek, followed by the boys’ home debut Aug. 19 against Triton Central.
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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.
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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.
