New Turf Announced for 2024 Season at Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium
JACKSONVILLE-A day after the announcement of AmFirst Stadium, Athletic Director Greg Seitz
announced that new turf will be in place for the 2024 season.
Fans will see many changes when they return to Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium with the opening of the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex and a renovated north side with new seating, outdoor suites and loge seating.
“Our previous turf was at the end of its lifespan and we saw this as a perfect opportunity to replace our playing surface prior to the start of this season,” said Seitz. “The turf replacement will only add to many other stadium enhancements that will provide a first-class experience, while reducing injuries and improving the safety and well-being of our student-athletes.”
The field design was also released today, and the vintage Gamecock logo is the main focal point and will be located at midfield. The endzones colors also have changed and will be red with the Jax State football branding highlighted with white letters. Along with the Conference USA logos on the field, the AmFirst corporate marks are very prominent on the sidelines.
“We’re very excited about our new turf and partnership with AmFirst,” said Jax State Football Coach Rich Rodriguez.
The originator of the synthetic playing surface, AstroTurf was first pioneered in 1964 and has been in continuous operation since 1968; longer than any facility in the industry. For over 50 years, AstroTurf has been innovating systems that come ever closer to the ideal performance of natural grass.
The new playing surface at AmFirst stadium will utilize AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D Series, which is the premier choice for athletes and field owners and offers unparalleled performance and safety.
The 3D Series incorporates a RootZone layer into its basic infilled turf systems. This innovative texturized layer of fibers encapsulates the infill, resulting in minimal rubber splash, enhanced shock absorbency, and reduced infill migration.
The RootZone significantly improves safety, playability, and durability, making it the most popular product line in the AstroTurf portfolio. The benefits of the RootZone 3D Series extend beyond just performance. Athletes experience grass-like traction with reduced torque on their lower extremities, ensuring safer and more comfortable play. The system also features less infill spray and consistent shock attenuation, which contribute to its improved durability and long-lasting quality.
Seitz said the project is expected to be completed in early August and fans will get their first look when the Gamecocks open the 2024 season on national television against Coastal Carolina on August 29.
Season tickets are currently on-sale through the Athletic Ticket Office or online at JaxStateSports.com.