Capital Sports Construction, Inc. partnered with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL to install a dedicated synthetic turf practice field for the university’s renowned marching band, the Marching 100. The new facility grants the band a reliable, purpose-built surface for rehearsals, drills, and marching formations — regardless of weather or season.
Through meticulous site engineering and turf installation, the project upgrades the band’s rehearsal infrastructure to a standard befitting a top-tier collegiate music organization.
We evaluated existing site conditions, soil and drainage behavior, and rehearsal traffic patterns. Design planning focused on a flat, well-drained field layout capable of supporting frequent band use. The base design included engineered grading, drainage pathways, and a foundation robust enough for repetitive foot traffic and equipment loads.
Construction included full removal of any prior turf or natural surface, precise grading to ensure levelness and water runoff control, and installation of a compacted aggregate base designed for optimal drainage and stability. Sub-base preparation followed specifications required for heavy-duty synthetic turf systems.
A high-performance synthetic turf system was installed to accommodate marching band rehearsals. Work included:
With the completion of the turf practice field, Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 now has a reliable, weather-resistant facility designed specifically for marching band rehearsals and events. The new field supports consistent daily practice, formation work, and auxiliary training with minimal maintenance and maximum durability.
The durability and design of the turf surface ensure long-term value, reducing wear and tear associated with traditional grass fields or repeated relocation. This upgrade provides a stable platform that enhances rehearsal quality, supports band growth, and contributes positively to campus-wide facility infrastructure.
Florida A&M University is a public historically black land-grant university in Tallahassee, FL. Its celebrated Marching 100 band is internationally recognized for performance excellence. The installation of a dedicated turf practice field supports the band’s rigorous rehearsal schedule, enabling consistent, high-quality training in all weather conditions.
Browse some of our previous construction projects or visit our projects page for a complete list of our past work.
Full conversion of the baseball and softball fields at McEachern High School, delivering modern synthetic turf playing surfaces with improved drainage, durability, and year-round performance for student-athletes in Powder Springs, GA.
Re-turfing of McEachern High School’s stadium field with a new synthetic turf system, improving safety, playability, and year-round performance for football, soccer, band, and multi-sport use in Powder Springs, GA.
A full athletic complex transformation featuring a new synthetic turf football field and competition-ready running track. Enhanced drainage, upgraded safety, and year-round durability create a modern facility built for high performance and continuous school athletics.
Construction of a brand new stadium football field with synthetic turf and a synthetic running track at Windsor Forest High School, delivering a modern, all-weather athletic facility for student-athletes in Savannah, GA.
Full conversion of two athletic fields at Lost Mountain Park into modern synthetic turf multi-purpose surfaces, enhancing durability, playability, and year-round recreation for the community.
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