Overview
Capital Sports Construction, Inc. partnered with Savannah Christian Preparatory School in Savannah, GA to construct a new natural grass football field designed to support the school’s competitive athletics program. This project delivered a high-quality natural turf surface built on engineered grading and drainage systems, ensuring durability, playability, and consistent performance throughout the athletic season.
The new field provides the school with a safe, well-constructed surface suitable for practices, games, and multi-sport usage as needed.
Project Goals
- Construct a new natural grass football field for school athletics
- Provide reliable grading and drainage to ensure field stability and usability
- Install a high-performance natural turf system appropriate for competitive football
- Improve long-term field health and playability with proper soil and rootzone preparation
- Deliver a surface that balances safety, durability, and aesthetics
Our Scope of Work
Site Design and Engineering
The project began with detailed design and planning to establish appropriate field geometry, slope, and drainage patterns. Engineering considerations included soil conditions, water movement, and long-term maintenance requirements. These plans ensured a stable, well-prepared foundation for natural turf installation.
Site Construction
Construction activities focused on transforming the site into a properly prepared natural grass athletic field. Key work included:
- Excavation and fine grading to establish correct field elevations
- Installation of subsurface drainage infrastructure for consistent water management
- Preparation of a high-quality rootzone engineered for natural turf performance
- Soil amendments to improve nutrient retention, drainage, and turf health
The completed sub-base provides a strong, uniform platform for sustaining healthy natural grass.
Natural Grass Field Installation
After preparing the field base and rootzone, we installed the natural turf system. This included:
- Laying high-quality athletic sod suited for football use
- Ensuring surface smoothness and uniformity for safe play
- Integrating irrigation components needed to support long-term turf performance
- Final rolling and establishment work to promote strong root development
The resulting field offers excellent playability and aesthetics for school athletics.
Project Highlights
- Delivered a new natural grass football field for a growing athletic program
- Installed engineered drainage systems to maintain field quality during rainy conditions
- Created a stable, well-constructed rootzone to support long-term turf health
- Improved surface safety, consistency, and performance for student-athletes
- Supported the school’s commitment to high-quality athletic facilities
- Provided a durable natural turf solution that enhances both function and appearance
Results
Savannah Christian Preparatory School now benefits from a professionally constructed natural grass football field designed for durability, year-round performance, and safe athletic use. The engineered grading and drainage ensure the field remains playable during variable weather, while the high-quality turf installation supports both daily practices and competitive games.
The new field strengthens the school’s athletic infrastructure and provides a dependable surface for current and future student-athletes.
Services Provided
- Site Design
- Site Construction
- Natural Grass Field Installation
Client Profile
Savannah Christian Preparatory School is a private PK–12 school in Savannah, GA with a strong athletics program and a commitment to providing top-quality facilities for its students. The new natural grass football field enhances the school’s ability to host practices, games, and community events on a safe, well-performing surface.