Synthetic Turf Field for Shadek Stadium

JMT developed construction documents and provided construction oversight for the multi-purpose synthetic turf field at Franklin & Marshall College’s Shadek Stadium.

JMT’s sports field designers were part of a multi-disciplinary team. We guided the college through the various steps of the field design, including selecting the shock pad, turf, infill, field graphics, and field equipment. The field surface was designed primarily for football and lacrosse. JMT provided detailed design, specifications, and construction oversight for the new field including the base course, drainage system, surfacing, and infill placement.

The stadium’s new playing surface was the first field in the state of Pennsylvania with an enviro-fill infill system, which provides a firm, fast, and safe surface. The field also features an engineered shock-absorbing pad under the turf, adding to the safety of the playing surface.

The field was completed in 2017.

In June 2023, JMT was involved in the design of the replacement of the field surface due to a manufacturing defect of the original turf surface. JMT assisted the College through the warranty claims process, the selection of the new surface, and provided daily oversight while the existing surface was being removed and the new surface installed.