Calvin University Kicks Off Season on a New Premium AstroTurf® Football Field

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calvin University is kicking off its football season on brand-new AstroTurf® RootZone™ 3D3 premium surface, marking a major upgrade for the Knights' athletic facilities. The newly installed field will serve as both a premier competition surface and an invaluable space for student-athlete development.

"Our program is beyond grateful to open fall camp on our new turf field," said Trent Figg, Head Football Coach at Calvin University. "This field is the largest classroom on campus, and the lessons that we teach on the turf stretch way beyond football. We are working to develop and mentor champions for life, and we now have the best classroom to do so. A big thank you to AstroTurf and their entire team for helping to get this project completed and ready to go for day one of fall camp. God Bless and Go Knights!"

The new field installation reflects Calvin University's commitment to providing its athletes with the safest, most advanced playing surfaces available. The chosen AstroTurf system delivers top-tier performance, durability, and safety that ensures that players can train and compete at the highest level.

Todd DeWolfe, President of AstroTurf Great Lakes, expressed his excitement about the project's completion:

"It has been an honor to partner with Calvin University on this new football field. We understand how important this facility is to the student-athlete experience, and our team is proud to deliver a surface that meets the highest standards of performance and safety. We can't wait to see the Knights take the field this season."

The installation comes just in time for fall training camp, offering the Knights a state-of-the-art home field that will enhance both game-day excitement and daily practice. The field represents not just an investment in athletics, but in the growth and success of Calvin University's student-athletes for years to come.

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