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Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors Regular Study Meeting: September 3, 2024 - 08/30/24

Supporting documents are available via the following link:  https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information:  https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedule

Walla Walla's New Artificial Turf Field Exceeds Safety Standards - 08/26/24

WALLA WALLA - Walla Walla Public Schools is pleased to announce the new “Trident” JV artificial turf field at Walla Walla High School surpassed expectations in recent Gmax testing performed by Sports Surface Consulting. Results from this third-party inspection highlight the deliberate safety components incorporated into the new field, including the under-turf shockwave pad, all-natural infill and Hellas’ top of the line Matrix Helix Turf.

GMAX testing, also known as impact testing, is a standard method for measuring how well an artificial turf field absorbs shock from a collision. The test involves analyzing 10 different locations across a field. The higher the GMAX score of an artificial or natural grass field, the less force the field absorbs, and the more likely it can lead to injuries. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International has set a maximum allowable GMAX value of 200 for safety, and the Synthetic Turf Council recommends a not to exceed score of 165.

“Walla Walla's new Hellas Matrix artificial turf on the JV Trident Field came in at an impressive 95, well below the 165 threshold, and even under limits the National Football League holds natural grass fields to,” said Superintendent Dr. Wade Smith.

Trident Field features a 100 percent natural infill sourced from all-natural olive pits and recycled cellulous. Referred to as “Thermoblend,” this organic option improves safety, limits infill “splash up,” and greatly reduces field temperatures. This cutting-edge infill system, when installed with the shockwave pad, provides a premium experience for players.

“Not only are our fields one of the safest, they will also be one of the coolest at 30 degrees cooler than traditional crumb rubber,” said Superintendent Smith.

The next phase of the Trident Field project includes installing lighting, fencing and landscaping. Construction on a Field House outbuilding will begin in November and be completed in the Spring 2025.

Thank you, Walla Walla, for your continued support!


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gmax Drain Padding System Underneath the turf:
• https://www.safeplayllc.com/products-gmax-drain-gmax-drain-p-674.html and the all-natural, safe

Thermoblend infill consisting of olive pits left over after the olive oil press process
• https://www.safeplayllc.com/products-elia-renufill-elia-renufill-p-673.html

Recycled cellulous fibers 
• http://www.matrix-turf.com/products/infills/ecotherm/

Walla Walla Public Schools Board of Directors Regular Business Meeting: August 20, 2024 - 08/16/24

Supporting documents are available via the following link:  https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/997
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule & Information:  https://www.wwps.org/district/information/school-board/board-meeting-schedule