Sports Surfacing Maintenance

Running Track Maintenance

The Atlas synthetic track surface requires very little maintenance. The following are tips on the few maintenance procedures that are recommended.

The track should always be kept clean. Cleaning should be accomplished by vacuuming, pressure washing with water or blowing off the track with a wheel-type blower. Sweepers are not recommended. The main enemies of the Atlas surface are dirt, sand and debris. All of these should be avoided whenever possible. Many times the turf on the interior of the track builds up to a proportion where it holds water on the track. Check your landscaping from time to time to be certain that surface water is able to drain from the Atlas surface into the infield.

Roots and grass can break apart the base asphalt and loosen the Atlas surface. Therefore, it is imperative that vegetation be controlled. Soil sterilant should be applied every year to prevent encroachment of vegetation into the base asphalt or track surface. This is especially important along the edges of the runways and high jump. Do not use gasoline, diesel or diesel-based soil sterilants as they damage the base asphalt. Roundup and most other herbicides will not harm the Atlas surface.

Keep heavy equipment, motorcycles, horses, bicycles, and traffic off the track. When it is necessary for the football team to cross or stand on the runway, Atlas Redi-Mats should be laid down where this traffic occurs. Ten Atlas Redi-Mats provide a protected crossing area 30' x 8' for field vehicles and cleated athletes. These or similar rubber mats are recommended.

It is advisable to keep joggers off the inside lanes. Clearly 90% of the wear on most tracks is on lanes #1 and #2. "No Jogging" signs, which list distances in outside lanes are available from Atlas Tracks. If the inside lanes become worn on your Atlas track they can be resurfaced without re-doing the entire track at a relatively low cost.

For more information on running track maintenace, please contact Atlas Tracks at 800-423-5875 or info@atlastrack.com

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Tennis Court Maintenance

Daily:	Sweep court to remove all dirt and debris. Check net tension, adjust to proper height. Inspect fencing for protruding ends. Inspect windscreen for tears or loose fastenings.
Weekly:	Wash courts with clean water and soft bristle broom to remove ball fuzz, dirt, and sand. Use solution of mild, cold water detergent and hair-type brushes to remove surface stains. Clean covered or indoor courts on an as-needed basis.
Annually:	Review Tennis Court Survey. Take new photographs of court for visual records. Inspect court surface, nets, net posts, center strap, anchors, windscreen, and fences. Obtain repair and replacement estimate. Schedule Spring maintenance.

 

For more information about maintenance regarding any of tennis court systems, please contact Atlas Tracks at 800-423-5875 or info@atlastrack.com

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Indoor Flooring Maintenance

Maintenance of ATLAS Athletic Surfaces

In order to ensure that your facility and your athletes receive maximum value from your sports floor it is necessary to abide by the product’s maintenance guidelines and to establish a proper maintenance regimen. While free-standing water and poor atmospheric conditions within the facility pose as threats to any sports surface, overall maintenance requirements for indoor sports flooring tend to vary depending on the type of surface installed. Hardwood sports courts, as a hygroscopic living surface, calls for the most demanding and costly maintenance practices. In addition to a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly maintenance routine, hardwood sports floors must be sanded and refinished every 4-5 years depending on use. Synthetic sports flooring generally does not require any recoats or waxing and can be very easily maintained by sweeping, washing and rinsing the floor on a regular basis. Most synthetic sports surfaces are highly resistant to staining and permit the use of an auto-scrubber for surface-level revitalization. Regardless of the sports floor, installing an entrance mat can help to cut down on soiling related issues by as much as 90%. 

 

For more information about maintenance regarding any of the Tarkett Sports indoor flooring systems, please contact: info@tarkettsports.com

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Artificial Turf Maintenance

These basic maintenance procedures will ensure compliance with our industry-best third-party insured warranty and keep your field in optimal condition. Refer to the FieldTurf Maintenance Guidelines for details and recommended frequency on each maintenance activity along with steps to follow throughout the life of your FieldTurf field.

There are 4 basic maintenance operations that all FieldTurf fields require according to our recommended maintenance schedule.  We simply call it BARS – for Brushing, Aerating, Raking and Sweeping.

BARS Maintenance

0. Brushing - Rejuvenates the matted fibers and levels the top portion of the infill.
0. Aerating - Minimizes risk of slight compaction, by penetrating and loosening the infill with rotating tines.
0. Raking - Prevents fibers from matting down and ensures infill is loosened.
0. Sweeping - Ensures debris doesn't get into the infill.

Other necessary maintenance procedures should be done periodically and according to FieldTurf’s maintenance guidelines.

• Inspection of line markings and seams - In the unlikely event that line markings or seams come apart, it's important to notify FieldTurf Customer Service right away.
• Infill topdressing - For high traffic areas, rubber may need to be added to the top layer of infill.
• Snow Removal - Snow must be removed according to field-friendly guidelines.

 

For more information about Artificial Turf Maintenance please contact: customerservice@fieldturf.com