Vescio's Sportsfields specializes in the design and construction of athletic field systems, offering both synthetic turf and natural grass solutions for schools, universities, and communities. The company provides comprehensive field services including field replacement, base construction, site evaluation, excavation, grading, and drainage systems. Their expertise extends to irrigation installation, ongoing maintenance, and field end-of-life management. With construction crews possessing over 120 years of combined experience, Vescio's Sportsfields controls every step of the process from initial design through final construction. The company works with clients on design-build projects, converting existing fields and developing innovative solutions tailored to specific project objectives. Their portfolio includes football fields, soccer fields, lacrosse fields, multi-sport complexes, and running tracks. Vescio's Sportsfields has completed projects for high schools including Madison Central, Assumption, Lexington Catholic, and Belfry, as well as collegiate facilities such as EKU Football Stadium, University of Kentucky Soccer, Midway University, and Lexington Christian Academy. The company emphasizes safety-tested construction, attention to detail, and 24/7 service support to ensure optimal field performance. They specialize in both USGA sand base natural grass systems and synthetic turf conversions.
RossTarrant Architects is a Lexington, Kentucky-based architectural firm specializing in sports and recreation facilities, with particular expertise in synthetic turf field design and implementation. Established in 1970, the firm focuses on creating durable, all-weather playing surfaces for schools and communities, with project experience including facilities at Bowling Green High School and Whitley County High School. The firm emphasizes comprehensive planning for long-term field success, addressing maintenance protocols, safety standards, and warranty protection. Their approach encompasses regular grooming schedules, debris management systems, professional maintenance coordination, and seasonal inspection protocols. RossTarrant Architects guides clients on proper field care including infill redistribution, seam inspection, and performance testing for shock attenuation, energy restitution, and rotational resistance. Beyond synthetic turf fields, the firm provides architectural services for P-12 education, higher education, and various sports and recreation projects including basketball courts, gymnasium flooring, outdoor sports flooring, running tracks, and tennis courts. The firm operates as part of the MOREgroup partnership and maintains a commitment to sustainable design practices integrated throughout their projects. RossTarrant Architects serves as a resource for facility directors, athletic departments, and educational institutions seeking expertise in sports facility planning and implementation.