Turf and Track Systems
ATHLETIC & RECREATION PRODUCTS, INC. (ARP) is a nationwide company focused on providing premium quality synthetic surfaces for athletic and recreational use. ARP markets and installs synthetic turf athletic fields, and polyurethane running track systems. The complete product line is available throughout the United States from ARP regional offices and through a network of regional contractors and representatives from the family of Shane Group Companies.
ARP is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Shane Group. Because of this, ARP benefits from the financial strength of the Shane Group network. In addition to the Shane Group companies, ARP benefits from our network of independently owned regional contractors and distributors who have built reputations for quality products and unsurpassed service throughout the markets they serve.
OUR MISSION - To Add Value and Quality of Life to the Communities we Serve for Now and into the Future.
ARP TURF SYSTEMS - Athletic and Recreation Products, Inc. offers in-filled synthetic turf systems combining the appearance of natural grass with the all-weather playability, low maintenance and durability of synthetic turf. This advanced vertical-to-horizontal drainage technology uses a dynamic drainage and shock attenuation blanket that eliminates standing water. ARP turf systems are manufactured to the highest industry standards and latest advances in synthetic turf technologies.
ARP TURF COMPONENTS -
- Eliminates Fly-Out - Maximized grass and minimized infill separate he athlete from the infill and stabilizes footing. Rubber infill is under warranty for 8 years.
- Excellent Drainage - Stone base circumvented as a conductive median for water. Evacuation rates can be pre-determined.
- Climatic Dimensional Stability - A tertiary backing is added to the primary and secondary backings, creating an extremely stable product.
- No Fibrillation or Premature Wear - Pre-configured yarn design will not fibrillate at all. At least seven times the wear-resistance of any fibrillation pattern.
- G-Max Never Exceeds 150 (8-yr. warranty) - The safest, player-friendly sport surface ever developed. Natural "firm" foot feel.
- Lower Surface Temperatures - Maximum possible heat reduction. There is no exposed infill, therefore, no solar energy absorption.
For more information, download our ARP Turf Systems brochure or visit the GSE GeoSport website.
SafeGrass for playgrounds is a premier
safety surfacing system that provides grass-like performance with long
life, and low maintenance. SafeGrass is designed specifically for use
under play equipment and meets all ASTM 1292-04 safety surfacing
guidelines.
SafeGrass is a comprehensive three layer application utilizing existing ground cover. A sub-base of concrete, crushed stone or asphalt is not required. The bottom layer consists of a 20-mil "high friction" impervious bedliner, preventing water from disturbing existing groundcover. The middle layer is a dynamic drainage and shock attenuation blanket that distributes water to the perimeters. There will never be any standing water. The top layer, or "wearing layer", is a 60 oz. polyethylene, highly durable, grass-like synthetic turf surface. Each project is priced individually on a per square foot basis by ARP or a member of our national network of representatives.
Every SafeGrass safety surface system includes quality components, quality installation, and a comprehensive five year warranty... all backed by Athletic and Recreation Products, Inc.
For more information, download our SafeGrass brochure.
No surface is ideal for all types of use. Sprinters perform better on a fast-response (harder) surface. Longer event runners maximize performance with a slower-response (softer) surface. Practice and training require a surface with higher shock attenuation to reduce wear and fatigue on athlete's joints and muscles. The user should determine the best configuration for his intended primary use and be able to "tune" the track surface, accordingly.
The
GeoTrax surface incorporates a minimal amount of rubber in-fill
particulate to accomplish this tuning. Slight differences in the amount
and depth of the fine polymeric particulate can produce recognizable
differences in response time, resilience and shock attenuation.
In addition, the GeoTrax filament track surface maximizes traction and
minimizes loss of energy that may occur through "slip", by taking
advantage of the natural filament "lean". The surface is designed so
that the orientation of the fiber lean virtually eliminates energy loss
due to incremental loss of traction. Furthermore this designed fiber
orientation maximizes the angle of surface response forces with the
athlete's shoe to provide the greatest possible energy return to the
runner. In simpler term, the runner is not solely dependant on
frictional forces at the surface contact point for forward propulsion.
He virtually can "dig-in" and take advantage of reaction forces acting
more perpendicular with the shoe surface to propel himself forward.
GeoTrax is, also, a truly all-weather surface system, which, when mated
with the GeoDrain drainage blanket, will evacuate rainwater from the
surface so that performance is not affected, up to rainfall rates of 2"
per hour.
The GeoTrax surface is also environmentally-friendly, as it contains no
urethanes or heavy metals, thus insuring the product is safe for users
and the environment and is recyclable.
For more information, download our GeoTrax brochure.
Athletic & Recreation Products, Inc.
200 Industrial Dr.
PO Box 765
Hillsdale, MI 49242-0765
Phone: 877-439-0321
Fax: 517-439-9159