{"id":15668,"date":"2022-06-25T02:54:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T06:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trackandturf.com\/?p=15668"},"modified":"2023-09-22T11:26:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T15:26:27","slug":"let-your-new-track-show-your-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trackandturf.com\/blog\/let-your-new-track-show-your-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"Let Your New Track Show Your School Colors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re an athletic director or a school administrator, you know the power of school spirit. If you\u2019re thinking about investing in a new outdoor running track for your athletic facility, make sure you are choosing a reliable service provider who uses high-quality athletic surface products with proven results. To help your project truly shine, select custom colors for your outdoor track. Here, American Athletic Track and Turf, serving Northeast coastal states and Florida, explains how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customizable Athletic Surfaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you picture an outdoor running track, you might envision a classic brick red. This is the most popular color for outdoor running tracks<\/a> because it is the most resistant to ultraviolet (UV) rays. However, tracks can be customized in a wide range of shades to match your school colors or facility branding. At American Athletic Track and Turf, we use Beynon Sports Surfaces brand products, known for their durability and performance. Some of the leading educational institutions in the country use Beynon Sports Surfaces systems, including Duke University, Harvard University, Middlebury College, and the University of Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many schools have two official colors that are reflected in their logo and mascot. If you would like to feature both colors on your running track, you can use one color for the majority of the track, and highlight with the second color in specific areas, such as passing zones. Or, if you prefer one single color to represent your school, you can choose from a wide range of options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Athletic Track and Turf also installs and maintains tennis courts. For tennis court projects, we use the Nova Sports U.S.A. Novacrylic Combination Surface\u00a0system, which is available in multiple colors to match your school\u2019s branding. Find product specifications for all our sports surfaces on our Smart Start Toolbox<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast-Track Your Project with Co-op Purchasing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A traditional bid process for an outdoor track can go on for months \u2013 once you\u2019ve budgeted out your project, you\u2019ll need to advertise the bidding process, collect bids, and vet each contractor. In contrast, the SmartBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program<\/a> allows schools to buy project materials at pre-negotiated prices through cooperative purchasing contracts. The program is comprised of multiple cooperative purchasing agencies, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n