St Paul’s Primary School

A Safe New Surface for the School and Community

With the base prepared, TigerTurf installed Tournament 1000, one of its most well established multi-sport systems. Tournament 1000 is a medium pile, sand filled artificial turf that has been widely used in school courts for more than 30 years due to its durability, consistent performance, and low maintenance requirements. Designed for both tennis and multisport use, it provides reliable traction, a stable playing feel, and a resilient surface able to withstand the high foot traffic of active students. Its hard wearing, fibrillated yarn contributes to the product’s long service life, making it a practical choice for a diverse school sporting area.
The project included line markings for two basketball courts, one netball court, one volleyball court and three pickleball courts, all incorporated into a single space. Tournament 1000’s consistent ball response and safe underfoot grip support this type of multi-sport layout by catering to games that require controlled bounce, predictable footing and frequent direction changes. The turf’s availability in clear, distinct colours also allowed the school to adopt a visually intuitive layout, reducing confusion between codes while preserving the overall look of the court. At St Paul’s Primary School, this resulted in an attractive combination of a Forest Green outer, with Olive Green and Blue used to define the internal playing areas.

A Revitalised, Bright, and Versatile Playing Area

TigerTurf’s installation approach ensured that each sport could comfortably coexist within the space without compromising usability. For younger players, the medium-height pile and reliable traction make it easier to move confidently and safely across the court during active play, while the all weather nature of the surface increases the availability of the courts throughout the school year. Teachers and coaches gain a dependable facility that remains playable soon after rainfall, reducing interruptions to scheduled sport and physical education.

The completed resurfacing has given St Paul’s Primary School a revitalised, bright, and versatile playing area designed to support a broad range of sports and activities. With a renewed base, long lasting Tournament 1000 turf, and a clear multi code layout, the school now has a high performance facility that will serve students for many years. The project reflects TigerTurf’s ongoing commitment to creating practical, durable and enjoyable sports environments for New Zealand schools, ensuring students have more opportunities to play, learn and stay active.