New Track And Field Aim To Reduce Athlete Injuries At Dublin HS

DUBLIN, CA — Gael Stadium at Dublin High School is getting new turf and track surfaces to improve athlete safety, and once completed the updates will offer a "university-level" experience, according to Dublin High School Athletic Boosters.

The $2.7 million project funded by voter-approved Measure C broke ground in June and is expected to be completed next month.

The turf field and track at Gael Stadium were installed in 2006 and have reached their end-of-life; the new surfaces are expected to have an 8-10 year lifespan, according to the Boosters.

Besides updated track and field surfaces, the stadium is getting two long jump pits on both sides of the field, plus additional practice pits on the north side of the home bleachers. The site will also have two pole vault areas at the south end of the field and another practice area on the north side of the home bleachers. Two new shot put areas and a discus area will be located outside the north end of the field.

Dublin High football teams and the school's Irish Guard are currently practicing on the school's grass fields. The Irish Guard Field Show Invitational is scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 19, and field renovations should be ready for the big event, although track upgrades will still be underway.