Why Our Football Sideline Tarps are Right for Your Athletic Program
High school coaches, college coaches, club coaches, athletic directors, and sports facility managers all know that the sideline is the most abused area of any football field. During a game or intense practice, dozens of players and coaches are constantly pacing, pivoting, and digging their cleats into a confined space. Without proper protection, this heavy traffic will quickly destroy natural grass, permanently mat down expensive synthetic turf, and severely damage surrounding polyurethane running tracks. Our selection of heavy-duty sideline covers is engineered specifically to absorb this abuse, extending the lifespan of your athletic surfaces and saving your school thousands of dollars in premature field replacement and turf repairs.
Top-Tier Football Sideline Tarps and Surface Protectors
We stock the most sought-after and highly searched sideline covers on Google to ensure your stadium surfaces are fully protected on game day.
- Fieldsaver Football Blanket-Style Sideline Tarps: A top-tier investment for facilities that feature a running track surrounding the football field. Made from an ultra-durable 15 oz. vinyl material, these solid, blanket-style tarps are completely impenetrable. They are designed to be laid over the track or synthetic turf sideline to provide an absolute barrier against sharp metal and molded cleats, ensuring your track surface is never punctured or torn by pacing players.
- Fieldsaver Football 16 oz. ArmorMesh Sideline Tarps: The ultimate solution for natural grass fields. Placing a solid tarp over natural grass on a hot day can quickly suffocate and kill the turf. Our premium ArmorMesh tarps feature a heavy-duty, breathable woven design that allows essential air, sunlight, and moisture to reach the grass underneath. This ensures your natural field stays healthy and green while still providing robust protection against destructive cleat traffic.
Why Buy Your Field Equipment From Morley Athletic
Since 1931, Morley Athletic has been a trusted family tradition and a leading supplier of premium athletic gear for schools, universities, and community sports leagues across the country. We deeply understand the purchasing processes and budget requirements of educational institutions, which is why we proudly accept school purchase orders and offer fast, customized quotes for bulk facility upgrades. When you shop with Morley Athletic, you are partnering with a company backed by over 90 years of industry expertise, exceptional customer service, and a steadfast dedication to helping your athletic program protect its valuable facility investments.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between blanket-style tarps and ArmorMesh tarps?
Blanket-style tarps are made from solid, heavy-duty vinyl and are best used over synthetic turf or running tracks where complete puncture protection is needed. ArmorMesh tarps are made from a breathable, woven material designed specifically for natural grass fields, allowing air and sunlight to pass through so the grass does not die during the game.
2. Will leaving a sideline tarp out kill my natural grass?
If you use a solid vinyl tarp on natural grass for an extended period, it can trap heat and suffocate the grass. However, if you are playing on natural grass, we highly recommend our 16 oz. ArmorMesh Sideline Tarps, which are specifically designed to breathe and keep your grass alive during use.
3. Do these tarps protect running tracks from football cleats?
Absolutely. Many high schools and colleges must have their football teams cross or stand on the running track. Our heavy-duty sideline covers provide a thick, protective barrier that prevents sharp cleats from puncturing, scratching, or tearing your expensive track surface.
4. How do we secure the sideline covers to the ground so they do not blow away?
Our professional-grade sideline tarps are manufactured with reinforced perimeters and heavy-duty brass grommets spaced evenly along the edges. This allows groundskeepers to easily secure the tarps to the field using standard turf stakes or ground pegs.
5. How long do these heavy-duty football tarps typically last?
When properly cleaned, folded, and stored in a dry environment during the off-season, our high-quality Fieldsaver sideline tarps are designed to withstand years of intense sideline traffic, providing an excellent return on your facility's investment.
6. Do you accept school purchase orders for field protection equipment?
Yes, Morley Athletic has worked directly with educational institutions for decades. We happily accept school purchase orders. Athletic directors and purchasing departments can easily submit a PO to streamline the procurement of their stadium protection equipment.
