Jackson Hole athletes are getting new turf. The Teton County School District No. 1 Board of Trustees approved a contract with manufacturer Field Turf to replace the two soccer fields near Jackson Hole High School and the William T. McIntosh Stadium field. The final cost will come in just under $1.5 million. The district also plans to replace the track in the stadium at the same time, a $250,000 expense it will cover from the major maintenance fund. The Teton County Recreation District plans to cover the field replacement costs through the tax it levies on Teton County property owners. According to industry standards, turf fields have a lifespan of about 10 years, but the soccer fields were installed in 2006 and the football field in 2008. Over time, the rubber infill is moved around and the artificial grass blades are degraded, so the fields become more dangerous as they lose their ability to cushion falls.