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Starting line at the new track.

FSDB Unveils State-of-the-Art Track at F. Charles Usina Athletic Field

FSDB

September 30, 2026

The new Track and Field project is finally complete at F. Charles Usina Athletic Field, and what an amazing journey it has been! From removing countless layers of old asphalt and rubber surfacing to installing new concrete curbing and a beautiful new rubberized track, it has been exciting to watch this transformation come to life.

A highlight of the makeover is the incorporation of FSDB's school colors throughout the complex. The running track, long jump pit, high jump venue, and the newly added triple jump pit and javelin throw section all showcase the school's signature red and blue, creating a sense of school spirit and unity across the facility.

Photos and story courtesy of Hugh Downey, FSDB Construction Manager

Old track surface being removed.Northwest turn of the track being built with concrete sides.New concrete lane for the long jump and pit.Brand new javelin lane being framed out onto the field.Workers laying new rubberized asphalt.Rubber asphalt being poured out of a work cart in the high jump pit.Two workers spreading red pain in the high jump area.Painting the track red.Finished lines and paint on the track.Final turn of the track with blue relay lanes on top of the red track.

About

The F. Charles Usina Athletic Field opened in 1971 and is named in honor of Frederick Charles Usina, Jr., a Florida legislator who served on the FSDB Board of Trustees from 1963 to 1966. The field serves as a venue for physical education classes, recreational activities, and athletic teams, including football, girls flag football, and track and field.