The Toro Company is pleased to announce the tenth annual Toro® Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. In January 2012, one lucky student will travel to Indianapolis, IN to help grounds crews prepare the field for the biggest day in football. With an extensive history of supporting student scholarships and educational activities, Toro is proud to offer this unique learning experience.
Toro equipment and representatives have been involved in preparing the stadium and practice fields for the Super Bowl for over 40 years. Starting with the inaugural World Championship in 1967, the NFL grounds crew has relied on Toro for its expertise in preparing the game field and multiple practice facilities. In 2003, the organizations partnered to establish The Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program.
Through the Sports Turf Training Program, Toro and the NFL’s Super Bowl grounds team collaborate to offer a program aimed at enhancing the skills of emerging sports turf professionals. This program provides hands-on experience in establishing and maintaining safe playing fields. This year’s recipient will work alongside NFL field director, Ed Mangan, George Toma, and the Super Bowl grounds crew at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN on turf maintenance, logo painting, field preparation for media day and halftime preparation and clean-up.
To be considered for the program, applicants must complete and submit an application form, as well as a 500-word typed essay, describing the applicant’s professional goals. A reference and résumé are also required.
Entries must be postmarked by November 11, 2011. Applicants must be enrolled in at least the second year of a 2-year turf program or in at least the junior year of a 4-year turf program. The application must include the signature of a school advisor or representative, as well.
The winner will be announced on December 9, 2011. Application forms are available online at www.toro.com/superbowl. Any questions or comments can be directed to dale.getz@toro.com.
In January 2012, one lucky student will travel to Indianapolis, IN to help grounds crews prepare the field for the biggest day in football.