Meeting once a month by conference call, the STC Committees and Task Forces leverage the functional expertise of almost 100 members to enhance the STC's programs and services. If you are interested in joining a committee or task force, please contact the STC office headquarters at (678) 385-6720 or office@syntheticturfcouncil.org.

Synthetic Turf Council Committee and Task Force updates

Based on the Interactive Work Group Sessions at the 2013 Annual Membership Meeting in Orlando, STC committees and task forces have developed a number of strategic goals and action items to be achieved in 2014.
Meeting once a month by conference call, the STC Committees and Task Forces leverage the functional expertise of almost 100 members to enhance the STC’s programs and services. If you are interested in joining a committee or task force, please contact the STC office headquarters at (678) 385-6720 or office@syntheticturfcouncil.org.


Advocate on Critical Issues

Develop guidance document on recognizing when a field is nearing the end of its useful life, and the critical factors for maintaining the performance of synthetic turf sports fields 

Education Committee 

Organized STC Athletic Director Advisory Panel to advise on the educational content we need to create for this particular market segment.
Arranging to host a webinar series to focus on its technical guidelines.
Developing a “tool kit” that STC members can bring to industry trade shows and conventions to promote the value of STC membership.
Surveyed both STC members and non-members to determine key information about the STC website, awareness of its resources, relevance of information, improving the information, and what other educational content might be beneficial.

Marketing Committee

Planning another STC Community Service Project in conjunction with our Fall meeting.
Arranging to host a webinar series for key market segments.

Membership Committee 

Created new program that will enable STC members to sponsor the Affiliate membership of a buyer and end-user ($75); academic or researcher ($50); or student ($25).
Identifying resources for developing contact information for each target audience that includes: key decision-makers, architects/engineers, athletic directors, STC members, parks & recreation officials, homeowners associations and sales managers of STC members.