AstroTurf continues to dominate the Division I Field Hockey market with three new installations at Big Ten Conference schools. AstroTurf installed turf systems at Ohio State, Iowa, and Michigan State. Over the summer, the Ohio State Buckeyes got new turf,...
ESTC (the EMEA Synthetic Turf Council) noted the publication of the European Commission’s recommendations on the introduction of restrictions for the placing of intentionally added microplastics onto the European market (Annex XVII REACH). The commission’s recommendation is for a ban...
Applications for SAFE Scholarships and Grants are open! The deadline to submit is Oct. 15. SFMA’s scholarships for those in turfgrass management programs include named scholarships: The Dr. James Watson, sponsored by The Toro Co. and The Fred Grau, funded...
The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) hosted 43 instructors at the Center for ”Train the Trainer” seminars the week of August 1 at the Trent Lott National Center on the campus of The University of Southern...
Start preparing for the SFMA Student Challenge. The Student Challenge is presented in partnership with the SAFE Foundation, Founding Partner Hunter Industries, and supporting sponsor Ewing. Each year, students from 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities throughout the country compete...
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently released Stadium Spotlight: Connected Devices and Integrated Security Considerations in collaboration with the NCS4. The product provides stadium owner operators and security professionals with a snapshot of the connected stadium environment, key...
The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded the Challenger League and Fox Valley Pop Warner with a $200,000 grant for the Challenger Field Redevelopment Project at Plamann Park in Appleton, Wis. The grant, awarded by the Packers Foundation with funds...
Hellas Construction installed a Matrix Helix synthetic turf system used by the Houston Texans at their 100-yard indoor practice facility. The Houston Methodist Training Center mandates installation of a synthetic turf system, which also includes RealFill infill by Hellas. Hellas...
Metropolitan State University (MSU) of Denver opted for AstroTurf for three new fields at its prestigious Assembly Athletic Complex. The school is replacing its soccer, baseball, and softball fields, giving the Roadrunners high-tech turf systems in time for the 2022-2023...
The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has published results from its Venue Security Director Survey in an industry report. The sporting world faces unique challenges when returning to play...
