A new Research Seminar Series webinar is now available on-demand. The seminar “Off the Rails” is led by researchers at the University of West Florida Administration and Law Department, which encompasses legal studies, construction management, sport management, and public administration....
During the spring 2022 semester, The University of Southern Mississippi Sport Management program partnered with the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) in a real-world marketing project. The project included the graduate Sport Marketing and Public Relations...
The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) Conference 2022 will take place on May 24, 2022, at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK. Being a safety professional requires constant vigilance and an ability to respond to changing and emerging threats to keeping...
SFMA announced that it has been made aware of scam companies offering discounted hotel rates to SFMA members for the 2023 conference. Please note that SFMA’s official conference hotels in Salt Lake City are the Marriott and the Hilton, both...
By Mary Helen Sprecher Synthetic fields reach a point (generally 8 to 12 years after installation) where replacement becomes necessary. Torn inseams, reduction of infill, fiber degradation or worn turf – and/or high GMAX ratings – can all be signs...
In March, the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) Board of Directors approved its new strategic plan for 2022-2025. The plan has some key differences from its predecessor. In January, STC enlisted the help of a consultant to guide it on its...
Orlando’s Camping World Stadium received its FIFA Quality Field Certificate, setting the stage for an exciting international match on a FIFA-approved turf in late April; and, according to AstroTurf, making Orlando an even more attractive candidate host city for the...
The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) recently completed its 2022 Forum Series, reaching more than 250 sports safety and security stakeholders. The industry-specific forums were held in a one-day...
The Motz Group, an employee-owned sports field construction and maintenance business, and its sister company USGreentech, a quality synthetic turf infill manufacturer, were recently awarded Certified Evergreen status by the Tugboat Institute. This certification recognizes businesses that positively impact their...
The scoreboard on the Houston Astrodome read “You are about to witness an historic event,” on March 21, 1966, to commemorate the first Major League Baseball game played on a synthetic surface. More than 55 years later, AstroTurf continues to...
