Facilities Management

ICP Group announces partnership with the International Tennis Federation

October 29, 2020

ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG) announced that one of its divisions, California Sports Surfaces (CSS), is now the Official Preferred Court Supplier of the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The California Sports Surfaces brands, which include DecoTurf, Plexipave, Rebound Ace...

ForeverLawn signs multi-race deal with Jeffrey Earnhardt

October 29, 2020

Jeffrey Earnhardt has a new, green look as JD Motorsports with Gary Keller welcomed ForeverLawn to the No. 0 Chevy team for a multi-race deal. “We are honored to partner with JD Motorsports and Jeffrey Earnhardt as a primary sponsor...

SAFE golf tournament is on for 2021

October 8, 2020

The Foundation for Safer Athletic Environments for Everyone (SAFE) is hosting its annual golf tournament – but with a twist! The tournament will be held in the location of choice for anyone who wishes to participate in this competition. It...

2020 National Sports Safety and Security Conference Oct. 12-14

October 8, 2020

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will collaborate with key stakeholders to pave “The Way Forward” during the 2020 National Sports Safety and Security Conference. This immersive experience will...

Sports Technology and Innovation Group call for ideas

October 8, 2020

The Sports Technology and Innovation Group (UK) has been formed by the UK government to explore solutions to get fans back into venues. The Group is currently seeking submissions for technologies and innovations that can assist in delivering safe events,...

Henry Ford Study finds concussions are a risk for young athletes in all sports

October 8, 2020

A recent study from the Henry Ford Sports Medicine Research team suggests that high school athletes competing, not only in football, but in soccer, hockey, basketball, swimming, cheerleading and other sports are not only at risk for concussions, but may...

Sport Tough Adhesive

September 23, 2020

ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG) officially announced its new Sport Tough Adhesive by California Sports Surfaces, a self-contained, two-component polyurethane adhesive specially designed to incorporate speed and simplicity to synthetic turf installations. The combination of a high-performance adhesive and...

First installation of Elite Turf POWER System

September 23, 2020

On the heels of its U.S. debut, Elite Turf powered by Act Global completed installation of the POWER System at Ranney School in Tinton Falls, N.J. Ranney School partnered with Princeton Soccer Academy (PSA) to completely re-turf its existing soccer,...

The STMA Student Challenge is going virtual

September 2, 2020

The 2021 STMA Student Challenge is going virtual. 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...

What have we learned?

September 2, 2020

Sports field managers have all learned a few lessons throughout the course of the pandemic, and individuals across the country have continued to adapt to the new normal. STMA recently sat down with David Pinsonneault, CSFM, director of public works...