The Grounds Management Association (GMA) in the UK, unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh that includes a fresh visual image to reflect its dynamic and forward-thinking approach while highlighting its rich history and storied past. According to GMA, the refreshed brand...
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), in partnership with the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) and Attain Sports, owner of the Chesapeake Baysox — Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles — announced plans to design and construct significant renovations...
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) welcomed Dr. Garrett Warfield as its new chief research and impact officer. Warfield joined NRPA in fall 2024 and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the organization. “The diverse experience Garrett...
At the World of Concrete event in Las Vegas, Milwaukee Tools introduced a few new products, including a new backpack blower and battery-management device. Power Manager The Milwaukee Power Manager for 15 or 20-amp branch circuits allows users to manage...
According to University of North Carolina Athletics, UNC’s football field back is being converted back to natural grass. The footprint, which will include a synthetic turf perimeter, will mirror the look of Kenan Stadium’s natural grass field from 2017-19. The...
A longtime home to Major League Baseball’s youth development programs (MLB Develops), the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) is poised to strengthen that mission while also modernizing its stadium experience with a state-of-the-art lighting system and special effects technology custom-designed...
Minor League Baseball’s Hub City Spartanburgers debut in 2025, following a relocation from Kinston, N.C. (where they were known as the Down East Wood Ducks). In conjunction with this move, the team switched classifications with the Hickory Crawdads. The Spartanburgers...
Running from March 17-23, 2025, #GroundsWeek is the Grounds Management Association’s (GMA’s) week-long recognition of the vital role grounds staff play in our sports and communities. In 2024, #GroundsWeek reached 18 million people, showcasing the growing appreciation for the essential...
AstroTurf Corporation, a subsidiary of Sport Group, has acquired Atlantic Sports Group, a landscaper and artificial turf installer based in Canton, Massachusetts. Atlantic Sports Group offers more than 21 years of experience installing artificial grass and synthetic turf surfaces for...
The Penn State University (PSU) Center for Turfgrass Science and the Department of Plant Science announced two additions to its faculty: Dr. Manoj Chhetri and Dr. Chase Straw. According to PSU, “Their expertise and dedication to advancing the field of...
