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Rising Star Marcus Elswick

Rising Star Winner Profile: Marcus Elswick

By John Kmitta Maintaining sports fields at the University of Kentucky (UK) started early for Rising Star Award Winner Marcus Elswick – very early. When Elswick was only 11, his older brother was already working as a sports turf student...
LA Memorial Coliseum

Classroom to Coliseum: A Hands-On Sports Turf Experience

When the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepared for the USC Football Season home opener against Missouri State on August 30, the stadium’s Athletic Turf and Grounds Crew featured six special guests. Decked out in a full cardinal-and-gold wardrobe, four high...
Aquatrols Xstatic

Aquatrols introduces Xstatic

The Aquatrols Company announced the launch of Xstatic, a patent-pending product designed specifically for synthetic and artificial sports fields to mitigate static buildup and promote infill settling. “Static buildup on synthetic and artificial turf can impact aesthetics, playability, and the...
SFMA - Sports Field Management Association

SFMA Board of Directors accepting interest forms for 2026

The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) is now accepting interest forms from those interested in serving on the 2026 SFMA Board of Directors. SFMA depends on its engaged and knowledgeable members to guide the association through service on committees and...
Grady Miller

Q&A with Dr. Grady Miller: Where Do We Go From Here?

Q: We are facing an urgent issue with our football field. Over the last few years, our field has gradually declined in quality, but this year it has reached a critical state. After we sprayed out the winter ryegrass, there...

Wiedenmann introduces Terra Core aerifiers

Wiedenmann North America introduced Terra Core, a line of highly efficient shallow aerifiers. Available in two sizes, the machines are made in the USA, reasonably priced and ready to ship around the country. The Terra Core 6 is intended for...

Echo adds 30-in. gas-powered walk-behind

Echo added the LM-3022SP, a 30-inch self-propelled gas lawn mower to its lineup. With a 223cc engine and durable 30-inch steel deck, this mower is designed to cover more ground with fewer passes, saving time without compromising on cut quality....
Elevator Speech

Dust Off Your Elevator Speech

By John C. Fech Whether you know it or not, you need a good elevator speech to succeed in the sports field management industry. Whether it’s to benefit from short conversations with stakeholders, to open a door with someone you...
Running tracks

The Evolution of Track and Field Facilities

By Mary Helen Sprecher Track and field may be one of the oldest sports in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s staying static. And although it’s no secret that the granular surfaces such as cinder, fired clay and expanded...
EPG Brand Acceleration
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