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NRPA Awards

NRPA recognizes excellence in parks and recreation

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced the recipients of this year’s NRPA Innovation Awards, Spotlight Awards, and Scholarships and Fellowships. The awards will be presented during the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia in September.  NRPA Innovation Awards...
Sports Field Lighting

The Evolution of Field Lighting Systems

By Mary Helen Sprecher The first generation of LED sports lighting hit the market shortly after the first decade of the new millennium. Manufacturers peg the window as being anywhere between 2010 and 2014. One thing that can’t be disputed...
SIS Pitches

New rapid hybrid turf solutions from SIS Pitches

With fixture schedules intensifying and sporting venues hosting more events than ever, SIS Pitches has launched two new hybrid pitch systems designed to help grounds teams and stadium operators tackle mid-season deterioration and tight installation windows without compromising performance. SIS...
SFMA Board of Directors

2026 SFMA Board of Directors takes office

The 2026 Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Board of Directors took office during the association’s Annual Meeting held during the conference. The 2026 SFMA Board of Directors is as follows: Officers Returning directors Newly elected/appointed directors SFMA proudly welcomes the...
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A conversation with SFMA leadership

On the latest episode of the SportsField Management Podcast, SportsField Management magazine Editor John Kmitta spoke with Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) leadership. SFMA CEO Paula Sliefert, SFMA Immediate Past President Adam Thoms, Ph.D., and SFMA President Alpha Jones, CSFM,...
Andrew Felix

The SportsField Management Interview: Andrew Felix

In this edition of the SportsField Management Interview, we meet Andrew Felix, manager of grounds at Sandhills Global Youth Complex, Lincoln, Nebraska. SportsField Management (SFM): Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what led you to a career...

Kubota introduces new products across three segments

From Equip Expo in Louisville, Kubota Tractor Corporation unveiled three new additions to its equipment lineup: the SVL65-2s compact track loader, the RTV-X Long Bed, and the F2510 commercial front-mount mower. F2510 front-mount mower Kubota’s F Series adds the updated...
SIS Pitches

SIS Pitches reports surge in hybrid pitch installations

SIS Pitches reported a 44% year-on-year increase in hybrid pitch installations, driven by demand from Premier League football clubs. The growth in demand for durable, high-performance playing surfaces among football’s elite in preparation for the current season has meant that...
GCSAA Women's Leadership Academy

GCSAA announces 2025 Women’s Leadership Academy participants

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has chosen 37 turfgrass professionals to be part of the 2025 Women’s Leadership Academy, Nov. 11-13, at GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan. Participants in the Women’s Leadership Academy will be guided along...

Greenworks launches Optimus Crew pro equipment line

“It’s like a dream come true,” said Yin Chen CEO and chairman of Greenworks. “We took 10 years in the commercial side to get where we are. Finally, we are here.” Chen and his Greenworks team hosted industry media for...