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On Deck Sports

On Deck Sports acquires Beacon Athletics and Aer-Flo Sports

Beacon Athletics and Aer-Flo Sports are joining forces with On Deck Sports, a leading name in the sports industry. According to a joint statement issued by John Maher, president of Beacon Athletics / Aer-Flo Sports and Tim Allen, CEO of...
Aquatrols

Aquatrols introduces Sports Turf division

The Aquatrols Company announced its new Sports Turf division to focus on the specific needs of sports turf management professionals, with future R&D efforts put toward developing products that specifically address the unique needs of sports turf managers and provide...
SFMA

SFMA pauses CEO search

The Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) on October 16 announced that it is suspending its search for a new CEO until after its 2025 conference and exhibition. In a letter to SFMA members, SFMA President-Elect Adam Thoms, Ph.D., chair of...

Bobcat to show electric compact loader at Equip Expo

Equip Expo attendees will be able to operate the new Bobcat T7X, the world’s first all-electric compact track loader, at the trade show in October. The T7X is commercially available at select Bobcat dealerships and available to rent through certain...
SFMA Conference

2024 SFMA conference recordings available on demand

If you were unable to attend the 2024 SFMA Conference, visit the SFMA online store and purchase the recordings for $149. Access to individual sessions is $20 each. SFMA recorded the educational sessions at the 2024 conference to benefit sports...
Green Sports Alliance Energy Decarbonization

Green Sports Alliance releases Energy Decarbonization Playbook

The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) released the “Energy Decarbonization Playbook for Sports and Entertainment Venues.” This comprehensive guide is set to transform energy consumption and decarbonization strategies in venues, setting a new standard for environmental stewardship in the sports and...
Pam Sherratt

Pamela Sherratt on Summer Seeding

Q: We are renovating high-traffic areas this summer while the school fields are closed. What should we do about diseases like Pythium? A: The vast majority of turfgrass diseases are caused by fungi, and most soils contain fungi that can...
Grady Miller

Q&A with Dr. Grady Miller: Recovery

Q: Our city wants to host more multiple-day travel tournaments on top of our heavy weekday schedules. Do you have any tips to improve recovery so we can sustain this additional wear and keep our field standards high? A: Too...
Gillette Stadium FieldTurf

Gillette Stadium installs new FieldTurf Core

Gillette Stadium, home to the NFL’s New England Patriots and the MLS’s New England Revolution, recently completed the installation of a new FieldTurf Core system with multi-layer dual-polymer monofilament fiber. Gillette Stadium first installed a FieldTurf surface during the 2006...
RFP for sports field

Crafting an Effective RFP for Sports Field Projects

By Mary Helen Sprecher Crafting a request for proposal (RFP) when it comes to having work done on your field can set the stage for success throughout the project. That’s why it is essential to put in the work in...