Athletic Turf News

Hellas Sports Construction awarded second Weber State University contract

September 18, 2013 By Golfdom Staff and Kelly Limpert

Hellas Sports Construction has been awarded its second contract with Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. In 2011, the company installed a new synthetic turf field at Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Stadium, thanks to a generous donation from Robert and ...

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Brock base system used for Houston Texans’ practice field

September 17, 2013 By Golfdom Staff and Kelly Limpert

The Houston Texans installed Brock PowerBase underneath its new synthetic turf practice field to help maximize the safety and performance of team members. The Brock PowerBase shock pad and drainage layer has been proven to reduce G-max, the peak force ...

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Synthetic Turf Council to celebrate 10th anniversary at Fall Membership Meeting

September 16, 2013 By Terrie Ward

From October 7-9, the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will be holding its Fall Membership Meeting in Orlando, Fla. at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. This year marks the 10th Anniversary for the national non-profit trade association representing the synthetic turf ...

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Natural grass installed over artificial turf for European soccer match

September 16, 2013 By Jim Novak, Turfgrass Producers International – TPI

When two famed European soccer clubs Real Madrid and Inter Milan visited St. Louis in early August to play an exhibition match at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis nearly 55,000 fans saw a great match. It reportedly was ...

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Field Turf installs blue turf at Ohio high school

August 16, 2013 By Golfdom Staff and Kelly Limpert

A high school in Ravenna, Ohio, has set itself apart from the rest now that Field Turf has installed blue turf at its newly refurbished football stadium. The color was chosen for Gilchrist Field, which is located inside Portage Community ...

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Photo tour — St. George’s Park, England

August 16, 2013 By Seth Jones

For more on St. George’s Park, visit http://www.thefa.com/st-georges-park And don’t forget to watch our video interview with Alan here: https://stage.golfdom.com/englands-national-pride/ ...

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