Baseball/Softball

International event turns Marlins Park into a racetrack

January 18, 2017By

Looking good! The second asphalt layer is in place, now we’re onto applying kerbs, tecpro … https://t.co/j3H41dM6xQ pic.twitter.com/ootLA9sqS6 — Race Of Champions (@RaceOfChampions) January 18, 2017 Why yes, you are seeing anĀ asphalt track on the field at Marlins Park. The field is transforming for the North American debut of the Race of Champions, a competition that dates back to 1988.... read more

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STMA kicks off fourth annual Mowing Patterns Contest

November 1, 2016By
Photo: STMA

Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) kicked off the fourth annual ā€œMowing Patterns Contest.ā€ Members wishing to enter can upload a photo of a unique design; only patterns made with mowing equipment are eligible. Deadline to enter via Facebook is Friday, Nov. 18 at 12 a.m. midnight EST. The pattern which receives the most votes will win the contest. Voting is... read more

Help from the future

August 26, 2016By
Photo provided by Kevin Bell

The athletic grounds staff at Clemson (S.C.) University maintains some of the most recognizable 80 acres of turf in collegiate sports, but only has a full-time staff of five. Luckily there’s a quality turfgrass program at the school with students ready to work that fills out the staff. Kevin Bell, known as K.C., Clemson’s assistant supervisor of athletic grounds, transferred... read more

Digital lawn imaging technology makes debut at SF Giants’ home opener

April 12, 2016By
Photo: New Ground Technology

New Ground Technology introduced its patented TerraPrinter technology during the San Francisco Giants’ home opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a news release reported. The Giants logo, prominently displayed in centerfield, is a first for the MLB franchise and a first for New Ground Technology. The 160-foot image was produced from the GPS guided TerraPrinter and cloud-based media. New Ground’s... read more

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Nearly invisible netting to protect fans at 10 MLB stadiums

April 11, 2016By

Beginning this year, more Major League Baseball fans seated close to the action will be protected by screens thanks to barely visible systems developed and installed by Promats Athletics, a new release from the company reported. This new system uses netting manufactured by NET Systems and is made with Black Dyneema material. Promats Athletics’ new netting will protect fans in... read more

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