The Eastern Michigan University (EMU) department of athletics plans to install a new, “EMU gray” FieldTurf Revolution surface at Rynearson Stadium, the university’s football stadium. “One of our workouts this winter was in six inches of snow,” says Chris Creighton, EMU’s head football coach. “Throughout the enitre workout we kept talking about [how] we will play anyone, anytime, anywhere. We... read more
As the FIFA World Cup Brazil continues and teams from 32 nations compete, one thing is clear: the quality of the playing fields. By the time the World Cup reaches its conclusion, 12 stadiums will have hosted the 64 games. For some behind-the-scenes observers, the star performers are underfoot. Eleven of the twelve venues feature quality, licensed turfgrasses. Three stadiums... read more
More than 350 Ewing Irrigation employees and partners renovated St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Schoolâs campus irrigation system and built a football field, community garden and outdoor entertainment area as a part of Ewingâs second annual PRIDE Project on April 15 in Dallas. Water efficiency, sustainability, education and safety were the focus of the PRIDE Project, a way the company... read more
Synthetic turf will be installed at Notre Dame Stadium, the University of Notre Dame football’s home field, in time for the 2014 season. Installation of a FieldTurf surface will begin following the university’s Commencement Weekend, May 16-18, and is aimed for an August completion. Annual commencement events and impending Campus Crossroads Project construction make ongoing maintenance of its grass field... read more
Construction is underway at Alcoa High School to install a Shaw Sports Turf field. The project on the Knoxville, Tenn. school also includes several renovations to the existing stadium complex. âFootball is an important part of this community,â said Alcoa’s football coach, Gary Rankin. âOur biggest challenge is being landlocked and not having room for additional field facilities. Adding the Shaw... read more
