Turf Use - Athletic Turf

Marlins Park, ValleyCrest Landscape Development receive Environmental Improvement Award

January 9, 2013By AT Staff

Marlins Park and ValleyCrest Landscape Development have been named the recipient of an Environmental Improvement Grand Award by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET). The award recognizes superior landscape projects that increase public awareness of environmental improvement and exemplify consistent use of quality materials and workmanship. The Grand award is the first-place level in the competition. Considered to be the most... read more

This article is tagged with Florida, recycled turf and posted in Industry, Landscape

Reliant Stadium sued for poor turf conditions

January 9, 2013By AT Staff

A former punter for the National Football League’s Houston Texans has filed a state district court lawsuit against the owners and managers of Reliant Stadium, based on claims that the stadium’s poor field conditions caused him to suffer a career-threatening leg injury. Brett Hartmann was the NFL’s leading rookie punter when the Texans played the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 4,... read more

This article is tagged with Indiana and posted in Football/Soccer, News

Rose Bowl turf: A cut above the rest

January 8, 2013By Jim Novak

West Coast Turf’s Tifway 419 field in the Coachella Valley, prior to harvesting for the Rose Bowl. Midway through turf installation at the Rose Bowl. Finished field, ready for play. PHOTOS: West Coast Turf Year after year, the turfgrass sod of West Coast Turf in Palm Desert, Calif., is chosen for such high-profile arenas as Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, O.co... read more

This article is tagged with Arizona, California, Major League Baseball (MLB) and posted in Football/Soccer, News

New synthetic baseball infield for Illinois State University

November 12, 2012By AT Staff

In what has been its busiest year ever for college athletic field projects, St. Louis-based Byrne & Jones Sports has begun its seventh assignment: a synthetic baseball infield for Illinois State University (ISU). Earlier this year, Byrne & Jones completed projects for Iowa State University, University of Missouri-Columbia, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, Eastern Illinois University and Southern... read more

This article is tagged with Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, synthetic turf and posted in Baseball/Softball, News

STMA expands education offerings for 2013 conference

November 12, 2012By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association’s (STMA’s) 24th Annual Conference and Exhibition will be held Jan. 15-18, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Fla., and will feature increases in all educational offerings made available to attendees. Nearly 1,500 sports turf managers —from high schools and parks districts to Major League Baseball and NFL groundskeepers—will converge on Ocean Center Convention Center for more than... read more

This article is tagged with Education, Florida, Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) and posted in Landscape, News