Georgia - Athletic Turf

Georgia wake park installs HydroTurf on banks, shorelines

July 24, 2014By AT Staff

Terminus, a cable-pulled wake park at LakePoint Sporting Community & Town Center Complex in Emerson, Ga., installed a HydroTurf system by Watershed Geosynthetics. The synthetic turf system contains HydroBinder, a 5,000 psi cementitious infill, around the banks and shorelines. HydroTurf is a patent-pending revetment system designed for environmental and aesthetic benefits of vegetation as well as the performance and maintenance benefits of hard... read more

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Licensed Turfgrasses: The star performers at FIFA World Cup Brazil

June 19, 2014By Jim Novak

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

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Nufarm releases Anuew Turf Growth Regulator

February 18, 2014By AT Staff

Nufarm released its Anuew Turf Growth Regulator for cool- and warm-season ornamental lawns, golf courses and athletic turf. Prohexadione calcium is the active ingredient in Anuew. “We’re excited to be able to bring this unique new turf management tool to the industry,” said Richard Fletcher, technical services manager for Nufarm Turf and Ornamentals. “Anuew is only available from Nufarm for the... read more

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Brock base system used for Houston Texans’ practice field

September 17, 2013By AT Staff

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 of impact, which may decrease the risk and severity of concussions and other injuries, according to Brock International. “With escalating... read more

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Cincinnati’s Bearcats to play on new turf

June 21, 2013By AT Staff

College football’s second oldest playing field will have a new look by the time the season opener gets underway. The University of Cincinnati is installing new artificial turf on Carson Field in Nippert Stadium. The project, which cost an estimated $600,000, will be completed in time for the Bearcats’s 112th football season and the home opener against Purdue August 31.... read more

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