SFMA announces Demaurice Smith as 2023 SFMA Conference keynote speaker
The SFMA announced Demaurice Smith, the executive director of the NFLPA, as the keynote speaker for the 2023 SFMA Conference. read more
Dan Marino inks deal with Sports Field Holdings
Dan Marino, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback, has inked a marketing agreement with Sports Field Holdings, Inc. The company, which focuses on design, engineering, construction and construction management of athletic facilities and sports complexes, announced the nine-time Pro Bowler will become a brand ambassador for its subsidiary, FirstForm, Inc. “I look forward to working with Sports Field Holdings as they... read more
Pro Football Hall of Fame game moves to Thursday night for 2017 event
After the mix-up during last year’s event, the Pro Football Hall of Fame decided to make a scheduling change to its annual event. This year, the Pro Football Hall of Fame game will be held on Thursday, making the official start of the NFL season the first event in induction weekend, instead of the last, CBS Sports reported. The move... read more
NFL supports safer artificial turf to address concussion crisis
The NFL is funding the development of new equipment including helmets and turf to reduce head injury. Teams such as the New England Patriots, Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals are implementing safer turf into their practice facilities, using shock pads manufactured by Brock International to improve the safety of their fields, a press release from Brock reported. One of the... read more
West Coast Turf provides its eighth Super Bowl field
West Coast Turf, a natural turfgrass sod grower and installer, is providing the turf for Super Bowl 50, marking its eighth field used for the NFL’s biggest event. West Coast Turf’s blend of hybrid bermudagrass and ryegrass turfgrass sod was grown at its Livingston, Calif., facility. The 75,000-square-foot sod will be shipped just 117 miles to Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium, the venue for Super Bowl 50,... read more
