Sports Field Management Association (SFMA)

STMA launches the Institute of SportsField Management

January 25, 2019By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) launched The Institute of SportsField Management (The Institute), a central hub promoting field safety and the sports turf profession. A collection of resources covering all aspects of operations is available to match the growing responsibilities of STMA members. From technical resources covering natural turfgrass and synthetic surfaces to professional development and management resources, The... read more

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Project EverGreen, STMA team up for Arizona park renovation

January 25, 2019By AT Staff

Project EverGreen — the nonprofit that revitalizes community recreational spaces — will be taking on a renovation project at Lindo Park in South Phoenix, Ariz., to give the 22-acre park a ballpark. Project EverGreen along with partner the Sports Turf Managers Association, will spend three days prepping the field for the ballpark renovation. Volunteers including sports field managers, lawn care... read more

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STMA names Echo the winner of the 2019 Innovative Award

January 25, 2019By AT Staff

Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) named Echo Robotics its Innovative Award winner for its Autonomous Mower TM-2000. The self-driving, self-charging, self-sufficient unit mows up to five acres of turf efficiently and quietly while finely mulching clippings to promote turf health. It can be remotely commanded while monitoring performance via a web platform and mobile app. According to independent studies, its... read more

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STMA names winner of sixth annual Mowing Patterns contest

December 17, 2018By AT Staff

Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) named Kyle Calhoon, sports turf manager at the Hartford Yard Goats (Hartford, Conn.), its sixth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest” winner. Calhoon was selected via a Facebook voting contest from Oct. 22 to Nov. 23 for his intricate design at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home to the Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A, Colorado Rockies). “Kyle continues to elevate... read more

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STMA, MiLB name 2018 Sports Turf Managers of the Year

November 15, 2018By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) named the 2018 Sports Turf Managers of the Year. Award winners include: Triple-A – Matt Parrott, Charlotte Knights (Charlotte, N.C.) Double-A – Brock Phipps, Springfield Cardinals (Springfield, Mo.) Single-A – Stephen Watson, Down East Wood Ducks (Kinston, N.C.) Short Season or Rookie – Ray Sayre, Gulf Coast Phillies (Clearwater,... read more

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