The National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) approved FIRSTFORM as a ‘Recommended Provider’ of Sport Field Holdings‘ PrimePlay Replicated Grass turf systems. FIRSTFORM is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sports Field Holdings. As NCYS’ preferred synthetic turf provider, Sports Field will benefit from improved access to decision-makers within the national youth sport scene, introductions to fellow members, and unique educational opportunities... read more
The unofficial kickoff to the NFL season experienced an unfortunate setback August 7. After what appears to be a paint job gone wrong, officials had to cancel the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Indianapolis Colts. The artificial turf at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, became an unsafe environment after the paint congealed and... read more
Opened three years ago, Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence, Kan., houses women’s soccer, softball and track and field all in the same complex. Athletic Turf News stopped by to visit with Frank Masterson, director of the facility, to talk about the world-class track and what the complex means for the Kansas athletics program. read more
Recently I spent a few days in Augusta, Ga., and Graniteville, S.C., hanging out with the fine folks at Textron Specialized Vehicles, checking out their new Cushman Hauler. The new Hauler is in production right now. They’re hopeful to sell these vehicles to a wide range of customers, from golf course superintendents to airports. Of course, they also see the vehicles being... read more
