Industry - Athletic Turf

SFMA names 2023 Field of the Year winners

December 8, 2023By AT Staff

Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, Duke University (Photo: SFMA)

Winners receive complimentary registration to the 2024 SFMA Conference & Exhibition, signature clothing and a trophy presented during the annual awards banquet. read more

This article is tagged with Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Sports Field Management Association (SFMA), Virginia and posted in Association's Press Box, Baseball/Softball, Features, Football/Soccer, Industry, News, Top Stories

New poll shows NFL Players believe the league’s artificial turf is a “real concern”

November 30, 2023By Rob DiFranco

Photo: Pgiam/E+/Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

The survey also names MetLife Stadium as the league's worst place to play thanks to its controversial turf. read more

This article is tagged with National Football League (NFL), National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and posted in Football/Soccer, Industry, News, Top Stories

Researchers at Washington State search to find toughest living turf for athletic fields

November 30, 2023By AT Staff

Researchers launched a two-year effort this fall to identify and breed hardy blends of grasses. read more

This article is tagged with synthetic turf and posted in Industry, News, Turf Use

How the Mariners’ Director of Grounds, Kevin Dvorak, made it to the big leagues

November 16, 2023By Rob DiFranco and Sydney Fischer

Seattle Mariners Director of Grounds Kevin Dvorak rides a Toro Sidewinder, mowing the outfield grass at T-Mobile Park. (Photo Courtesy of Seattle Mariners)

Rob DiFranco, associate editor for Athletic Turf, sat down with Kevin Dvorak, director of grounds for the Seattle Mariners, to talk his journey to the MLB. read more

This article is tagged with Major League Baseball (MLB), Washington and posted in Industry, People, Video