News - Athletic Turf

PGMS certification recognized by VA Dept. of Education

June 21, 2019By AT Staff

The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) has announced their Certified Grounds Technician (CGT) certification has been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). CGT certification is now available to qualifying Virginia high school students and its recognition by the state encourages more students to pursue green industry employment opportunities by testing skills necessary to the grounds maintenance field. According... read more

Hellas makes third expansion at Dadeville, Ala. factory

June 21, 2019By AT Staff

Hellas Construction announced a third expansion in three years of its Dadeville, Ala., factory, adding 30 jobs and $2.6 million in new equipment. The base material for artificial turf used at the stadiums of the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans and practice fields for the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars is made at the Dadeville facility. Ron Norsworthy, Hellas’ director... read more

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AEG’s VP of energy and environment joins GSA board of directors

June 21, 2019By AT Staff

AEG’s vice president of energy and environment, John Marler, will join the board of directors of the Green Sports Alliance (GSA). The GSA is the leader in leveraging the market influence of sports to promote environmentally sustainable practices. “I am honored to represent AEG, a founding partner of the Green Sports Alliance, as a member of the board to further... read more

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STMA launches fourth annual “Stars and Stripes” competition

June 21, 2019By AT Staff

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) launched its fourth annual “Stars and Stripes” contest on June 12. Enter the contest to win a complimentary pass to the 2020 STMA conference next January in West Palm Beach, Fla. In honor of our countrymen and our nation’s birthday, STMA invites sports turf managers to create their most unique Fourth of July field... read more

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Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opens first location in Virginia

June 20, 2019By AT Staff

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened its first location in Virginia in the city of Sterling on June 1. This new location will serve a variety of green industry professionals, including irrigation and landscaping contractors, golf course superintendents and sports field managers. Ewing Sterling will carry a wide variety of products including irrigation supplies, fertilizer and chemicals, tools and accessories,... read more

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