Two companies set out to prove their products’ sustainability in the midst of the California drought. Turf Feeding Systems (TFS), in partnership with Watertronics, will launch two projects at a high school soccer field and public park to document savings and benefits of their products’ ability to reduce water use. Texas-based TFS specializes in fertilizer injection into irrigation–also known as... read more
In an effort to uplift the community of Newtown, Conn., where a shooting took place at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012, Winterberry Irrigation donated its labor to spruce up a soccer field in town. Using materials provided by local vendors, the Southington, Conn.-based company repaired the field and installed a new irrigation system. “We knew from day one that we wanted to... read more
Evergreen SportsPlex, an athletic facility in Leesburg, Va., received a FIFA One-Star Recommended status for its AstroTurf playing surfaces installed by Sports Construction Management Inc. Evergreen in installed four over-sized, lighted multi-use fields for sports such as soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and football. “We’re thrilled to receive the FIFA recommendation, and we think it speaks to the fantastic quality of our facility,”... read more
Mini Fenway Park chose FIFA Preferred Producer GreenFields‘ TenCate turf system for its field in Quincy, Maine, to be installed by NET – Eastern Builders. Work began on the Fenway Park replica project in late April and is scheduled to be completed and ready for use in time for the field’s dedication to children on June 21. “We based our decision on the proven experience and... read more
Turface Athletics, in partnership with Baseball Canada and Major League Baseball (MLB), will conduct its first Field and Ballpark Maintenance Clinic Series throughout Canada in May. Murray Cook, the field and ballpark consultant for MLB, and other industry experts will lead three clinics in three different ballparks in Canada. The clinics are designed to arm attendees with information to help enhance... read more
