News - Athletic Turf

Controlled Products launches new synthetic turf coating Silverback

April 23, 2014By AT Staff

Controlled Products (CP), a manufacturer of synthetic turf products, completed its new polyurethane coating line called Silverback. The process provides a stronger and more dependable way to apply a backing system, according to the company. “… We have built a highly sophisticated coater designed specifically for turf which utilizes advanced chemistry that works together with our primary backing system and... read more

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Notre Dame Stadium to convert to synthetic turf

April 14, 2014By AT Staff

Synthetic turf will be installed at Notre Dame Stadium, the University of Notre Dame football’s home field, in time for the 2014 season. Installation of a FieldTurf surface will begin following the university’s Commencement Weekend, May 16-18, and is aimed for an August completion. Annual commencement events and impending Campus Crossroads Project construction make ongoing maintenance of its grass field... read more

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Tennessee high school to install Shaw field, renovate stadium

April 9, 2014By AT Staff

Construction is underway at Alcoa High School to install a Shaw Sports Turf field. The project on the Knoxville, Tenn. school also includes several renovations to the existing stadium complex. “Football is an important part of this community,” said Alcoa’s football coach, Gary Rankin. “Our biggest challenge is being landlocked and not having room for additional field facilities. Adding the Shaw... read more

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ASBA honors Noble and Greenough School’s field

April 7, 2014By AT Staff

Noble and Greenough School’s (Noble) Shaw Sports Turf field in Dedham, Mass. received a Distinguished Field Facility award from the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities. The award is given to its members who model construction excellence. It was presented to Stantec Sport in Boston for the upgrade of... read more

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Chicago Bears training camp facility, Olivet Nazarene’s field go synthetic

April 7, 2014By AT Staff

Kiefer USA and UBU Sports will transform Olivet Nazarene University’s football and soccer stadium in Bourbonnais, Ill. Ward field is also the summer training camp for the Chicago Bears. The UBU Sports Speed S5-M synthetic turf system will be installed by Kiefer USA. The ONU Tigers are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Division I and compete... read more

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