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Rockin’ and Rollin’ in Memphis: Groundskeeper keeps major-league conditions at AAA ballpark

October 15, 2012By

Just a Mark McGuire home run from the sweaty blues bars of Beale Street in Memphis stands AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds. As the AAA affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Redbirds proudly represent their iconic major league big brother in name and colors. Nestled deep in downtown Memphis, AutoZone Park is surrounded by historic buildings, relics... read more

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NCAA schools select Brock PowerBase to help prevent concussions on the football field

October 9, 2012By

From the University of Oregon to Boston College, a growing number of NCAA schools have installed Brock PowerBase underneath their synthetic turf fields to help prevent brain injuries and keep student-athletes safe. According to the company, Brock PowerBase has been proven to reduce G-max, the peak force of impact, which may reduce the risk and severity of concussion. “With escalating... read more

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Greater Johnstown High School remakes ‘All the Right Moves’ movie

October 9, 2012By

Shaw Sports Turf installed new synthetic turf in Greater Johnstown (Pa.) High School’s football field at Trojan Stadium last June. In September, the Johnstown Trojans began hosting football games on their new field, turning their second home game of the season against longtime rival Westmont Hilltop High School into a remake of the 1983 Tom Cruise movie All the Right... read more

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Direct Solutions, Swingle team for CSU’s Ram Town Green Up

October 9, 2012By

Football fans visiting Ram Town at Hughes Stadium tailgating area before Colorado State University’s home football games this season have been celebrating on greener, healthier turf courtesy of Direct Solutions, Swingle Lawn, Tree and Landscape Care, and Agrium Advanced Technologies’ (AAT’s) Spread it & Forget it controlled release fertilizer. Through its sponsorship of CSU Athletics, Direct Solutions is providing AAT’s... read more

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ATS selected for KinderCare playgrounds

October 9, 2012By

Artificial Turf Supply (ATS) recently completed a multi-state project with KinderCare, a learning center for young children with locations across the country. ATS’ products were selected by KinderCare as the playground surface for various KinderCare sites in the states of Washington, Oregon and Texas. The entire project came to fruition just this past summer. “It’s an honor to have the... read more

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