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STC donates play field

October 8, 2012By

By Terrie Ward During the Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC’s) Annual Membership Meeting Oct. 2-4 in Dallas, a 5,700-sq.-ft. synthetic turf play field was donated through the generosity of its members to the children of SafeHaven of Tarrant County.  Funding for the entire community service project was made possible through donations of materials and labor from STC’s member companies. For more... read more

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U. of South Carolina selects Jake electric mowers

July 17, 2012By

COLUMBIA, SC — When it came to maintaining their new baseball facility, the University of South Carolina made a decision to be as green as possible and selected some of the very latest mowers available to the industry from Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. Purchased through Jacobsen’s local authorized dealer, Tri-State Pump & Control, Inc. (TSP), the university,... read more

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2011 Athletic Field Maintenance Forums schedule announced

February 11, 2011By

BLOOMINGTON, MN — This year marks the fifth annual Athletic Field Maintenance Forums hosted by The Toro Company, Diamond Pro and Beacon Athletics. The Forums are a series of educational seminars that highlight best practices in sports field management for the turf industry. The comprehensive sessions combine hands-on and classroom instruction with proven techniques and skills to enhance field maintenance knowledge. The Forums seminars... read more

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SFMANJ opposes sports fields bill in NJ

February 9, 2011By

PENNSVILLE, NJ — The following is a statement released by the Sports Field Managers of New Jersey (SFMANJ). Our primary goals include the improved safety, playability, and appearance of athletic fields at all levels. Since our inception in 2000, SFMANJ members have had the opportunity to achieve these goals through seminars, field days, publications, and networking with those in the sports... read more

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STMA set for January in Austin, TX

September 10, 2010By

LAWRENCE, KS — Taking place Jan. 11-15, 2011, in Austin, TX, the SportsTurf Managers Association’s annual conference focuses on providing solutions and new ideas for managing sports facilities. Demonstrations, classroom education, roundtables, workshops, and networking all provide opportunities for sports turf managers to access information that will lead to success. The following takeaways provide attendees an overview of the main... read more

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