A study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., shows how the infill weight of artificial turf surfaces can directly affect the number of injuries to high school football players. The study, which is the first to directly compare football injuries as they relate to infill weight, and led by Michael... read more
Sylva, N.C.-based Smoky Mountain High School, along with the Carolina Panthers, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony May 20 to commemorate the installation of a new athletic field from AstroTurf, AstroTurf announced in a recent release. The new playing surface is being paid for in part by a $200,000 grant provided by the Panthers. “This AstroTurf system will expand field usage,... read more
This week marks the final stages of installation of Shaw Sport Turf’s Momentum system at Satsuma High School, located in Satsuma, Ala. Momentum is a high-performance synthetic turf system designed with slit film technology. In addition to its durability and performance benefits, Momentum’s fiber construction results in an umbrella effect that helps hold infill and reduce overall fly-out, Shaw Sports... read more
The NFL is funding the development of new equipment including helmets and turf to reduce head injury. Teams such as the New England Patriots, Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals are implementing safer turf into their practice facilities, using shock pads manufactured by Brock International to improve the safety of their fields, a press release from Brock reported. One of the... read more
The University of Cincinnati (UC) department of athletics is replacing the artificial surface inside Nippert Stadium to accommodate for the inaugural season of FC Cincinnati, the city’s newest professional soccer franchise, a recent UC press release reported. FCC, a United Soccer League (USL) franchise, will serve as a secondary tenant in Nippert with the team’s season running from April through... read more
