Turf Use

Subaru Park first zero-landfill stadium in MLS

May 11, 2021By
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Subaru of America, in partnership with the Philadelphia Union, will bring its established zero-landfill knowledge to Subaru Park, home of the Union, making it the first zero-landfill stadium in MLS. “The partnership between the Union and Subaru of America was founded on the vision and desire to create a better future for our fans and surrounding community,” said Tim McDermott,... read more

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Taking on a new role in turf during the pandemic

April 15, 2021By
Drew Maskey became the director of turf management last summer for the Lake County Captains, the high-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians in Eastlake, Ohio. (Photo: ATN Staff)

When Drew Maskey became the director of turf management last summer for the Lake County Captains, the high-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians in Eastlake, Ohio, he was working for a high-end residential landscaping company on the West side of Cleveland. Maskey has spent 14 years working as a groundskeeper and was working for the Cleveland Indians when the COVID-19... read more

High school first to use ocean plastic infill on football field

August 3, 2020By
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  Elite Turf has partnered with Act Global to bring its all-in-one innovative Power System to the U.S. market. Previously only available in Europe, the Elite Turf Power system combines Act Global’s triple-fiber woven Xtreme Turf and a non-rubber infill developed to create a first-of-its-kind product that is recyclable while enhancing safety, playability and durability. It is designed for use on for a... read more

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Getting turf planted in the nick of time

May 15, 2020By
Mark Razum, head groundskeeper of the Colorado Rockies tends to the infield at Coors Field. (Photo: Colorado Rockies)

Renovating a field in any circumstances can be a challenge. In the case of the Colorado Rockies, the field renovation and heating system update included a snowstorm that put the project two weeks behind and a delayed start of the season due to the coronavirus. The delayed start turned out to be a blessing in disguise, however, as it allowed... read more

Little League cancels World Series, regional tournaments

May 1, 2020By
Bowman Field, home of the MLB's Little League Classic. Photo: BrightView

Little League International said will cancel its seven World Series tournaments and 82 regional qualifying events due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement, the organization says a number of factors went into the decision to cancel the World Series and Regional Tournaments, including the difficulty in playing qualifying tournaments and challenges with travel to the tournaments. “This is... read more

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