Turf Use - Athletic Turf

Greatmats provides artificial turf tiles for indoor athletics

April 7, 2014By AT Staff

Greatmats, an online dealer of specialty flooring, introduced an artificial turf tile for indoor athletics. The tiles are interlocking puzzle pieces with a dense EVA foam backing that provides cushion. Artificial turf tiles, with a cushioned surface for fatigue and impact relief, are designed for heavy traffic in homes or commercial facilities. A tile measures 18.5 cubic-inches and are a quarter-inch thick.... read more

This is posted in Parks/Recreation, Products

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

This is posted in Football/Soccer, News

Turface releases product, educational brochures

April 2, 2014By AT Staff

Turface Athletics released two new online brochures that showcase its lines of infield conditioners and mound products. The brochures, available to download for free, also include educational information and updated product information. The first brochure features information on the Pro League lineup of infield conditioners, highlighted by the newest color of conditioner, Champion Brown. It also includes information about the company’s improved manufacturing process and... read more

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Act Global reaches 100 FIFA Certified installations

April 1, 2014By AT Staff

Over the last eight years, synthetic turf manufacturer and FIFA preferred producer Act Global has installed 100 FIFA Certified pitches to six continents. The company certified its 100th pitch in early 2014 at Kuala Lumpur Football Association in Malaysia, the same year the business celebrated its 10th anniversary. Certified pitches are based on the FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf, which provides guidelines for artificial turf.... read more

This article is tagged with FIFA and posted in Football/Soccer, News

Marlins Park’s journey to Platinum TE paspalum

March 28, 2014By Joelle Harms

The Marlins Park grounds crew is looking forward to MLB’s Opening Day on March 31, in hopes that they finally found the perfect turfgrass: Platinum TE paspalum. During the two-year journey that led to Platinum TE, the park, home of the Miami Marlins and the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) stadium in the U.S., has also been... read more

This article is tagged with Major League Baseball (MLB) and posted in Baseball/Softball, Top Stories