Now that’s not something you see everyday, especially not in Southern California. Good thing @Padres are in Arizona for #Springtraining — Petco Park flooded today https://t.co/YxeVwo8kqA pic.twitter.com/EhsVhA2CQb — FOX 5 San Diego (@fox5sandiego) February 28, 2017 Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres, flooded after a winter rain storm hit San Diego. San Diego Padres spokeswoman Shana Wilson told... read more
Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) announced its 2017 Board of Directors, including Tim VanLoo, Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) and Manager of Athletics Turf/Grounds for Iowa State University, as its newly elected President. Other STMA officers elected to the Board include: President-Elect – Sarah Martin, CSFM, City of Phoenix (Phoenix, Ariz.) Immediate Past President – Jeff Salmond, CSFM, Director of... read more
USGreentech, provider of high-performance synthetic turf infills, is expanding its business development team with the addition of Kimberly Williams. Williams will take the role of Western U.S. Sports System Consultant in response to this market’s growing demand for new, synthetic turf infill solutions, the company said in a recent press release. As the sports system consultant, Williams will support and... read more
The Baltimore Ravens have become the latest in the long line of NFL teams to switch to natural grass. For 13 years the Ravens have been playing on artificial turf. But after years of a few key people pushing for grass and the players favoring the switch, a natural grass field was installed at M&T Bank Stadium. One of the... read more
The sun is certainly shining in Wrigleyville. After all, the Chicago Cubs have the best record in baseball. For Chicago Cubs Head Groundskeeper Justin Spillman, he’s not only excited about the fast start for the home team, but also the home field. With a mild winter in Chicago this year, the turf woke up nicely. Two years ago they had... read more
