Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) named Britt Barry, Sports Turf Manager at the Dayton Dragons, the winner of its fourth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest.” Barry was selected via a Facebook voting contest from Oct. 21 to Nov. 18 for his intricate design at Fifth Third Field, home to the Dayton Dragons, Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. “Britt continues to... read more
The grounds crew at Sports Authority Field at Mile High had their work cut out for them at the beginning of the NFL season this year. Mile High, home to the Denver Broncos, kicked off the NFL season with five consecutive weeks of sporting events, including two preseason games, the Colorado State/Colorado rivalry college football game, the NFL season opener and... read more
Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) kicked off the fourth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest.” Members wishing to enter can upload a photo of a unique design; only patterns made with mowing equipment are eligible. Deadline to enter via Facebook is Friday, Nov. 18 at 12 a.m. midnight EST. The pattern which receives the most votes will win the contest. Voting is... read more
The unofficial kickoff to the NFL season experienced an unfortunate setback August 7. After what appears to be a paint job gone wrong, officials had to cancel the game between the Green Bay Packers and the Indianapolis Colts. The artificial turf at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio, became an unsafe environment after the paint congealed and... read more
Following the completion of the FieldTurf Revolution 360 installation at CenturyLink Field, home to both the Seattle Seahawks and the Seattle Sounders, Sounders players had positive feedback for the stadium’s revamped playing surface. In a recent news release from the Sounders, players spoke out about their positive experiences with the FieldTurf following their second time practicing on the new field.... read more
