As the college football season quickly approaches, athletic directors and turf managers at universities across the country are busy prepping for one of the busiest times of the year. Amid all the hustle and bustle, we sat down with Amy Fouty, CSFM, assistant athletic director and sports turf manager at Michigan State University (MSU) to talk about her position at... read more
Turface Athletics is proud to announce its Turface summer blowout program, allowing members of the Turface Grounds Crew to earn money back on all purchases of Turface products from now until Sept. 30. The offer is designed to encourage coaches, groundskeepers and field managers to plan ahead for the fall season and complete maintenance and renovation work during temperate climates.... read more
STRI Group has continued its rapid global expansion with the opening of its latest design and consultancy office in Hong Kong. “STRI continues to expand our global offering as the demand for cutting-edge and sustainable sports surface solutions increases,” said STRI Group Director Lee Penrose. “We are always looking for talented people and new businesses to work within the Group.”... read more
BrightView Holdings’ sports turf division, together with its partners, built a baseball field inside the main venue from the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games for the first MLB games played in England at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. On June 29 and 30, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees competed in a two-game American League series. “People in the... read more
Michigan State University (MSU) recently renovated the turf surface of Spartan Stadium. Amy Fouty, CSFM, assistant athletic director/sports turf manager at MSU, writes about the renovation and how it benefits student athletes and the University. The renovation of the natural grass surface at Spartan Stadium is in the final stages. Its successful transformation will provide MSU a playing surface that... read more
