Toro Announces 2018 Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program

The Toro Co. is once again hosting its annual Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program.

In January 2018, the winning turfgrass science student will travel to Minneapolis, Minn., to help the grounds crew prepare the field for the biggest game in football. With an extensive history of supporting student scholarships and educational activities, Toro and the NFL are proud to offer this unique learning experience. 16th annual program

Toro equipment and representatives have been involved in preparing the stadium and practice fields for the Super Bowl for almost 50 years. In 2002, the organizations partnered to establish the Toro Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program.

Through the Sports Turf Training Program, Toro and the NFL’s Super Bowl grounds team collaborate to offer a program aimed at enhancing the skills of emerging sports turf professionals. This program provides hands-on experience in establishing and maintaining one of the highest quality and safest playing surfaces in the world.

This year’s recipient will work alongside NFL field director, Ed Mangan, George Toma and the Super Bowl grounds crew at U.S. Bank Stadium on synthetic turf maintenance, logo painting, field preparation for media day, halftime preparation and field clean-up. Beginning on Jan. 27, the winner will be on hand at U.S. Bank Stadium preparing the field leading up to the game on Feb. 4.

To be considered for the program, applicants must complete and submit an application form, as well as a 500-word typed essay, describing the applicant’s professional goals. A reference and résumé are also required.

Entries must be received by Oct. 20, 2017. Applicants must be enrolled in at least the second year of a two-year turf program, or in at least the junior year of a four-year turf program. The application must include the contact information of a school advisor or representative, as well.