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Universities Make Mark With Basketball Court Aesthetics
By
Michael Popke,
November 2011
After a 12-year absence, the California State University Bakersfield men’s basketball team returns to the on-campus Icardo Center this month for its home opener against Pepperdine.
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One on One: Turf Manager Kevin Trotta Talks Environmentalism
By
Paul Steinbach,
July 2011
Kevin Trotta takes the decades-old environmentalist mantra “think globally, act locally” to another level.
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Synthetic Turf Fields Benefitting from Latest Fiber Technology
By
Paul Steinbach,
April 2011
The Tampa Bay Rays have played on synthetic turf since their inaugural season in 1998, but the surface installed at Tropicana Field this past offseason is different.
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Layer of Protection Keeps Fields Looking, Playing Their Best
By
Andrew Cohen,
January 2011
In one of baseball's enduring scenes, drizzle turns into a steady rain, the home-plate umpire gives a signal and, as the spectators seek cover, the grounds crew looks for one of their own.
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Programming Should Drive Rec Center Surface Selection
By
Nicholas Brown,
November 2010
Surface selection in recreation centers housing more than one court space should be driven by programming.
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Recycled Rubber Flooring Remains a Constant in Strength and Other Applications
By
Cooper Brown,
October 2010
The origins of the industry's environmental consciousness remain underfoot in strength and a host of other applications.
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Recycled Rubber Pavers Gain Traction as Green Alternative to Concrete
By
Andrew Cohen,
October 2010
Recycled (and recyclable) pavers are gaining traction as a green alternative to concrete.
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Entire Synthetic Turf Fields Now Being Recycled
By
Paul Steinbach,
October 2010
Entire synthetic turf fields are now being recycled upon request.
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Track Surface Drainage Systems Come with Several Design Options
By
Paul Steinbach,
August 2010
Now a standard component of competitive tracks, surface drainage systems come with several design options.
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How to Maintain Surfaces for Safety and Legal Protection
By
Paul Steinbach,
July 2010
Facility managers must remain grounded when keeping their sports surfaces safe, or else they may find themselves in a legal quagmire.
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