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An Overview of Advancements in Synthetic Turf

As the performance and safety of synthetic turf has improved, its appeal has grown beyond professional baseball. Today, the Synthetic Turf Council estimates that there are between 12,000 and 13,000 synthetic turf fields in the United States used for baseb

The now-obsolete Astrodome in April 2012 [Photo by Tully Corcoran, from The Cub House/Tullycorcoran.wordpress.com]

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The Future Is Now for Turf Fields (Sponsored)

The NFL ran a series of short commercials this past season highlighting advancements in technology, treatment and training techniques in football. The “Future of Football” campaign acknowledged that shock pads play a crucial role in reducing risks of conc

Shock pad absorption has become an important consideration for turf field installations.

Gym & Fieldhouse

UW Regents Approve $15.3M Fieldhouse Addition

University of Wisconsin System regents recently granted authority to University of Wisconsin-Platteville to construct a 59,000-square-foot addition to the Williams Fieldhouse complex, according to a press release.

City Pushed to Create More Soccer-Specific Space

Driven in part by the growing number of Worcester immigrants raised on soccer, the city is being pushed to create more soccer facilities and to increase residents’ access to existing ones.

Groundskeeper Looms Large in Sports Landscape

George Toma has guided the grounds crew at all 51 Super Bowls. He has installed and maintained fields for the NFL in London, Barcelona, Tokyo and Mexico City among others cities worldwide.

The Evolution of Campus Recreation Facilities and Programs

Building a facility specifically for recreation was a novel concept when St. Louis University's campus recreation center was named an Athletic Business Facility of Merit® in 1982. In the 35 years since, the definition of "recreation" and its place in the

St. Louis University, 1982 Facility of Merit Recreation Center [Photo courtesy of Hastings+Chivetta]

Group's $50K Turf Donation Contingent on Messaging

The Greenfield (Ind.) Central School District has received an offer of a $50,000 donation to help replace the turf on the high school football field – but, it’s an offer they are reluctant to accept.

AB Show: 35 years advancing the industry

At our last company meeting, huddled around the conference room table reminiscing about the history of the Athletic Business Show, we couldn't help but ask ourselves where the time has gone and marvel at the evolution of our annual show from its humble beginnings to where it is today. With the growing success of Athletic Purchasing and Facilities, it became clear that athletic, fitness and recreational professionals, as well as manufacturers around the world, needed an event where they could come together to share ideas, find solutions and drive the industry forward. The AP&F Facilities/Equipment Conference was born, providing a single event and educational platform designed to cultivate a strong sense of community within our industry. Join us on our trek down memory lane, as we recall some key moments over the past 35 years that have helped to shape today's AB Show and our industry:

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Stadium & Arena

High School to Dedicate 700-Seat Facility

For the first time in school history, Oakwood High School will now have a dedicated sports facility to accommodate soccer, field hockey, boys and girls lacrosse and track.

European Report: No Need for Crumb Rubber Concerns

A report published by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) on Tuesday indicated that there is little cause for concern regarding exposure to chemicals as a result of contact with synthetic turf surfaces and recycled crumb rubber infill.

District Rules Out Crumb Rubber Infill Amid Concerns

School Administrative District 75 has ruled out a controversial product as an option for synthetic turf field infill at a new Mt. Ararat High School.

Park Officials Considering $1.8M for Synthetic Turf

To lengthen sports seasons and get more daily use out of its fields, Collier County is considering a $1.8 million proposal to take out the grass on two soccer fields at North Collier Regional Park and replace it with artificial turf.

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