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Happy New Year from Sporturf!

This past year was definitely been one for the books! Coming off a completely unprecedented record year we look forward to the challenge of exceeding all expectations once again in 2020. We’re excited to head into the new year with a renewed mindset and with several resolutions to accomplish.  January is a time for new beginnings, with several resolutions centering on self-improvement. And that includes improving and streamlining processes and procedures to make working with Sporturf and even better experience...
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Merry Christmas from Sporturf!

Christmas is a time of giving and reflecting on everything from the past year. It is about acknowledging who has been there throughout the way and who has helped shape our business and that is you, our customers. We value each and every one of you and cannot express our gratitude enough for your ongoing support. We would like to thank you all for trusting us with your projects and making your visions come to life. From everyone here at...
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UAB Upgrades Facility With Sporturf

Product: Fast Grass AT740 5mm Dealer/Installer: RS Sport Surfaces Location: University of Alabama-Birmingham  Birmingham, AL Date: Fall 2019 Sporturf dealer RS Sport Surfaces worked with the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) to install Sporturf’s Fast Grass AT740 in their indoor training area. The turf included custom logo work, hash marks and five different colors. UAB needed a strong and durable product that could withstand daily training sessions that included not only college athletes but also extensive equipment use. About Fast Grass...
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Check out the Facility Designer on the Sporturf Website

  The Sporturf Facility Designer can be used to design a customized training area for your facility. First set the turf color and outer dimensions, then add hash lines, ladders, and agility dots. Upload your logo (a PNG file with transparent background works best) and drag-and-drop it into place. Your logo can be rotated and scaled to the desired size. Finally, fill out the Contact Information section and submit the design. An email with a link to the design PDF...
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Sporturf Ice Removal and Winterizing Tips

Turf is fine in the ice and cold, however you still need to know how to treat it and effectively remove snow and ice. Snow and Ice Removal SNOW AND ICE ARE NOT HAMRFUL TO ARTIFICAL TURF and generally should be left to melt system without assistance. At times, however, it is necessary to remove snow or ice to make the designated area ready to be used for whatever use you may need it for. The working principle for removing...
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Visit Sporturf at the AB Show!

Come visit us at booth 637 #abshow2019 in Orlando to@learn about the best synthetic turf on the market for speed and agility training! Just ask @scottpanchik @twooodley @bsmit13 Discover What's Possible For You at AB Show Quality and quantity — AB Show brings both together with 2,300+ facility and program managers from around the world. These decision-makers come to AB Show every year to learn new solutions from industry leaders, find new products and services and build community. Because we know the unique challenges you...
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Grants Chooses TrueGrass

Sporturf™ dealer Sport Surfaces Distributing, Inc. installed a full-size field of Sporturf’s TrueGrass at Grants High School. Grants High School is a comprehensive high school with rigorous academics, a student focused approach, a dedicated-caring staff, and a well established and respected history of excellence. The school chose Sporturf™ and Sport Surfaces because of the need for a quality install by a credible installer and durable field that would withstand the play of multiple sports. Sport Surfaces Distributing, Inc. and The...
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Foam Backed Turf Installation

In preparation for foamed back turf installation, one of the most important steps is to allow your foam backed turf to acclimate unrolled at least 12-24 hours prior to adhering. This will allow the product to relax, expand and become more pliable for easier installation. If the product is being installed before it has had a chance to fully expand it will cause major installation problems and potential wrinkling. When using Turf Claw FB adhesive to install foam-backed turf, keep...
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Don’t forget about Sporturfs Newest AIA Course!

We introduced our newest AIA course in the spring and thought we would bring it up again incase any of our fellow architects hadn't had time to check it out! This year Sporturf launched our newest AIA CES Course: Synthetic Turf Then & Now Course Number-ST2019. This is a 200-level course that allows Sporturf to offer highly requested Learning Units (LU) and requires an in-person presentation by our sales team. With our new level to course you earn 1 LU....
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Do You Know About G-Max?

G-Max is important to consider when installing an athletic surface for athletes. A field's level of shock absorbency is tested by using a unit of measurement called the g-max, where one "g" represents a single unit of gravity. The peak acceleration reached upon impact of two objects, such a football player and the synthetic turf surface, is the maximum number of g's a field is able to absorb. A field with a higher g-max level loses its ability to absorb...
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