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Synthetic Turf, Then, and Now

Learn about synthetic turf, then, and now with Sporturf. On July 19, 1966, the Astros and Phillies stepped out onto a baseball field made entirely of synthetic turf. That game at the Astrodome was the first time synthetic turf was used in a professional sports game. When the Astrodome opened in 1965, the field was composed entirely of natural grass; however, the roof of the dome soon had to be painted because outfielders could not properly see fly balls. When...
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How to Remove Stains from Artificial Turf

The following are some general suggestions for cleaning and removing stains from your synthetic turf. If at any time you are unsure please reach out to us for assistance. GENERAL Polyethylene pile fibers are among the most stain-resistant fibers. Most “stains” on Sporturf™ fields are not true “stains” but rather residues of foreign matter that must be promptly and thoroughly removed. Such “stains” on wet fields can be removed with water or soap and water. The first rule is promptness....
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Bassett Park Installs Sporturf with KYA

Recently KYA worked with Sporturf Regional Account Manager Greg Holloway to install Spoturf product GameChanger at park owned by the County of Los Angeles. Product: GameChanger Location: Bassett Park 510 Vineland Ave Bassett, CA 91746 Bassett Park is a very popular place among Los Angeles soccer enthusiasts. With the first artificial turf soccer field in Los Angeles County, players can enjoy the field all year round! However, soccer players are not the only ones that enjoy the park because there...
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Sporturf Will Attend CPRS 2021 Virtually

Sporturf Account Managers Greg Holloway and Mac Clark will be attending the virtual tradeshow in partnership with KYA. CPRS Conference & Expo 2021 CONNECTIONS is going Virtual! After a great deal of surveying, discussion, re-booking and planning, we have made the decision to host our 2021 CPRS Conference & Expo virtually, March 22-26, 2021. We are excited to bring you unique educational event that will inspire us all, foster hope, and provide YOU with the education and tools you'll need...
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Indoor Install with Genesis Turf Keeps Kids Active in Any Weather!

In 2012 an old abandoned warehouse with unlimited potential was discovered and its future owners envisioned both the services they could provide and what the building could become. In January 2013, LAB Sports Performance — Roanoke’s premier workout and training facility — was founded. Since its opening, LAB Sports Performance has been training athletes of all ages, and walks of life, to help them reach their training goals. LabSports decided to partner with Sporturf dealer Genesis Turf to install a top-quality...
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Why Should I Choose Synthetic Turf for my Baseball Field?

Maintenance: Since the 1980s, synthetic turf fields have become increasingly popular. This is for many reasons. One of the many reasons is that it is low maintenance. When it comes to cost, upfront a synthetic field is going to cost you more. In the long term, you will save money with maintenance. With a natural turf field, you have to mow it and use chemicals to keep the grass looking fresh. Natural turf fields are also required to be watered...
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New Year, New Turf with Legacy Sports and Fitness!

Dealer: Legacy Sports and Fitness Product: FastGrass This recent install came to Sporturf™ from dealer Legacy Sports and Fitness. Legacy Sports and Fitness worked with Iron DNA Fitness located in Fort Myers, Florida. Iron DNA Fitness is a 9,000 sq. ft. state of the art training facility, fully air conditioned with men’s and women’s locker rooms and showers. Our facility offers the latest functional training equipment and complementary concierge services, giving each member a cold towel and a relaxing environment...
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Sporturf Says Thank You Veterans!

  Sporturf would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all of the Veterans out there! Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Interesting Facts About Veterans Day Veterans Day occurs on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Gerald Ford returned...
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Sporturf Introduces New Landscape Product Sassy Grass!

Meet our newest landscape product, Sassy Grass! Sassy Grass is an excellent landscape product that offers a thatch, which provides added body, reducing the amount of infill needed. The two-color blend of this surface provides a truly authentic look and feel that resembles a natural lawn making it an ideal landscape product, unlike many others. This product can be used for landscapes, playgrounds, pet areas, fringes, and much more. This product can be installed indoors or outdoors on concrete or...
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Highlight Reel: North Greenville University

[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1600280658092{background-color: #003a5d !important;}"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="15px"][vc_custom_heading text="North Greenville University" font_container="tag:h2|font_size:48|text_align:center|color:%2376bc21" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_custom_heading text="HIGHLIGHT REEL" font_container="tag:p|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_empty_space height="15px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax="content-moving" parallax_image="4285"][vc_column][vc_single_image image="4321" img_size="large"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Home of the NGU Baseball Team [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Recently, Sporturf™ dealer Sportscapes Construction installed a project at North Greenville University in Greenville, SC. This construction project overhauled NGU's baseball program and was a catalyst for a much-enhanced student life experience. Sportscapes' finished product created a professional look and made the field suitable for play, for years to come. Upon completion of the project,...
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