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Combat Turf™ , your newest training partner with Sporturf™

July 28, 2016

Sporturf™ has joined forces with UFC MMA #2 Welterweight Tyron Woodley to create Combat Turf™ . In his UFC debut, Tyron executed an impressive 36-second KO of Jay Heiron- and put the welterweight division on notice. A previously targeted welterweight title bout between Robbie Lawler and Tyron Woodley is now official as the UFC 201 headliner. UFC 201 takes place at Phillips Arena in Atlanta on July 30.

Combat Turf™ provides a high quality, high performance with a quick install and no mess solution for owners and athletes alike.

This non-rubber infilled turf has all the advantages of previous generations and perform even higher in wear and resistance tests. The blend of nylon and polyethylene is an almost perfect 50/50 combination. This gives you the true ball roll of a traditional nylon field, with the softness of the new generation rubber-filled turf. No rubber infill makes maintenance easier, and up to 10% cooler. These systems can also be portable with added 4” or 8” Velcro.

Visit www.combatturf.com

Athletic Republic Gets Turf

July 4, 2016

Craig Shonk started Midwest Synthetic Turf Professionals LLC as a way to pair together ISO 9001 synthetic turf manufacturing with an ASBA Certified Field Builder for synthetic turf fields to better serve clients throughout the Midwest.

Midwest Synthetic Turf Professionals LLC recently installed Sporturf Fast Grass at Athletic Republic Indoor in St. Louis, Missouri. In St. Louis, Athletic Republic is partnered with NutriFormance to provide the most comprehensive training program in the area.

The Fast Grass product line is a high performance, non-infilled turf that has all the advantages you’ve come to expect from synthetic turf without the mess of rubber infill. No more mess, crumb rubber or sand littering your facility or damaging your training equipment. Fast Grass is clean and low maintenance and comes in three styles to fit your needs and budgets. It can be installed both indoor and outdoor and is completely portable if you desire.

About Athletic Republic

ATHLETIC REPUBLIC IS THE CULMINATION OF 25 YEARS OF IMPROVING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE.

That’s longer than most athletes’ careers. John Frappier developed the original Acceleration Training programs through careful research and input from a team of sports medicine professionals, athletic trainers and elite coaches. The performance sports training program has evolved into a training system that has followed the same evidence-based approach that formed the foundation for Frappier’s pioneering work: uniting proprietary equipment, sport-specific and age-appropriate training protocols, trainer education and operating resources to help athletes improve their speed, power, agility, and stamina. This foundation would facilitate training center operators turning their passion into a profitable venture.

PLAYRITE and Anderson County High School

June 22, 2016

This week’s Sporturf blog comes from, PLAYRITE, which has served as the premier sports and recreation construction company in Tennessee for nearly 20 years. A recent installation at Anderson County High School was extremely unique in the fact that the school did not have the funds to install the field initially. However they did have the support of the community. They are working on building the base for the field themselves.

PLAYRITE is working in tandem with the school to transition their natural grass surface to an upper echelon synthetic turf surface from Sporturf. PLAYRITE owner Keith Simmons visited the school on countless occasions to oversee the project and offer guidance to the numerous football supporters that donated their time and resources to ensure that the field was completed.

Jesse Smithey at PLAYRITE had the following to say about the Anderson project:

“Anderson County’s field will be the first that we have done that will have sponsorship logos on the sidelines and even one on the field. That is a trend that will become more and more prevalent in schools and colleges in the coming seasons, as it helps them outfit their programs in turf more quickly and affordably.

By mid-July, weather permitting, the Anderson County Mavericks will have a completed field that features a 50-ounce TrueGrass product from Sporturf. And that 50-ounce turf will totally match the quality to which Anderson County holds its football program.

We definitely want to thank all the great people at Sporturf and those from Anderson County High School who have been a pleasure to work alongside as partners in this venture. We can’t wait until the field is finished.”

Get Ready for Football Season Now!

May 30, 2016

Start prepping for football season now!

Sporturf ™ has turf for many applications but one that stands out with most is football. Our football applications are second to none.

We stand committed to continuous improvement. We don’t just offer the highest-quality synthetic turf available, we blend it with the expertise of over 25 years of experience and research in what we believe is the best in athletic field construction.

The benefits you should expect from us are as follows:

An enhanced game surface
Excellent quality over and over again
Superior speed of play combined with comfort
High shock attenuation lowering likelihood of overuse injuries

If you are ready for a superior athlete and fan experience select Sporturf™ today. We also have a world class showroom at our factory where you can see and play on many types of turf in one area. Give us a call and we would be happy to assist you.

Maryville University’s New Soccer and Lacrosse Field

April 20, 2016

Maryville University recently hired Midwest Synthetic Turf Professionals to construct multiple sports fields on the main campus located in St. Louis, MO. The first field to be constructed was the shared soccer and lacrosse field.

Crews from Byrne and Jones Construction prepared the 109,000 sq. ft. drainage base prior to the turf arriving on site. Once complete, Sporturf dealer Midwest Synthetic Turf Professionals took charge and installed PowerHouse along with the factory fabricated logos. Maryville University chose to dress the field up with 7 logos, including an impressive 62’ x 78’ “M” at mid field. This is the largest logo in Sporturf history!

With the soccer and lacrosse field finishing up almost a full month ahead of schedule, construction is already underway on the next location. Later this summer, Sporturf will ship the baseball field which is equally as dressed up. Maryville University certainly knows how to make a splash and we’re proud to have them as a part of the Sporturf Team!

The Sport’s Flooring Group: Sara’s Y

March 25, 2016

Sara’s Y

Recently one of our Sporturf™ dealers, Brian Cockfield of The Sports Flooring Group, worked on a fairly unique project at a branch of the Greater Charlotte YMCA called Sara’s Y. The project consisted of adding an outdoor functional training area complete with Fast Grass AT740 and a fitness rig for various exercises and strength training.

The crew at the YMCA loves the way the project turned out. According to Brian, “While I was there they had ribbon cutting and Scott Kruger of the Greater Charlotte YMCA was ecstatic and couldn’t say enough good things about it!”

Brian also stated, “They had a heavy rain recently and it drained like a charm. There is nothing else around like it, feedback has been tremendous!”

The Fast Grass product line is a high performance, non-infilled turf that has all the advantages you’ve come to expect from synthetic turf without the mess of rubber infill. The members of Sara’s Y will be able to enjoy their outdoor training area despite the weather conditions.

Andrews Institute Completion

January 5, 2016

Sporturf recently completed a turf installation at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL.

The Andrews Institute was founded by internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews and provides a spectrum of services in order for patients at all levels of performance to quickly and accurately address their orthopaedic needs.

The existing turf had reached the end of its useful life and in an effort to provide their clients with a cutting edge surface for training and rehabilitation, Sporturf™ was selected to install PowerHouse 45 over the original shock pad. The installation was a huge success and was met with rave reviews from the Andrews team.

PowerHouse is one of our most advanced system designs and provides high resilience and increased comfort, durability and safety. The fiber combination is designed to withstand all the rigors of wear and tear for many years. Sporturf is honored to be associated with the Andrews Institute!

Andrews Institute Installing Sporturfs PowerHouse

December 11, 2015

This week we are featuring a project that is currently under construction at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL. The Andrews Institute was founded by internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews and provides a spectrum of services in order for patients at all levels of performance to quickly and accurately address their orthopaedic needs.

The pictures will give you a better grasp of what happens when you are replacing turf while trying to salvage the previously used sub-base and shock pad. At this point all of the turf has been removed, the pad has been inspected and they’re in the process of replacing some of the original wood nailer that had rotted beyond repair. The crew will begin rolling out brand new Sporturf PowerHouse in the coming days. As the project progresses we will post additional updates.

PowerHouse is one of our most advanced system designs that provides high resilience and increased comfort and safety. The series is made up of some of the most proven and durable fibers in the world. PowerHouse truly is a workhorse and will withstand the rigors of wear and tear for many years.

Sporturf and Field Hockey

November 30, 2015

Sporturf™ has developed a world class Field Hockey surface, called FIH71, utilizing the latest in yarn technology. When performance matters, Sporturf FIH71 excels because we want the athletes to concentrate on the game and not worry about a slow or bouncing ball. A predictable, fast surface is what FIH71 delivers no matter the weather conditions.

Utilizing a skin friendly polyethylene grass blade, FIH71 is much less abrasive than competitive nylon field hockey products for those instances when athletes come in contact with the surface. FIH71 is the ultimate Field Hockey surface!

Recently, Sporturf FIH71 was installed at Missouri State’s Betty and Bobby Allison North Stadium with rave reviews. The field even includes retractable water cannons that allow for better gameplay. You can find out more information about this project in our documentation section on our website or you can simply click the following link https://sporturf.com/documentation/#highlight-reel

If you want to know more about our products or possibly visit one of our installs please give us a call and we would be happy to assist you.

Sporturf and Baseball

November 20, 2015

At Sporturf™ we have turf to fit every need, including all levels of baseball from the pros to the local little league. Our products utilize the latest technology and are thoroughly tested to insure safety and durability.

When it comes to baseball, Sporturf™ understands what athletes, owners and fans expect; a high performance surface that not only eliminates bad hops but rain-outs as well. Our turf products provide a consistent surface that you can count on to deliver the best experience available regardless of inclement weather, constant use or any other factor that would hinder natural grass.

Sporturf™ even offers personal consultations at our factory to help you determine what surface makes the most sense for you and your team. Deciding on the right field has long term implications, and we know selecting the right surface will prove to be a winning experience at Sporturf™. We are on the cutting edge of turf technology and take the process of education very seriously because synthetic turf is not one size fits all.

There are many factors that play into choosing the right turf surface for your needs so please give us and call and we would be happy to discuss your project!

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