Bring out the swimsuits, paddle boards, and ice cream trucks! Happy first day of spring! It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy these next few months. But what does this time of year mean for your spring sports team?
The spring can affect training schedules due to the increase of variable weather and rainfall, resulting in less playing time for your players. Synthetic turf fields mitigate this and allow teams to use the field for more hours of the day and more days of the week due to the decrease in canceled practices, games, and tournaments.
Let’s take a look at the numbers: synthetic turf fields can be utilized for 3,000 hours per year without rest in comparison to natural grass fields which can only be used for approximately 680 hours per year. The fields do not degrade during any season and in result give players a more stable playing surface, especially during the springtime. From a city hosting perspective, this means an increase in revenue as well since tournaments no longer have to be canceled for the conservation of a natural grass field.
So, let’s get down to business. The springtime is full of joy and sports. It is also packed in weather changes and game cancellations. Synthetic turf fields resolve this issue completely and allow the spring to carry on with its assortment of sports. You shouldn’t have to cancel precious training or game time for your team just because Mother Nature doesn’t want to get with the program!
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.
Act Global is honored to have been awarded “Sports Installation of the Year Award (Single Field over 75,000 sq. ft.)” by the Synthetic Turf Council at their 2019 Spring Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The selected winning field is the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, home to the New Orleans Saints for the last 43 years.
On top of its regular season with the Saints, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome hosts seven Super Bowls and the annual college Allstate Sugar Bowl and the R & L Carriers New Orleans Bowl. Due to the rigor and performance demands of top pro and college players, the Superdome requires a turf surface that can surpass these high expectations.
Although the state-of-the-art synthetic turf system from Act Global is engineered to withstand years of heavy use, the turf at the Superdome has to be replaced every year to keep up with the fast paced environment. Because the turf is still of high quality, high schools in need across America have the opportunity to enjoy an upgraded turf surface. “On behalf of the Jefferson West School District, I want to thank Act Global, the Superdome, and KTX Sports Construction for putting together this opportunity to provide a top-quality turf field for our students and community.” Pat Happer, the Superintendent of the 2017 field recipient-district, Jefferson West School District.
We’ve been thrilled to provide top quality turf and exceptional workmanship to the Superdome for the 2017 & 2018 seasons and to high schools across the nation. Act Global will continue to implement great systems this year and for years to come.
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) will be hosting its 2019 Spring Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony on March 11 – 13 in Seattle, Washington at the Hyatt Regency Seattle. Act Global will be among the 200+ industry leaders at the meeting. Members who help promote STC values and advance the synthetic turf industry will be recognized and honored at the awards ceremony held on the final day.
Educational topics over team strategies, regional issues, the future of turf, and more will be discussed! Those who attend will also have the opportunity to expand their knowledge on industry-related issues, network with specialty service companies, and have the freedom to view the latest products and services the synthetic turf industry currently has to offer.
This year’s keynote address features Lauren Saidel-Baker, ITR Economics. She will provide an economic forecast for the industry and the global economy and lead a discussion over a variety of industry topics.
Act Global is a proud member of the STC and looks forward to the meeting. We can’t wait to see everyone there!
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.
March winter madness has begun! So far, this winter has been quite the chilly one with a few scattered bursts of beautiful weather! Some might say it’s even too cold to be practicing or playing any sort of sport outside. We at Act Global are here to say it’s never too cold for athletes to get their game on with our synthetic turf fields!
Here are some effects that cold weather has on natural grass fields:
Dormancy – Most grass goes dormant in winter. While it may look dead, it is still technically alive and will grow again the following spring – however, the game shouldn’t have to stop just because the grass looks dead and needs time to repair! Synthetic turf fields take away all the maintenance needs of a natural grass field and allow athletes to continue to play competitively and leisurely all year long.
Desiccation – There are times when not all grass will survive, and patches will be scattered throughout a natural grass field. This is known as desiccation which is moisture loss caused by extreme cold. Desiccation is always a possibility because snow and ice enable moisture to reach the roots. This takes even more time and maintenance to fix as grass has to be replaced. Synthetic turf kicks this possibility completely – you’ll never have to worry about desiccation!
Snow Mold Risk – Snow mold is a fungus that affects natural grass fields and lawns under snow cover. While this isn’t much of an issue in some states such as Texas, for those in the Northeast snow mold is a common problem.
Damage and Death – Damage and death is always a possibility. It is strongly recommended to not step on a natural grass field, or even lawn, when there is snow. This is because the pressure from the snow and any added weight can cause permanent damage to the grass. This is especially important if the natural grass field was already weak before the winter months started. This really takes practice time from athletes, causing any potential development to slow down.
Act Global’s turf can withstand extreme weather on both sides of the spectrum. This provides a huge advantage for community and school athletes. Games and practices will no longer have to be canceled due to natural grass maintenance and players can continue to develop their skills. It’s all about the game and player growth at Act Global!
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.
This week’s field feature Friday highlights Pennsylvania’s Washington Wild Things of the Independent Frontier League! The team has one of the finest baseball facilities in the country.
The Wild Things are a member of the league’s East Division and have played their home games at Wild Things Park since 2002. They won the 2018 East Division Championship for the first time in over a decade and 6 team members earned all-star bids. OF James Harris was named the league’s Most Valuable Player and LHP Thomas Dorminy was named the Pitcher of the Year. This team knows how to play ball!
Act Global is honored to be the supplier for The Wild Things synthetic turf field. For every project, Act Global strives to create only the best facilities for athletes. Baseball is no different! These field systems can be customized for different levels of play. This includes system type and infill, enabling any age bracket and level of competition to have maximum performance and safety. Schools and teams can also have their logos placed on the field knowing that its lifespan will last for as long as the field does.
Act Global wishes The Wild Things a fantastic 2019 season! Go Wild Things!
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.
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March winter madness has begun! So far, this winter has been quite the chilly one with a few scattered bursts of beautiful weather! Some might say it’s even too cold to be practicing or playing any sort of sport outside. We at Act Global are here to say it’s never too cold for athletes to get their game on with our synthetic turf fields!
Act Global’s turf can withstand extreme weather on both sides of the spectrum. This provides a huge advantage for community and school athletes. Games and practices will no longer have to be canceled due to natural grass maintenance and players can continue to develop their skills. It’s all about the game and player growth at Act Global!
This week’s field feature Friday highlights Pennsylvania’s Washington Wild Things of the Independent Frontier League! The team has one of the finest baseball facilities in the country.
Act Global is honored to be the supplier for The Wild Things synthetic turf field. For every project, Act Global strives to create only the best facilities for athletes. Baseball is no different! These field systems can be customized for different levels of play. This includes system type and infill, enabling any age bracket and level of competition to have maximum performance and safety. Schools and teams can also have their logos placed on the field knowing that its lifespan will last for as long as the field does.