by Lauren Gusman
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!
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About Act Global
Act Global is a global leader in high-performance synthetic turf, with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and delivering field installations in more than 90 countries. Act Global’s football turf systems have been selected for premier venues, including the New Orleans Superdome (2013, 2017, and 2018), MetLife Stadium (2014), and U.S. Bank Stadium (2016 and 2019), reflecting the company’s commitment to safety, performance, and innovation.
by Lauren Gusman
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!
Be sure to keep up to date on all of our turf projects and more by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a global leader in high-performance synthetic turf, with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and delivering field installations in more than 90 countries. Act Global’s football turf systems have been selected for premier venues, including the New Orleans Superdome (2013, 2017, and 2018), MetLife Stadium (2014), and U.S. Bank Stadium (2016 and 2019), reflecting the company’s commitment to safety, performance, and innovation.
by Lauren Gusman
Act Global is proud to announce that we will be renewing our commitment to the United Nations Global Compact this year. The UNGC asks companies to align their strategies and operations with principles of human rights, labor reform, environmental sustainability, and anti-corruption. Our renewal to the movement signifies our devotion and determination to take action and advance our society.
As part of our “Give More” pillar, Act Global strives to give back to society whenever possible. We do this by supporting multiple world aid organizations such as World Vision International, CARE, Water.org, and Fields of Dreams Uganda’s Dresses for Dreams. Through our sponsorship as the official Home World Cup turf supplier for the past 4 years, we have impacted over 1 million homeless lives.
We use our resources to give to these organizations and promote them through our platforms because we believe in making a positive impact in every aspect of our company. It is part of our responsibility and privilege to give back, to protect lives, and to create a brighter future for all.
Our values drive our business. Through the social impact of sports, global outreach and support of world aid organizations, we can positively impact the communities where we live and work. Giving more is a commitment to the wellbeing of our planet and those who inhabit it.
We appreciate and encourage all of our global partners, employees and industry stakeholders to GIVE MORE.
Be sure to keep up to date on all of our turf projects and more by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a global leader in high-performance synthetic turf, with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and delivering field installations in more than 90 countries. Act Global’s football turf systems have been selected for premier venues, including the New Orleans Superdome (2013, 2017, and 2018), MetLife Stadium (2014), and U.S. Bank Stadium (2016 and 2019), reflecting the company’s commitment to safety, performance, and innovation.
by Lauren Gusman
Every sport that has ever been played was first created on a natural grass field. Today, many of these sports have gone on to be played professionally and casually on synthetic turf fields due to the environmental benefits and heightened performance and safety for the players.
To keep the integrity of the game, Act Global uses a synthetic turf system for every field produced and continues to find a perfect balance between measuring performance and safety. Depending on the sport, different performance factors are considered. By using synthetic turf, you are able to control the performance in a consistent manner through fiber type, fiber height, and infill. Refer to https://bit.ly/2UaRSh5 to find out more about infill.
The Synthetic Turf Council describes ball-surface interaction as this: “Ball-surface interaction describes the performance characteristics of the field that relate to the ways in which the ball reacts to the surface. It is important that the ball perform as close as possible to the optimal performance characteristics for the sport or sports being played on the field. Therefore, measurements of vertical ball rebound, angled ball rebound, and ball roll, are taken to compare against the published standards of the regulatory organization(s) applicable to each sport.”
Act Global continues to take in input for every potential field project along with recommendations for turf systems that will best benefit all athletes.
For more information on the Synthetic Turf Council, you can visit their website at https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/default.aspx.
Be sure to keep up to date on all of our turf projects and more by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a global leader in high-performance synthetic turf, with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and delivering field installations in more than 90 countries. Act Global’s football turf systems have been selected for premier venues, including the New Orleans Superdome (2013, 2017, and 2018), MetLife Stadium (2014), and U.S. Bank Stadium (2016 and 2019), reflecting the company’s commitment to safety, performance, and innovation.
by Lauren Gusman
As we continue to move forward in 2019, we at Act Global are especially excited for all of the schools and communities we and our partners will be able to positively impact. Every partner Act Global works with fulfills an aspect of our mission to be more. Today’s Partner Spotlight highlights KYA and how their impact benefits society!
KYA Active specializes in delivering exceptional design and construction services that facilitate the development of high-class sports facilities in California and Texas. With its recent expansion into the Lonestar State, KYA takes pride in strictly using top quality vendors, such as Act Global’s Xtreme Turf brand, to meet any specifications, budget and usage requirements in the creation of all personalized fields. It is a one-stop shop for surface installations, supply, and products for every client.
The essential goal for all their company projects is to provide consistency and quality assurance. They have continued to administer the highest level of quality, all-star service, and support, ensuring every client receives the greatest value in the selection, installation, and maintenance. While KYA provides services in many different areas, the primary focus for the company is partnering with schools to help create safe environments and functioning facilities for student-athletes. Player safety and performance and facility maintenance and durability is a high priority for KYA.
The partnership between KYA and Act Global has helped deliver world-class stadium and multipurpose synthetic turf fields. Act Global is proud to work with KYA in their Active projects across California and Texas.
Be sure to keep up to date on all of our turf projects and more by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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About KYA
KYA Active specializes in high-performance sports fields, auxiliary fields, sports equipment, field lining, tracks, scoreboards, bleachers, and athletic courts. KYA’s main goal is consistency and quality assurance. KYA has established best practices for selection, installation, testing, and maintenance that allows for each field to be of equally high quality every time. For more information, visit http://www.theKYAgroup.com
About Act Global
Act Global is a global leader in high-performance synthetic turf, with a manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia, and delivering field installations in more than 90 countries. Act Global’s football turf systems have been selected for premier venues, including the New Orleans Superdome (2013, 2017, and 2018), MetLife Stadium (2014), and U.S. Bank Stadium (2016 and 2019), reflecting the company’s commitment to safety, performance, and innovation.
We use our resources to give to these organizations and promote them through our platforms because we believe in making a positive impact in every aspect of our company. It is part of our responsibility and privilege to give back, to protect lives, and to create a brighter future for all.
