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by Shelby Becker
Just 43 days until the kick off of the 2017 NFL season, and that means it’s time for training camps! Most teams are getting ready to head off tomorrow or Friday, and will spend the next few weeks either at their own training facilities or at a major state college.
The purpose of a training camp is not only to prepare the athletes physically for the upcoming season, but mentally as well. The camp lets team members acclimate to each other, as its one of the first major events for the recently recruited rookies.
Cincinnati Bengals fans, on Saturday, August 5th at 3pm, the team will be hosting a “family day” practice at the Paul Brown Stadium. Not only can you check out the team in action, but you can see the stadium in its full glory. A survey ranked the Cincinnati stadium as one of the nation’s top football venues, and with the UBU Speed S-5 field, it’s in the ranks with the Superdome and the Metrodome. Gates open at noon, practice starts at 3pm, and there will be kid-friendly attractions for the family to enjoy!
Some of the attractions include: Inflatables, Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Photo Booth, Ben-Gal Cheer Zone, Play 60 Zone, and Crafts. The first 2,000 kids to each practice will receive a give-away item. Fans in attendance can enter to win a Bengals Prize Pack by posting their pictures on social media and tagging #LetsRoar.
Bengals fans, be sure to check out this awesome event!
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
Government Boys Senior Secondary School in Gumanhera becomes the first public school in the country to receive an FIH Global Certified Hockey field.
The sports revolution in India is continuing to gather pace and Act Global is proud to be playing an active role in the development of sports infrastructure across the country. Despite hockey being the national sport of New Delhi, access to top quality wet system fields has always been extremely limited. Often, only those who could afford a membership to private clubs or schools would have the right to use these types of fields-until now.
Set in a rural village on the outskirts of Delhi, this public school was the pilot for a new project by the Indian Government to invest in top quality hockey facilities in Government schools around the country. The field is an asset not only to the school, but the community as a whole. Hockey has always been popular in the Gumanhera district, and now the local players can practice on the same surface as found in top clubs in Europe and Asia. The field is reserved for students during school hours, and then opens up to the public in the evenings- aiding in developing the talent of players and athletes to reach new heights.
The installation of Xtreme Turf NFH13 MF-EL12 at the Government Boys Senior Secondary School in Gumanhera, New Delhi is the first major step towards providing world class Hockey fields that are accessible to the many- not the few. This initiative by the Indian Government aligned with Act Global’s commitment to inspire health and happiness across the world. With a dedication to spread the power of play and enhance community spaces, Act Global was excited for the opportunity to craft this pitch for New Delhi.
Field Hockey requires a fast, consistent, non-directional system, and Act Global has delivered such a surface. Manufactured in the Netherlands and installed by Act Global in partnership with Chadha Sports, the pitch is FIH Global certified field and has set a benchmark for future fields. A combination of international and local expertise, with selection of the best raw materials and suppliers, helped make this a superior and affordable field.
Chadha Sports and Act Global are proud to have delivered this pilot project and will continue to be partners to the school for many years to come. We can’t wait to see the athletes that come out of the area.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
A lot happened this weekend in the world of sports, and we wanted to give some shout outs to the US teams and athletes.
First, the US Women’s Lacrosse team won their eighth World Cup title. The win was a hard fought battle against the Canadian Women’s team who held their own against the US. The game ended with a 10-5 final score.
Sarah Bullard, a 10 year veteran of the US nationals team who won her fourth gold medal, explained that each World Cup win is a new experience:
“Every one is different, and it never gets old. This is the most talented team I’ve ever been a part of, but what’s more special is how selfless they are, how much we are and how we want to be there for each others.”
Next for the team is The World games, a multisport event that kicks off on Thursday in Poland. The event, organized by the International World Games Association, is the first hurdle in achieving Olympic recognition.
Next, competition in the 2017 Gold Cup heated up this past weekend as teams competed in the semi-finals. On Saturday the US Men’s team battled against Costa Rica in the AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas. At half time the game was tied at 0-0, and it wasn’t until two second-half goals in the span of 10 minutes that the US secured their win. The final score was 2-0, with the US advancing to the finals. The final game is this Wednesday, July, 26; the US will be playing against Jamaica at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Finally, Clint Dempsey, a striker for the US Men’s Soccer Team, tied with Landon Donovan as MNT All-Time Leading Scorer. His 82nd minute strike in the game against Costa Rica was the 57th of his international career. The Texas native provided the team with the spark and assist that helped send the USA to the 2017 Gold Cup Finals.
Congrats to all the players of both these teams on their accomplishments!
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
We want to start off by saying how proud of our installation team we are. We are so happy to have a group of dedicated and hardworking individuals as part of the Act Global family.
This week’s Field Feature Friday is another update on our Odessa field! The team is making serious strides and is getting ready to inlay the center field logo. The quality of work we demand of our team is no easy feat, but they are exceeding our expectations. Despite the 100 degree Missouri heat, the crew has been working tirelessly to make sure every part of the field looks pristine for the Bulldogs football team.
Our sales rep for the area, Mark West, let us know that the entire group has become extremely close throughout their time in Odessa. They always go out to lunch together and have become regulars at the local diner. The waitresses have the guys’ orders memorized and have said that “they are the most polite group they have served”.
The field will be finished up next week, and we can’t wait to see the final playing surface for the Bulldogs!
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
Del Toro served as part of a joint terminal attack controller, or JTAC. These Air Force personnel hold the most dangerous and exposed jobs within the war zone- utilized by the most forward Army units on patrol or on the attack.
On December 4, 2005, Israel Del Toro’s life as a member of the US military was changed when his unit’s Humvee ran over a roadside bomb in remote Afghanistan. The IED explosion left him with severe burns covering 80% of his body and just a 15% chance to live. Despite the odds, Del Toro broke out of his coma three months later to more devastating news: he would probably never walk again or breathe without the assistance of a respirator.
Rather than being defeated, Israel Del Toro fought to recover the life he once had and the opportunity to continue serving his country.
In 2008, after a four year journey of rehabilitation, Del Toro re-enlisted. Serving under the Air Force’s limited assignment status provision, he began to train incoming recruits to do the very job he once held.
“I think DT is kind of blazing new ground in how the Air Force deals with their wounded warriors. Guys like DT that can still contribute in training, training men to do the job he was doing, releases other men that are healthy and otherwise able to deploy” -Barnett, Del Toro’s squadron commander.
This past February, Israel Del Toro reached one final and incredible goal in his recovery. Twelve years after his last jump, Del Toro completed his 131st jump for the US Air Force.
Israel Del Toro’s story is remarkable, and we couldn’t think of a more deserving candidate for this award. While watching the ESPYS this past weekend, we caught sight of some bright green surrounding the Air Force Academy’s Airstrip. Although our AvTurf was a small part of this awesome event, we were honored to be a part of his 131st jump. Israel Del Toro’s perseverance through all obstacles is incredible, and we at Act Global congratulate him on his inspiring determination.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
First, the US Women’s Lacrosse team won their eighth World Cup title. The win was a hard fought battle against the Canadian Women’s team who held their own against the US. The game ended with a 10-5 final score.
Next, competition in the 2017 Gold Cup heated up this past weekend as teams competed in the semi-finals. On Saturday the US Men’s team battled against Costa Rica in the AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas. At half time the game was tied at 0-0, and it wasn’t until two second-half goals in the span of 10 minutes that the US secured their win. The final score was 2-0, with the US advancing to the finals. The final game is this Wednesday, July, 26; the US will be playing against Jamaica at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.