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by Shelby Becker
Act Global is proud to create a variety of synthetic turf sports fields that each provide a professional quality surface for athletes. One type of field that is growing in popularity that we enjoy producing is the multipurpose field. A multi-sport field is a facility that has the dimensions and markings for more than just one sport. Act Global’s multiuse fields can include inlay markings for football, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey.
Multipurpose fields are an effective and efficient use of space. With a growing world population and urbanization on the rise, we must be smarter in how we use and protect our land. Act Global multipurpose fields are a smart solution to maximizing land use with the highest quality synthetic turf systems.
We enjoy creating multipurpose fields because they combine our love for spreading the power of play, mission to engineer space maximizing surfaces, and vision to provide every type of athlete with a safe playing surface. Our synthetic turf a durable playing surface, as proven by more than 100 laboratory tests. This means that more athletes can play on our multipurpose turf fields with confidence that Act Global artificial grass will protect them from the most common injuries related to fatigue. The proven performance of our product ensures that our fields can be used for more hours of the day and more days of the week, which is perfect for multipurpose fields that service several teams throughout the day.
Act Global synthetic turf fields are both technologically innovative, as well as aesthetically beautiful. Learn how our synthetic turf is beneficial to athletes.
Be sure to keep up to date on all of our turf projects and more by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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
- In 2012, 1,353,750 children under age 19 visited an emergency room for a sports injury.
- 1 in 3 was injured seriously enough to miss practices or games, and some suffer life-long consequences.
With millions of athletes participating in sports every year, injury prevention must be a top priority of the industry. At Act Global, we understand and address the needs of player safety so that athletes can have the confidence they need to excel on the field because not all surfaces are created the same. What many parents, coaches, and athletic directors do not realize is that a field can significantly impact a player’s safety and performance. We make it a priority to invest in research and development opportunities to create a perfectly engineered surface for each field sport. Each of our synthetic turf systems has a specific shape, density, pile height, backing, and Gmax rating to reduce the most common injuries including:
- Fractures 18%
- Sprains 33%
- Bruises & Abrasions 16%
- Internal Organ Injuries & Concussions (12%)
We take it upon ourselves to explore each component of our turf systems to create a durable and reliable solution to traditional artificial grass. Due to our commitment to quality and safety, Act Global synthetic turf is designed and built to stringent performance and safety standards, per international guidelines set by FIFA, FIH, World Rugby. We have conducted tests against the best natural grass benchmarks for football, baseball, and American football, as well as had our results verified by independent field tests and certifications.
We make this commitment to the safety of athletes because our mission to “Be More” is ingrained in every facet of our business. We believe the best moments in sports happen on the best quality synthetic turf. It is our promise to never stop innovating and seeking excellence.
Learn how our synthetic turf is beneficial to athletes.
Be sure to keep up to date on all of our turf projects and more by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Source for statistics mentioned: Safe Kids Worldwide & Boston University
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
From 2012-2016 there has been one single surface that has seen the most professional football games played on it-the S5. It’s 350 matches within this time frame lends to the dependability of synthetic turf for player safety and performance. It’s only when athletes are confident in the tools they are given that they can excel. For fans, this means great football. With preseason in full swing and just 16 days until the 2017 season kickoff, we though what better way to celebrate artificial grass then look at the NFL’s top plays on our surface from 2016.
Watch our playlist of these top 10 plays here.
Photo source: The New Work Times
10. Jets Fumble and Recovery
This week 4 play with the New York Jets and the Seattle Seahawks left most players looking around confused on the field. The Seahawks were able to block a throw from quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, but that didn’t stop Charone Peake from scooping the ball and running straight to the in zone. Both teams were startled and confused, letting Peake run straight for the touchdown without anyone stopping him.
9. Brandin Cooks 98-Yard Touchdown
It was the first week of the NFL season when Brandon Cooks surprised both Saints and Raiders fans with this touchdown. The Saints were leading 17-10 in the third quarter starting off a play at 1st and 10 with the ball in their hands. Quarterback Drew Brees threw the ball right into Cooks hands, allowing him to continue running full speed towards the in zone.
Photo source: NFL RUSH
8. Cordarrelle Patterson’s 104-yard kickoff Return Touchdown
This play is an exceptional example of an entire team working together perfectly. The Cardinals kicked off the third quarter with a punt straight into the arms of Cordarrelle Patterson. Patterson immediately took off, weaving in between the Cardinal’s defense as the Vikings blocked many that came close to him. After the 40-yard line, Patterson had a straight 60-yard sprint to the in zone.
7. Willie Snead’s Wide Open 50-Yard Pass
During week 12 of the 2016 season, running back Tim Hightower found himself wide open during a 4th quarter play. Quarterback Drew Brees handed off the ball to wide receiver Willie Snead, who saw the running back completely unguarded. The perfect pass led to a touchdown for the Saints.
6. Odell Beckham Jr.’s Stiff Arm
It was week 3 and the Giants were playing the Redskins at home at the MetLife Stadium. Near the beginning of the 4th quarter, ODJ made a reaching one-armed catch with little space then caught Josh Norman off guard with a spin move past him. During this move, Beckham Jr. also put the stiff arm to Norman’s face mask, block him from following.
5. Vikings Interception Against Packers
Photo source: NFL.com
This 4th quarter interception by Trae Waynes solidified the Vikings defeat over the Packers. With 1:50 left on the clock and a score of 13-17 in favor of Minnesota, the Packers were running out of time to make a comeback. Waynes’ interception meant that the Vikings could maintain their lead to win the game.
4. Cooks and Brees 87-yard Touchdown
Following this duo’s week 1 98-yard touchdown, Brandon Cooks and Drew Brees follow up in week 6 with an 87-yard touchdown. This perfect first quarter pass from Brees to Cooks was the Saints second touchdown of the game, making the Saints lead 13-0 over the Carolina Panthers.
3. Jets’ Trick Play and Bilal Powell Touchdown
This second-quarter play started like an ordinary play with a pass to wide reciever Brandon Marshall. The Jets took the Rams off guard by flipping the ball back to Bilal Powell where he was able to run straight into the in zone. This touchdown helped the New York Jets take a 6-3 lead over of Los Angeles Rams.
2. Xavier Rhodes’ 100-Yard Interception and Touchdown
This record setting play during the 11th week of the 2016 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings raised their 13-10 lead to a 19-10 lead over the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals were 3rd and Goal when Xiavier Rhodes cut in front of his man, intercepted the pass, and took off towards the Viking’s in zone. Outrunning everyone else on the field, Rhodes completed a 100-yard touchdown,
Photo source: Newsday
1. Odell Beckham Jr.’s Game-Winning Touchdown
In the final 2 minutes of the final quarter against the Ravens, ODJ makes a cut inside-causing the Ravens CB and SS to collide. Left wide open, OBJ catches the pass, cuts around the Raven’s last defender, and runs into the in zone. This play was followed by ODJ’s iconic proposal to the net.
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
It’s been a long wait, but football season is finally back; a time when entire communities can come together to cheer on their team. For Odessa’s Bulldogs, tonight marks the return of a loud stadium and Friday night lights.
The Bulldogs have some unfinished business to take care of for the 2017 season. Back in 2015 the team was a State Finalist and earned a 13-2 record; however, they had a losing season in 2016- ending the year with a 4-6 record. With the motto “Together We Rise”, the Bulldogs are ready to tackle this season, starting with tonight’s game against St. Pius X.
Tonight is not only the debut of the Bulldog’s Varsity football team, but also the debut of the high school’s new synthetic turf field. The latest technology in artificial grass from Act Global is engineered to keep players safe and reduce injuries related to fatigue. We believe turf can be used to enhance football by giving athletes the confidence they need in a surface to perform to their full potential. With the Bulldogs hoping to make a comeback this season, this is exactly what the teams needs.
The Superintendent of Schools in Odessa, Robert Brinkley, is thrilled for Odessa High School to start the 2017 football stadium on the new turf field.
“We are very pleased with Act Global and our synthetic turf. The colors turned out amazing, especially the green/dark green turf. It looks great!”- Robert Brinkley.
The Bulldogs kick off their season tonight in a non-conference game at 7:00 PM CT.
Learn how our synthetic turf is beneficial to athletes.
Be sure to keep up to date on all of our turf projects and more by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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
by Shelby Becker
This week our CEO John Baize went out to visit the University of Kentucky with Vescio’s Sport Fields. Vescio’s Sports filmed some awesome drone footage of the synthetic turf installation and we couldn’t help but make a short video to share! They also took some great photos of John Baize and our sales rep John Stelzer out on the turf talking with the install crew.
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
With millions of athletes participating in sports every year, injury prevention must be a top priority of the industry. At Act Global, we understand and address the needs of player safety so that athletes can have the confidence they need to excel on the field because not all surfaces are created the same. What many parents, coaches, and athletic directors do not realize is that a field can significantly impact a player’s safety and performance. We make it a priority to invest in research and development opportunities to create a perfectly engineered surface for each field sport. Each of our synthetic turf systems has a specific shape, density, pile height, backing, and Gmax rating to reduce the most common injuries including:
It’s been a long wait, but football season is finally back; a time when entire communities can come together to cheer on their team. For Odessa’s Bulldogs, tonight marks the return of a loud stadium and Friday night lights.