Countdown to Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium Fun Fact #3

Countdown to Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium Fun Fact #3

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The biggest game in American football is taking place this weekend, February 4th in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have commanded the road to the Super Bowl, earning their spots in this year’s game.  With Super Bowl Sunday quickly approaching, Act Global will be bringing a fun fact each day about U.S. Bank Stadium- home of Super Bowl LII.

Did you know that it would take approximately 3,000,000 footballs lined up in a grid to fill the U.S. Bank Stadium?  Encompassing approximately 1.6 million square feet, U.S. Bank Stadium is prepared to offer up to 73,000 seats for fans at this year’s Super Bowl LII.  The facility will also host six thousand journalists from around the world in a specially-made press box for the event.

Since the opening of the stadium, Act Global’s brand of synthetic turf has been the surface of choice.  The artificial grass system has a history of proven playability, durability, and safety for NFL teams.  The surface combines science and technology with superior aesthetics to create the ultimate artificial grass system.

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Countdown to Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium Fun Fact #3

Countdown to Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium Fun Fact #2

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The biggest game in American football is taking place this weekend, February 4th in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have commanded the road to the Super Bowl, earning their spots in this year’s game.  With Super Bowl Sunday quickly approaching, Act Global will be bringing a fun fact each day about U.S. Bank Stadium- home of Super Bowl LII.

The 2018 Super Bowl is not the only opportunity you have to check out this beautiful stadium.  This summer will be the second subsequent year that Minneapolis will host the summer X Games, and U.S. Bank Stadium has been named the host of the 2019 men’s basketball Final Four.

The X Games is an extreme sports competition that brings together top-tier athletes in skateboarding, motocross, BMX, and mountain biking.  The high-energy, multi-day event is known as a center of enthusiasm and creativity.

NCAA’s Final Four is the final round of the men’s basketball tournament, March Madness.  The winner of each region advance to the Final Four for national semifinals and championship.  Currently, UCLA holds the most titles with 11 wins, but the school has not won an NCAA men’s basketball championship since 1995.  Last year’s champion was North Carolina, who currently hold six titles.

Since the opening of the stadium, Act Global’s brand of synthetic turf has been the surface of choice.  The artificial grass system has a history of proven playability, durability, and safety for NFL teams.  The surface combines science and technology with superior aesthetics to create the ultimate artificial grass system.

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.

Countdown to Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium Fun Fact #3

Field Feature Friday: Deer Park School

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Deer Park is a secondary school located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England.  The Academy-rated institution instills a comprehensive education that includes a broad curriculum and access to elite extra-curricular resources.   Because athletic engagement both supports learning as well as promotes individual interests, Deer Park encourages its students to join one of the many sports teams offered throughout the year in fall, spring, and summer terms.

Image Provided by Verde Recreo

Deer Park’s professional-quality artificial turf system is even used not only by student-athletes, but also the Cirencester Hockey Club for its fast, flat, and consistent surface.  The Cirencester Hockey Club is a social hockey club that has grown to be one of the largest hockey clubs in South Gloucestershire over the past quarter-century with 8 adult leagues, Vets and mixed teams, and over 250 junior players.  The club allows teams to grow their hockey abilities in a friendly environment and continue to play throughout the sport’s traditional off-season.

The artificial turf system currently installed at Deer Park is a professional hockey system with advanced texturized fiber technology and glass-reinforced backings.  The uniform surface provides technical accuracy and consistent ball roll and rebound through a scientifically-engineered turf system that is exceptionally durable.  This allows more teams to spend more hours practicing on the pitch compared to natural grass limitations. Verde Recreo expertly completed the design and build of Deer Park’s field with artificial grass manufactured by Act Global.

Learn how our synthetic turf is beneficial to athletes. 

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Countdown to Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium Fun Fact #3

CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence

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CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence is a young facility that opened in 2014 in Ystrad Mynach, Wales.  Opened with the help of the Welsh Rugby Union, the facility is home to the Dragons and features a FIFA 2 star 3G rugby field.

The Dragons are one of four professional teams in Wales and represent the South-East region of the country within the Pro14 league.  The team is halfway through the 2018-2018 season and is competing in Conference B against 6 other teams.  The Dragons have another four months of competition to reach one of the top seven positions in the league and qualify for the 2018-2019 European Rugby Champions Cup.  This July, after the conclusion of the season, the Dragons will be celebrating the team’s 15th birthday since its inception in 2003 when regional rugby union teams were introduced to Wales.

The Dragons practice on a synthetic turf surface manufactured by Act Global with superior performance standards and cutting-edge technology.  The artificial grass system used by the Dragons is incredibly durable and can withstand intense use, while still protecting athletes on impact.  As a World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, Act Global is committed to exceptional quality and safety.  Act Global’s  synthetic turf systems also meet World Rugby Quality Guidelines and are World Rugby Reg22 certified.

The Dragon’s next matchup is against Saracens Rugby Club this Saturday, January 27th.

Learn how our synthetic turf is beneficial to athletes. 

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Countdown to Minneapolis: U.S. Bank Stadium Fun Fact #3

Two Chile Stadiums Select Act Global Turf

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Act Global recently had the opportunity to manufacture three soccer pitches in Santiago and Curico, Chile.

 

The new synthetic turf field for ANFA (Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Amateur) Luis Hernan Alvarez Stadium is part of an improvement project to upgrade the quality of amateur soccer facilities.  The professional-quality pitch was part of the final phase of the project, meaning soon athletes will have access to the stadium’s top quality amenities, including Act Global’s artificial grass.

Santiago’s National Paralympic Stadium selected Act Global’s synthetic turf as the surface for both the main field and the mini-pitch within the facility.  The proven safety and specifically engineered athlete-conscious components ensure that Act Global artificial grass protects players while remaining durable under intense use and climatic conditions.

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.