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by Shelby Becker
Work on Mount Dora Christian Academy’s new football field featuring artificial grass is kicking off.
Mount Dora Christian Academy is a preschool through secondary education school that strives to help students strengthen their religious relationships, build a foundation of moral character, and achieve academic success. Since 1945, the school has work to develop well rounded learners in a positive community with diverse options of extracurricular sports teams, clubs, and volunteer opportunities. Mount Dora focuses on providing students with an abundant amount of resources so that they can excel in all aspects of their education. We’re excited to work with an academy that works hard to give back to the community and values such high moral character.
Act Global is installing a new football field for the academy that will have versatility to allow for practices by the softball and baseball teams as needed. The pitch will feature our BDX 60 with Green Play, a surface that has been engineered with specific components to keep players safe. We wanted to provide the Bulldogs with a surface that will give them the confidence they need to excel on the field, and our Xtreme Turf line will do just that.
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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
This week the New York Times wrote an in-depth expose on the brains of NFL players. The piece follows a study headed by Dr. Anne McKee, a neurologist from the Boston University School of Medicine. During this 9 year initiative, McKee examined the link between playing professional-level sports (later revised to specifically focus on NFL) and CTE.
CTE, short for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, is a degenerative disease of the brain that can only be diagnosed postpartum via direct tissue examination. The disease is usually caused by repetitive mid-traumatic brain injuries-such as concussions or other blows to the head- and causes symptoms such as erratic behavior, progressive dementia, and suicidal ideation. A large number of the brains donated to the studies were from the families of NFL players who believed their loved ones exhibited symptoms of CTE. Because of this, 110 of the 111 NFL players in this study were found to have CTE.
CTE has been found in all players, but there is a correlation in prevalence and certain positions. McKee found that 44 of the 110 brains were those of linemen, the most common players on the field. These players take non-violent blows on almost every play- the perfect recipe that is thought to cause CTE. The next position with the most confirmed cases was running backs (20), followed by defensive backs (17), linebackers (13), quarterbacks (7), wide receivers (5), tight ends (2), and place-kickers and punters each at 1.
“It is no longer debatable whether or not there is a problem in football — there is a problem,” Dr. McKee said.
At Act Global, we believe that it is our responsibility as a synthetic turf manufacturer to continuously dedicate ourselves to research and development of sports injuries prevention. Athletes, no matter the level they play at, deserve a surface that helps keep them safe during moments of impact and that works to protect them when they need it. We believe that the best moments in sports can only occur when athletes have the confidence to perform; our sports field turf helps do just this.
To read more about this study:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/07/25/sports/football/nfl-cte.html?smid=tw-nytsports&smtyp=cur
To read about our R&D efforts in artificial turf technology.
http://www.actglobal.com/sports-turf.php
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
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
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
The multi-court facility in Panama is giving local residents the opportunity to play sports recreationally and improve their health. The space is available to over 50,000 kids, youth, and adults to encourage physical and mental health.
“This investment is one of the first benefits of the decentralization funds in the Municipality of Panama. The works are part of the project that the Alcaldía of Panamá has to improve public spaces in the 23 corregimientos of our district, and I congratulate the vision and the effort”, said President Varela.
The complex acts as an asset to promote health and wellness within the corregimiento, as well as an asset to the public schools. With the Extended Day being implemented within schools, Belisario Porras gives children productive ways to spend these additional hours. Additionally, the facility aids in building links between their education, their community, and their health while keeping away from the dangers and criminal world of the streets.
The Belisario Porras complex includes a baseball field, a full sized soccer pitch for competitive play, and a mini soccer square for children. Completed with amenities such as bathrooms, changing rooms, and a communal house, Belisario Porras is a full service community resource for the corregimiento. The facility features Act Global’s Xtreme Turf F50, a durable synthetic grass that is engineered for safety and performance. This means that the people of Panama will have a reliable and safe sports complex for years to come.
We applaud the Panama community on their efforts to inspire health and happiness within their neighborhoods.
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
