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by Shelby Becker
An athlete’s time spent training for their sport is comparable to that of a full time job. Athletes spend hours upon hours in practice; for orientation week in football, 14 hour days are often the norm. The NLRB estimates that a student athlete will spend 1,750 hours a year performing some sort of practice. With this many hours dedicated by an athlete, it is important that the playing surface utilized by athletes is safe.
Due to speculations brought up against the health safety of synthetic turf fields, the EPA launch a full-fledged investigation in February of 2016 to test these unfounded claims. The initiative was aimed at finding any “gaps” in the industry’s knowledge of safety concerns regarding artificial turf products. However, even after almost a year and a half, all data has shown that “exposure to any chemicals present in recycled rubber is not meaningfully different from exposure to urban or rural soil”. The EPA’s study is in addition to the 90 other peer-reviewed academic analyses and government reports that have confirmed synthetic turf’s safety as well.
“In short, the only issue left unsettled in the recycled rubber debate is whether the EPA and its fellow agencies will conclude their study in a timely way or at least issue a statement to the public to put a prompt end to today’s uncertainty. Certainly given this recent wave of new science, there are many better uses of taxpayer dollars and the agency’s time.”
At Act Global, we are dedicated to creating sports turf that is of the highest quality for the health and safety of athletes. We impose strict quality controls and adhere to international standards that are proven to increase quality.
To read more, please visit:
http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/energy-environment/338830-the-science-is-in-epa-end-the-debate-on-turf-safety
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
Construction has commenced for renovation of running track and new synthetic turf field for Liberty-Eylau ISD in Texas, supplied by Symmetry and Act Global.
Student athletes at Liberty-Eylau ISD will be greeted by upgraded sporting facilities this fall, to include a new state-of-the-art synthetic turf field and running track.
“This project will give the entire Liberty-Eylau community yet another point of pride,” said Matt Fry, director of communications for Liberty-Eylau ISD. “Every Friday night our stadium is full of members of the community. Liberty-Eylau has a rich history of athletic excellence. Now we will have a field of equal excellence.”
Symmetry, a leading sports field contractor based in Mount Pleasant, Texas, was awarded the contract to upgrade the stadium. The company broke ground Monday, June 27, to begin excavation of the existing natural grass surface.
The new synthetic sports field will be used for football and soccer, and will showcase a premium synthetic turf blend called Xtreme Turf, from manufacturing partner Act Global. The artificial turf is designed and tested to meet top natural grass benchmarks for safety and performance, including optimal shock absorption, traction and low abrasion. The striking field design features alternating green turf stripes, a prominent red centerfield logo, and Liberty-Eylau branded end zones.
Highly durable artificial turf offers more playing hours than natural grass, so Liberty-Eylau will encounter fewer cancellations due to weather or poor field conditions. The district will also save on field maintenance labor, costs and water usage.
“Recent years have seen many games cancelled or affected by excess rain. The greatest benefit we see for this project is having a field that is playable in all conditions,” said Fry.
In total, the Harris Field project will involve excavation, soil stabilization, base and drainage, turf installation and track resurfacing. The project is slated for completion September 2016.
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ABOUT ACT GLOBAL
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance.
ABOUT SYMMETRY
Symmetry is a leading North American sports contractor, offering expertise in design, construction, artificial turf and track installation, facilities equipment and maintenance services. The company is a turn‐key sports field and track construction contractor for schools, professional stadiums and parks and recreation facilities throughout North America. With a mission to guarantee total customer satisfaction, Symmetry ensures every field receives the same high level of quality workmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
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 durable synthetic turf from Act Global can accommodate more playing hours and multiple sports at St. Andrews School to maximize sports infrastructure development in this urban environment.
Historic St. Andrews School, located in the western suburbs of Bandra in Mumbai, India, has just upgraded its sporting facilities with brand new artificial turf sports pitches from Act Global.
The artificial turf development was funded by Infinite Sportss, a sports infrastructure focused team of professionals dedicated to making the best international turf systems available to players and facility owners in west India and beyond. The clients chose Act Global Xtreme Turf due to its performance characteristics, durability and the company’s reputation as a leading industry expert. Exclusive partner Quad Sports has installed the fields in cooperation with Act Global’s local technical expert, to include 5,000m2 of synthetic turf in total.
“Act Global has secured valuable partnerships in India which help bring the best quality turf systems in the market at affordable pricing,” said Daniel Clapham, regional sales manager for Act Global. “We believe this model can be successfully replicated in other highly urban areas across India and can help in the continuing improvements of sports infrastructure in major cities.”
The side-by-side pitches feature two distinct turf systems to meet the various sporting needs. Both pitches were manufactured at Act Global’s production facility in Aalten, Netherlands, and feature the most durable, high quality fibres from Bonar Yarns.
Act Global’s Xtreme Turf SD18 system covers a multi-purpose use field, which features a short, dense, durable pile ideal for hockey and various other sports. The pitch is installed over a PP20D Schmitz pad to offer added safety and performance, as well as a horizontal drainage design to cope with the heavy rains in West India.
The second pitch includes a high-performing football turf system, which has been used successfully in sports stadiums around the world. A tufted blend of monofilament fibres offers the ideal balance of durability, softness and resilience for optimal player comfort and performance.
Mumbai Metropolitan Area is one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world with over 20,000,000 people—approximately 20,482 persons per square kilometre. In highly urbanised markets with limited space, synthetic turf is a durable, lower-maintenance solution for sports infrastructure development. By focusing on quality, field owners maximize the value of their investment, while also promoting greater utilization of recreational land.
Outside of school hours the facility is open to the public on a ‘pay as you play’ basis, which helps generate additional revenue for things like upkeep, maintenance and investing in additional sports developments. Unlike natural grass, the durable synthetic turf can be used 7 days a week, accommodate multiple sports and more players, and reduce field closures for inclement weather conditions.
“Buyers won’t get the same return on their investment with lower-end products,” said Clapham. “In cooperation with our installation partners, we are committed to bringing high quality turf systems to these urbanised areas.”
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance.
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 top quality pitches will host hundreds of players for seven days of football and fellowship in Glasgow’s George Square.
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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
Xtreme Grass reinforces natural sports turf to promote faster, stronger growth and greater durability.
Austin, TX – The latest reinforced natural turf system has entered the US market, to offer up to 30% more playing hours compared to natural grass alone.
The system, called Xtreme Grass, will reinforce full field installations or high wear zones, such as football/soccer goal mouths or center field playing areas. It can be used for soccer, American football, baseball, rugby, golf and other sport applications to enhance the aesthetics and durability of the natural turf.
“With Xtreme Grass, you’re reinforcing sports performance with the durability of synthetic turf. It’s an effective solution for professional turf managers to incorporate easily into a new or existing natural grass field,” said John Baize, owner of Act Global, manufacturer of Xtreme Grass. “It’s a great system to extend the playing hours or season, and it keeps your field green year round.”
Xtreme Grass can be used to reinforce high wear areas for a variety of sports.
Xtreme Grass features synthetic grass fibers attached to a strong, open weave backing. It is simple to install using typical natural pitch construction methods, and can actually improve the growth phase of the natural turf. The system creates a micro-climate that facilitates quicker germination, better root development, and thicker ground cover.
Xtreme Grass can also enhance sports performance by promoting stronger natural growth and a more uniform playing surface. When compared to unreinforced natural grass, Xtreme Grass performed better in shearing and tearing resistance tests. This means that when the players foot a field, their feet will not tear into the natural grasses as severely.
Baize said that Act Global has worked with leading agronomy research universities and testing labs to validate Xtreme Grass’ impact on natural growth, durability and sport performance.
Maintenance and repairs with Xtreme Grass are simple and effective. Typical natural grass maintenance can be carried out by a field manager on the system, including aeration, de-thatching, scarification and mowing. For repairs, Xtreme Grass can be grown off site and quickly integrated into the look and performance of the field. No additional expensive or large machinery is needed at the job site.
The system is designed to be 100% recyclable at end of life.
Act Global will be featuring Xtreme Grass at the upcoming Sports Turf Managers Association Conference January 21-22 in San Diego. For more information email xtremegrass@actglobal.com.
ABOUT ACT GLOBAL
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance.
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
Construction has commenced for renovation of running track and new synthetic turf field for Liberty-Eylau ISD in Texas, supplied by Symmetry and Act Global.
The durable synthetic turf from Act Global can accommodate more playing hours and multiple sports at St. Andrews School to maximize sports infrastructure development in this urban environment.
The second pitch includes a high-performing football turf system, which has been used successfully in sports stadiums around the world. A tufted blend of monofilament fibres offers the ideal balance of durability, softness and resilience for optimal player comfort and performance.
