Turf Term: Shock Absorbency

Turf Term: Shock Absorbency

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Athletes are constantly jumping, stopping, and switching direction. This repetitive impact with the ground has the potential to have multifaceted effects on an individual’s body- especially over years of training. These effects are exacerbated further by playing surfaces that are too hard, soft, or uneven. The most common injuries of athletes including fractures (18%), sprains (33%), bruises and abrasions (16%), and internal organ injuries and concussions (12%) each can be related back to fatigue- a natural result of training on irregular surfaces.

Shock absorbency can be related to the hardness of a surface and how well it is able to convert kinetic energy from an athlete to another form within the ground. If a training field does not provide proper shock absorbancy, the energy will stay within the athlete’s body and can destabilize joint and ligaments upon each impact with the ground. However, there must be a balance between a groundcover’s ability to absorb stress and shock and its resistance to vertical deformation. When a field “gives in” upon impact, a person’s natural foot stability can be thrown off. The harmony between both these critical factors is significant to the safety and performance of athletes.

Act Global understands the need for player safety and uses extensive research-backed engineering and natural grass benchmark testing to develop artificial grass surfaces that address this. The growth in synthetic turf gives schools, facilities, and communities a unique opportunity to select a field that is superior to traditional surfaces by using scientific advancements. It is up to the individuals in charge of their athlete’s safety to demand safer surfaces and Act Global already strives to exceed this charge.

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Turf Term: Shock Absorbency

Field Feature Friday: JSU Stadium

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Image credit: Championship Subdivision

Burgess–Snow Field at JSU Stadium is the home base of the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks football team. The team commands an impressive winning record at home, totaling 271-100-8 since the opening of the stadium in 1947. JSU stadium has expanded significantly since its humble inception where it seated just 5,000 people to be a home for fans to rally together every game. Over many years and several renovations, the facility has increased its capacity over four-fold and updated Burgess–Snow Field to professional-quality synthetic turf.

 

In 2016 JSU stadium underwent one of its most notable renovations- the resurfacing of Burgess-Snow Field to Act Global’s artificial grass. Tested for safety and relied on for performance, Act Global’s synthetic turf has been used for years at the novice, amateur, and professional sports level. Each synthetic turf system engineered is conceived from a distinct need for specialized sports systems that improve the way athletes can play their sport. Our highly technical team utilizes the latest advancements in fiber and product technology to create fields smarter fields that are also beautiful. We believe that if our first priority of keeping athletes safer for longer is accomplished, our fields will also be durable enough to withstand unsightly aging as well.

JSU is currently ranked first in the Ohio Valley Conference and holds a 3-game winning streak.

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Turf Term: Shock Absorbency

This Weekend On Our Turf

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The week is almost over and we don’t know if we’re more excited for the weekend itself or all of the games going down on our turf! With 4 jam-packed days of high school, college, and professional team games, which one are you most excited for?

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Houston Cougars

The University of Houston is leading the nation in total offense with over 608 yards per game and coming off of a week of rest to recoup after their 70-14 win over Texas Southern on September 22. The Cougars are likely to defend their home turf and turn their current 3-1 record into a 4-1.

Who doesn’t want to watch a game on this field?

Oregon Ducks

Fall soccer is heating up and the Oregon Ducks women’s team have a tough seventh week ahead of them.

Tonight is the first game of the weekend where the #1 ranked Stanford women’s team will be visiting Eugene, Oregon. Stanford has put up quite the fight this season and has beat two #2 ranked teams. However, the Ducks do hold a 6-0 record for home games this season, meaning Pape Field holds a serious home-field advantage for them. This is the first time the Ducks have hosted Stanford at home since 2013.

Also traveling from California to Oregon this weekend to face the Ducks is the University of California, Berkely Bears soccer team. The Sunday match will hopefully give the team another win at home to close of the week 7.

Friday, October 5th

Austintown Fitch

Coming off of a hard loss last week, Austintown Fitch is looking to redeem themselves this week against Lakeside. The team is using today for their final preparations before the 7 PM kickoff tomorrow.

Bishop Gorman

The 2018 season has been hard for Bishop Gorman. However, the team had a strong win last weekend and will hopefully continue that into tomorrow night’s game for the school’s Homecoming.

Saturday, October 6th

University of Hawaii

This weekend holds a lot of stakes for the University of Hawaii. First is the Paniolo Trophy. This Mountain West trophy is one of three in the region and currently symbolically held by the Rainbow Warriors. Possibly even more exciting than winning this trophy would be the team’s 200th win in Aloha Stadium on our turf. In 44 season the team has earned a 199-138-4 record, and Saturday could result in pushing the team to 200 wins.

Sunday, October 7th

New York Jets

This Sunday is sure to bring in a lot of fans-both old and young- to Metlife Stadium.  This weekend is Jets Kids Day, meaning the entire family can experience Jets Fest complete with inflatable rides and player cutouts.

Rookie Quarterback Sam Darnold is gearing up to start his second game at home.

 

 

 

 

 

Each of these teams has home facilities that feature Act Global’s brand of synthetic turf. Selected for extreme strength and durability, alongside testing-backed player safety enhancements.  The surface combines science and technology with superior aesthetics to create the ultimate artificial grass system.

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Turf Term: Shock Absorbency

Field Feature Friday: Beijing’s Bird Nest

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The iconic Birds Next Stadium was designed and built as the main hub for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The large, open roof stadium has since become a venue used for high-profile events and as a tourist attraction. BNS remains a landmark that continues to draw in people from across the world for both the sight and for events.

Currently, outside the stadium, the management team is testing a pilot field crafted from Xtreme Grass. Inside Birds Nest is a traditional grass field that is both difficult and expensive to maintain and faces wear from the multitude of games and attractions hosted within the stadium. After the test field proves to be successful, the pitch inside the stadium will be resurfaced with the reinforced strength of Xtreme Grass. Xtreme Grass offers up to 30% more playing hours compared to natural grass alone and promotes faster, thicker growth of the grass blades.

Stay tuned for updates on Birds Nest Stadium!

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Turf Term: Shock Absorbency

International Installation: Trent University

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Image Source: Carpell Surfaces

As one of the top universities in Canada, Trent University offers exceptional resources to its students. The post-secondary institution is committed to providing an educational experience that is personal, purposeful, and transformative. Through both academic and extracurricular success, Trent University has been able to create a community that is challenging and supportive.

This year the University elected to resurface its original 2005 multipurpose athletics field to Act Global’s Xtreme Turf. The Excalibur now host practices and games on the most durable and safe brand of artificial grass available. This is essential for the soccer, rugby, and lacrosse teams that each utilize the pitch and require a high-quality surface for their performance. The field was completed with eco-friendly infill to reduce the school’s ecological footprint and encourage long-term sustainability.

This installation was completed by our Canadian partner Carpell Surfaces. Carpell Surfaces is a leading supplier and installer of synthetic sports surfaces across Canada. The company has an excellent reputation for top-quality installations in sports facilities at major universities, colleges and schools, as well as high-profile sporting events.

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