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by Shelby Becker
Famous football stadium replaces its existing,ten-year-old Act Global artificial turf field with the world-renowned Xtreme Turf DX60 football turf system.
The original turf was installed by Act Global in 2008 as part of the FIFA GOAL Programme and has been used for national and international competition matches, including World Cup qualifiers. The stadium is currently home to the Nyasa Big Bullets, a top Malawian football club. When the decision was made to replace and upgrade the existing football turf surface, the durability and performance of the original turf, the proven track record of Xtreme Turf DX60 and the fact that Act Global has succeeded in delivering FIFA Certified fields in Malawi (FIFA Technical Centre Blantyre, FIFA Certified 2015), and in neighboring Tanzania at the Karume Memorial Stadium in Mwanza (FIFA Certified March 2017) were all key factors in the selection process
Our longstanding partnership with Afriturf should not go without serious mention, a company that has worked with Act Global to deliver 12 FIFA Certified football turf fields in Africa, sometimes in remote and challenging locations, and shares our vision to bring the absolute best materials to the African continent, creating football fields that meet the highest international standards. This type of long-term partnership adds great value to the client, having regionally stationed experts in all aspects of football turf field construction as well as having locally appointed project managers to attend to every detail of project implementation. Having a trusted longstanding local partner means our turf is handled and treated in the correct way ensuring the finished field is in top condition
Act Global, Managing Director – Chris Clapham, writes that “Our company installed the first Xtreme Turf pitch at this famous stadium 10 years ago. We are very proud to be chosen to replace the pitch with our latest turf technology, and continuing our support for football at all levels in Malawi.”
The field was completed on 28th June 2018 and will be field tested to FIFA Quality Pro standard in September 2018.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, Houston NRG Stadium 2017 and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Earlier this year, Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017.
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
SEARA Sports brings Xtreme Turf to Chiang Mai’s luxury resort, Fours Seasons.
The large northern Thailand city of Chiang Mai offers a rich cultural history dating back to 1294 and is a popular destination for Thailand’s exploding tourism. The city faces an intense climate with year-round heat and volatile rainfall ranging up to 20 rainy days per month.
With such high rates of tourism each year, it is important for the infrastructure within the country to be sound to accommodate the millions of travelers. Many resorts, including Four Seasons Chiang Mai, offer sports and leisure amenities for guests. Tennis courts are popular with the resort’s demographic, but traditional courts are easily worn down from high-volume usage and harsh weather conditions. To combat this, the hotel selected Xtreme Turf’s specialized tennis synthetic turf system for consistency and durability. Xtreme Turf’s playability allows guests to utilize the court when wet, avoid cosmetic degradation that can result in injuries, and enjoy a surface that is more forgiving to the knees and hips compared to traditional clay courts.
This installation was possible through the effort of our international partner, Seara Sports. As a builder of sports facilities that meet strict international standards, Seara Sports constructs exceptional recreational amenities for properties within Southeast Asia. The Vietnam branch of the international powerhouse has expertly installed close to 40 Xtreme Turf tennis courts within the country. The team at SEARA is comprised of leaders in tennis court resurfacing in Thailand that has successfully serviced high-profile clients within the country for many years.
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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
Located on the eastern side of sunny Los Angelos is a public golf course in the Rancho Park community that has roots dating back to 1947. The historic course draws in large attendances each week to try out the challenging and technical course that has been host to 25 professional tour events.
In 2013 Rancho Park saw an immediate need to overhaul its driving range in order to meet the demands of its growing clientele. What was previously a brown and dusty eyesore was transformed into a lush and manicured range with grass, “sand traps”, and “water features” all manufactured from high-quality synthetic turf. The 171,000 square foot driving range of green, white, and blue turf is built to last in harsh climates with UV protected fibers that are engineered to withstand high-use on sports fields. Because the driving range is made completely of artificial grass, the California golf course saves time, money, and resources through the diminished need for upkeep. By eliminating the need for watering, mowing, and fertilizing the Xtreme Turf-surfaced range can remain open at all times and vibrant despite yearly water shortages.
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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
Renovations of Falcon Stadium, Richard L. Coppola Field, and a new practice field maximize playability for the school and community.
Ground broke on November 8th, 2017 on Austintown Fitch’s new sports complex to feature professional-quality artificial grass on the school’s football, baseball, and soccer fields. Despite climactic conditions caused by Northeast Ohio’s variable winter weather patterns, the fields were substantially completed in April 2018.
Synthetic turf was selected by the Austintown Fitch athletic department to give players an upper hand in their training by canceling fewer practices and games due to volatile weather. The three-field renovation is helping to brand Austintown Fitch as a host of choice for many district, regional, and state athletic events. Richard L. Coppola Field, the only synthetic turf baseball field in the area, now appeals to local college teams and tournaments that require extremely durable, consistent, and safe surfaces. Athletic Director Lewis VanHoose comments on how Austintown is setting the standard for baseball in Ohio, “It’s a showcase. We are trying to bring baseball to the valley- we’ve already played five games that no one else in the area could play due to poor weather conditions.”
The renovation was made possible through the collaboration of installation experts SCG Fields and synthetic turf manufacturer Act Global. SCG and Act Global’s Xtreme Turf were selected for the project due to both company’s commitment to providing superior sports surfaces that enhance playability and performance. From commencement to completion, VanHoose has been impressed by the quality and attentiveness of both Act Global and SCG Fields.
“The experience was great we are very happy with how the fields turned out,” VanHoose notes. “We have one of the top facilities in the state of Ohio now… that’s really impressive.”
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York Met Life Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017.
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
Yesterday, Sunday, July 22 kicked off the 2018 convention of the Texas High School Coaches Association in San Antonio, Texas. The comprehensive conference brings together coaches and administrators from across the state alongside leading individuals at the collegiate and professional level to discuss how to better shape student-athletes and provide them with exceptional tools for success.
Our Act Global team loves to have the opportunity to attend events in our home state and meet local leaders in our community athletic departments. Events such as THSCA give us the opportunity to speak directly with coaches and administrators helping to develop young athletes and understand their needs for sports surfaces. The open dialogue at this summit has allowed us to educate school districts on the importance of selecting synthetic turf surfaces that are more than aesthetic and low-maintenance. Act Global’s Xtreme Turf is designed, engineered, and tested for safety and performance with systems designed for every sport.
Want to learn more about Xtreme Turf artificial grass? Come find our team at booth #3450!
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
