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SFMA Environmental Certification program continues to grow

January 15, 2019

After 4 years of development, the SFMA Environmental Facility Certification program launched in 2016. Within 2 months, there were eight facilities in the program. Today, there are 34 certified with

SFMA Conference education recordings will be available

January 15, 2019

If you are not able to make it to Phoenix this year, but don’t want to miss out on the education, SFMA has you covered! SFMA is working with IntelliQuest

New soccer stadium approved in Austin, TX

January 15, 2019

According to an item in Katie McIntyre’s Sports Venue Business, plans to build a $225m, 20,000-capacity stadium for an upcoming Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Austin, TX have been

Wisconsin city nixes park toilets over budget woes

January 15, 2019

Budget cuts in Eau Claire, Wis., will put an end to some important accommodations at area parks. According to the local NBC affiliate, all portable toilets will be removed from city

SFMA Past President Steve Cockerham passes away

January 8, 2019

Steve Cockerham, Emeritus Superintendent of the University of California, Riverside Field Station and SFMA’s sixth President, passed away December 30. He was instrumental in developing the sports turf research program at

What’s the deal with measuring clipping volume?

January 8, 2019

From the Turf iNfo blog from Dr. Bill Kreuser at Nebraska: There has been a growing discussion among turfgrass professionals about measuring and recording the amount of clippings collected while mowing.

Download the 2019 SFMA Conference app: “2019 SFMA SHOW”

January 8, 2019

The 2019 SFMA Conference and Exhibition show app is now live! The app can be downloaded from the Apple and Google stores under the title “2019 SFMA Show.” The app

Rec center adjusts age restriction to fight obesity

January 8, 2019

According to a piece by Paul Steinbach of Athletic Business, the Bowling Green (OH) Parks and Recreation Department is changing its admission policy at the BG Community Center with the

How video surveillance can benefit your facility

January 4, 2019

Today’s video surveillance systems are more intelligent, convenient and capable than ever before. With high-resolution footage, motion detection, facial recognition and license plate capture, cameras provide confidence and peace of

Best practices from NCS4: Command Center

January 4, 2019

From the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4): A Command Center is an integral aspect of an event to keep all agencies informed. The Command Center serves as