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Early bird registration deadline for SFMA Conference is December 15

December 13, 2022

SFMA’s 2023 Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, just over a month away (Jan. 16-19, 2023). Early bird pricing runs through Dec. 15. Visit https://www.sportsfieldmanagement.org/conference/ for all information regarding schedule, accommodations,

Louisville City FC’s Aaron Fink voted USL Groundskeeper of the Year

December 13, 2022

The United Soccer League (USL) announced that Louisville City FC’s Aaron Fink was named the 2022 USL Groundskeeper of the Year presented by Brandt. Fink and his grounds staff at

Start preparing for Conference education

December 13, 2022

The 2023 SFMA Conference education program is packed full of exciting and informative presentations. This year speakers have volunteered to present short 15–30-minute webinars prior to the conference as an

Free SFMA Webinar: Tall Fescue for Sports Fields and Grounds

December 13, 2022

SFMA announced a free webinar. Brad Park from Rutgers University will be presenting Tall Fescue for Sports Fields and Grounds on Tuesday, December 13 at 2 pm ET. This presentation will

Pre-conference education

December 9, 2022

Don’t miss the pre-conference education session taking place on Monday, January 16 from 1:15-5 p.m. at the SFMA Conference and Exhibition. In this session – titled “How Can We Help?”

SFMA Institute of Sports Field Management 

December 9, 2022

SFMA has a large collection of articles, webinars, research, and technical bulletins to meet your field and facility needs. The SFMA Institute of Sports Field Management provides information on sports

Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Turfgrass Short Course

December 5, 2022

The Texas A&M turfgrass team is planning two Turfgrass Short Courses in February 2023. A) the English short course will be from Feb 20-23 (4 days) B) the Spanish short course will

‘Hybrid’ sports tourism and community recreation facility development increases 33%

November 29, 2022

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), a national consultancy, developer, and operator of sports, recreation, and events properties, predicts that the $39.7 billion youth and amateur travel sports and the $218

Beaulieu International Group acquires Act Global 

November 28, 2022

Beaulieu International Group (BIG) has signed an agreement with U.S.-headquartered synthetic turf manufacturer Act Global to acquire its complete range of activities. Through this acquisition, BIG strengthens its position in

Shaw Sports Turf earns twSTC Awards 

November 28, 2022

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) awarded its 2022 Sustainability and Innovator Awards to Shaw Sports Turf for its GAME ON technology and NXTPlay performance shock pad.  GAME ON – the recipient