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Poor drainage means new surface after just 2 years

April 2, 2019

According to a report by Kelly Lyell, Fort Collins Coloradoan, Colorado State University’s 2-year-old football stadium will have a new playing field next fall at no additional cost, school officials

The mad scientist behind St. Paul Allianz Field’s beautiful green turf

April 2, 2019

Nice profile by Jerry Zgoda on www.startribune.com on Ryan Moy of the new soccer-specific field in Minnesota: Like many other 10-year-old boys, Ryan Moy earned summer spending money by mowing neighbors’

The Institute: Hot Topics

April 1, 2019

SFMA is committed to be the go-to resource for fact-based information. Within the Hot Topics Section of The Institute, members will be able to access links to various resources regarding

SFMA has you Covered for Spring Field Prep!

April 1, 2019

Your turfgrass survived the long, hard winter and now it is time to get your field ready for play again. Hopefully, you prepared your field for the winter during the

Earn a Microcredential!

April 1, 2019

Five SFMA members have already earned a microcredential in sports field drainage. The microcredential is a way for members to enhance their education in specialized topics. Those completing the microcredential

New Construction Resource

April 1, 2019

The Institute has added a new construction and renovation resource for sports fields provided by the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA). Check them out here.

Turf Rundown – Synthetic Turf: History, Design, Maintenance, and Athlete Safety

April 1, 2019

Synthetic turf has become an increasingly common playing surface for athletics and has changed dramatically since its introduction more than 50 years ago. Along with changes to surface design, maintenance

April is National Lawn Care Month

April 1, 2019

April is National Lawn Care Month! National Lawncare Month offers the ideal opportunity for sports field managers to highlight the benefits of natural grass in their communities. HOW TO SPREAD THE

Use Certification to Elevate your Position

April 1, 2019

Certification brings an element of credibility; it shows an added level of commitment to be at the top of your profession. SFMA has two certification programs: Certified Sports Field Manager

Two-Minute Tip to Success – 4 Reasons Why you Should Become Certified

April 1, 2019

Certification tells employers and your professional peers that you’re well-qualified and that you take your career seriously. It can help you find a good job, advance in your career and