AstroTurf for Three New Campus Fields
Bigler Field and West Campus Intramural Complex Get New, Advanced
Synthetic Turf Systems
GeneralSports Venue, exclusive U.S. licensee of AstroTurf-branded
products, today announced the completion of three new innovative
GameDay Grass 3D™ synthetic turf playing fields at Penn State
University. GameDay Grass 3D, from AstroTurf, is one of the most
advanced synthetic turf products, featuring cutting edge performance
and safety benefits, and characteristics that closely mimic the look
and feel of natural grass.
The three fields at Penn State include the new 89,000 square foot
Bigler Field, a competition practice field for the soccer, lacrosse
and field hockey teams, and the 190,000 square foot West Campus
Intramural Complex which includes two multi-purpose fields used for
club rugby, ultimate frisbee, soccer, lacrosse and football.
"As we were researching synthetic turf options for the new fields, we
took our time to educate ourselves and learn about the options
available," said Herb Combs, Penn State's assistant field supervisor.
"We were seeking a surface that provides the play of natural grass,
had the most realistic look, the truest footing, the best ball bounce
and, more importantly, would provide inclement weather practice
facilities for our athletes. We met with the AstroTurf manufacturers,
toured the facility and agreed that GameDay Grass 3D was the best
choice to meet our standards."
The new GameDay Grass 3D synthetic fields proved to be a beneficial
addition when a recent snowstorm during the NCAA Division 1 Women's
Soccer Tournament dampened playing conditions on Jeffrey Field, a
natural grass surface. The game was moved to Bigler Field after Penn
State crews worked to clear, stripe and prepare the surface for play.
The Nittany Lions defeated Hofstra in overtime 2-1.
GameDay Grass 3D utilizes a proprietary technology called RootZone™, a
nylon thatch layer at the base of the system, coupled with a
monofilament polyethylene long fiber, closely replicating natural
grass. The density of the RootZone, providing stability, cushion and
consistent performance, means that less granulated infill is required,
reducing the problems related to infill migration and "fly-out." The
nylon-polyethylene hybrid construction also serves to increase
durability and overall system performance.
"Penn State knows turf," said Jon Pritchett, GSV president and CEO.
"The university has a long-standing history of maintaining some of the
best natural grass athletic fields in the NCAA and has very rigorous
standards. We are proud that they selected the GameDay Grass 3D
system from AstroTurf. It's part of our return to innovation as the
brand that created the category and just the beginning of our
commitment to introducing new products designed to improve performance
and safety."
About AstroTurf
The iconic AstroTurf brand was recently reintroduced to the sports
marketplace by GSV, offering advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport
and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered
technologies, leveraging the industry's only vertically integrated
manufacturing system. Recent innovation from GSV includes an
exclusive, first-to-market agreement with the developers of a Sports
Antimicrobial System (SAS) that includes SportsAide and TurfAide™,
treatments designed to help safeguard the health of athletes by
protecting facilities against bacteria that can cause dangerous
infections such as staph. Powered by the proven AEGIS Microbe
Shield(R), AstroTurf is the only synthetic turf brand providing
TurfAide as a standard manufactured component in all synthetic sports
turf products. The relaunch of AstroTurf, including the enlistment of
football legend Archie Manning as ambassador for the brand, has
positioned it as the leading innovator in the synthetic turf industry,
with a growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports
teams and municipalities selecting AstroTurf-branded products for
their premium quality, technical superiority and safety. AstroTurfâ
is a registered trademark of Textile Management Associates, Inc. To
learn more, visit www.astroturfusa.com.
About GeneralSports Venue
Based in Michigan with executive headquarters in Raleigh, N.C., and
regional offices in Richmond, Va., San Diego, Boston, Kansas City, New
York, New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida,
and Texas, GSV (www.generalsportsvenue.com) is a certified minority
business enterprise that offers a range of integrated services for
sports venue owners, operators and developers. GSV's professional
services include project development, design, estimating, finance,
revenue generation, program management and construction for sports
venues. Aided by its sports turf division, GSV has been among the
fastest-growing companies in the sports construction industry.
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