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Turface Athletics® Announces Winners of Rebuild the Field 2.0
Turface Athletics® has selected four programs from its Rebuild the Field 2.0 contest to win $1,000 to be spent on Turface field maintenance supplies. The winners are: Anthony Boarman, George Sisler Field, Akron, OH; Kristy Leal, Betty Morrell Softball Field, Mercedes High School, Mercedes, TX; Daniel Nobbs, Culpepper County High School Baseball Field, Culpepper, VA; and Kory Pollard, Mark Pollard Field, Carl Albert State College, Poteau, OK. Winners were selected by a panel of judges based on need and the impact the renovated field would have for players and community. “We received many deserving applications, and when you read the stories of these fields that have been through hurricanes, COVID challenges and more, you’ll see why each of these winners stood out to our team,” said Jeff Langner, brand manager for Turface Athletics. George Sisler Field. This neighborhood field was once a community gem, but has recently been neglected. The field is in a low-income community and doesn’t have a school within its boundaries. Boarman is hopeful the scholarship will help them fix up the field, while also getting local youth interested in baseball again. Betty Morrell Softball Field. When Hurricane Hanna hit Texas in 2020, the field at Mercedes High School wasn’t spared. The pitching circle, batter’s boxes, and catcher’s area need major improvements. Leal will use the funds to address these issues for the Lady Tigers. “Knowing that we will be given the best products to revamp and repair the playing surface the right way, provides us with ...
Turface Athletics® Announces Winners of Rebuild the Field 2.0
Turface Athletics® has selected four programs from its Rebuild the Field 2.0 contest to win $1,000 to be spent on Turface field maintenance supplies. The winners are: Anthony Boarman, George Sisler Field, Akron, OH; Kristy Leal, Betty Morrell Softball Field, Mercedes High School, Mercedes, TX; Daniel Nobbs, Culpepper County High School Baseball Field, Culpepper, VA; and Kory Pollard, Mark Pollard Field, Carl Albert State College, Poteau, OK. Winners were selected by a panel of judges based on need and the impact the renovated field would have for players and community. “We received many deserving applications, and when you read the stories of these fields that have been through hurricanes, COVID challenges and more, you’ll see why each of these winners stood out to our team,” said Jeff Langner, brand manager for Turface Athletics. George Sisler Field. This neighborhood field was once a community gem, but has recently been neglected. The field is in a low-income community and doesn’t have a school within its boundaries. Boarman is hopeful the scholarship will help them fix up the field, while also getting local youth interested in baseball again. Betty Morrell Softball Field. When Hurricane Hanna hit Texas in 2020, the field at Mercedes High School wasn’t spared. The pitching circle, batter’s boxes, and catcher’s area need major improvements. Leal will use the funds to address these issues for the Lady Tigers. “Knowing that we will be given the best products to revamp and repair the playing surface the right way, provides us with ...
Turface Athletics, Cubs Charities Hold Field Maintenance Workshop
Turface Athletics® and Conserv FS have partnered with Cubs Charities to provide Diamond Project field maintenance workshops for youth baseball and softball leagues. The goal of the workshops is to teach youth sports volunteers how to get their fields into playable shape so athletes can safely and fully enjoy a new season of team sports. Last month, volunteers with Turface and Conserv FS provided expert guidance to youth league volunteers and Chicago Park District employees during a field day at Warren Park in Chicago. Participants learned the basics of maintaining the field, pre- and post-game routines, tips and tricks for how to manage rain and preseason/postseason prep. As part of the program, Turface and Conserv FS also donated infield conditioner and clay for the event and provided field maintenance tools for participants to maintain their own fields. “We’re proud to partner with these great organizations to provide coaches with the tools and knowledge they need to maintain their fields and provide a safe playing surface for athletes of all ages,” said Jeff Langner, brand manager for Turface. “After a year where many districts had to shut down youth sports, we’re happy to be rebuilding fields while also reestablishing community connections and supporting our youth.” Since 2014, the Diamond Project has committed nearly $8,900,000 to fund 90 capital improvement projects and more than $840,000 in grants to 72 youth baseball and softball programs to support operations and equipment needs. For more information on Cubs Charities and the Diamond Project, please visit ...
Turface Athletics, Cubs Charities Hold Field Maintenance Workshop
Turface Athletics® and Conserv FS have partnered with Cubs Charities to provide Diamond Project field maintenance workshops for youth baseball and softball leagues. The goal of the workshops is to teach youth sports volunteers how to get their fields into playable shape so athletes can safely and fully enjoy a new season of team sports. Last month, volunteers with Turface and Conserv FS provided expert guidance to youth league volunteers and Chicago Park District employees during a field day at Warren Park in Chicago. Participants learned the basics of maintaining the field, pre- and post-game routines, tips and tricks for how to manage rain and preseason/postseason prep. As part of the program, Turface and Conserv FS also donated infield conditioner and clay for the event and provided field maintenance tools for participants to maintain their own fields. “We’re proud to partner with these great organizations to provide coaches with the tools and knowledge they need to maintain their fields and provide a safe playing surface for athletes of all ages,” said Jeff Langner, brand manager for Turface. “After a year where many districts had to shut down youth sports, we’re happy to be rebuilding fields while also reestablishing community connections and supporting our youth.” Since 2014, the Diamond Project has committed nearly $8,900,000 to fund 90 capital improvement projects and more than $840,000 in grants to 72 youth baseball and softball programs to support operations and equipment needs. For more information on Cubs Charities and the Diamond Project, please visit ...
