Warning tracks are an integral safety component of baseball and softball fields whether they are natural grass or synthetic turf. These tracks keep athletes safe by alerting them that they are close to the edge of the field and approaching a fence or wall. They can also serve as a way to incorporate school colors […]
When you hire a company or individual to complete work on your home or car, you conduct research to find the best and someone who is considered to be an expert in their designation. The same practice applies when you are purchasing a synthetic turf field – you want to ensure you have a professional […]
For most synthetic turf field owners and their communities, one of the most exciting parts of their project is finally seeing the green rolled out on their field. But a lot of people don’t know what happens between the start of a synthetic turf construction and the roll out of the green. Based on the […]
The Evolution of The Synthetic Turf System The synthetic turf industry is no stranger to evolution. Synthetic turf systems have gone through quite an evolution from the initial installations in the 1970s until today. In that time, industry trends and consumer feedback have led to innovations in additional synthetic turf system components. Innovations like alternative […]
Football and soccer are two of the most popular American high school sports. In fact, both sports are nearly ubiquitous with high school athletics. Sure, there are various other field sports commonly played throughout different regions of the country. Still, regardless of location, the vast majority of athletic facilities will host plenty of football and […]
As an athletic facility or school district, owners understand the importance of working within a budget and also providing your athletes with high-performing resources to continue to up their game. This is where utilizing a cooperative purchasing program can offset turf field cost. Cooperative purchasing is defined by the American Bar Association Model Procurement Code […]
Athletes practice and train to meet performance metrics so they can execute and bring home a W when it is game time. You want your synthetic turf field to do the same: perform when you need it to. To ensure the turf is excelling to match the effort your athletes are putting in, it’s beneficial […]
When you’re cheering on your favorite team, whether on a football field, baseball field, or soccer field, you’re likely to see one thing at the center of all the action: a pristine, bright field surface. Our bet? That it’s made of synthetic turf. Since the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, synthetic turf fields have been […]
Do you have an upcoming project with plans to expand or revitalize your athletic facilities using synthetic turf? Then, this blog post is for you! Let’s talk about why it’s vitally important to ask the right questions before you sign on the dotted lines. The bottom line: organize a capable and knowledgeable team, so plans […]
When turf fields break down and get replaced, there’s lots of material leftover from the old field. In an effort to move the turf industry toward a more sustainable future, Motz has a gameplan for giving old turf a second life and helping the environment while we do it. Motz is working in partnership with […]
