GeoSurfaces selected to turf North Carolina baseball field for dual use with girls flag football
The Watauga County Board of Education has awarded a contract to convert Watauga High School’s natural grass baseball field to synthetic turf, with the new field expected to double as […]
Sprinturf handling summer field replacements at Western Illinois and UW-Whitewater
Two Midwest athletic departments replaced end-of-life synthetic surfaces this summer, with Sprinturf contracted on both projects – a football field in Illinois and the baseball facility that started the D-III […]
TenCate Puts Athlete Movement Data at the Center of Its Next-Gen Turf Design
Photo Credit: TenCate The Question Behind Pivot Performance Turf Turf performance is usually judged by how it holds up over time. TenCate is asking a different question: how does it […]
Monthly Data from Sports Venue Calculator for July 2026
Here’s the overview of the requests by project starters (mainly high schools, colleges, universities, sports clubs, and municipalities) we received during May 2026.
How SMC2 Sports Structures Answer the Climate Challenge
Photo credit: SMC2 The construction sector now faces two pressures at once: it must shrink its own environmental footprint while producing buildings that can cope with a warming world. For […]
Inside SMG Machines USA: An Interview with General Manager Steve Pizzi
Photo credit: SMG Machines USA Antti from Sports Venue Calculator sat down with Steve Pizzi, General Manager of SMG Machines USA, to learn more about the company behind some of […]
Sports Netting for Athletic Facilities: America Sports Construction on Benefits, Applications and Best Practices
When planning and constructing an athletic court, attention often centers on the playing surface itself. While the surface is undoubtedly the foundation of performance and safety, another critical component is […]
At NATA, TenCate’s Pivot Turf Targets Consistency as Athlete Workloads Rise
Photo Credit: TenCate Athletic trainers have never had more to track. Between rising training loads, packed game schedules, and increasingly year-round competition, managing athlete health has become a multi-variable problem, […]
Inside LED Lighting Supply: A CEO’s Take on Getting Sports Lighting Right
Football field lighting installed at St.Francis Borgia High School (Photo credit: LED Lighting Supply) We sat down with Neil Peterson, CEO of LED Lighting Supply, to understand how the company […]
TenCate Highlights Turf Surface Research at 2026 ISEA Conference
TenCate took a leading role at the 2026 International Sports Engineering Association (ISEA) Conference, held June 1–4 at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington — one of the most prominent global gatherings in sports engineering and technology.
Inside SMC2: How Timber and Tensile Fabric Are Changing Sports Facility Construction
Photo Credit: SMC2 Antti from Sports Venue Calculator sat down with Alexis Curtenaz, Business Development Manager for SMC2 North America, to learn more about the French company bringing timber and […]
Monthly Data from Sports Venue Calculator for May 2026
Here’s the overview of the requests by project starters (mainly high schools, colleges, universities, sports clubs, and municipalities) we received during May 2026.
Robbins Sports Surfaces Supplies Flooring for All Four 2026 NBA Conference Finalists
As the 2026 NBA Conference Finals get underway, Cincinnati-based Robbins Sports Surfaces is providing the playing and practice floors for all four remaining teams — the New York Knicks, Oklahoma […]
America Sports Construction Partners with Pro Pickleballer Kate Fahey to Advance Court Development
America Sports Construction (ASC), a national athletic court construction and maintenance firm, has entered into a partnership with professional pickleball player Kate Fahey. Known for her rapid rise in the […]
First-Time Sports Facility Planning: Tips and Pitfalls from Thomas Shay of Woodard & Curran
If you’re thinking about building a sports facility, there’s a good chance you’re underestimating what it actually takes — and that mistake can cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars. […]
Why Sports Facility Planners Choose SMC2 for Tensile Structure Projects
When facility planners hear the words “fabric” or “membrane,” they often picture temporary event tents or short-lived installations. That assumption is costing many projects both performance and budget. Modern tensile […]
Monthly Data from Sports Venue Calculator for March 2026
Here’s the overview of the requests by project starters (mainly high schools, colleges, universities, sports clubs, and municipalities) we received during March 2026.
Why Turf Fields Cost More in California Than Texas (Real Data Breakdown)
If you’re planning an artificial turf field, you’ll quickly find that costs can vary significantly depending on where your project is located. A typical field might cost around $700,000 to […]
GeoSurfaces Chosen to Install Pivot Performance Turf at SAU’s Wilkins Stadium
GeoSurfaces, a TenCate company, has been selected to install new Pivot Performance Turf at Southern Arkansas University’s Wilkins Stadium as part of a three-phase football facilities enhancement project announced on […]
Interview with UltraBase Systems: Engineered to Last – What’s Really Holding Up Your Court
Photo Credit: Ultra Base Systems When planning a sports facility, most attention goes to the surface—turf, courts, or track systems. But what sits underneath plays an equally critical role in […]
Why SMC2 Uses Wood for Sports Facility Construction (Benefits, Cost & Performance)
Photo Credit: SMC2 Material selection is one of the most important decisions in sports facility construction. It directly impacts performance, cost, construction timelines, and long-term sustainability. While steel and concrete […]
Ultra Base Systems Introduces Champion E-Series Sustainable Turf Base Panels
Ultra Base Systems has announced the launch of its new Champion E-Series, a turf base panel designed to deliver high performance while improving environmental sustainability. The new product is manufactured […]
The Community Court Effect: How VersaCourt Projects Are Changing Neighborhoods
Kids playing at LIFT Youth Center (Photo Credit: VersaCourt) When communities invest in recreation spaces, the goal often starts with something simple: give people a place to play. But again […]
Monthly Data from Sports Venue Calculator for February 2026
Here’s the overview of the requests by project starters (mainly high schools, colleges, universities, sports clubs, and municipalities) we received during February 2026.
GeoSurfaces to Deliver Major Upgrades at REC Complex in Minden, LA
Minden’s Recreation Complex is poised for significant enhancements this year, with improvements to the turf field, lighting and playground areas set to begin following approval from city officials. The upgrades […]
How Padel Alba Helped Convert an Indiana Warehouse into a Padel Hotspot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfRI9baEDOI Indiana is known for the Indianapolis 500 and its deep basketball roots. But in January 2026, a new sport made its mark in the Hoosier State — padel. Behind […]
Revolutionary 25 Year ECO NXS Failsafe Lighting System
EcoSport now offers a revolutionary “lifetime lighting system” known as the ECO NSX Failsafe Lighting System. This industry-leading warranty program includes: A 25-year warranty on our sports lighting fixtures, and […]
Pave America Launches New Sports Division: America Sports Construction
Pave America, a national leader in pavement services and infrastructure solutions, announced today the launch of America Sports Construction, a company dedicated exclusively to the design, construction, and maintenance of […]
Monthly Data from Sports Venue Calculator for January 2026
Here’s the overview of the requests by project starters (mainly high schools, colleges, universities, sports clubs, and municipalities) we received during January 2026.
How to Choose the Right Sports Facility Company for Your Project
Choosing the wrong sports facility company can cost you months of delays, design rework, and tens of thousands in added costs. But the right company? They can help you move […]
