Athletes are constantly jumping, stopping, and switching direction. This repetitive impact with the ground has the potential to have multifaceted effects on an individual’s body- especially over years of training. These effects are exacerbated further by playing surfaces that are too hard, soft, or uneven. The most common injuries of athletes including fractures (18%), sprains (33%), bruises and abrasions (16%), and internal organ injuries and concussions (12%) each can be related back to fatigue- a natural result of training on irregular surfaces.
Shock absorbency can be related to the hardness of a surface and how well it is able to convert kinetic energy from an athlete to another form within the ground. If a training field does not provide proper shock absorbancy, the energy will stay within the athlete’s body and can destabilize joint and ligaments upon each impact with the ground. However, there must be a balance between a groundcover’s ability to absorb stress and shock and its resistance to vertical deformation. When a field “gives in” upon impact, a person’s natural foot stability can be thrown off. The harmony between both these critical factors is significant to the safety and performance of athletes.
Act Global understands the need for player safety and uses extensive research-backed engineering and natural grass benchmark testing to develop artificial grass surfaces that address this. The growth in synthetic turf gives schools, facilities, and communities a unique opportunity to select a field that is superior to traditional surfaces by using scientific advancements. It is up to the individuals in charge of their athlete’s safety to demand safer surfaces and Act Global already strives to exceed this charge.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
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It was a busy weekend on our turf, at all levels. There were both some wins and losses by our favorite teams, but it was a great weekend to watch.
The weekend kicked off with a bang when the Houston Cougars dominated the field over the Tulsa Golden Warriors. The 41-26 win came after an explosive 4th-quarter where the Cougars scored 24 points. Check out some of the highlights from the game:
Oregon Ducks Women’s soccer also fought hard Thursday night and played exceptionally. Unfortunately, #1 ranked Standford did win the match, but it was the valiant effort by the Ducks that kept the score at a low 1-0. We’re proud of how well the team controlled the field and the admirable teamwork the Ducks showed against the defending national champions.
Friday night proved to be an evening of high school heroes on our fields. Both Bishop Gorman and Austintown Fitch killed it last week with final scores at 42-7 and 49-6. The win helped Bishop Gorman hold down its #1 ranking in the state of Nevada and hopefully gave the team the confidence it needs to finish out the 2018 season strong.
On Saturday, the University of Hawaii football was nothing but strong. A 44-41 win over San Jose State not only brought the team to a 6-1 record but also meant the Paniolo trophy is back on the island. The team was more than a little excited as seen from the celebration:
Finishing off the weekend with a win was the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Sam Darnold had two big throws to Robby Anderson that helped secure the win and the team proved to be exceptional at running the ball. The Jets defense truly commanded the field though. With the defense keeping the Denver Broncos to just 16 points for the entire game, the offense was able to play the ball and score 34 points.
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Burgess–Snow Field at JSU Stadium is the home base of the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks football team. The team commands an impressive winning record at home, totaling 271-100-8 since the opening of the stadium in 1947. JSU stadium has expanded significantly since its humble inception where it seated just 5,000 people to be a home for fans to rally together every game. Over many years and several renovations, the facility has increased its capacity over four-fold and updated Burgess–Snow Field to professional-quality synthetic turf.
In 2016 JSU stadium underwent one of its most notable renovations- the resurfacing of Burgess-Snow Field to Act Global’s artificial grass. Tested for safety and relied on for performance, Act Global’s synthetic turf has been used for years at the novice, amateur, and professional sports level. Each synthetic turf system engineered is conceived from a distinct need for specialized sports systems that improve the way athletes can play their sport. Our highly technical team utilizes the latest advancements in fiber and product technology to create fields smarter fields that are also beautiful. We believe that if our first priority of keeping athletes safer for longer is accomplished, our fields will also be durable enough to withstand unsightly aging as well.
JSU is currently ranked first in the Ohio Valley Conference and holds a 3-game winning streak.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
The week is almost over and we don’t know if we’re more excited for the weekend itself or all of the games going down on our turf! With 4 jam-packed days of high school, college, and professional team games, which one are you most excited for?
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Houston Cougars
The University of Houston is leading the nation in total offense with over 608 yards per game and coming off of a week of rest to recoup after their 70-14 win over Texas Southern on September 22. The Cougars are likely to defend their home turf and turn their current 3-1 record into a 4-1.
Fall soccer is heating up and the Oregon Ducks women’s team have a tough seventh week ahead of them.
Tonight is the first game of the weekend where the #1 ranked Stanford women’s team will be visiting Eugene, Oregon. Stanford has put up quite the fight this season and has beat two #2 ranked teams. However, the Ducks do hold a 6-0 record for home games this season, meaning Pape Field holds a serious home-field advantage for them. This is the first time the Ducks have hosted Stanford at home since 2013.
Also traveling from California to Oregon this weekend to face the Ducks is the University of California, Berkely Bears soccer team. The Sunday match will hopefully give the team another win at home to close of the week 7.
Friday, October 5th
Austintown Fitch
Coming off of a hard loss last week, Austintown Fitch is looking to redeem themselves this week against Lakeside. The team is using today for their final preparations before the 7 PM kickoff tomorrow.
Bishop Gorman
The 2018 season has been hard for Bishop Gorman. However, the team had a strong win last weekend and will hopefully continue that into tomorrow night’s game for the school’s Homecoming.
Saturday, October 6th
University of Hawaii
This weekend holds a lot of stakes for the University of Hawaii. First is the Paniolo Trophy. This Mountain West trophy is one of three in the region and currently symbolically held by the Rainbow Warriors. Possibly even more exciting than winning this trophy would be the team’s 200th win in Aloha Stadium on our turf. In 44 season the team has earned a 199-138-4 record, and Saturday could result in pushing the team to 200 wins.
Sunday, October 7th
New York Jets
This Sunday is sure to bring in a lot of fans-both old and young- to Metlife Stadium. This weekend is Jets Kids Day, meaning the entire family can experience Jets Fest complete with inflatable rides and player cutouts.
Rookie Quarterback Sam Darnold is gearing up to start his second game at home.
Each of these teams has home facilities that feature Act Global’s brand of synthetic turf. Selected for extreme strength and durability, alongside testing-backed player safety enhancements. The surface combines science and technology with superior aesthetics to create the ultimate artificial grass system.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
Nestled in Northern Ireland is a secondary school with over 200 years of experience guiding passionate students to fulfilling, well-rounded lives. Cookstown High School has adopted a structure of encouragement and positive influence to nurture its learners, resulting in highly competent and talented individuals that are eager to get involved within their communities. Part of becoming involved at school means joining extracurricular sports teams.
Hockey is the main sport at Cookstown High School for both men and women. Both teams have been highly successful, but the women’s team is a special standout. Encompassing over 80 girls spanning all grade levels, the Cookstown women’s hockey team train and compete 7 months out of the year, or almost the entire school year.
Not only does Cookstown provide exceptional resources and support to its students academically, but athletically as well. The school currently has an internationally-accredited, world-class synthetic turf hockey field that is certified by FIH for national, regional, and club play. The sand-dressed Act Global artificial grass field is trusted around the world for professional play and by Cookstown High School for consistency and safety. The hockey pitch has proven to be a vital asset in protecting players from fatigue-related injuries while remaining attractive. The stunning blue-toned field lays beautiful against the school’s lush green landscape, enhancing the aesthetics of the campus grounds.
Practice for the hockey teams commenced in September and will continue on throughout March.
Good luck to each of the team on their 2018-2019 season!
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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Athletes are constantly jumping, stopping, and switching direction. This repetitive impact with the ground has the potential to have multifaceted effects on an individual’s body- especially over years of training. These effects are exacerbated further by playing surfaces that are too hard, soft, or uneven. The most common injuries of athletes including fractures (18%), sprains (33%), bruises and abrasions (16%), and internal organ injuries and concussions (12%) each can be related back to fatigue- a natural result of training on irregular surfaces.
Fall soccer is heating up and the Oregon Ducks women’s team have a tough seventh week ahead of them.
This Sunday is sure to bring in a lot of fans-both old and young- to Metlife Stadium. This weekend is Jets Kids Day, meaning the entire family can experience Jets Fest complete with inflatable rides and player cutouts.
Nestled in Northern Ireland is a secondary school with over 200 years of experience guiding passionate students to fulfilling, well-rounded lives. Cookstown High School has adopted a structure of encouragement and positive influence to nurture its learners, resulting in highly competent and talented individuals that are eager to get involved within their communities. Part of becoming involved at school means joining extracurricular sports teams.