Foothill is one of four public high schools in Tustin Unified School District. Since its opening in 1963, Foothill High School has gained recognition in many aspects of student life by providing superior resources to learners. Fostering the growth of many notable alumni, Foothill High School has proven itself successful in encouraging students to be successful both academically and athletically.
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In 2016 Tustin USD’s Foothill High School redesigned their football field to be safer for student-athletes while allowing for more versatility. The Act Global synthetic turf system selected for the school offers extreme durability for years of use while maintaining a natural look and feel. Act Global’s Xtreme Turf is trusted worldwide for its scientifically backed technology and track record of excellence.
This installation was completed by our by our California partner, KYA. The KYA Active line is committed to providing the highest-caliber of quality, superior service, and incomparable support with every Xtreme Turf field.
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With Spring and Summer baseball seasons upon us and athletes practicing long hours each week, it is important for coaches of all levels to be aware of what field surface their players are on. Many of the most common sports injuries are related to fatigue, which can be decreased with a sports surface that is specifically engineered for the types of movements baseball players take. Act Global tests its synthetic turf to ensure every detail of the turf matches up to the best natural grass fields with the additional advantages of increased frequency of usage, extra revenue generation, safety, longer playing sessions, and fewer canceled games.
Act Global’s artificial baseball grass systems have been tested for performance benchmarks against the 2017 World Series Champion’s natural grass field. The study of the Houston Astros’ field was conducted by an outside agency and reported on 8 test methods including shock absorption, deformation, energy restitution, gmax, head injury criteria, rotational friction/resistance, vertical ball rebound, and ball roll distance.
Previous to this study there was limited knowledge of baseball sport performance criteria and natural turf measurements. The technical assessment of the Houston Astros’ field provided key information to better understand the relationship between international synthetic turf standards and top-quality natural grass baseball fields.
In every facet of Act Global’s business culture, it has sought to address and service the needs of players with through its product. The exceptional quality of Act Global turf is a direct result of continuous investments in research and development, alongside benchmark and performance testing.
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
Dubai British School at Jumeirah Park is a multicultural school for students years 1-13 and is located on the southeastern edge of Dubai. The school has built a community of encouragement that allows students to thrive in all aspects of their education and growth. Extracurriculars at DBSJP are seen as an enrichment to a child’s education, making these activities a vital part of daily schedules for academic and social development. Dubai British School prides itself on providing exceptional facilities for its learners, which is why DBSJP chose an Act Global synthetic turf system as the school’s tennis surface.
Act Global Xtreme Turf was selected for Dubai British School for its low maintenance and high durability under the harshest climatic and usage conditions. This professional system allows for constant play by the school so that students always have access to a sport. The synthetic turf is also independently tested by an accredited lab, fast-medium paced, and available in a variety of UV tested color combinations.
This installation was possible with the installation expertise of Raymond Sport in Dubai. Raymond Sport specializes in the distribution of sports and leisure design and construction projects in the Middle East and Africa. The team focuses on providing the highest quality materials and superior expertise and support to ensure complete satisfaction from their clients.
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
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School is a private Pre K-12 college preparatory academy in Tampa Bay area and ranked as one of the most respected independent, college preparatory schools in the nation. Saint Stephen’s recognizes that creating an environment that fosters meaningful, well-rounded learning includes opportunities to participate and compete on athletic teams. At Saint Stephen’s more than 75% of middle school and high school students play on at least one of the 48 available sports teams.
Until 2013 Saint Stephen’s did not have an on-site athletic complex with the capability to host games. This forced players, their friends and families, and competitors to drive 5-miles to Palma Sola Park for games. It was that year that the school opened Moore Athletic Complex at Turner Fields, home to the school’s football, soccer, and lacrosse teams. Athletic director Carlos Boothby commented that the school thoroughly researched synthetic turf before selecting the blended system from Act Global. Chosen for durability, safety, and the ability to accommodate multiple types of sports teams, the Act Global Xtreme Turf surface was installed in the brand-new stadium in 2013.
As soon as the field opened players could tell a difference in the playability and performance of the Act Global artificial grass.
“You can really fly around out there,” said then-junior tailback Luc Goeders. “It’s like being on roller skates.”
Kicker Bradley Beazant added, “knowing that you’re going to have perfect footing as you approach the ball is huge.”
The Saint Stephen’s Falcon’s football team have won the 2016 and 2017 state championships. The girls’ lacrosse team has won the district championship for both 2016 and 2017 as well.
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
Connecticut Association of School Business Officials is dedicated to creating an environment where school officials from different districts can discuss and share ideas. Each year the association hosts a vendor day to allow school representatives and companies to come together to discuss technological advancements and progress in every sector of education management.
Today our sales manager for the area will be attending the event to share ideas and experiences of how athletic surfaces can continue to be improved. Act Global is committed to continuously researching technologies to make synthetic turf even safer and more durable so that athletes can perform at their peak.
Come by the TIPS USA booth and speak to our sales representative!
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
We are a dynamic, global synthetic turf company committed to BE MORE. We have manufacturing facilities on three continents, sales in over 90 countries and a trusted network around the world.
Our mission to “Be More” is ingrained in every facet of our business, every employee and throughout our value chain. With a foundation of innovation, integrity and quality, Act Global strives to positively impact society and maximize land use through the use of synthetic turf.
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This installation was completed by our by our California partner, KYA. The KYA Active line is committed to providing the highest-caliber of quality, superior service, and incomparable support with every Xtreme Turf field.
With Spring and Summer baseball seasons upon us and athletes practicing long hours each week, it is important for coaches of all levels to be aware of what field surface their players are on. Many of the most common sports injuries are related to fatigue, which can be decreased with a sports surface that is specifically engineered for the types of movements baseball players take. Act Global tests its synthetic turf to ensure every detail of the turf matches up to the best natural grass fields with the additional advantages of increased frequency of usage, extra revenue generation, safety, longer playing sessions, and fewer canceled games.
Previous to this study there was limited knowledge of baseball sport performance criteria and natural turf measurements. The technical assessment of the Houston Astros’ field provided key information to better understand the relationship between international synthetic turf standards and top-quality natural grass baseball fields.
This installation was possible with the installation expertise of Raymond Sport in Dubai. Raymond Sport specializes in the distribution of sports and leisure design and construction projects in the Middle East and Africa. The team focuses on providing the highest quality materials and superior expertise and support to ensure complete satisfaction from their clients.
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School is a private Pre K-12 college preparatory academy in Tampa Bay area and ranked as one of the most respected independent, college preparatory schools in the nation. Saint Stephen’s recognizes that creating an environment that fosters meaningful, well-rounded learning includes opportunities to participate and compete on athletic teams. At Saint Stephen’s more than 75% of middle school and high school students play on at least one of the 48 available sports teams.