The Trend to Turf

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American Football Monthly January 2009 Issue OnlineAFM: Thousands of high schools and colleges have switched to synthetic turf for football facilities in recent years. What major factors have led to this trend?

Joe Fields of FieldTurf: Three main factors – cost, playability, and safety. Although the upfront cost is significant, it is the cost savings over time that needs to be considered. Another major benefit is the opportunity to turn a field into a multi-purpose facility. No longer just a football field, the facili
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