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Charwick Promoted to Associate Principal at Activitas Activitas, Inc. is pleased to announce Jonathan Charwick has been promoted to Associate Principal. As an Associate Principal, Jon will continue to supervise project development on a daily basis, mentor staff and will be the primary point of contact for the projects he manages.

After graduating from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst in 2003 with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Jon began his professional career in traditional landscape design. Jon is a Registered Landscape Architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, an active member of ASBA, and recently received a Level 1 Installation Certification from Post Tension Concrete Institute.

Jon’s design portfolio includes recreation master plans, community park designs and post-secondary athletic complexes throughout New England. Jon was the lead designer and project manager for Babson College’s Tennis Courts, the ASBA Outdoor Tennis Facility of the Year for 2019. ★

Advanced Sports Group Announces Renovation of Sports Complex

Southern Pines Recreational complex in Dublin, Georgia is ready for the season. ASG fully renovated 15 baseball/softball fields and infields and a soccer field with synthetic turf from Shaw Sports Turf. Additionally, a new pickleball complex was constructed to meet the growing demands of this sports-focused community.

Renovations took six months to complete and included excavation of the existing fields, new drainage, concrete and fencing, and over 515,000 square feet of turf.

Patrick Remke, ASG president, states, “We are excited to see the community using the complex for Spring 2023 season and beyond! There have already been a few tournaments played on the fields and the athletes, coaches and fans love it.”

Information: www.asgsportsfields.com, info@asgsportsfields.com ★ making it much easier to refinance the entire project. Longevity combined with low maintenance cost and an enormous flexibility in the design of the floor area give gym operators and architects substantial arguments to decide for the ASB MultiSports floor. It not only represents great added value for athletes due to its joint-friendly properties but also allows for play of parasports. ★

FIBA Approved Bergo 3x3 outdoor flooring making a splash in communities Looking to increase global participation in basketball from the highest levels all the way down to the grassroots, FIBA has announced outdoor sports flooring company Bergo as part of its 3x3 Equipment Approval program.

ASB GlassFloor a Key Player in FUZED

A few months ago, a unique European project called FUZED celebrated its premiere in Helsingborg, Sweden. FUZED combines esports with analogue sports, creating a brand-new type of activity for young people. Players earn game time through physical training, a novel concept that can contribute to a healthier lifestyle.

ASB GlassFloor played an important role in this project, installing 3,300 sq. ft. of its ASB MultiSports floor. The glass and LED technology not only bridges the gap between analogue and virtual sports but also offers numerous advantages,

Having met all the strict requirements of FIBA’s Equipment & Venue Centre 3x3 Approval program, Bergo’s Approved Product Ultimate Plus is a new generation of sports flooring and has been used at the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2022 in Graz, Austria and the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup 2022 in Miami, Florida.

The FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre introduced Approved 3x3 Equipment program in 2021, with the aim of increasing the quantity and quality of top-level 3x3 competition equipment and raising the standard of outdoor playing facilities throughout the world.

One of Bergo’s foundational concepts is based on the acronym ‘WISH’ - Worldwide, Integration, Sustainability, Health. Growing health problems among children and youth is a worldwide challenge in society. Bergo aims to support sports to unite and connect people regardless of background or gender. The company cares about the future of the globe’s children and knows sustainability is critical to that.

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Information: www.bergoflooring.com ★

30 courts were originally built by FDC in 2019 but due to the upcoming Formula 1 race, 27 courts were resurfaced or built this year. The stadium court is built every year inside of Hard Rock Stadium in under 50 days. The award-winning tennis facility consists of a stadium court, a grandstand court, eight competition courts and 17 practice courts. As always, this year’s Miami Open welcomed some of the top tennis players in the world.

Facility Armor Announces Track Armor

One of Facility Armor’s most utilitarian products is Track Armor. In standard widths of 6 and 12 feet, and customizable to up to 100 feet in length, Track Armor is made to withstand the rigors of cleats, high heels and more, so tracks don’t have to. The self-healing material comes with safety edging that won’t curl or ripple, creating the perfect mat and surface for your facility’s activities. It is easy to maintain and store when not in use. Central High School in Carrollton, Georgia, recently replaced their old weighted vinyl covering with a new custom Track Armor.

Information: facilityarmor.com/arsenal/ sports-surface-protection/track-protection ★

Fast-Dry Courts has been the Official Tennis Court Contractor of the Miami Open since 2019 and is has an ASBA Certified Tennis Court Builder on staff.

Information: www.fast-dry.com ★

HNP Landscape Architecture Announces Partners

HNP Landscape Architecture is proud to announce Sean Hufnagel, Chris Pugh and Michael O’Brien as full partners. Together they bring 66 years of combined experience in the industry with licensures in Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, South Carolina and Tennessee.

In addition to their professional experience, they hold memberships in the American Society of Landscape Architects. Sean was also recently appointed to ASBA’s Board of Directors.

at the American Sports Builders Technical Conference and Trade Show in Palm Desert, California.

PRO-Pickle systems are available for portable, semi-permanent and permanent applications. They can be used when building new courts or as an easy and cost-effective way of converting existing tennis courts, parking lots, concrete pads and multi-use spaces. The system has been in testing and refinement since May and has already been used in professional events in America.

In addition to its adaptability, the system was design to shed water away from the inside of the unit, thus reducing corrosion and rust stains on courts when used outside. ★

Fast-Dry Courts and Miami Open Partner Again in 2023

The 2023 Miami Open became a reality with IMG and Hard Rock Stadium partnering with Fast-Dry Courts for the fifth year in a row to build, resurface and fence the tennis courts for this year’s tournament. The Miami Open took place March 19-April 2, 2023, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

HNP has an established history designing fields and surfaces for NCAA Division I athletic facilities, NFHS and municipal park facilities. Its portfolio includes projects at Auburn University, Mississippi State University, Fort Payne High School, Hoover High School, Birmingham City Schools and multiple municipal sports parks across the Southeast. ★

Sport Court Midwest Announces Transformation of Illinois Facilities

Sport Court Midwest renovated sports facilities for the Oswegoland Park District. The courts, located at Civic Center Park in Oswego, Illinois, had featured an old, cracked, uneven and unsafe concrete surface. Now, they are stunning, safe courts that will last for decades. Three tennis courts and two basketball courts were transformed into two tennis, two basketball and two pickleball courts.

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Putterman Athletics Introduces Heavy-Duty PRO-Pickle Net Systems

Putterman Athletics is proud to announce the launch of two pickleball net systems. The PRO-Pickle Net System was rolled out

Sport Court Midwest is proud to have provided the community of Oswego with these courts to provide a place where sports lovers can gather.

Information: www.courtofsport.com. ★

Sportsfield Specialties Celebrates 25 Years

Sports Turf Company Wins AGC Awards

Sports Turf Company earned the 2023 Construction Risk Partners Build America Award in the Specialty Contractor category for the renovation of Sam McIntyre Stadium at Villa Rica High School. This marks the first time Sports Turf has been recognized nationally by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

The renovation project was completed by Sports Turf and J&R Construction LLC. J&R Construction served as the construction manager and Sports Turf served as the subcontractor for the field and track renovation. The scope for both companies included a new artificial turf field, a synthetic running track, home bleachers, concessions, restroom facilities and expanded parking adjacent to the stadium.

The new artificial turf field at Sam McIntyre Stadium features AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D3 Blend system, Brock Powerbase YSR shock pad and BrockFILL. The track renovation included expanding the existing six lanes to eight lanes along with installing the synthetic surfacing. The Rekortan BS synthetic track surface is proven to endure higher wear and traffic while providing enhanced force reduction for athletes.

Information: www.sportsturf.net ★

Sportsfield Specialties is celebrating its 25th year in business. Founded in 1998 with the vision of offering the sports industry with a higher level of athletic construction equipment, the company opened their first manufacturing facility in Delhi, NY in 2003. The company now owns and operates another manufacturing facility in Mocksville, NC.

Sportsfield Specialties is the innovative leader in the manufacture and sale of sports construction equipment for high school, college, and professional levels of competition and has over 30 patents awarded for their game-changing designs, as well as many industry-related awards.

Sportsfield Specialties has grown quickly over the past 25 years and now has over 200 employees located throughout both of their locations. “Sportsfield’s growth and success can be attributed to our dedicated personnel who always go above and beyond to provide the best possible products and customer service experience for our clients” says David Moxley, Director of Sales for the Sports Construction Division.

STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. Earns

USDA Certified Biobased Product Labels

The company announced that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for Stobielast® S 1057, Stobielast® S 154 BIO and Stobiblend Z 1960.

The products can now display a unique USDA label that highlights its percentage of biobased content. Third-party verification for a product’s biobased content is administered through the USDA BioPreferred® Program, which strives to increase the development, purchase and use of biobased products.

“We applaud STOCKMEIER Urethanes

USA, Inc. for earning the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label,” said Vernell Thompson, USDA BioPreferred Program. “The label is intended to help spur economic development, create new jobs and provide new markets for farm commodities. But the label also makes it easier for consumers and federal buyers to locate biobased products and consider planet-friendlier options during purchase decisions. By having their products become USDA Certified Biobased, STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. joins an expanding list of businesses combatting inaccurate marketing claims and the practice of greenwashing, while also contributing to a thriving bioeconomy that decreases our reliance on petroleum.”

Information: stockmeier-urethanes.com.

Synthetic Surfaces Inc. Celebrates 50 Years in Business

Synthetic Surfaces Inc. has celebrated 50 years of manufacturing NORDOT® Adhesives.

Norris Legue, “The Guru of Glue®”, and his wife Dotty started Synthetic Surfaces Inc. in 1973 manufacturing coatings and adhesives. The NORDOT® brand name came about by combining Norris and Dotty’s names. Sadly enough, Norris and Dotty are no longer present to celebrate the company’s monumental milestone.

Kirk proudly carries on the Legue legacy with the same philosophy as his father: to produce top-quality NORDOT® Adhesives, while prioritizing first-rate service and customer satisfaction.

All NORDOT® Adhesives are one-part, solvent-based urethanes with high “Green Strength” (grab, tack, grip), superior water-resistance and proven long-term durability in all types of climates worldwide, with no temperature restrictions.

Information: www.nordot.com ★