Turf Talk: UT Partners With Astroturf

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University of Tennessee's Center for Safer Athletic Fields

Which is the safer sports field, synthetic turf or real grass? A new partnership between the University of Tennessee and Astroturf synthetic grass brand aims to figure that out.

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The Center for Safer Athletic Fields at UT’s Institute of Agriculture Research and Education Center in Knoxville is an outdoor research facility made up of 60 small-scale athletic research fields constructed from a variety of playing surfaces. The ongoing study of these fields aims to improve athletic performance and reduce injuries.

The research team is comprised of UT professors and turfgrass specialists who have experience as turf consultants to the National Football League, Major League Baseball, professional soccer and cricket teams, and Olympic venues.

 

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  1. […] two new facilities prepare students for careers in the ever-changing agriculture industry. The Center for Athletic Field Safety conducts research on the safety of natural and synthetic turf, and the Little River Animal and […]

  2. A family member recommended me to this website.
    Thnx for the details.

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