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Only a decade after their introduction, turf-conditioning systems have become state of the art in new and newly renovated stadiums throughout the National Football League. Two powerful trends have spurred the demand for green and pliable playing surfaces, even as the NFL season skids into December: owner concern for player health and safety, as well as the drive to maximize the game?EUR??,,????'?????<????????????EUR??,,??s visual impact.
Even groundskeepers in warmer climates are curious about the benefits of underground warming. ?EUR??,,????'?????<????????We recently had an inquiry from the Florida stadium operator,?EUR??,,????'?????<???????? says Jeff Wiedemann, strategic products development manager for Uponor North America (formerly Uponor Wirsbo) of Apple Valley, MN. UNA has provided turf-conditioning systems in eight different NFL stadiums, including the six cited above as well as the very first at Mile High Stadium in Denver in 1994.
A stadium in the South would be interested in a heated field ?EUR??,,????'?????<????????because they were intrigued that M&T Bank Stadium ?EUR??,,????'?????<??????????? nearly 1,000 miles to the north in Baltimore ?EUR??,,????'?????<??????????? can grow bermudagrass year-round,?EUR??,,????'?????<???????? Wiedemann replies. Even in Florida, the temperature will often hit 40???????(R)???????+?. When it does, depending on the grass-type, their fields may go dormant.?EUR??,,????'?????<????????
Most turf-conditioning systems will provide some snow melting as the temperatures hover around the freezing mark, making it easier for spectators to follow the action. But protecting falling players against frozen playing surfaces is an equal or greater priority.
Source: Bob Ratliff, www.athleticturf.net/athleticturf
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
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