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ASBA announces Game Changer Award winners
The American Sports Builders Association ( ASBA ) announced the winners of its Game Changer awards . Winners of awards were announced at the association ’ s 2024 Technical Meeting .
The Game Changer Awards program allowed attendees in the ASBA ’ s Exhibit Hall to learn about new technologies and products on the market . Attendees were able to vote for those products they thought best exemplified excellence and innovation in the industry . Winners were as follows :
COURTS DIVISION ExtremeScreen80 | Ball Fabrics , Inc . ExtremeScreen80 is a windscreen that combines the strength and durability of knitted polyethylene with the refined look , stability and texture of premium vinyl-coated windscreens . ExtremeScreen80 has no coating that can crack or peel , ensuring long-lasting performance . It is designed to resist dry rot and , being made from polyethylene , is non-moistureabsorbent and is 100-percent recyclable . This material outperforms both polypropylene and vinyl-coated polyester in longevity .
FIELDS DIVISION Modular Drink Rail Systems | Sportsfield Specialties , Inc . Modular Drink Rail Systems offer spectators a comfortable space to enjoy a beverage , a bite to eat , or simply to watch the game and charge their devices . With several standard and customizable features available , this product line is designed to offer all the necessary options to outfit any athletic facility or stadium . Previously , drink rail systems needed to be fabricated onsite , adding labor time and material cost to the project . This option will allow facilities to offer social spaces for their spectators at every level of competition .
INDOOR SPORTS SURFACES DIVISION Athletic Wood Floor Subfloor System-Dominique Wilkins “ Slam Dunk ” | Infinity Wood Floors / Aacer Flooring Named after the legendary basketball player , the Dominique Wilkins Signature Series is a combination of the strength and durability of hardwood with the elegance and style that Wilkins himself exemplified on the court . The DW Slam Dunk subfloor system features overlapping CNC-machined panels with proprietary
grooves that securely hold resilient foam . These panels are anchored using specially designed hat channels to minimize area deflection and optimize ball rebound . With factory-assembled panels , installation is quicker and quality control is enhanced , providing excellent value for both owners and contractors .
TRACK DIVISION GEZOFLEX eco | GEZOLAN ( KRAIBURG ), LP GEZOFLEX eco is sustainable EPDM granules for sports and leisure flooring . The material consists of more than 90 percent sustainable raw materials and is based on a sustainable EPDM rubber . In addition , GEZOFLEX eco uses a renewable filler that is biogenic and biobased . The sustainable raw materials of GEZOFLEX eco are complemented by a premium oil that is 99 percent biobased and that has a negative CO2 footprint .
Advanced Turf Solutions and The Aquatrols Company introduce HydroPak Adapt
Advanced Turf Solutions and The Aquatrols Company released their new , co-branded soil surfactant , HydroPak Adapt .
Adapt is an economic infiltration and hydration surfactant designed to help users maximize rainwater and irrigation absorption on their properties while prolonging hydration .
Adapt ’ s advanced formula addresses hydrophobicity and water acceptance in soils during drought periods , helping users conserve water and minimize their labor needs . It allows water to infiltrate fast , reducing the risk of runoff and standing water while creating firmer surfaces .
Adapt is the latest addition to the HydroPak line of soil surfactants created through collaboration by Advanced Turf Solutions and The Aquatrols Company . Advanced Turf Solutions customers can begin placing their orders for Adapt immediately by contacting their sales representative .
New anti-vibration gloves from Milwaukee Tool
Committed to delivering advanced safety innovation to the jobsite , Milwaukee announced two new anti-vibration gloves to join its existing lineup of safety gear . These gloves can be worn for professional applications while protecting sportsfieldmanagementonline . com February 2025 | SportsField Management
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