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30 Beyond the Field Different Courts for Different Sports
36 Safety and Security Robots on Patrol: Mercedes-Benz Stadium utilizes robotic dogs to boost security capabilities
10 Community Service
14 Turfgrass Home Grown: Oriole Park at Camden Yards installs Marylandgrown turfgrass from Collins Wharf Sod Farm
Contents
FEBRUARY 2026 VOL. 42, NO. 2
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Profile An Emphasis on Excellence: New SFMA President Alpha Jones, CSFM, looks to lead by example to help SFMA reach new levels of success
30 Beyond the Field Different Courts for Different Sports
36 Safety and Security Robots on Patrol: Mercedes-Benz Stadium utilizes robotic dogs to boost security capabilities
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10 Community Service
Volunteer Field Rebuild: Project EverGreen and partners team up to restore Corinth Community Park athletic field
14 Turfgrass Home Grown: Oriole Park at Camden Yards installs Marylandgrown turfgrass from Collins Wharf Sod Farm
COVER: Photo by Devyn Edwards, CenturyFX Photography
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DEPARTMENTS
6 Editor’ s Note
7 President’ s Message
8 Industry News
18 Membership
19 John Mascaro’ s Photo Quiz
34 Calendar
38 From the Feeds
42 Equipment and Technology Focus
45 SFMA Chapter Contacts
45 Marketplace
46 More than Grass with Alpha Jones
4 SportsField Management | February 2026 sportsfieldmanagementonline. com