2022 STMA Innovative Award Winners Announced
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2022 STMA Innovative Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to Sports Labs ,
SGL Inc ., Covermaster and Turf-Tec International who were chosen as STMA ’ s 2022 “ Innovative Award ” winners .
Sports Labs Field Marshall
Sports Labs won with its “ Field Marshall ” device . The Field Marshall has taken three current testing devices for sports surfaces and combined them into one easy-touse device . Previously you needed to use a GMAX , Clegg and Advanced artificial athlete devices , which weighed more than 200 pounds and need four cases to carry the equipment . With this innovation , one simple device weighing less than 25 pounds can do all the work . Learn more at https :// sportsfields . info / news / sports-labs-launches-compactimpact-attenuation-device /.
SGL Inc . TurfPod
SGL Inc .’ s “ TurfPod ” is a small device that allows turfgrass professionals to track six key agronomic data points . When placed on a surface , the TurfPod operates automatically and displays microclimate data in real time on the SGL Portal . This information can be used to make decisions on fertility , irrigation , and supplemental lighting . Learn more at https :// sglsystem . com / EN / Monitoring / 1129 / TurfPod .
Covermaster TARPMATE AIR Roller
Covermaster won with its “ TARPMATE AIR Roller .” For years , grounds crews have been hauling athletic field covers on and off the stadium field by hand . Substantial time and effort is saved by using the TARPMATE AIR Roller handling system . Without air rollers , it can take up to six crew members to unfold each cover , spread it out , and pull it across the field . Using a TARPMATE AIR Roller , two people unfold the tube , inflate it , and then roll out the cover . Removal is also quick and easy .
Covers for the entire field can easily be stored on one or two pallets . Learn more at https :// www . covermaster . com / TarpMate-Air .
Turf-Tec International Clegg Impact Tester ( New Bluetooth Model )
Turf-Tec International ’ s “ Clegg Impact Tester ( New Bluetooth Model )” also won the Innovative Award . The Bluetooth readings are displayed on the GPS-enabled tablet , which also includes data logging and mapping . The Clegg Impact Tester is used for testing natural grass fields and synthetic turf athletic fields for player safety and determining the likelihood of players impacting the surface and getting a concussion . This model is the same that is used to test all NFL fields before games , but now has the upgraded GPS mapping ability . Learn more at https :// www . turf-tec . com / Clegg . html .
The “ Innovative Awards Program ” recognizes STMA commercial company members who have developed a product , service , equipment or technology that substantially enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of the sports field manager and / or makes the playing surfaces safer and / or more playable for athletes . All four winners will showcase their innovations at the 2022 STMA Exhibition . Be sure to visit them at their booths . SFM
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