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the second quarter of 2025, likely June. That would put the project on track to be completed in time for the A’ s to move in by 2028 Opening Day following their temporary relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for the next three seasons.
A’ s unveil new stadium renderings
The Athletics unveiled new, updated renderings with more specific details about their new ballpark project on the Las Vegas strip, located on the former site of the Tropicana.
The new images, which were presented during a Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting at the Las Vegas Convention Center, include features that were unaddressed in previous renderings, such as home and visitor bullpens stacked together just beyond the left-field wall, as well as shortened foul territory that would allow for the closest seats to the field of any Major League stadium.
After reaching agreements with the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on lease, non-relocation, development and community benefits in December, the A’ s expect to break ground on their $ 1.75 billion, 33,000-seat stadium— which is designed by Bjarke Ingels Group( BIG) and HNTB— at some point during
Turface Athletics announces 2024 Distributor Award recipients
In recognition of outstanding performance and dedication, Turface Athletics( a division of Profile Products, LLC), announced the recipients of its 2024 Distributor Awards. These awards celebrate the distributors and representatives who have demonstrated exceptional growth, endurance, and loyalty, contributing to our continued mission of providing safer, playable fields.
The 2024 Distributor Awards recognize topperforming distributors in five categories:
Grand Slam Growth Award: Recognizing the distributors with the highest volume growth in tons over the prior year. Winners: WS Connelly, GreenPoint Ag, Newsom Seed, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and Burnett Athletics.
Ace Award: Celebrating individual representatives who achieved the highest growth based on their sales performance. Winners: Josh Murray, Conserv FS; John Morgan, SiteOne Landscape Supply; Darren Shuman, Northern Nurseries; Brian Hammer, SiteOne Landscape Supply; and Elton Chapman, Burnett Athletics.
Grit Award: Honoring second- or third-tier distributors who have demonstrated consistent endurance and steady business growth. Winners: AgraTurf, Pro Chem Sales, Pioneer Athletics, G & S Solutions, and Atlanta Athletics.
Elite Team Award: Awarded to the distributor with the highest dollar growth over the prior year. Winner: SiteOne Landscape Supply.
Legacy Award: Recognizing a distributor leader who has exemplified loyalty, commitment, and exceptional service to the industry. Winner: Don Brasseaux, Ewing Outdoor Supply.
“ We are incredibly proud of our distributor network and the remarkable results they continue to deliver,” said Josh Marden, director of sports fields, Profile Products, LLC.“ These awards celebrate the hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence that each of these individuals and companies demonstrate every day.” sportsfieldmanagementonline. com May 2025 | SportsField Management
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