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Williams Field Garners Single Field Sports Project Award for AstroTurf
10/25/2023 12:10:00 PM | Field Hockey
DURHAM - AstroTurf has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Single Field Sports Project of the Year for its work on the Duke field hockey program's new turf at Williams Field installed in 2022. The award was presented at the sixth Annual Synthetic Turf Council (STC) Awards Ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The STC Single Field Sports Project of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding sports project installed by an STC member company that exhibits innovation and quality reflective of the STC mission. AstroTurf is the winner for their installation for Duke University Field Hockey.
Duke field hockey is the first collegiate team in the United States to install AstroTurf's Poligras Tokyo GT (Green Technology) field hockey system. This state-of-the-art turf was installed at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium in June 2022, marking a significant milestone in eco-friendly athletic surfaces in the country.
The standout feature of "True Blue" is the blue Tokyo GT turf, specially designed for the Tokyo Olympics. It consists of 60 percent sugar cane, a sustainable crop that actively captures CO2 from the atmosphere. By incorporating this renewable material, the field saves water, conserves resources, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions.
"This pioneering project by Duke University Field Hockey, in collaboration with AstroTurf, demonstrates the Blue Devils' commitment to sustainability, innovation, and providing their student-athletes with an exceptional playing surface," said STC. "By introducing the first Poligras Tokyo GT field in the United States, they pave the way for the future of eco-friendly field hockey surfaces and set a shining example for other institutions and sports organizations to follow. This Tokyo GT turf was installed over a 10mm E-Layer pad to provide shock absorption and consistency throughout the field."
The STC Awards is a member program designed to honor members who help to promote the association's values and advance the synthetic turf industry.
Duke made its official debut on the new surface of Williams Field Sept. 9, 2022 with a 2-1 overtime win over Appalachian State. The Blue Devils are 9-7 overall in the two seasons on the turf.
The second-ranked Blue Devils are 14-2 overall this season and close out the regular season at No. 4 North Carolina, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. The game will be televised live on ACC Network. The winner of the game captures the No. 1 seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
For more information on Duke field hockey, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeFH". #GoDukeÂ
The STC Single Field Sports Project of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding sports project installed by an STC member company that exhibits innovation and quality reflective of the STC mission. AstroTurf is the winner for their installation for Duke University Field Hockey.
Duke field hockey is the first collegiate team in the United States to install AstroTurf's Poligras Tokyo GT (Green Technology) field hockey system. This state-of-the-art turf was installed at Williams Field at Jack Katz Stadium in June 2022, marking a significant milestone in eco-friendly athletic surfaces in the country.
The standout feature of "True Blue" is the blue Tokyo GT turf, specially designed for the Tokyo Olympics. It consists of 60 percent sugar cane, a sustainable crop that actively captures CO2 from the atmosphere. By incorporating this renewable material, the field saves water, conserves resources, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions.
"This pioneering project by Duke University Field Hockey, in collaboration with AstroTurf, demonstrates the Blue Devils' commitment to sustainability, innovation, and providing their student-athletes with an exceptional playing surface," said STC. "By introducing the first Poligras Tokyo GT field in the United States, they pave the way for the future of eco-friendly field hockey surfaces and set a shining example for other institutions and sports organizations to follow. This Tokyo GT turf was installed over a 10mm E-Layer pad to provide shock absorption and consistency throughout the field."
The STC Awards is a member program designed to honor members who help to promote the association's values and advance the synthetic turf industry.
Duke made its official debut on the new surface of Williams Field Sept. 9, 2022 with a 2-1 overtime win over Appalachian State. The Blue Devils are 9-7 overall in the two seasons on the turf.
The second-ranked Blue Devils are 14-2 overall this season and close out the regular season at No. 4 North Carolina, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. The game will be televised live on ACC Network. The winner of the game captures the No. 1 seed in the upcoming ACC Tournament.
For more information on Duke field hockey, follow the Blue Devils on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "DukeFH". #GoDukeÂ
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