The #1 choice of America’s fastest growing sport
Amidst the constant popularity of NCAA Bowl Season and March Madness, lacrosse is making a serious push towards prominence. In 2007, according to the National Sporting Goods Association, 240 men and 300 women play intercollegiate lacrosse among 3 divisions – marking the inevitable rise the sport is encountering. High school students are also beginning to participate, a clear indication as to where the sport is headed. FieldTurf has taken notice of this trend, and has positioned itself as the leading choice for lacrosse fields.
The benefits of FieldTurf are clear: safety, performance, durability, and long-term cost savings. Lacrosse is a very physical sport, so the need for a safe playing surface is essential to reduce possible injuries on the players. The NCAA Lacrosse season starts in the spring, a time when weather patterns can be uncertain, especially in northern climates. FieldTurf’s patented formula is proven to provide athletes a one of a kind surface that reduces knee and joint tension, improves running speed, and reduces the severity of forceful impact on the artificial grass. The fields are mostly multi-purpose at the high school level – generally hosting both men’s and women’s play along with field hockey, soccer and football. Schools can thus save money by putting all their resources into one main sports complex, and have comfort of mind knowing FieldTurf’s synthetic grass is one of the most durable and long lasting products in the industry.
The nation’s top lacrosse schools tend to agree. 26 Division I teams have FieldTurf synthetic grass surfaces in their stadiums, accounting for approximately 43% of the entire division’s market share. 13 of its schools are ranked in the top 25, demonstrating that FieldTurf and winning programs are synonymous. The University of Syracuse, Cornell and Georgetown highlight an impressive list of schools FieldTurf is proud to associate with – and will continue at all costs to provide these programs with the absolute best in artificial turf technology to achieve success on the field.
FieldTurf is proud to be associated with the sport of lacrosse in a leadership position. A sport with such a rich history, lacrosse’s fast-paced, high scoring game is the perfect medium for athletes looking to break away from the general mold of typical college sports played. With elements of football, ice hockey and soccer incorporated into the game, lacrosse is primed to make an impact on the sports industry. FieldTurf undoubtedly will continue to lead the game in the right direction.
