Sustainability in Focus: How the Artificial Turf Industry is Gaining on Green

As environmental concerns become increasingly urgent, industries worldwide are adopting more sustainable practices. The artificial turf industry is no exception. Traditionally, artificial turf has faced criticism for its environmental impact, but recent advancements have shown a concerted effort by manufacturers to reduce their environmental footprint […]

By |2024-09-09T13:43:24-06:00September 9, 2024|News, Now Trending, Research|0 Comments

Is it really Natural Grass, or is it Engineered Grass?

As urban areas continue to expand, the demand for sports facilities has increased, often leading to the construction of “natural grass” sports fields in coastal regions. While these fields are often seen as a more “natural” choice compared to artificial turf, the reality of maintaining these engineered grass sports fields […]

By |2024-08-21T11:48:28-06:00August 21, 2024|News, Now Trending|0 Comments

Uniting the World through Sports: The Lasting Impact of the Olympics and the Importance of Building Modern Sports Facilities

The recent Olympics reminded us of the power of sports to unite people from all corners of the globe. In a time when division seems to permeate many aspects of life, the Olympics showcased humanity’s collective spirit and reminded us of our shared values of excellence, teamwork, and perseverance. Sports […]

By |2024-08-19T11:42:56-06:00August 19, 2024|News, Now Trending, The Latest, Uncategorized|0 Comments

BrockFILL Surface at Camping World Stadium Receives FIFA Quality Pro Certification

In early March of 2022, Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida became Brock USA’s second BrockFILL playing surface to receive its FIFA Quality Pro Field Certificate. Receiving this accreditation has massive implications for this state-of-the-art stadium as well as the city of Orlando.

Camping World Stadium will host a friendly between […]

By |2023-10-23T11:56:50-06:00April 26, 2022|BrockFill, News, Shock Pads, Soccer, SP, Staff Picks, The Latest|0 Comments

East Providence High Receives an A+

“But, schools don’t get graded.”

In an institution heavy on graded learning, indeed, they haven’t received grades. Until now! East Providence High School in Rhode Island has shown excellent research skills, top critical thinking, and brilliant decision making this school the valedictorian of high schools. This year, East Providence High has […]

Forward Madison FC Finds New Home at Hart Park

Hart Park’s stadium field in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin served as Forward Madison FC’s new home field for the 2020 season. FMFC, a professional soccer team competing in the United Soccer League 1, had to leave their home at Breese Stevens Field due to increased Covid restrictions in Dane County, Wisconsin, which […]

By |2023-12-06T15:52:36-07:00November 16, 2020|News, Safety, Shock Pads, Soccer, The Latest|0 Comments

NFLPA President JC Tretter: Artificial turf is causing surge in injuries

Sports and Risk

It’s what makes the game exciting. With risk comes the thrill of an ever-growing passion and fanaticism towards the game. It’s the excitement that keeps you on the edge of your seat or encourages a standing shout at your TV as if you were on the 50-yard […]

By |2023-10-23T13:25:55-06:00October 22, 2020|Football, Impact, Injury, News, Now Trending, Safety, Technology|0 Comments

Brock’s Carbon Zero Program

This will be a company-wide effort and will analyze everything from how we dispose of a coffee cup, to waste streams, air travel, factory operations, and every area where we can find improvement. Some of these things may drive up our internal costs. However, […]

100+ Fields and Counting

Our program of testing and ongoing improvement continues. We are coming up on some fields approaching their 1-year birthday. Those fields will be tested again so we can document longer term field performance.

Since the founding of Brock and our entry into the athletic field industry, we have always operated from […]

By |2023-10-23T13:30:06-06:00March 2, 2020|News, Safety, Shock Pads, Technology, The Latest|0 Comments

Shock Pads Reach a Tipping Point

Based on the groundbreaking novel by Malcolm Gladwell, tipping points occur when more than about 20% of a market shifts their decision making. In epidemiology the tipping point is that moment when a small change tips the balance of a system and brings about a large change. With the data […]

By |2023-12-06T16:26:46-07:00March 2, 2020|Concussions, News, Safety, Shock Pads, The Latest|0 Comments
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