Tulsa Hurricanes Choose "FieldTurf Revolution CoolPlay" for Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium

Tulsa, OK, May 02, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The University of Tulsa will benefit from the FieldTurf Revolution CoolPlay system that was developed to be a high performance artificial turf surface that helps to reduce surface temperatures.

FieldTurf has been chosen by the University of Tulsa football program as the new surface for Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. The innovative FieldTurf Revolution CoolPlay turf system will be installed to provide an elite-level artificial turf surface and to reduce surface temperature.

“When we set out to study different turf options, it quickly became evident that FieldTurf provided our football program with the highest quality surface and ultimately the best investment for the University,” said University of Tulsa Associate Vice-President Terry Hossack. “We have had FieldTurf on campus for many years and when we heard of this latest technology, we had to have it. The CoolPlay system was really interesting for us because we take our Student Athletes’ welfare very seriously and this was an effective way to combat some of the effects of the Oklahoma heat. FieldTurf found a way to turn a high performance artificial turf system into one that also reduces surface temperature.”

FieldTurf’s exclusive cork top dressing allows the CoolPlay system to deliver the same behavior and overall stability as FieldTurf’s elite system fields found in the world’s most famous stadiums. CoolPlay was designed to reduce the heat without any reduction in field performance.

“We could not be happier that the University of Tulsa has joined the growing list of organizations that have chosen our CoolPlay turf systems,” said FieldTurf President Eric Daliere. “The Hurricane players, fans, and administration will have an innovative high performance field that they can be proud of for many years to come.”

The University of Tulsa is no stranger to FieldTurf, having previously installed FieldTurf products at Skelly Stadium and Mabee Gym. In addition to the Hurricanes, other top NCAA programs playing on FieldTurf include Illinois, Illinois State, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, West Virginia, Nebraska, Washington, Texas, Texas Tech, Iowa, Rutgers, Syracuse, Cincinnati and Louisville.

About FieldTurf

FieldTurf is the inventor and world leader in infilled artificial turf with over 4,500 installations in North America. In the NFL, 22 of 32 teams have selected FieldTurf for their game and / or practice facilities. Current NFL teams playing on FieldTurf include; Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, New England, New York (Jets / Giants), and Seattle. For ten consecutive years, FieldTurf has emerged as the leader among all artificial turf brands in the biennial NFL Players Playing Surfaces Opinion Survey. In the NCAA, powerhouse football programs in all conferences play on FieldTurf.

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