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Toronto, Ontario - After 37 years with COVERMASTER®, Larry Moreland is preparing to retire this November, closing a career defined by innovation and milestones in the sports facility industry. His journey began when COVERMASTER® founder Bob Curry invited him to join the sales team, recognizing Larry’s personable nature and love for sports. “Larry has a very technical mind. He’s great at analyzing plans and noting all the requirements,” Bob recalls—skills that proved invaluable throughout Larry’s tenure.
Houston, TX - Now EVERGREEN® turf covers are used on Dynamo FC’s training field too! Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas is home to the Houston Dynamo of Major League Soccer , as well as the Houston Dash, of the National Women’s Soccer League. To protect and encourage the growth of their turf grass, EVERGREEN® SPECTRUM turf covers from COVERMASTER® have been used with great success. Its patented coating technology helps refract the sun’s penetrating light into an orange/red light for enhanced turf growth and health.
San Francisco, CA - COVERMASTER® baseball field tarp saves the day when current baseball field cover needed replacing. The San Francisco Giants of the National League West Division of Major League Baseball were originally the New York Gothams when founded in 1883. Three years later, they were re-named the Giants and in 1958, they moved to San Francisco. Over the years, the Giants have played in the World Series 20 times and their 23 National League pennant wins were just eclipsed this year by the Dodgers. It’s quite a legacy and one that that’s a nod not only to team and management excellence but also to the grounds crew and every staff member that helps bring the game to their fans.
Pinecrest, FL - PLATINUM EASYROLL™ gym floor carpets are now used at both Gulliver Prep campuses. Back in 2021, Gulliver Preparatory School’s Marian C. Krutulis PK to 8 campus in Coral Gables, Florida broke ground on a new 60,000 square-foot facility called: Center for Student Life. On completion, it featured a performing arts and assembly space, next generation classrooms and labs, a dining hall, meeting place, and yes, a gymnasium. To protect the gym floor from multi-use, non-athletic events, Gulliver ordered PLATINUM EASYROLL™ GYM CARPET ROLLS from COVERMASTER®.
Ross Kurcab is a Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) and a professional sports field consultant with 30 years’ experience as a head turf manager in professional football. He graduated from Colorado State University’s Turfgrass Management program and now operates and owns Championship Sports Turf Systems.
Ross Kurcab is a Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) and a professional sports field consultant with 30 years’ experience as a head turf manager in professional football. He graduated from Colorado State University’s Turfgrass Management program and now operates and owns Championship Sports Turf Systems.
Middletown, NY - Located in the Hudson Valley region near the Wallkill River and the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains, Middleton is the largest city in Orange County, New York state. The Enlarged City School District of Middleton has four elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. Adjacent to Middleton High School, Faller Field athletic facility also serves as an outdoor graduation site as well as for other non-athletic events and activities.
Pittsburgh, PA - The new Highmark Center for Health, Wellness and Athletics is now open at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and with that, a 16,000 square foot gymnasium for their NCAA Division III basketball and volleyball teams. Long before the opening, the need for gym floor protection during non-athletic events was noted. COVERMASTER® gym floor cover was used at the prestigious university in 1997 and then, years later in 2013 when a replacement was required.
Warrensburg, MO - Located in Warrensburg, Missouri, the University of Central Missouri (UCM) offers 150 academic programs in a wide range of studies from cyber defense to performing arts, government and international studies, business studies, education, and health, science, and technology. Athletics include Mules (men) football, baseball, basketball, and wresting and Jennies (women) softball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. Teams compete in NCAA Division II.
Indianapolis, IN - Located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, the 12,300-seat Victory Field ballpark is the home of the Indianapolis Indians, the triple A affiliate of the Pittsburg Pirates. Over the years, many renovations and amenities have been added to the minor league ballpark but none quite a daunting as prior to the current season. Mid-America Sports Construction (a division of Mid-America Golf and Landscape) was contracted to install new irrigation and drainage and then, replace all of the turf inside the ballpark over the winter months.
Bill Squires served 12 years as a naval aviator in the United States Navy. In 1987, he entered the sports facilities and events management business and has held top-level positions with Yankee Stadium, Giants Stadium, Huntington Bank Stadium, and ESPN Wide World of Sports. Bill has a consulting business that focuses on sports venues and events. He is a member of the Sports League Sports Council, which works with the Department of Homeland
Bill Squires served 12 years in the United States Navy. In 1987, he entered the sports facilities and event management business and has held top-level positions with Yankee Stadium, Giants Stadium, First Energy Stadium and ESPN Wide World of Sports. Bill has his own consulting business featuring clients such as the New York Football Giants. He is a member of the Sports League Sports Council which works with the Department of Homeland Security on security issues involving the safety and security of sports and entertainment venues. Bill is an adjunct professor at Columbia University and has been teaching the Sports Facility and Event Management course in the School of Professional Studies (graduate program) since 2007.
Jacksonville, FL - Jacksonville, Florida is the home of the National Football League (NFL) Jaguars. When turf covers were needed for Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium as well as the Jaguars’ practice facility, COVERMASTER® was called in for two very specific issues. Both centered around the Bermuda grass turf. While especially suited for the heat of Florida’s sunny weather, the very fine grass is known for its aggressive growth with one caveat: soil temperature must be above 65 F (18 C).
Toronto, Ontario - In 1989, an exciting new stadium known as the SkyDome (the Rogers Centre as of 2005) was completed next to the CN Tower in Toronto, ON. COVERMASTER® custom made all of the padding for both the baseball and football configurations. Years later in 2023, phase one of the Rogers Centre renovations created a new “Outfield District” that included a new asymmetrical outfield wall, four new “Outfield Neighbourhoods” social spaces, and raised bull pens for eye-level fan viewing. The company responsible for making it all a reality, PCL Contractors, brought in COVERMASTER® for all stadium padding requirements – all custom and a major undertaking from start to finish.
Oklahoma City, OK - Four years from now, Los Angeles, California will host the 2028 Summer Olympics. The softball tournament venue will be a 3-hour plane ride away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at Devon Park, a world class softball complex that includes a 13,000-seat professional softball stadium, the USA National Softball Hall of Fame, four softball-specific fields, and the headquarters for USA Softball. The stadium not only hosts the annual Women’s College World Softball Series, it is now home of the Oklahoma City Spark, a member of the newly formed, professional women’s softball league.
University of Texas at El Paso - Noted for having a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate programs, the University of Texas at El Paso (more commonly referred to as UTEP) is also considered a public research university. Located on hilly terrain beside the Rio Grande River at the U.S. and Mexico border, UTEP’s campus is an architectural marvel, with buildings resembling those in Bhutan and Tibet. It also boasts Sun Bowl Stadium and the “Don” or “Bear’s Den” gymnasium facility.
Ross Kurcab is a Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) and a professional sports field consultant with 30 years’ experience as a head turf manager in professional football. He graduated from Colorado State University’s Turfgrass Management program and now operates and owns Championship Sports Turf Systems.
Springfield, MO - Hammons Field is located in midtown Springfield, Missouri, not far from Missouri State University. Home of the Springfield Cardinals, the Double-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, and MSU’s Bears baseball team, Hammons Field features a 7,986-seat stadium and nearly 2,500 general admission seating. It also has an indoor practice facility with batting cages and a mini diamond for practice drills. There’s a separate building containing home team clubhouses, admin offices, and a cardio workout facility.
Dayton, Ohio - The Wright State University (WSU) Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio is home to the WSU Raiders men’s and women’s basketball teams, who play in Division I level of the NCAA and are members of the Horizon League. In addition to the 8000-seat main court arena, Nutter Center also includes four basketball courts, a recreational running track, a weight room, and the McLin gymnasium, home of the WSU Raider volleyball team.
Tulsa, OK - The Union Public Schools district is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It has 19 facilities and nearly 16 thousand students ranging from early childhood to elementary, high school, middle school, alternative school, and freshman academy. When the district required gym floor protection for non-athletic events and commencement ceremonies, they worked with COVERMASTER® to get exactly what they needed.