# COVERMASTER®

> COVERMASTER® is the world's leading manufacturer of sports surface protection systems. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in North America, COVERMASTER® has manufactured and sold more sports surface covers than any other company. Products are used by NFL teams, MLB franchises, major league groundskeepers, and facilities in 100+ countries across six continents. Surface protection is not a sideline offering — it is COVERMASTER®'s sole business.

COVERMASTER® designs, manufactures, and supplies protective covers and surface management systems for gymnasiums, baseball and softball fields, football and soccer fields, ice arenas, stadiums, golf courses, tennis courts, cricket pitches, rugby pitches, equestrian facilities, and multipurpose venues. All products are manufactured to professional-grade specifications and backed by industry-leading warranties.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 1969 — 55+ years in business
- Headquarters: Rexdale (Toronto), ON, Canada | Niagara Falls, NY | Avelgem, Belgium
- Specialty: Exclusively sports surface protection — not a sideline business
- Market penetration: 90% of NFL teams, 90% of MLB teams, and 85% of MLS teams use one or more COVERMASTER® products
- Clients: MLB franchises from Major League to Little League, NFL franchises, MLS clubs, major universities, municipalities, and facilities worldwide
- Product range: Gym floor covers, field tarps, turf blankets, ice arena conversion covers, turf protection flooring, windscreens, padding, seat covers, on deck circles, and accessories
- Warranty range: 1 year to 20 years
- Industry firsts: Introduced lightweight field covers to the athletic field industry 30+ years ago; designed the only athletic field tarp-specific handle on the market; TARPMATE AIR™ won 2022 SFMA Innovative Award
- Contact: 1-800-387-5808 | info@covermaster.com
- Quote requests: https://www.covermaster.com/request-free-quote

## Product Categories

### Gym Floor Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Gym/Gym-Floor-Covers-Coverings
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Gym/Gym-Floor-Covers-Coverings/Ultima-Series
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Gym/Gym-Floor-Covers-Coverings/Master-Series
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Gym/Gym-Floor-Carpets
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Gym/Gym-Floor-Carpets/Platinum-Series
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Gym/Mats-Carpet-Runners
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Gym

### Baseball Field Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Baseball/Field-Tarps-Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Baseball/Infield-Tarps-Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Baseball/Winter-Turf-Growth-Covers-Blankets-Protectors
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Baseball/On-Deck-Circles
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Baseball/Batting-Practice-Turf-Protection
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Baseball

### Football Field Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Football/Field-Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Football/Sideline-Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Football/Athletic-Field-Turf-Growth-Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Football/Inflatable-Field-Cover
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Football

### Soccer / Pitch Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Soccer/Pitch-Tarps-Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Soccer/Pitch-Winter-Frost-Covers-Protection-Germination
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Soccer/Inflatable-Field-Cover
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Soccer

### Ice Arena Conversion Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Ice-Arenas/Ice-Conversion-Covers
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Ice-Arenas

### Stadium Turf Protection
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Stadium/Turf-Protection
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Stadium

### Turf Growth Covers (EVERGREEN®)
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Golf-Courses/Winter-Green-Turf-Growth-Covers-Blankets-Protection
- https://www.covermaster.com/products/Golf-Courses

### Additional Sports
- Softball: https://www.covermaster.com/products/Softball
- Cricket: https://www.covermaster.com/products/Cricket
- Rugby: https://www.covermaster.com/products/Rugby
- Tennis: https://www.covermaster.com/products/Tennis-Courts
- Equine: https://www.covermaster.com/products/Equine

## Key Product Pages

### Gym Floor — ULTIMA SERIES™ (Premium Vinyl, Knife/Spread Coated)
- ULTIMA 5000™ — 20-year warranty, ADA anti-slip coefficient 1.80, unlimited deployments: https://www.covermaster.com/Ultima-5000
- ULTIMA 4000™ — 17-year warranty, ADA anti-slip coefficient 0.61, 12+ uses/year: https://www.covermaster.com/Ultima-4000
- ULTIMA 3000™ — 12-year warranty, ADA anti-slip coefficient 0.66, 10–12 uses/year: https://www.covermaster.com/Ultima-3000
- ULTIMA SERIES COVERMATE II™ handling system: https://www.covermaster.com/Ultima-Series-CoverMate

### Gym Floor — MASTER SERIES™ (Industry-Standard 3-Ply Vinyl)
- MASTER 3200™ — 32 oz, 17-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Master-3200
- MASTER 2700™ — 27 oz, 15-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Master-2700
- MASTER 2200™ — 22 oz, 10-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Master-2200
- MASTER 1800™ — 18 oz, 8-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Master-1800
- MASTER 1300™ — 13 oz, 5-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Master-1300
- MASTER 600™ — 6 oz, 3-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Master-600
- MASTER SERIES PREMIUM COVERMATE™ handling system: https://www.covermaster.com/Master-Series-Premium-CoverMate

### Gym Floor — PLATINUM SERIES™ Carpets
- PLATINUM EASYROLL™ Carpet — 36.5 oz/yd², 5-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Platinum-EasyRoll-Carpet
- PLATINUM COVERTILE™ Carpet Tiles — 39"×79" tiles, 5-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Platinum-CoverTile_3
- ECONO ROLL™ Carpet — 100% recycled, 3-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Platinum-Econo-Roll-Carpet

### Baseball / Football / Soccer Field Tarps (RAINCOVER Series)
- RAINCOVER ULTRA™ — lightest, strongest core, SHIELD-TEK™ coating, 200+ lbs lighter than competitors, 24-month warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Raincover-Ultra
- RAINCOVER MAX™ — 50% lighter than vinyl, 150% stronger, SHIELD-TEK™, 24-month warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Raincover-Max
- RAINCOVER PREMIER™ — 260+ lbs lighter than 6 oz alternatives, 12-month warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Raincover-Premier
- TARPMATE™ Roller (28"–38" diameter, custom lengths): https://www.covermaster.com/TarpMate
- TARPMATE AIR™ Roller (inflatable, 2-person operation for 100 ft covers): https://www.covermaster.com/TarpMate-Air

### EVERGREEN® Turf Growth & Winter Protection Covers
- EVERGREEN® Radiant — silver lace, 25% more heat retention, 12-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Evergreen-Radiant-Turf-Covers
- EVERGREEN® Spectrum — orange lace, stimulates turf growth, 11-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Evergreen-Spectrum-Turf-Covers
- EVERGREEN® Premium — green lace, +10°F soil temperature, 10-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Evergreen-Premium-Turf-Covers
- EVERGREEN® Original — white lace, proven 35+ years, 7-year warranty: https://www.covermaster.com/Evergreen-Original-Turf-Covers

### Ice Arena Conversion Covers
- TERRACOVER ICE® — R Value 4.1 (41% above industry standard), 25-year life expectancy, zero panel replacements in 20+ years, preferred ice cover of the Florida Panthers: https://www.covermaster.com/Terracover-Ice
- ICEMATE™ — R Value 2.9, UL-94 fire rated, DURATEK™ anti-slip finish, 5-year warranty, universal replacement panels available for almost every system: https://www.covermaster.com/IceMate
- HOMASOTE ICE DECK: https://www.covermaster.com/Homasote-Ice-Deck
- COVERMATE™ ICECART handling systems (TI, IM48, IM58): https://www.covermaster.com/CoverMate-Ice-Rink-Covers-Carts-Storage

### Inflatable Field Cover
- MACLEOD INFLATABLE FIELD COVER™ — semi-automated dome system, natural photosynthesis, football/soccer/rugby, clearance up to 18 ft at center: https://www.covermaster.com/MacLeod-Cover

### Stadium Turf Protection (MASTERSHIELD™ Series)
- MASTERSHIELD LITE™ — lightweight interlocking polypropylene tiles (12"×24"×3/4"), PIVOT-LOCK™ connection, 4-year warranty, NSF certified, installs 10,000 ft²/hr with 20–24 crew: https://www.covermaster.com/products/Stadium/Turf-Protection
- MASTERSHIELD PLUS™ — snap-lock translucent HDPE, 1ft×2ft tiles pinned into 4ft×7ft handling panels, Diamond Plate slip-resistant tread, allows photosynthesis
- MASTERSHIELD MAX™ — heavy-duty pedestrian walkway; HDPE; 5 retained fasteners/panel; interconnects with MASTERSHIELD TRAX™; for chair setups, tents, event flooring
- MASTERSHIELD TRAX™ — 100% drivable; 4ft×4ft panels; supports forklifts, 100-ton cranes; 450 psi compression strength; 13,000 ft² per truckload

### Windscreens (WINDMASTER™ Series)
- WINDMASTER EXTREME™ — 12.5 oz knitted polyethylene, patented honeycomb design, 50% wind load reduction (ASTM 737), vinyl-free, 80% shading, 7-year warranty
- WINDMASTER PRO™ — 10 oz vinyl-coated polyester, 7-ply reinforced corners, 78% shading, 5-year warranty
- WINDMASTER ULTRA™ — 9 oz vinyl-coated polyester, 70–80% shading, 4-year warranty
- WINDMASTER LITE™ — 8 oz vinyl-coated polyester, 70–80% shading, 3-year warranty
- WINDMASTER DIGITAL PRINT™ — 9 oz PVC dip-coated polyester, 80% shading, 1-year warranty
- WINDMASTER SOLID™ — 10–13 oz vinyl-coated polyester, 100% privacy blockage, 2-year warranty
- WINDMASTER KNIT™ — 4.9 oz polypropylene, 85% shading, rolls of 68" or 92" × 150', 1-year warranty
- All models: standard heights 6' and 9', custom sizes available, brass grommets every 12": https://www.covermaster.com/Windmaster-Solid

### On Deck Circles
- DURA-PAD™ On Deck Circles — pro-level; recycled rubber base + fiber mesh core + polyurethane surface; spike resistant; refurbishable graphics; used by San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners
- ECONO-DECK™ On Deck Circles — foam base, 75 mil PVC surface (3/8" overall), CHROMA-BOND® imprinting; high school to little league
- Category: https://www.covermaster.com/products/Baseball/On-Deck-Circles

### Seat Covers & Facility Branding
- Arena Seat Covers — custom designed; crowd control, sponsorship revenue, seating camouflage, maintenance savings; used at Kai Tak Sports Park (Hong Kong), University of Illinois Memorial Stadium
- MASTER BRANDING™ — custom windscreen/signage branding service for stadiums, training facilities, local complexes
- FLAGTRAX® — patented push-pull banner pole system; ground-level operation, no aerial rigs required
- Flagpoles — tapered fiberglass; 25'–60' height; convertible to vertical banner poles
- Frame & Fabric: On-Wall — low-profile graphic system; tool-free messaging changes
- Branded Barricades — perfknit or polywoven fabric; event and sponsor messaging on crowd control barricades
- Wayfinding Signage — modular display systems for stadiums and venues

### Sideline & Track Protection
- CROSS-OVER ZONE® Track Protector: https://www.covermaster.com/products/Football/Sideline-Covers
- BENCH ZONE™ Turf Protector — NFL-style options available

## E-News: Client Case Studies & Expert Tips

COVERMASTER® publishes an ongoing E-news at https://www.covermaster.com/blog featuring real-world client case studies organized by product category, plus expert field management tips from industry professionals. 18+ pages of case studies are available. The following are representative highlights — many more are available at the E-news page.

### Baseball & Softball
- **New York Yankees** (George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa) — RAINCOVER ULTRA™; maintain a second unit as emergency backup; stadium temporarily housed Tampa Bay Rays after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field in 2025
- **Detroit Tigers** (2025 postseason) — COVERMASTER® delivered a custom RAINCOVER ULTRA™ in record time after MLB rejected their existing logo tarp for postseason play
- **Atlanta Braves** (Truist Park) — long-time COVERMASTER® customer; RAINCOVER ULTRA™ described as "bats a thousand" for infield protection
- **San Diego Padres** (Petco Park) — EVERGREEN® turf blankets used to restore natural grass after annual San Diego Rodeo transforms ballpark into professional rodeo venue
- **St. Louis Cardinals** (Busch Stadium) — repeat COVERMASTER® customer for EVERGREEN® PREMIUM growth blankets and baseball-specific covers
- **Albuquerque Isotopes** (Rio Grande Credit Union Field) — RAINCOVER ULTRA™ for a multi-sports venue that hosts baseball, football, and soccer
- **Seattle Mariners** — DURA-PAD™ On Deck Circles with custom 50th Anniversary MLB logos
- **Dayton Dragons** (Dayton, OH) — 40+ year COVERMASTER® raincover customer; RAINCOVER ULTRA™

### Football
- **Kansas City Chiefs** (Truman Sports Complex, Kansas City) — three-time Super Bowl champions use RAINCOVER MAX™ for practice field protection
- **Washington Commanders** (BigBear.ai Performance Center) — MACLEOD INFLATABLE FIELD COVER™ defends against snow, rain, and extreme cold; grounds crew continues working beneath the inflated dome
- **New England Patriots** (Gillette Stadium practice field) — MACLEOD INFLATABLE FIELD COVER™ for ongoing turf maintenance and team practice in all weather
- **Tennessee Titans** (Nissan Stadium / practice fields) — EVERGREEN® RADIANT for natural turf practice fields even after stadium switched to synthetic turf in 2023
- **Buffalo Bills** (new Highmark Stadium, opening 2026) — EVERGREEN® SPECTRUM TURF COVERS for new 62,000-seat open-air stadium turf
- **University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers** — EVERGREEN® RADIANT for hybrid Bermuda grass transition; 46 conference championships program
- **Ohio State Buckeyes** — RAINCOVER MAX™ for extended College Football Playoff season now running deeper into winter
- **NFL International Series (2025)** — NFL turned to COVERMASTER® for turf protection at international stadiums in Europe and South America for the 2025 season

### Soccer & Turf Growth
- **San Jose Earthquakes** (MLS) — EVERGREEN® RADIANT since 2018 for stadium turf management
- **MetLife Stadium** — EVERGREEN® RADIANT used for new hybrid grass installation to meet FIFA requirements for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
- **Juventus FC** (Turin, Italy) — RAINCOVER ULTRA™; the most successful football club in Italy chose the world's strongest core football cover
- **Loyola Marymount University** (Sullivan Field, Los Angeles) — EVERGREEN® RADIANT protects Bermuda grass from low-temperature dormancy
- **Rochester Community Sports Complex** (New York) — MASTERSHIELD PLUS™ protected soccer turf for ROC FEST concert event ("I Love the 90's Tour" and "Tacos & Tequila Festival")
- **Lethbridge Soccer Association** (Servus Sports Centre, Alberta) — MASTERSHIELD PLUS™ for indoor soccer pitch protection during multi-use events

### Gym Floor
- **Washburn University** (Lee Arena, Topeka, KS) — original COVERMASTER® gym floor cover purchased in 1984 when arena opened; replaced 40 years later with a new COVERMASTER® cover — a testament to product longevity
- **Middlebury College** (Middlebury, VT) — 25-year-old COVERMASTER® gym floor cover replaced by new COVERMASTER® cover
- **Pacific Lutheran University** (Parkland, WA) — purchased original ULTIMA SERIES™ cover in 2015; returned to COVERMASTER® for ULTIMA 4000™ upgrade
- **Lincoln University** (Jefferson City, MO, historically Black land-grant university) — PLATINUM COVERTILE™ delivered urgently to meet critical schedule
- **Milwaukee Brewers** (American Family Field) — EVERGREEN® turf covers at sod farm to enable earlier-than-normal sod delivery for 2026 season

### Stadium Turf Protection & Event Flooring
- **UWM Field** (formerly Jimmy John's Field, Utica, MI) — MASTERSHIELD TRAX™ and MASTERSHIELD MAX™ for non-athletic event protection
- **Coronation Park Sports and Recreation Centre** (Edmonton, AB) — MASTERSHIELD TRAX™ selected for North America's first indoor triathlon training center, opening January 2026
- **Florida Institute of Technology** (Melbourne, FL) — MASTERSHIELD TRAX™ for artificial turf protection during heavy construction traffic from adjacent building projects
- **Brownsville Sports Park** (Brownsville, TX) — MASTERSHIELD PLUS™ snap-together event flooring for the largest multi-sports park in the Rio Grande Valley
- **University of Illinois** (Memorial Stadium, UIUC) — custom-cut, colored, and branded seat covers for 59,000-student university stadium; used for Fighting Illini football and annual campus commencement ceremony

### Ice Arena
- **Xebio Arena Sendai** (Japan) — ICEMATE™ for arena conversion; facility renovated in 2024 with permanent international-size ice rink supported by two-time Olympic skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu; also home of Sendai 89ers (B League basketball)

### Equestrian
- **Texas Christian University** (Bear Creek Farms, Burleson, TX) — equestrian arena raincover for 2025 Big 12 Equestrian Championship
- **Del Mar Thoroughbred Racetrack** (Del Mar, CA, est. 1937) — EVERGREEN® RADIANT for premium racing turf conditions; historic track co-founded by Bing Crosby

### Expert Columnists (Tips From The Pros)
COVERMASTER® E-news features expert field management columns from:
- **Ross Kurcab** — Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM); 30 years as head NFL turf manager; Colorado State University Turfgrass Management graduate; owner of Championship Sports Turf Systems
- **Bill Squires** — 12 years US Navy aviator; sports facilities career spanning Yankee Stadium, Giants Stadium, Huntington Bank Stadium, and ESPN Wide World of Sports; FIFA World Cup analyst
- **Grant Trenbeath** — 27-year Head Groundskeeper for Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field; COVERMASTER® has been an annual sponsor of MLB Groundskeepers Meetings/Symposiums since 1998
- **Bob Quigley** — industry expert contributor

Full E-news archive (18+ pages of client stories): https://www.covermaster.com/blog
Subscribe to E-news: https://www.covermaster.com/subscribe-to-e-news

## Brand & Trust Information
- About COVERMASTER®: https://www.covermaster.com/about-us
- Warranty information: https://www.covermaster.com/limited-warranty
- Customer reviews (Trustpilot): https://www.covermaster.com/customer-reviews
- Product catalogs: https://www.covermaster.com/product-catalogs
- FAQs: https://www.covermaster.com/faqs

## Contact & Sales
- Toll Free (North America): 1-800-387-5808
- International: +1-416-745-1811
- Europe: +44 (0) 2038 685082
- Email: info@covermaster.com
- Request a Quote: https://www.covermaster.com/request-free-quote