Turf Arrives For Turfcats
April 6, 2009 - Southern Indoor Football League (SIFL)
Austin Turfcats News Release
Austin, TX - The Austin Turfcats are pleased today because there was cause for celebration Monday at the Travis County Expo Center.
A truck loaded with turf and other equipment arrived by 9 a.m. to assure completion of the team's game day project.
"The turf and other stuff are here, and it is the correct color," said a happy Ronald Oswalt, vice-president/general manger.
"It came from Daytona Beach, Florida. The workmen had one end zone laid out by 2 p.m. But the rest of the equipment should be unpacked by 5 p.m. tomorrow hopefully."
The playing surface from goal line to goal line is covered with Sportexe turf. Since 1989, Sportexe has been bringing quality to the surface in sports facilities throughout North America and around the world. With an elite roster of clients that span a wide variety of facilities and sporting leagues, Sportexe has developed a reputation for quality that grows with each installation.
Sportexe is dedicated to delivering top notch synthetic turf solutions to each and every client. Sportexe prides itself on developing synthetic turf systems that feature the latest in innovation and superior engineering with an emphasis on research and development. Our team of engineers and scientists work to ensure that every product released into the market is not only safe for play, but also on the cutting edge of synthetic turf systems currently available.
Sportexe clients include De La Salle Spartans, LSU Tigers, Baltimore Ravens, University California Berkeley Golden Bears, San Francisco 49'ers, Southern Miss Golden Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, and it's the turf of the af2.
"So far, so good," said Oswalt, who has been overseeing the project's progress - and other administrative duties- the past several months.
"I think it's too early to say when they will be completely done. But I think it probably will be late Tuesday or early Wednesday."
That would be in time for some use by the first group of camp invitees to take the turf out for a spin this week.
Head Coach Chris Duliban had started practice in late March. That enabled an early start on installation of the turf inside the arena.
"I am convinced we are installing the one of the best surfaces out there," Duliban has said. "Not only will it play extremely firm and fast, but it's the safest surface you can play on today."
Opening day for the Turfcats is April 18 versus the Acadiana Mudbugs. Affordable sponsorship opportunities are still available to local businesses and are a great way to associate your company with a professional sports team.
Great locations are still available for the 2009 season! Act now to reserve the best seats. Call a Season Sales Representative today at 866-969-8228 (TCAT) to reserve your seats today. The Austin Turfcats are committed to being a premier team in the Southern Indoor Football League and being involved in the community for which we serve.
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