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Rick Doyle

Contributor, Synthetic Turf Council


Rick Doyle joined the Synthetic Turf Council as its first full-time chief staff executive in November 2006.  Based in Atlanta, the Synthetic Turf Council was founded in 2003. Membership in the STC has almost tripled in the past few years, and includes builders, turf manufacturers, maintenance equipment manufacturers, landscape architects, testing labs, independent consultants, maintenance service companies, installation contractors and other specialty service companies. He can be reached at rick@syntheticturfcouncil.org.


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Enter today for STC's 'Real Field of Dreams'   6 Feb, 2012
By: Rick Doyle

I’m excited to report that the Synthetic Turf Council is now accepting submissions for our fourth annual Search for the Real Field of Dreams, which recognizes the power that synthetic turf has to transform communities and schools, and keep youth active, healthy and fit.

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U.S. DoE commends STC   13 Jan, 2012
By: Rick Doyle

Highlighting the importance of community partnerships in increasing childhood fitness, the U.S. Department of Education recently commended the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) and our members for donating a new synthetic turf playing field to Stuart-Hobson Middle School in Washington.

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STC releases guidelines for synthetic turf performance   2 Dec, 2011
By: Rick Doyle

From design through maintenance, the people who own, buy and specify synthetic turf want to know as much as possible about the performance of their fields over time.

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Milestones reached during STC's annual member meeting   7 Nov, 2011
By: Rick Doyle

A number of significant milestones were reached during the Synthetic Turf Council's Annual Membership Meeting held in Washington, Oct. 11 – 13.

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Synthetic turf innovations help improve the golfing experience   14 Oct, 2011
By: Rick Doyle

During the past year, Synthetic Turf Council members have unveiled creative installations and innovations that have changed the way golf is played on courses and at home.

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The 2011 Real Field of Dreams winners   28 Sep, 2011
By: Rick Doyle

Proving there are no limits on the human spirit, the two Grand Prize Winners of the Synthetic Turf Council’s 2011 Search for the Real Field of Dreams Contest — Taylor’s Dream Boundless Playground in Fort Wayne, IN, and Van Horn High School in Independence, MO — overcame numerous obstacles...more >>

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Making synthetic turf history in Washington   10 Aug, 2011
By: Rick Doyle

The STC, through the generous participation and support of its members, is covering the 13,200-sq.-ft. asphalt playground at Stuart-Hobson Middle School near Capitol Hill with synthetic turf, complete with soccer goals and other equipment.

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Synthetic turf now growing at luxury hotels, too   6 Jul, 2011
By: Rick Doyle

In Las Vegas, where water conservation is a critical need, premier locations such as the Wynn Hotel, Bellagio, Venetian and Caesars Palace now feature synthetic grass.

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Risk of injuries the same on synthetic turf as on natural grass   9 Jun, 2011
By: Rick Doyle

Research is showing that there was very little difference in the incidence, nature and causes of injuries observed during games played on artificial turf compared with those played on grass.

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Synthetic turf showing up on A-list sites   7 May, 2011
By: Rick Doyle

Celebrities, Disney and even the Playboy Mansion have embraced synthetic turf.