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Titan Stadium (UW–Oshkosh)
J. J. Keller Field at Titan Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Other sports facilities at the university are Kolf Sports Center, Tiedemann Field, and Albee Hall. It was named after John J. Keller, founder of J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., a safety and compliance solutions company located in Neenah, Wisconsin, with funds from the John J. & Ethel D. Keller fund at the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region. History The stadium was built in 1970. The stadium accommodates up to 9,800 people. It was renovated in 2004 for nearly $10 Million to upgrade the facility, include the capability to play soccer, as well as a turf field. The stadium has one large grandstand on the West side of the field. There is a running track around the stadium. The football playing field is not centered, rather it is closer to the grandstand, improving visibility from there. There is, in addition, a smaller running track/soccer field l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Synthetic Turf
Artificial turf is a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass. It is most often used in arenas for sports that were originally or are normally played on grass. However, it is now being used on residential lawns and commercial applications as well. The main reason is maintenanceartificial turf stands up to heavy use, such as in sports, and requires no irrigation or trimming. Domed, covered, and partially covered stadiums may require artificial turf because of the difficulty of getting grass enough sunlight to stay healthy. Artificial turf does have its downside, however: limited life, periodic cleaning requirements, petroleum use, toxic chemicals from infill, and heightened health and safety concerns. Artificial turf first gained substantial attention in 1966, when it was installed in the year-old Astrodome. The specific product used was "ChemGrass", developed by Monsanto and rebranded as AstroTurf; this term since then became a generic trademark for any ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
