AstroTurf Extends Partnership with NFHCA Through 2026

MANAHAWKIN, NJ – The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with AstroTurf®, extending the collaboration through July 2026. A longtime supporter of the NFHCA, AstroTurf will continue its role as the Official Sponsor of the NFHCA Annual Convention, including the Hall of Fame Reception & Awards Dinner, as well as the association’s popular digital newsletter, The Scoop, which reaches more than 2,000 recipients across the field hockey community.

“The renewal of our partnership with AstroTurf reflects a continued alignment between two organizations committed to excellence,” said Cate Clark, NFHCA Executive Director. “As a leader in world-class elite playing surfaces, AstroTurf continues to be a valued supporter of the NFHCA and our mission to champion, strengthen, and celebrate the sport of field hockey in the U.S.”

AstroTurf’s support of the NFHCA and the broader field hockey community underscores its dedication to the growth and development of the sport at all levels.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to renew our partnership with the National Field Hockey Coaches Association,” said Melissa Twist, Field Hockey Director at AstroTurf. “Together, we’re advancing the sport at every level, from youth development to elite competition by delivering world-class playing surfaces that elevate performance, promote safety, and support growth. This renewed collaboration reflects our shared commitment to growing the game that we all love. We look forward to continuing this journey and helping shape the future of field hockey.”

The NFHCA looks forward to continuing its work with AstroTurf to promote high-quality experiences for coaches, athletes, and institutions nationwide.

AstroTurf® is one of the most iconic brands in American sports. Field hockey was first played on AstroTurf® at the 1976 Montreal Olympics — since then, AstroTurf® has continued to evolve their synthetic turf to provide fast-playing, non-directional, uniform products that are demanded by programs across the world. AstroTurf® is also committed to growing the game of field hockey and providing access to more high-quality pitches at all levels of the sport.

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is a nonprofit organization serving field hockey coaches and supporters of the game from across the United States. The mission of the organization is to champion, strengthen, and celebrate field hockey coaches and the game. The NFHCA strives to cultivate and recognize the professional contributions of its membership and to foster and promote the growth of the sport. The NFHCA is responsible for providing a recognizable presence and voice in regard to legislation affecting the sport as well as interscholastic and intercollegiate programs.