NFHCA renews partnership with AstroTurf®
GENEVA, N.Y. – The National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) is excited to continue their longstanding partnership with the inventor of synthetic turf, AstroTurf®.
“AstroTurf® is thrilled to renew our partnership with the NFHCA,” said AstroTurf’s Director of Field Hockey, Melissa Vassalotti Twist. “We have a longstanding history of innovation and leadership in the hockey world and who we chose to partner with is of great importance to achieving our goals. The NFHCA is an organization that mirrors our passion and commitment to growing and supporting the sport of field hockey.”
“We are committed to working with the hockey community to provide programs with the best fields globally, while continuing to work diligently on product development, sustainability for our sport, and accessibility for our products” added Twist. “We look forward to sharing updates and developments with the association throughout the year.”
As an Official Partner of the NFHCA, AstroTurf® will continue to sponsor the NFHCA’s email newsletter, The Scoop, which deposits a collection of important information and resources into NFHCA-member inboxes on a regular basis. As part of their 2023-2025 partnership, AstroTurf® is an Official Sponsor of the NFHCA Annual Convention in 2024 and 2025.
“We are extremely pleased that Astroturf’s continued partnership with the NFHCA has been extended for two more years,” noted NFHCA Executive Director, Cate Clark. “We are thrilled to continue this collaborative partnership with one of the leading global innovators in synthetic surface technology.”
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.
AstroTurf is the Official Sponsor of the 2026 NFHCA Annual Convention. With over 50 years of experience and millions and millions of square feet of synthetic turf in use worldwide, AstroTurf products bring more technological expertise and real-world know-how to the game than any other brand.