AstroTurf Renews Partnership with USA Field Hockey
Continued collaboration will optimize LA 2028 preparation on Poligras turf
To support USA Field Hockey’s mission and welcome the top teams to compete at LA28, AstroTurf has renewed its long-time sponsorship with the USA Field Hockey.
“We are thrilled to renew our sponsorship with USA Field Hockey,” said Melissa Vassalotti-Twist, AstroTurf’s US-based Director of Field Hockey.
“Our longstanding support extends beyond a partnership – it reflects AstroTurf’s deep commitment to field hockey and its continued growth. We greatly appreciate USA Field Hockey’s dedication to serving the hockey community across the United States and share their passion for inspiring young athletes while elevating the elite level of the game. Our relationship with the entire USA Field Hockey team is something we truly value, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to grow the sport and make a lasting impact on the game of hockey.”
“We are excited to extend our partnership with AstroTurf, the best artificial turf in the industry,” said Simon Hoskins, USA Field Hockey’s Executive Director.
“AstroTurf will provide the Poligras hockey turf for LA28, therefore it is ever more important to continue our relationship with AstroTurf as we lead into the Games. We value AstroTurf and know they share in our mission and commitment to grow the game.”
“Our longstanding support extends beyond a partnership – it reflects AstroTurf’s deep commitment to field hockey and its continued growth.”
LA 2028 will mark the ninth Olympic Games played on Poligras hockey turf.
Poligras is overwhelming hockey’s #1 turf. Used at Paris 2024, Poligras Paris GT zero is the world’s first carbon-zero turf, certified for both wet and dry hockey. Poligras is available globally—through AstroTurf in North and South America, and Polytan across EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Australasia.
AstroTurf’s legacy in hockey is unmatched. AstroTurf provided the turf for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal which was the first major hockey event on synthetic grass. This innovation ignited a revolution in the sport.
From the removal of offsides to rolling substitutions, tomahawks, and 3D skills—modern hockey was born on AstroTurf at on 18th July, 1976 at McGill University in Montreal
