By James Peters

City of Kamloops wins major award for Norbrock Stadium turf

Nov 27, 2018 | 8:45 AM

KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops has won a prestigious award for a worldwide organization of sports field professionals.

The Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) awarded the 2018 “Field of the Year” award to Norbrock Stadium, in the ‘Schools and Parks – Baseball’ category.

Sports Field Manager Shawn Cook and Turf Crew Leader Mike DeCicco are specifically named.

Awards were announced in 12 categories, with Norbrock the only field in Canada to receive a nod.

According to a news release, STMA consists of 2,700 “men and women who manage sports fields worldwide who are critical to the safety of athletes and coaches.”

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The awards will be handed out at the organization’s annual conference, slated for Phoenix, Arizona in January.