If you live in the northeastern part of the United States, chances are you’ve noticed a growing number of white, domed structures popping up in local neighborhoods. While they might look alien and space-aged, they are in fact “sports bubbles” designed to let kids and adults play sports on a synthetic lawn field year-round. Patch.com reports that Connecticut is teeming with sports bubbles, including two extremely popular complexes near the town of Tolland.
Both the Star Hill and Sports world sports bubbles have become popular with local athletes, highlighting a growing trend in sports. Artificial turf manufacturers have seen an increase in synthetic turf uses for year-round sports complexes. Advances in the quality of wholesale artificial turf have overcome resistance to playing on “fake grass,” with local athletes realizing that artificial turf allows them to play their favorite sports any time.
Sports bubbles take this concept one step further. These indoor complexes feature multiple fields where athletes can play sports like soccer, football and softball. Using artificial turf means that they can play indoors and not have to worry about games being cancelled because of rain or snow or suffering through miserable cold weather. Parents who watch games appreciate being indoors as much as the athletes.

Posted by Heriberto Fuentes