ROUND ROCK, Texas. Dec. 4, 2006 -Two facilities with Sportexe synthetic turf systems received 1-Star recommendations on Wednesday, Nov. 29 from world soccer governing body FIFA. CEGEP Stadium in Sept-Iles and the Dalbe Viau Secondary School in Lachine, both in Quebec, Canada, installed the innovative PowerBlade® synthetic turf system from Sportexe.

PowerBlade® is a monofilament synthetic turf system that delivers safety, durability, and maximum performance. Since there is no post fibrillation, of the fibers, your field will maintain its appearance and performance characteristics for years to come. PowerBlade is the premier choice for every level of competition.

According to the FIFA web site, FIFA 1 Star RECOMMENDED systems are designed for recreational, community and municipal use, and along with the higher rated 2-Star recommendation, both go through a series of stringent laboratory and field tests before the highly respected FIFA certificate is issued.

"This is another proud moment for the Sportexe family," said Sportexe president and CEO Mark Nicholls. "This is an example of our company's dedication to developing the most innovative synthetic turf systems in the world, and we are always excited to be involved with the sport of soccer and to receive quality and performance recognition from an outstanding organization such as FIFA."

FIFA 2 Star RECOMMENDED systems are designed to meet the specific playing characteristics of professional soccer. FIFA final round competitions and top UEFA competitions mention the FIFA 2 Star RECOMMENDED systems in their respective competition regulations.

Frank Clair Stadium at Lansdowne Park in Ottawa, recently became the first FIFA 2-Star Recommended facility in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) with its BladeMaster® synthetic turf system, by Sportexe.