When the Parks Department at Sioux Falls, S.D., contacted Jacobsen’s local dealer, Turf Werks, to help prepare 21 soccer fields for the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championship Series regional tournament, sales representative Eric Nielsen didn’t hesitate. Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.

With 212 teams representing 14 states from across the Midwest converging on the city’s Yankton Trails Park, it was imperative that the fields were in immaculate condition for the 3,500 boys and girls taking part in the tournament.

Eric Nielsen commented, “The Parks Department had initially prepared the fields at 3 inches using their fleet of Jacobsen HR-5111 mowers. They approached us to use our AR-522 , because it can cut at 2.5 inches and is the ideal machine for top quality sports field preparation. We were happy to oblige and are delighted with the part we played in the success of the tournament.”

Fourteen teams from the Midwest, across the age groups U-14 through U-19, now advance to the National Championships Series which are being held in Lancaster, Mass., on July 21-26.

Larry Monaco, president of U.S. Youth Soccer said, "It was a tremendous event by host South Dakota State Soccer Association and congratulations to the 212 teams who advanced to represent their state and to those who will continue their quest to be named U.S. Youth Soccer National Champions."

About U.S. Youth Soccer
U.S. Youth Soccer - "The Game for ALL Kids!®" is the largest youth sports organization in the country and largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body of soccer in the United States. U.S. Youth Soccer registers more than 3 million players annually, ages 5 to 19, and over 900,000 administrators, coaches and volunteers in 55 member State Associations. U.S. Youth Soccer programs provide a fun, safe and healthy environment for players at every level of the game. For more information, visit www.USYouthSoccer.org .

About Jacobsen
Jacobsen manufactures a full range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles to meet the needs of today’s customers who manage and maintain golf courses, sports fields and municipal grounds. Jacobsen ensures every product performs to the standards of these top-level professionals by asking for and listening to their feedback throughout the product lifecycle, providing dedicated support and service training and conducting thorough testing for quality and reliability. The company markets Jacobsen brand products in the U.S. and internationally through an extensive independent distribution network and the Ransomes brand through independent distribution in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Jacobsen, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a Textron company. Additional information about the company, its products and commitment to customer support is available at www.Jacobsen.com .

About Textron
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.