Wimbledon tests hybrid courts to bring grass courts to the world
The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club is testing hybrid grass tennis courts to recreate the surface in different…
Robotic line marking equipment discussed
The three most referred to robotic line markers each have their own personality, yet interestingly enough they also have some…
Test method to assess potential for synthetic grass yarn wear
German researchers are developing a test method to assess the potential for synthetic grass fibre to wear. Yarn wear from…
Greenwashing investigated
The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that advertising by synthetic turf installing company Evergreens UK was misleading and…
Hockey5s is just an addition
FIH CEO Thierry Weil has dismissed fears that Hockey5s will replace the 11vs11 format, and, as such, force clubs and…
Moody’s changes TenCate Grass B2 rating to ‘negative’
Moody’s Investors Service has changed the B2 rating outlook for the TenCate Grass Group from stable to negative.
World Rugby and FIFA round robins explained
Field technicians of Labosport, Sports Labs and several other international testing institutes saw themselves being put to the test last…
Elite Pitch Alliance to assist 2026 FIFA World Cup hosts
A consortium of industry leaders in the consultancy, design, construction, and management of professional sports fields have launched the Elite…
Guidelines for wildlife management methods requested
The Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA) is seeking feedback and input into the development of guidelines for wildlife management…
Synthetic turf industry will manage current developments
John Nash of AMI Plastics is positive that the best is yet to come for the international synthetic turf industry.…