FIFA Basic still ‘work in progress’
A FIFA Basic standard for synthetic turf is still work in progress if a recent update by FIFA is anything…
Synthetic turf guidelines
The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment of the Australian province New South Wales (NSW) has published the state’s first…
FIFA publishes standards for natural playing surfaces
FIFA has published its Test Manual for natural pitches, thereby ‘laying the first brick for the new Quality Programme for…
Polytan and FIH extend partnership
Polytan will also be an FIH partner beyond the Paris Olympics. In response to the partnership’s recent success delivering climate…
World Rugby allows tights and leggings to protect players from abrasions
All rugby players are permitted to wear tights or leggings when playing on synthetic turf. The World Rugby Executive Committee…
TenCate Grass bought by Crestview Partners
Crestview Partners from the US are the new owners of TenCate Grass. Crestview Partners is a value-oriented private equity firm…
Sri Lanka lists synthetic turf for possible ban
Sri Lanka intends to ban synthetic turf. As soon as the Attorney General’s recommendation is received, the notification will be…
HG Turf Group official supplier of hybrid grass to Football NSW
HG Turf Group has been announced as the official supplier of hybrid grass by Football NSW in Australia.
FIFA selects Vivaturf non-filled system for study
A product by Chinese synthetic turf manufacturer Vivaturf will be used in a FIFA project that aims at gathering sufficient…
BASF introduces golf-specific insecticide
BASF has introduced Alucion 35 WG insecticide, its first specifically for the golf course market. This new dual-active, non-restricted use…