Football

The latest trends and developments regarding grass, hybrid or synthetic turf as well as artificial turf for football including legislation and developments regarding the environment

Why PEC Zwolle is a strong contender for ‘best pitch’ award

1 day ago Guy Oldenkotte

While playing in the highest Dutch league is new to many of the PEC Zwolle…

EU’s rigid attitude towards plastic a hindrance

4 days ago Guy Oldenkotte

The proposed EU ban on the sale of polymer infills has been so firmly cast in stone that it hardly leaves room for debate. Yet, the same cannot be said for products made from biodegradable polymers. Precisely for this reason, it would be wise for the European Commission to look further into these developments.

Zambian FA takes groundsmen to the next level

3 weeks ago Media desk

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) will this month hold its first ever workshop for groundsmen in the Zambian Premier League.

FIFA invite for pitch management service providers

4 weeks ago Guy Oldenkotte

Football governing body FIFA is inviting pitch management service providers to express their interest, as it intends to launch a formal RFP process for which pitch management service providers can provide input on requirements and best practices, as well as to establish an assessment, monitoring, controlling and reporting system for all FIFA competitions.

Turf Tank introduces the Turf Tank Two

2 months ago Media desk

Turf Tank has released an improved version of its autonomous marking unit. The Turf Tank Two features dual motor drives for enhanced torque and optimized wheels for traction.

Scientists establish pollution from yarn

2 months ago Guy Oldenkotte

Scientists at the University of Barcelona who analysed 217 water samples, have concluded that 15% of plastic pieces found in the samples were, in fact, synthetic turf yarns.

Sports Kenya invests in three synthetic turf fields

2 months ago Media desk

Sports Kenya, the body tasked with developing and maintaining sports facilities in Kenya, invites tenders for the refurbishment, rehabilitation and upgrade of three stadium fields.

FIFA drops the ball at the Women’s World Cup

2 months ago Guy Oldenkotte

Poor and even unsafe training pitches have hampered the preparations of the Dutch national ladies’ team currently playing in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. It has also left the coach fuming, as he had warned FIFA about the shortcomings months ago.

Synthetic turf components exempt from VAT

2 months ago Media desk

A change in the Tax Code will exempt Uzbek football clubs, the national FA and the league from paying VAT as well as all types of taxes. This also applies to sports equipment, including synthetic turf components.

JAXUSL reveals plans for massive Florida football complex

2 months ago Media desk

JAXUSL, the operating company formed to introduce and develop men’s and women’s professional United Soccer League franchises in northeast Florida, has proposed a 15-field sportsplex near Jacksonville.