Maintenance

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…

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.

Cumberland FA to host workshop for grounds volunteers

2 months ago Media desk

The Cumberland FA is hosting an event for grounds volunteers to gain benefit from listening to experts from The Grounds Management Association as well as local volunteers who are looking after sites across the county.

FIFA hosts first-ever pitch maintenance workshop

3 months ago Media desk

The maintenance of football pitches in Africa has received a significant boost following a FIFA workshop that aimed to make CAF member associations aware that good maintenance ensures both the safety of players and a longer lifespan for the pitches.

FAI requires close to a billion euros to transform football infrastructure

3 months ago Media desk

In its strategic analysis and vision for the next 15 years, the Football Association of…

UK Football Foundation tender for Pitch Advisory Services

4 months ago Guy Oldenkotte

The Football Foundation, a partnership which enables key football partners to come together around the shared vision to improve football facilities across the UK, has published a tender for pitch advisory services.

Judge recommends proceedings on the merits

5 months ago Guy Oldenkotte

A Dutch municipality was advised to follow a summary procedure to establish whether Domo Sports Grass did or did not deliver accordingly. Sportsfields.info explains the case.