Noise pollution dampens pickleball popularity
Unless measures are put in place from the very beginning, the growth and popularity of pickleball will experience the same…
Padel and noise pollution guidelines
A special task force initiated by the Dutch Tennis Association (KNLTB), has produced some 'Padel and noise' guidelines. One of…
European Standards Committee working on dust test
The European Standards Committee (CEN) has accepted a proposed dust test for all infill material used for synthetic turf fields.…
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…
STC rallies industry to oppose bill
The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) is rallying the industry to oppose a new bill that would require producers to be…
Richard Shaw to succeed Chris Trickey at SAPCA
The Sport and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) has appointed Richard Shaw as its new CEO. Shaw joins the association from…
STC opposes draft legislation that sees producers and installers responsible for removal of synthetic turf
The Maryland Environment and Transportation Committee has released draft legislation (Maryland House Bill 131 Re: Chain of Custody) that would…
Roberto Armeni new chair for CEN-TC 217
CEN-TC 217, the technical committee for sports surfaces of the European Committee for Standardization, has appointed Roberto Armeni as the new…
New CEO for the Synthetic Turf Council (STC)
Melanie Taylor has replaced Dan Bond as CEO of the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), the industry body for the synthetic…
GBN-AGR and Sport Group to explore cooperation
Synthetic turf recycling company GBN-AGR and Sport Group have signed a Letter of Intent to join forces in the development…