Why Does My Organic Infilled 3G Pitch Hold Water?
Sports Labs is proud to announce the official opening of the new all-weather 3G pitch at Caldicot Leisure Centre.
Free Pile Ration: How to Monitor It
We bring attention to the ability of a field owner, facility manager or maintenance operative to apply a basic pile ratio.
Pitch Ready for the School Year?
This Field notes is relevant for facility managers looking for a clear checklist for the new school year, checking the pitch/s are safe and ready for children and users. Note this provides guidance, note not an exhaustive list, for checks to be made. You can also engage with us to support.
Norwegian Artificial Turf Conference
September 09-10 2024 VenueOslo, Norway Norwegian FA, Øyvind Moltubakk, NFF Download PDF Test Beds and International Research, Chris Barry, The Football Foundation Download PDF Innovation in Artifical Turf, Paul Fraser/Tina Kramer, FieldTurf Download PDF FIFA Standards – The New Manual, Niall MacPhee, Sports Labs Download PDF FIFA Test Manual 2024 Download PDF Skin Injury- Managing […]
Latest Advancements in Certified Artificial Turf
Artificial turf technology is continuously evolving, and governing body certification ensures that these innovations meet the highest standards for performance and safety. Here are some of the most recent developments in certified artificial turf products.
NATS Konferanse 2024, Seminar om kunstgress | Artificial
Changing the Narrative Presented at the 2024 ESTC Congress in Portugal
Presented at the 2024 ESTC Congress in Porto, Portugal Presentation by Eric O’Donnell – Managing Director of Sports Labs Download
UCD Thornfield Artificial Rugby Pitch
UCD have just completed a new artificial rugby field on Campus at Thornfield. The full size pitch is part of an ambitious plan to enhance the sporting footprint of the Campus and make it a world class place study and play sport. Sports Labs was very proud to be a part of the team led by Donnachadh O’Brien.
Yarn Wear: Let’s Keep this in Perspective
Have you ever walked on an artificial pitch and noticed tiny fragments of yarn sticking to your shoes? This phenomenon is known as yarn wear and occurs as the playing surface ages. Aging in plastic is normal and common but it can lead to materials like the yarns in an artificial pitch breaking into smaller pieces. But don’t worry, we have good news!
Field Notes: Can Artificial Turf Match the Performance of Natural Turf?
As the artificial turf market progresses its shift to more sustainable systems and organic infills become more widely used, it is imperative that the equipment used to measure the surface performance also develops to account for these new challenges.