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Laboratory testing evaluates the raw materials and components of a sports system (such as turf yarn, shock pads, and infill) before they are installed. This ensures the products are durable, non-toxic, and capable of meeting performance benchmarks in a controlled environment.
A consultant provides independent technical expertise through every phase of a project, from initial feasibility studies and site assessments to developing tender specifications and monitoring the construction process.
Laboratory testing establishes the theoretical performance of a product, while Site Testing (Field Testing) audits the “as-built” facility. Site testing verifies that the installation performs correctly under real-world conditions. This includes the sub-base and drainage
HIC testing assesses the risk of traumatic head injury on a surface. It is used to determine the “Critical Fall Height,” ensuring that surfaces in playgrounds or high-impact sports areas are soft enough to prevent life-threatening injuries during a fall.
Key Stage Inspections are independent audits performed at critical points during construction (e.g., sub-base compaction). These inspections identify engineering errors before the final surface is laid, protecting the facility’s 10-15 year lifespan.
ProPitch is a digital testing platform and toolset developed by Sports Labs to standardise the assessment of natural and hybrid grass. It allows grounds managers to track pitch health, ball roll, and traction metrics in real-time.
It is a third-party verification of a floodlighting system using calibrated meters. Sports Labs provides these audits to ensure that a new or retrofitted LED system meets EN 12193 standards and does not cause light spill into neighbouring areas.
This is a technical governance framework for squash court components. Sports Labs authored the foundational “Specification and Test Methods for Squash Flooring,” which is now the global benchmark for Olympic and PSA Squash Tour facilities.
3G pitches must comply with the FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf, which sets two standards: FIFA Quality (for community and development use) and FIFA Quality Pro (for professional and international play).
Developed by Sports Labs, the Free Pile Ratio is a KPI used to monitor yarn health and infill levels. A ratio below 0.75 typically signals that the yarn is flattening and ball roll speeds are becoming unacceptably high.
Sports Labs holds official laboratory and field-testing accreditations from the world’s leading sports authorities, including:
Yes. Because our results are produced under the ISO/IEC 17025 framework and accredited by international federations, a Sports Labs test report carries the same weight and validity in London and New York as it does in Tokyo or Johannesburg.
Yes, we are active members and contributors to several leading industry bodies, including:
