Waterless Hockey Pitches
The FIH are on the search for the holy grail of playing surfaces – a waterless ‘water based’ pitch!
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.
FA WEBINAR: FAQ
Grand Opening of Meadowbank Sports Centre
