News: Surfaces
New Buderim Cricket Club oval opened in University of the Sunshine Coast’s Sports Precinct
The Buderim Cricket Club’s new state-of-the-art cricket oval, constructed by Sunshine Coast Council, was officially opened today at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Sports...
Oct 23, 2017
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China's Jiangsu Province plans for 3,000 football schools by 2025
Jiangsu Province is looking to build more than 3,000 campus football specialist schools and more than 100 football reserve talents pilot schools by 2025, according to the...
Oct 18, 2017
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New Head Curator appointed at The Gabba
The Queensland Government has announced the appointment of David Sandurski as the new Head Curator at The Gabba taking over from Grounds Manager Kevin Mitchell Jr. who will...
Oct 15, 2017
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Intelligent Marking technology represents future in sports ground line marking
The world’s first robotic line marking technology, which works autonomously on all types of sportsfields, is now available in Australia. Developed in Denmark, Intelligent...
Oct 6, 2017
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Hornsby cricketers to benefit from new site screens
With the cricket season approaching, Hornsby Shire Council has completed the installation of new sight screens were erected at Waitara’s Mark Taylor Oval. Located next to the...
Oct 5, 2017
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Canberra Capitals ready to launch basketball court at National Convention Centre
A new basketball court at the National Convention Centre is set to bring elite sport into the heart of Canberra for the first time. Set to be launched this Friday when the...
Oct 3, 2017
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Upgrades completed at Central Coast sporting facility
New amenities costing more than $800,000 at McEvoy Oval at Umina on the NSW Central Coast have been officially opened. Jointly funded by Federal, State and local governments,...
Sep 21, 2017
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SAPIA awards sport and recreation construction excellence
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced the winners of its 2017 Industry Awards, presented at its annual Conference at Sanctuary Cove earlier this month....
Sep 21, 2017
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Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association names new Chief Executive
The Board of the Australian Golf Course Superintendents' Association (AGCSA) has announced that Mark Unwin has been appointed as the association’s new Chief Executive. Unwin,...
Sep 5, 2017
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Polytan Symposium designed to support local sport facility development
Following a series of successful past events, leading sport surfacing company Polytan will be staging another its series of events designed to support local sport facility...
Sep 4, 2017
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New Australian Standard for turf use
After many months of investment in research and trialling from the Australian turf industry, using turf as an erosion control method is now officially listed as an Australian...
Sep 3, 2017
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Aura Sport named official Commonwealth Games partner
Brisbane-based sports flooring company Aura has been named as an official partner of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018). Announced last week by Queensland...
Aug 31, 2017
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Perth Stadium playing surface installation completed
Installation of the turf onto the Perth Stadium playing surface is now complete marking another step towards completion of the 60,000-seat venue in early 2018. With the...
Aug 22, 2017
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Gabba curator Kevin Mitchell jnr to retire after Ashes
Brisbane venue The Gabba is set to recruit a new head curator, with legendary Grounds Manager Kevin Mitchell Jr. set to retire after this year’s Ashes Test in November....
Aug 21, 2017
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New QBE Stadium sportsfield enhances ability to host community events
The upgrade of QBE Stadium’s outer oval with a new hybrid turf surface has boosted the Auckland venue’s ability to host high-performance and community sports activity throughout...
Aug 13, 2017
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MCG seeks new head groundsman after departure of Tony Gordon
The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) is to undertake a global search for a suitable replacement for Melbourne Cricket Ground head groundsman and Arenas Operations Manager Tony...
Aug 11, 2017
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FIH publishes new standards for hockey turf and facilities
Building on the success of its Quality Program for Hockey Turf, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched new standards for hockey turfs, hockey fields and Hockey5s...
Jul 27, 2017
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Australian Government contributes $4 million to back Indigenous students' sport and study
The Federal Government will be backing Indigenous students in their education and study through a $4 million investment in a new Centre for Aboriginal Excellence and Leadership...
Jul 23, 2017
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Laura Geitz to promote California Sports Surfaces netball courts
Former Australian netball captain, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and World Champion Laura Geitz, has joined forces with leading surfacing supplier California Sports Surfaces...
Jul 19, 2017
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New Perth Stadium approaches completion
A major Perth Stadium milestone will be ticked off in the coming weeks when turf is rolled out on the playing surface. The 60,000 capacity stadium is at a significant phase in...
Jul 19, 2017
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National Sports Convention brings sport and recreation leaders and professionals together
Due to be staged in Melbourne next week, the National Sports Convention is bringing together key industry leaders, professionals and stakeholders together with multiple...
Jul 12, 2017
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Warwick Hockey Centre gets official opening
The $6.3 million Warwick Hockey Centre has been officially opened in Perth’s northern suburbs. The refurbished facility features an international standard Greenfields TX...
Jul 6, 2017
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Grassports Australia acquires the William Loud company
Leading synthetic surfaces supplier and installer Grassports Australian has purchased the business of the William Loud company. Grassports Australia Managing Director Bernard...
Jul 5, 2017
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International sports flooring expert to address 2017 SAPIA National Conference
Fabio D’Amato, Sport Facilities Product Manager for international sport products specialist Mapei SpA has been announced as the keynote speaker for the Sports and Play Industry...
Jul 2, 2017
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