News: Surfaces
Tennis ACT looks to host Fed and Davis Cups at revamped Canberra Tennis Centre
Tennis ACT has revealed that it will bid for the Federation and Davis Cup fixtures to be held at Canberra's redeveloped Lyneham tennis centre next year. Tennis ACT believes that...
Jun 17, 2015
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Turf burns and surface heat affect players at FIFA Women's World Cup
With the FIFA 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada approaching the half way stage of its group phase, teams and players are voicing their concerns over the tournament venues'...
Jun 13, 2015
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Arsonists attack artificial turf surface at Wellington school
Wellington Police are investigating an apparent arson attack after a pile of plastic was ignited on the artificial grass sports surface at Wellington’s Lyall Bay School. The...
Jun 2, 2015
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Centennial Parklands to develop new artificial turf sports field
Plans for a new internationally-certified synthetic sports field in Moore Park have been unveiled, providing a much needed all-weather community sports facility minutes from...
May 8, 2015
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Gisborne District Council takes a closer look at its sports grounds
Gisborne District Council has invited the New Zealand Sports Turf Institute to assist with an assessment of all sports playing fields in the city. Comments from the community in...
May 3, 2015
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Synthetic sport surfaces seminars to cover Australia
With an anticipated 50 synthetic football fields being planned, procured or installed across Australia over the next 12 months, leading independent synthetic surfaces...
May 1, 2015
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Women’s World Cup stars end ‘turf war’ with FIFA
A group of elite female footballers have apparently dropped legal action against world football governing body FIFA and the Canadian Soccer Association (CSA) over the use of...
Apr 30, 2015
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New Darwin tennis facility to build on Davis Cup hosting
The Northern Territory Government has announced an $8 million contribution towards a new world-class tennis facility to be built at Darwin’s Marrara Sporting Complex. The...
Apr 29, 2015
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Western Queensland drought impacts local sport
The drought in outback Queensland is having a devastating impact on local sport, as evidenced by the state of the local sports field in the tiny town of Ilfracombe. The field in...
Apr 24, 2015
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Cybex Care web portal enables clubs to monitor cardio equipment usage, tasks and servicing
Leading commercial fitness supplier Cybex has launched Cybex Care - a personalised web portal that helps club owners and managers optimise their cardio equipment usage by...
Apr 22, 2015
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AFL report says Etihad Stadium artificial turf not to blame for injury
Etihad Stadium’s management has welcomed at AFL report that absolves the venue of any blame for the season-ending knee injury suffered by Brisbane Lions' star Michael Close on...
Apr 21, 2015
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English initiative on artificial turf sport surfaces has implications for Australia
A new agreement between England’s top sports bodies that aims to provide better quality and value for money artificial turf sporting fields has implications for Australia. The...
Apr 18, 2015
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New guidance on synthetic sports surface provision and usage
The popularity of synthetic sports surfaces has seen more than 100 fields installed in Australia for various football codes over recent years, with another 50 already being...
Apr 16, 2015
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Hagley Oval named 'International Cricket Pitch of the Year'
Christchurch City Council's Hagley Oval turf management team has been recognised for its outstanding work preparing Hagley Oval for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. The team, led...
Apr 4, 2015
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Cake on a stick a hit at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Well known for its novelty, and often high calorie, food offerings, the new ‘cake on a stick’ has been a popular new arrival at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show. Introduced...
Apr 2, 2015
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Upgraded pitches at Valentine Sports Park feature PILA goal posts
As preferred supplier of football goal posts to Football NSW, PILA sport has been the sole supplier of goal posts and coaches boxes for the recently redeveloped Valentine Sports...
Mar 30, 2015
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Pavigym’s Functional Training launches at new Chadstone South Pacific Health Club
South Pacific Health Clubs’ latest facility in the Melbourne suburb of Chadstone is offering a range of technological innovations and world-class training techniques including...
Mar 30, 2015
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MCG set for battle against the clock
The MCG is about to began a battle to be ready for the opening match of the AFL Premiership season between Richmond and Carlton on the evening of Thursday 2nd April. With the...
Mar 27, 2015
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Melbourne City Football Academy unveiled
The recent opening by the City Football Group of its new Australian training and administration facility at La Trobe University - the City Football Academy, Melbourne - has...
Mar 26, 2015
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HG Sports Turf share details of Desso GrassMaster installation at CFA Melbourne
Melbourne-based HG Sports Turf has revealed details of the installation of Australia’s first Desso GrassMaster turf surface for the City Football Academy, Melbourne (CFA...
Mar 26, 2015
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Darwin prepares for Davis Cup quarter finals tie
Work on the purpose-built grass tennis courts to host the Davis Cup World Group quarter final tie between Australia and Kazakhstan is underway, with contractors laying turf on...
Mar 24, 2015
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Hong Kong laments loss of Barclays Asia Trophy to Singapore
While the upcoming resurfacing of the Hong Kong Stadium has ruled out the administrative region hosting the Barclays Asia Trophy this year, many in Hong Kong are concerned that...
Mar 24, 2015
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Football NSW unveils refurbised Valentine Sports Park
Signalling a new era for football in NSW, Football NSW’s redeveloped headquarters at Valentine Sports Park in Western Sydney has been officially opened. Officially unveiled...
Mar 23, 2015
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Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tickets in high demand
With the event about to celebrate its 40th staging, demand for tickets for Hong Kong’s famous Rugby Sevens tournament are in higher demand than ever before as new restrictions...
Mar 20, 2015
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