News: Surfaces
Top IPC athletes make the most of QEII's new training track
Top athletes at the recent 2011 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics World Championships were the first to use the new training track at Christchurch's QEII Park...
Feb 9, 2011
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A perfect match as Hong Kong Football Club installs STI surfaces
The Hong Kong Football Club has installed a range of sports surfaces from Sports Technology International (STI). The prestigious Hong Kong club, which this year will celebrate...
Feb 8, 2011
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Monster machine to prepare ANZ Stadium playing surface
A 16-tonne wicket mover will help prepare the playing surface at Sydney's ANZ Stadium next week in preparation for the upcoming football season. The monster vehicle, the only...
Feb 5, 2011
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India's World Cup preparations suffer new setback
India's preparations for the 2011 Cricket World Cup have suffered a fresh blow after the International Cricket Council (ICC) elected to move a key game away from Kolkata's Eden...
Jan 31, 2011
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Next Generation ASB Tennis Centre Redevelopment Set for July Completion
The redeveloped ASB Tennis Centre in the Auckland suburb of Parnell is set to be completed in July, resulting in what has been described as "the flashest sport and leisure club...
Jan 28, 2011
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Clean up begins at Suncorp Stadium
Having been covered by over two metres of water during last week's flooding of the Brisbane River, the city's Suncorp Stadium is in recovery mode. In the immediate aftermath of...
Jan 19, 2011
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Smart advice on synthetic sports surfaces
A new publication from the Smart Connection Company aims to provide readers with all they need to know about synthetic sport surface technology. The Smart Guide to Synthetic...
Jan 1, 2011
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Upgrade for ACT's Manuka Oval
In the wake of Australia's unsuccessful FIFA World Cup bid, plans for a proposed $270 million rectangular stadium in Canberra have been shelved. The new 40,000-seat arena, that...
Dec 9, 2010
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First Installations of zero infill long pile synthetic turf
An innovative new synthetic turf product which has removed the need for sand and rubber infill is now available in Australia. The XL PRO synthetic turf system from the European...
Dec 8, 2010
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TigerTurf receives AFL Synthetic Turf Product Approval
Tiger Turf has announced that its 'Total Turf' product has successfully passed laboratory tests to meet the AFL/Cricket Australia Community Level standards for synthetic turf...
Dec 6, 2010
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Five-a-side synthetic surface for Knox City Council
Tiger Turf has been awarded the contract to construct two full size synthetic football pitches at the new Eastern Recreation Precinct, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs for Knox...
Nov 8, 2010
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Coolest sports field in Australia
Australia's first synthetic sports field that complies with international standards for AFL football, Cricket Australia and world football governing body FIFA has been unveiled...
Nov 2, 2010
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Pro-Floor GP sets new benchmarks in turf protection
An innovative new translucent portable flooring product has achieved outstanding results in an industry turf protection trial. A recent study found Profloor Portable Flooringâs...
Nov 1, 2010
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Rekortan to be installed at Melbourne's Lakeside Oval
Athletes using the redeveloped Lakeside Oval in Melbourne's Albert Park are set to benefit from a recent decision to install Rekortan® M99 track surface at what will be...
Oct 27, 2010
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EnergyAustralia Stadium Postponement 'a disgrace'
North Queensland Fury Chief Executive Rabieh Krayem has labelled the postponement of tonight's A-League match between his side and the Newcastle Jets as "an absolute disgrace"....
Oct 27, 2010
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Mercury Bay sports complex gets final signoff
The development of a 10 hectare site at Whitianga Waterways follows the signing of a new Development Contributions Deed between the Thames-Coromandel District Council and...
Oct 22, 2010
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Pro-Floor safeguards AAMI Park Turf during AFL Grand Final replay
Pro-Floor EF flooring gave unique protection to AAMI Park's world class playing surface during the hosting of this month's AFL Grand Final re-play Live Site. Profloor Portable...
Oct 21, 2010
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Wellington Gives go-Ahead for another artificial Turf Sportsfield
A third, and possibly fourth, artificial turf sportsfield for Wellington City could be ready for use by next winter following decisions at last night's City Council meeting. At...
Sep 30, 2010
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SCG gets cricket makeover
The Sydney Cricket Ground's playing surface area is being totally re-turfed for the first time since 2000 in preparation for the summer of cricket, which features the Ashes tour...
Sep 17, 2010
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Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt trains on Regupol
Visiting Sydney this week, Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt will not have to run far to find a gymnasium that is fit enough for him to work out in. When training in Jamaica,...
Sep 15, 2010
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World Class Surfaces Open at Botany Bay's Hensley Fields
The redevelopment of the City of Botany Bay's Hensley Fields sportsgrounds has been completed - the facility now offering a full size Ligaturf football pitch, Poligras D Section...
Sep 6, 2010
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Swimming Australia appoints Council Lobbyist
Swimming Australia has appointed Graeme Stephenson to the new role of General Manager for Aquatic Strategy. Stephenson, who has worked in local government for more than 20...
Aug 11, 2010
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Free Workshops explain Synthetic Surface developments
Consultant and synthetic turf expert Martin Sheppard is to present a series of free industry workshops in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. As Sheppard (pictured) explains,...
Aug 8, 2010
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City of Wellington Opens Artificial Sportsfield
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast and All Black legend Andy Leslie have opened the city's newest artificial sportsfield. The field, built behind Te Whaea in what was the old...
Aug 5, 2010
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