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In discussion with Greg Whately, Principal Consultant Recent discussions surrounding injury trends in elite football continue to place the spotlight on pitch performance. But while surfaces are often drawn into the debate, the reality is significantly more complex. It could be said that modern football pitches are operating under greater pressure than at any point […]
Construction has officially commenced on the new Vale Park Community Campus, marking a major milestone in the delivery of a £2.3 million government funded investment to enhance community sport and wellbeing facilities in Burslem. The project, which will transform underutilised land at Sproson Park into a multi-purpose community hub, is being supported by STRI Group, […]
At STRI, education and knowledge-sharing sit at the centre of everything we do. As leaders in sports surface research and technical consultancy, we’re proud to host accredited BASIS and FACTS courses at our STRI headquarters, delivered by industry experts with decades of academic and practical experience. Whether you’re developing your career in amenity horticulture, sports […]
Water is a precious resource and extremely important for managing consistent and high-quality racing surfaces. Recognising this, STRI has authored best practice guidance on racecourse water management, which was officially launched to Clerks of Course and grounds professionals at the RCA Medical, Veterinary and Turf Management conference on the 28th January. The guide has been […]
As the Saudi Cup returns to Riyadh this week (13th-14th February), STRI Group is marking its seventh consecutive year working alongside the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA), providing specialist consultancy, agronomy and performance expertise for one of the world’s most prestigious racing events. Delivering elite natural turf racing surfaces in an arid desert climate […]
STRI Group has strengthened its consultancy capability with the appointment of Ian Lacy as Senior Consultant, bringing more than 40 years of international experience in the design, construction, management and optimisation of sports surfaces. Ian joins STRI with an extensive track record advising elite sports organisations, governing bodies and facilities worldwide, including FIFA, the FA, […]
