Sport England has released an updated version of its Natural Turf for Sport design guide, providing fresh guidance to help clubs, local authorities, and facility managers develop safe, sustainable, and high-quality natural turf pitches for both community and competitive use. The revised document offers detailed guidance on key aspects of pitch development including design principles, […]
As part of British racing’s commitment to the highest standards of racehorse care, the Horse Welfare Board (HWB) has launched a brand-new training course to strengthen knowledge of gallops and ground maintenance at training facilities for racehorse trainers and their staff. We’re delighted that this course has been developed in partnership with STRI and Jockey […]
School is back in session and BASIS training dates for the remainder of the year have been released so make sure mark your calendars. It’s vital you have the right qualifications and feel confident in decision making for your role. We hold three BASIS courses at STRI HQ each autumn, ranging from introductory to intermediate […]
STRI is pleased to announce the appointment of Glenn Kirby as its new Research Director. With more than 30 years’ experience in turf management, technical services, and digital innovation, Glenn will spearhead STRI’s next chapter in industry-leading research strategies. Glenn joins STRI from Syngenta, where he most recently served as Technical Services Manager for Turf […]
Port Vale Football Club, Port Vale Foundation, and Stoke-on-Trent City Council have secured £2.3 million in Government funding to transform Sproson Park and surrounding areas into a dynamic, multi-purpose Vale Park Community Campus. The project marks a significant milestone in the club’s long-term community facilities strategy and commitment to local regeneration, health, education and community […]
The Premier League, widely considered the world’s most competitive football league, understandably put the playing surface at the heart of everything they do. The recently launched Premier League Pitch Standards Framework is a resource that documents the requirements of establishing and maintaining an elite surface, that performs to the highest standards and keeps players safe. […]
We have been awarded the role as FIFA pitch management consultant for the 2024-2027 tournament cycle including the FIFA World Cup tournament in 2026. Often a secondary thought when watching the weekly fixtures, the maintenance and expertise taken to ensure football pitches are kept looking and performing their best, from grassroots to […]
Science is everywhere. In every process in the universe, on our planet and in all aspects of our lives. Science helps us to understand the world around us, to study it and ultimately to help us to live sustainably on our planet. Sports surface design and management is no exception. Scientific processes underpin the sports […]
In discussion with James Podesta, Head of Development Yesterday (10th March 2025) it was announced that future reforms to overhaul the planning system have been put into action from the government, with Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner stating, “we’ve put growth at the heart of our plans as a government”. The government […]
