In elite football, a high-performing pitch is about much more than appearance. Every playing surface must provide consistency, support player welfare and withstand the demands of a busy fixture schedule. As a FIFA-accredited Natural Playing Surface Test Institute, STRI provides independent pitch testing to verify that natural and hybrid football pitches meet the performance standards […]

In discussion with Sarah Hosmer, Principal Consultant As the summer season arrives, a plethora of equine sport competitions are upon us. These events range from the grassroots pony club camps to the high-octane FEI (Fédération Équestre Internationale) World Championships for Seniors. The linking factor across all levels of the sport is the surface. Whilst easily overlooked, […]

In discussion with Glenn Kirby, Research Director A course manager asked a useful question this week, “Is it going to get hot enough to put a pause on dollar spot?” For UK conditions, the answer is almost certainly no. In most UK situations, hot weather does not push us beyond the dollar spot window. More often, […]