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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, […]
We had a fantastic day at Port Vale F.C. taking part in the Great Science Share alongside the Port Vale Foundation team. Meeting pupils from ten local schools, we were there to bring science to life, sharing how science is used in careers across sport and engineering, with a particular focus on the sports facilities […]
STRI Group is playing a central role in the delivery of world-class playing surfaces for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as part of the Elite Pitch Alliance (EPA), a specialist consortium formed to design, construct and manage tournament-ready pitches across North America. The Elite Pitch Alliance (EPA) brings together industry-leading expertise from STRI Group, DA […]
Every summer, the world’s tennis fans turn their attention to the grass court season. From the opening events in Birmingham and Ilkley through to The Championships at Wimbledon, the demands placed on elite grass courts are unlike any other surface in professional sport. Tight turnaround times, varying weather conditions, intensive daily play and global broadcast […]
