Testing technology
for sport.
We are the experts you’re looking for.
Since we first opened our doors in Scotland in 1998, we have grown from a small turf-testing company into an advanced, modern laboratory. We continue to expand and diversify to keep in sync with an evolving industry and the demands of a global market.
Site Testing
CERTIFICATION & TESTING:
ARTIFICIAL, HYBRID & NATURAL TURF SURFACES
Sports Labs are world-leading experts in sports surface testing and certification. Our expertise spans field, track, and court testing from the elite professional club stadiums to local authority facilities and private community facilities. Our network allows us to effectively and efficiently cover domestic and global field testing requirements, offering the most economical, reactive, and complete service in the market. The tests and inspections we undertake guarantee that an installed surface conforms to the specifications for which it was designed.
Field Technology Tests
NEW & EMERGING FIELD ANALYTICS
Technology in sports — more specifically, in the stadium environment — is becoming more common in high-profile sporting fixtures. New technology developments range from on-field decision-supporting mechanisms such as the Virtual Offside Line (VOL) & Goal Line Technology (GLT) to the stadium infrastructure itself, such as illuminance quality and uniformity. We provide advanced environmental protection support, moving forward with our industry as it shifts into a greater awareness of ways sports facilities can make small changes that have a big impact.
Laboratory Tests
CERTIFICATION OF PRODUCTS & MATERIALS
We are the most extensive sports surface product testing facility globally, with more than 20 years of experience in the sports surfacing and materials testing industry. Our knowledgeable and approachable staff make the testing process easy and efficient. Our team is committed to providing the best possible customer service and support, and we continuously offer the most reactive and user-friendly service on the market. We dedicate ourselves to the development of new methodologies to drive product quality forward with new innovations. We understand design process constraints and work with our clients to meet deadlines.
Sports Equipment Tests
CERTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT
A fundamental part of any sport is the equipment used to support the player or athlete. Whether it be safety or performance enhancement, tolerances must be set to create a fair and safe playing environment.
From balls, personal protective equipment, and player tracking to infrastructure and officiating equipment — we provide certification, testing and development support for your products.
Consultancy Services
The consultancy team specialises in the design, procurement, tendering and project management of new or refurbished sports facilities. The complexities of modern sports pitches and tracks, combined with a plethora of evolving standards, means independent expert advice should be sought during all phases of construction. It is a big decision to employ an independent consultant, but we offer an efficient, cost-effective, turnkey design and an advisory service to support clients through all stages of the process. We can assist with every step — from site feasibility studies to technical drawings, and grant aid to contract supervision. We take the pressure off you and take on the full responsibility of a contract to navigate the complexities for you.
R&D and Innovation
We support new developments and technologies within the industry, working closely with key industrial partners, universities, and governing bodies to develop appropriate testing requirements for technological advancements. We have earned respect for our proven ability to create test protocols and apparatus that push industry surfacing and technology products to the highest quality and performance levels. Our work is published in various governing body specifications and is used to inform decisions at CEN and other international committee levels. Wherever our technicians are in the world, the instruments they use are the highest quality to deliver the best service possible.