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# APT Asia Pacific

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## Posts
- [Case Study: PERRY PARK FOOTBALL FIELD RESURFACE​](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/case-study-perry-park-football-field-resurface/): Perry Park is home to Brisbane Strikers FC and supports more than 50 hours of football use each week.
- [100 years of better courts and better tennis: Laykold® returns as Official Surface of the US Open](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/100-years-of-better-courts-and-better-tennis-laykold-returns-as-official-surface-of-the-us-open/): NEW YORK | August 2026: When René Lacoste and Molla Bjurstedt Mallory were US National Championships winners in 1926, tennis was entering a new era. Hard courts were emerging, the game was democratizing and becoming increasingly international, and the surfaces beneath players' feet were beginning a remarkable evolution.
- [Case Study: ONE TOUCH ARENA](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/case-study-one-touch-arena/): When One Touch Arena to opened in Broadmeadows, Victoria, the vision was to create more than another indoor sports venue. Founder and owner Murat Yavuzel wanted to elevate the standard of futsal and give Melbourne’s northern suburbs a premium destination closer to home.
- [Laykold Padel Takes Centre Stage at The Sydney Opera House](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/laykold-padel-at-sydney-opera-house/): On 15–16 August 2026, the Northern Broadwalk of the Sydney Opera House was transformed into a spectacular waterfront padel arena for The Padel Invitational presented by UBS.
- [Case Study: Essex Heights Reserve Cricket / Futsal](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/essex-heights-reserve-cricket-futsal/): Essex Heights Reserve Cricket / Futsal is a versatile community sporting facility designed and constructed by Grassports in collaboration with the City of Monash. Completed in April 2024, the 872m² development transformed the space into a high-performance multi-use training environment catering to both cricket and futsal.
- [Case Study: Red Tail Black Cockatoo](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/red-tail-black-cockatoo/): In Naracoorte, a community basketball court has become much more than a place to play.
- [Case Study: Vantage Bloomdale Community Courts](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/vantage-bloomdale-community-courts/): Designed to support active lifestyles and community connection, this premium recreation precinct showcases how multiple sporting and landscape surfaces can be combined to create a truly multi-functional destination.
- [Case Study: Wallan Secondary College](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/wallan-secondary-college/): Wallan Secondary College has transformed underutilised outdoor areas into a vibrant multi-sport precinct designed to encourage student participation, recreation and physical activity throughout the school day.
- [Case Study: Bishan Stadium Running Track](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/bishan-stadium-running-track/): Since opening in 1998, Bishan Stadium has played a significant role in Singapore's sporting landscape, hosting major athletics competitions and supporting athlete development at every level.
- [Case Study: Xiong’an Sport Centre](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/xiongan-sport-centre/): Located within China's rapidly developing Xiong'an New Area, Xiong'an Sports Center is a landmark sporting destination that combines striking architecture with world-class athletics infrastructure.
- [Case Study: Bellevue Hill Residential Tennis Court](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/bellevue-hill-residential-tennis-court/): This luxury residential tennis court in Bellevue Hill showcases how innovative sports surfacing can balance performance, sustainability and architectural design.
- [Disneyland Shanghai Playground Upgrade](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/disneyland-shanghai-playground-upgrade/): Shanghai Disneyland set out to create a visually engaging playground experience that would complement the destination's world-class visitor experience while meeting the highest standards of safety and durability.
- [Case Study: Pukete Playground](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/pukete-playground/): Pukete Playground transforms traditional playground surfacing into an active and engaging play experience through the creative use of colour, pattern and movement.
- [Case Study: Riverhills Estate Playground](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/riverhills-estate-playground/): Riverhills Playspace demonstrates how wet pour rubber surfacing can become an integral part of playground design rather than simply a safety requirement.
- [Case Study: Firth Park Netball Centre](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/firth-park-netball-centre/): Firth Park Netball Centre has undergone a major transformation, emerging as one of Queensland's largest and most impressive netball facilities.
- [Case Study: Wuhan Open – International Tennis Centre](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/wuhan-open-international-tennis-centre/): As one of the premier tournaments on the WTA calendar, the Wuhan Open demands facilities capable of meeting the highest standards of professional tennis.
- [Case Study: Perth Mini-Golf Course](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/perth-mini-golf-course/): Outtabonds is redefining golf entertainment in Western Australia, combining modern driving range facilities with family-friendly attractions designed to appeal to visitors of all ages.
- [Case Study: Flagstaff Hill, Putting Course and Wedge Target Greens](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/flagstaff-hill-putting-course-and-wedge-target-greens/): Set amongst the natural landscape of Flagstaff Hill, this innovative putting course delivers a golf experience unlike any other in Australia.
- [Case Study: Port Lincoln SA Private Residence](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/port-lincoln-sa-private-residence/): A tired and weathered concrete surface in Port Lincoln has been given a new lease on life through the installation of a vibrant Laykold multi-sport court.
- [Case Study: Raumati Beach Residential Project](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/raumati-beach-residential-project/): What was once a typical residential backyard in Raumati Beach has been transformed into a premium multi-sport court designed for year-round family recreation.
- [Case Study: Luxury Residential Golf Putting Green](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/luxury-residential-golf-putting-green/): GameOn Turf successfully delivered a premium golf project, consisting of dual putting greens, a short game practice area, topped off with three tee boxes.
- [Case Study: Gold Coast Canal Front Transformation](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/gold-coast-canal-front-transformation/): Set on a challenging canal-front property on the Gold Coast, this large-scale residential transformation required careful planning and execution due to extremely limited machinery access. Over a ten-week construction period, Astro Klean completely reworked the outdoor space to create a highly functional and visually impressive backyard retreat.
- [Case Study: Private Padel & Multi-Sport Court](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/private-padel-multi-sport-court/): A once-disused tennis court has been reimagined as a modern residential recreation space, incorporating the world's first Laykold Panoramic Outdoor Padel Court alongside a basketball key and futsal court. Delivered by Synthetic Padel Group in collaboration with Grassports Victoria, the facility features Laykold Padel Turf Pro synthetic grass in blue and green, creating a dynamic multi-sport environment for active at-home living and entertainment.
- [Case Study: Queensland Residential Putting Green](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/queensland-residential-putting-green/): Astro Klean transformed this Queensland backyard into a premium residential golf destination, delivering a sophisticated putting green designed for year-round enjoyment and family entertainment.
- [Case Study: Hubei Tennis Academy](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/hubei-tennis-academy/): Completed in late 2024, Hubei Tennis Academy in Jingshan, Hubei Province, China, has established itself as a significant tennis development within the region. Renowned for nurturing emerging tennis talent, the academy now provides athletes with world-class facilities designed to support both training and competition at an elite level.
- [Case Study: Allara Estate Community Hub](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/allara-estate-community-hub/): Located within Perth's Allara Estate, Taarak Park has become a vibrant destination for recreation, social connection and community engagement. Central to the development is a 600m² fenced Laykold multi-sport court, constructed by West Coast Sporting Surfaces using a bold and energetic colour palette.
- [Case Study: Belmore School](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/belmore-school/): Designed and delivered by Barefoot, Belmore School's inclusive playscape provides a carefully considered environment that supports sensory exploration, creativity and play for children of all abilities.
- [Case Study: Victoria Park Pump Track](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/victoria-park-pump-track/): As part of Brisbane City Council's broader vision to transform the 45-hectare Victoria Park precinct into a premier lifestyle destination, Grassports QLD delivered the synthetic turf component of the exciting Victoria Park Pump Track development.
- [Case Study: Calvary Mater Hospital](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/calvary-mater-hospital/): This hospital courtyard project demonstrates how thoughtful landscape design can support healing, wellbeing and cultural connection. Drawing inspiration from Indigenous storytelling and the traditions of community gathering, the design incorporates vibrant EPDM rubber surfacing to create therapeutic outdoor spaces that are both meaningful and functional.
- [Case Study: Australian Open Google Pixel Activation](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/australian-open-google-pixel-activation/): As a major sponsor of the Australian Open, Google Pixel partnered with Grandslam Surfaces to deliver an immersive brand activation designed to capture the attention of thousands of tennis fans throughout the tournament.
- [Case Study: Mount Lilydale Mercy College](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/mount-lilydale-mercy-college/): Grassports partnered with Mount Lilydale Mercy College to create a modern multi-sport facility that transformed an underutilised grass paddock into a dynamic sporting environment for students.
- [Case Study: Stadion Kanjuruhan Malang](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/stadion-kanjuruhan-malang/): The redevelopment of Stadion Kanjuruhan Malang represents far more than a stadium upgrade. Following the tragic events of October 2022, the project became an important symbol of renewal, resilience and community healing.
- [Case Study: Wodonga Primary School](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/wodonga-primary-school/): Easy Turf transformed an ageing asphalt area at Wodonga Primary School into a vibrant multi-purpose sports court designed to encourage active play and support a wide range of school activities.
- [Case Study: Cahill Reserve](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/cahill-reserve/): Product/System Used:
- [Case Study: FIFA Women’s World Cup – multiple stadiums](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/fifa-womens-world-cup-multiple-stadiums/): Product/System Used:
- [Case Study: Eagle Bay Residential](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/eagle-bay-residential/): Sport / Application:
- [Case Study: EA SPORTS FC Sam Kerr Futsal Pitch](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/ea-sports-fc-sam-kerr-futsal-pitch/): Product/System Used:
- [Case Study: King of the Jungle Residential Court](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/king-of-the-jungle-residential-court/): Product/System Used:Laykold
- [Where Sport Meets Creativity: How Art Courts Are Transforming School Spaces](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/where-sport-meets-creativity-how-art-courts-are-transforming-school-spaces/): Image supplied by West Coast Sports Surfaces
- [Australian-first recycled-paint netball courts delivered at Capel Sound](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/australian-first-recycled-paint-netball-courts-delivered-at-capel-sound/): APT Asia Pacific, in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria, has delivered an Australian-first redevelopment at Capel Sound Netball Club featuring Laykold® court surfaces manufactured using recycled household paint through APT’s exclusive collaboration with Paintback.
- [2025 Award Winners](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/2025-award-winners/): What was once an unused space in the backyard is now a vibrant Laykold multisport court, brought to life by Prestige Sports Surfaces. The design features a bold, custom lion — the vision of an eight-year-old boy inspired by Laykold art courts from around the world. With colours like orange, red, burgundy, and custom chocolate, local designer Paganne Smith ensured it blended with the home’s palette. Using laser tech, grid lines, and over two kilometres of masking tape, the intricate artwork was precisely executed. The result? A stunning, durable court perfect for basketball, pickleball, and tennis — built for fun, function, and a proud young boy.
- [2024 Award Winners](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/2024-award-winners/): Grassports Australia was chosen to undertake a significant transformation at the prestigious St Kevins College in Toorak. Facing spatial constraints, the key objective was to create a low maintenance sports oval that could be used year round, without compromising their already limited parking space.
- [2023 Award Winners](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/2023-award-winners/): Go Parkey helped create a set of eye-catching basketball courts located in Okubo Park, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. In collaboration with the artist FATE, NBA 2K Foundation and Kevin Durant Foundation, brief was to renovate two basketball courts with museum level artistry, to engage kids and community in this famous Tokyo Park, known for being an open and free sporting hub.
- [2022 Award Winners](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/2022-award-winners/): All About Turf had the pleasure of working Oxley Golf Club once again on their new mini golf course which was completed in Dec 2021. All About Turf worked closely with designer Dave Pelz – a legend of the golf industry, to build one of the largest mini golf courses in Australia. The 3200sqm mini golf course replaced the 9th hole of the existing Oxley golf course. It includes 18 holes plus a further 9-hole practice putting green and full disability access.
- [2020-21 Award Winners](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/2020-21-award-winners/): Tianmu Baseball Stadium is located in the center of Taipei in Taiwan. Built in 1999, Tianmu Baseball Stadium has hosted a number of prestigious events including the 34th World Cup Championships in 2001 as well as a number of major international baseball games.
- [2019 Award Winners](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/case-study/2019-award-winners/): This project consisted of surfacing works to transform Pegasus Park into an Olympic themed playground in Bennett Springs.
- [A sustainable breakthrough from your shed to the centre court](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/a-sustainable-breakthrough-from-your-shed-to-the-centre-court/): GrasSports Australia has been building and maintaining sports facilities since 1964, from outdoor tennis courts to synthetic pitches. In Queensland, the business has become a leader in indoor sports flooring, particularly with the adoption of Laykold GymSports.
- [Brenden Dawson, GrasSports Australia – Interview](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/surface/laykold/brenden-dawson-grassports-australia-interview/): GrasSports Australia has been building and maintaining sports facilities since 1964, from outdoor tennis courts to synthetic pitches. In Queensland, the business has become a leader in indoor sports flooring, particularly with the adoption of Laykold GymSports.
- [Laykold delivers non-stop court consistency from the US Open to the Sunshine Swing](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/surface/laykold/laykold-delivers-non-stop-court-consistency-from-the-us-open-to-the-sunshine-swing/): The 43 courts at Flushing Meadows are ready to host the 2025 edition of the world’s fastest Slam. Each of them has been meticulously installed and tested to meet the exacting pace requirements and the unique character of the US Open.
- [99 years of Laykold court innovations have raised the game worldwide.](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/surface/laykold/99-years-of-laykold-court-innovations-have-raised-the-game-worldwide/): Hardcourts also inspired greater variation in techniques. Single handed backhands, both slice and topspin, replaced the traditional slice backhand of lawn natives and the two-handed backhand that is the staple of those who had grown up on clay. With this variation came more excitement as players broadened their game styles giving them the scope to utilize every part of the court.
- [How a New Sports Surface Can Improve Player Safety and Performance](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/how-a-new-sports-surface-can-improve-player-safety-and-performance/)
- [Signs Your Sports Surface Needs Replacing](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/signs-your-sports-surface-needs-replacing/): Knowing when your sports surface needs replacing can be a bit tricky. It’s not always obvious. Sometimes, the signs are right there in front of you, like big cracks or faded colours. Other times, it's more subtle, like how the ball bounces differently or if players are getting hurt more often. This guide will help you figure out when it's time to consider a new surface for your sports area.
- [Laykold Named Official Court Provider of the National Pickleball League](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/laykold-named-official-court-provider-national-pickleball-league/): NPL is Australia's premier Pickleball organisation, offering a professional national league, tournaments, corporate events, school and university programs, social leagues, and introductory pickleball days. NPL is dedicated to growing the number of pickleball players in Australia through professional league pathways, marketing, content creation, and venue investments.
- [How to Turn Creative Ideas into a One-of-a-Kind Sports Space](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/turn-creative-ideas-into-one-of-a-kind-sports-spaces/)
- [How Athletic Tracks Evolved Into High-Performance Surfaces](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/how-athletic-tracks-evolved-into-high-performance-surfaces/): The evolution of athletic fields is a story of innovation, performance, and resilience. From simple dirt paths to cutting-edge artificial running tracks, the surfaces beneath athletes' feet have changed dramatically - improving the look of venues and the way athletes train, compete, and recover. Let’s look at how athletic fields have transformed over time.
- [Sport Group Appoints Alejandro Pena as Chief Executive Officer](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/sport-group-appoints-alejandro-pena-as-chief-executive-officer/): Sport Group is the global leader in artificial turf systems and polyurethane-based sports and recreational surface solutions. With a portfolio of pioneering brands and a presence in over 70 countries, Sport Group delivers high-performance, sustainable surfaces for professional sports venues, schools, parks, and residential applications. Its brands include AstroTurf, SYNLawn, Polytan, Rekortan, and Laykold.
- [The Secret Ingredient Behind the World’s Best Stadiums](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/the-secret-ingredient-behind-the-worlds-best-stadiums/): Weather conditions vary dramatically from city to city and directly impact how sports surfaces perform. For example, some of the most thrilling tennis matches are played under searing sun or gusty winds - elements that test the athlete’s skill and the playing surface. That’s why modern synthetic surfaces are built to perform under pressure, with enhanced UV resistance, improved drainage, and even heat-reducing coatings.
- [How to Keep Synthetic and Hybrid Sports Fields in Top Shape](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/how-to-keep-synthetic-sports-fields-in-top-shape/): At APT, we know that quality sports surfaces require regular maintenance to ensure they remain in top condition for athletes and teams at all levels. Whether it’s a synthetic soccer field, a hybrid grass athletics track, or an indoor basketball court, each surface has specific needs to maximise performance, safety, and longevity. Taking the right steps in routine maintenance can prevent costly repairs and ensure compliance with sporting body standards.
- [TGL presented by SoFi names SYNLawn as official synthetic surface partner](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/tgl-presented-by-sofi-names-synlawn-as-official-synthetic-surface-partner/): Dalton, Georgia and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida— TGL presented by SoFi, the new, prime time team golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, announced SYNLawn as its Official Synthetic Surface Partner. SYNLawn has installed approximately 31,000 square feet of its industry-leading products across the field of play in the custom-built SoFi Center, home to TGL’s upcoming season of prime time golf featuring six teams of PGA TOUR stars. Required to meet the standards of the best players in world, TGL conducted years of research to ensure the indoor, synthetic playing surface of the short-game complex was as authentic as possible compared to what these players experience regularly on professional tours.
- [The Truth About Synthetic vs Natural Sporting Fields](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/truth-about-synthetic-vs-natural-sporting-fields/): Synthetic sporting surfaces have come a long way, and we’re proud to say that our products set the benchmark for durability, performance, and sustainability. Designed with cutting-edge materials, they offer consistent playability and reduced maintenance demands.
- [Case Study: Residential Padel Court Narre Warren Victoria](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/case-study-padel-court-narre-warren/): APT agent, Synthetic Padel Group, is thrilled to complete the installation of the world’s first Laykold Padel Court, after an incredible transformation of a discontinued tennis court into a multisport backyard dream. This private property now boasts a state-of-the-art Padel court alongside a basketball key and futsal court, making it the ultimate play area for active living this summer and beyond.
- [Matty Thomas on the rise of Padel and Laykold’s new offering](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/matty-thomas-on-the-rise-of-padel/): Matty Thomas, originally from Cornwall in the UK, has been a driving force in the unstoppable rise of padel. After pioneering the first padel club in the UK in 2013, he brought the sport to Australia, establishing the first club in Sydney in 2015. Matty is a padel coach, player, consultant, and ambassador for Laykold, and a linchpin in the sport’s expansion across Asia and Australia.
- [Injury Prevention Strategies Every Coach Should Know](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/injury-prevention-strategies-every-coach-should-know/): Compression and padded clothing help reduce the risk of muscle strain, abrasions, and bruising, making them a must for any sport requiring physical contact. Updates to sporting gear, such as banning metal studs in football or introducing softer materials in other sports, have significantly reduced injuries. However, the sporting surface is one of the most overlooked contributors to safety. Opting for modern, climate-responsive surfaces ensures athletes benefit from consistent playing conditions that minimise trips, slips, and falls, particularly in outdoor sports where weather can create unpredictable challenges.
- [Safer and Smarter Surfaces for Athletes](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/safer-and-smarters-surfaces-for-athletes/): Sports surfaces have transformed dramatically in recent years, moving beyond basic functionality to become safe, high-performing, and even fun play areas. These innovations enhance performance and reduce injury risks for professional athletes, offering state-of-the-art solutions tailored to demanding training and competition environments. From position tracking to heat-reducing materials, the evolution of sports surfaces is reshaping the way we play and interact.
- [The Real Cost of Natural Grass vs. Artificial Turf in Sports](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/the-real-cost-of-natural-grass-vs-artificial-turf-in-sports/): The debate between natural grass and artificial turf in professional sports has grown over recent years. Whilst each surface brings its own advantages and challenges, choosing one over the other often comes down to a few key factors: maintenance requirements, player safety, injury rates, and environmental impact. Let’s explore these factors so you can decide which option is better for your sports fields.
- [Why Shock Absorption is Key to Elite Sports Performance](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/shock-absorption-key-to-elite-sports-performance/): APT is at the forefront of developing high-performance sports surfaces, performing extensive research, and using cutting-edge technology in its design and manufacturing. In this blog, we’ll explore the science behind our innovative surfaces and how they elevate sporting experiences worldwide.
- [Green Laykold courts revitalise tennis club in the Blue Mountains](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/green-laykold-courts-revitalise-tennis-club-blue-mountains/): Supplied by APT Asia Pacific and delivered through its specialist installation network, the Mount Riverview upgrade demonstrates how a technically engineered hardcourt tennis court solution can enhance asset performance, reduce environmental impact and strengthen club viability.
- [Go Parkey: From Basketball court to Art Canvas](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/go-parkey-from-basketball-court-to-art-canvas/): A public basketball court installation of this nature required a surface capable of maintaining colour clarity while withstanding high traffic and continuous outdoor exposure. Laykold Advantage provided the flexibility needed to reproduce the artwork at full scale without compromising performance.
- [Sam Kerr Football Pitch for EA Sports FC Futures](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/sam-kerr-football-pitch-ea-sports-fc-futures/): Australia has been captivated by the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ which concluded last night with Spain securing the premiership 1-0 over England. Never before have we seen our country so united to support our Matildas as they delivered a best-ever performance to finish fourth overall. To further cement our love of the game and our hero Matildas captain, Sam Kerr, EA Sports launched the Sam Kerr Football Pitch as part of their FC Futures program. Officially opened on 8th August, the pitch is located in the heart of the football community at PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Clubs NSW) in Auburn, NSW. The permanent pitch is a celebration of Kerr as an icon for girls around the world and to provide a high-quality space with free access, for young girls and boys to utilise in an area of need. In partnership with the Western Sydney Wanderers, the program will include coaching clinics and training camps run by Wanderers coaches and players. Fans can also check out and play on the Sam Kerr Pitch in the new EA SPORTS FC24 game, which is a continuation of the FIFA video game series but without the official licence. “We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of EA SPORTS FC in Australia revealing a pitch dedicated to our global ambassador Sam Kerr as part of our FC FUTURES program,” says Stuart Coleman, Senior Director, Asia Marketing for Electronic Arts. “Partnering with PCYC to provide access to a pitch for the local community in what we hope will inspire the next generation of grassroots players and grow the game in an incredibly exciting time for football in Australia.” The pitch design APT partner, Sportszone Group, was contacted by Banter Group back in April to be involved with the project installation of the pitch. Banter was keen to build the pitch from scratch, but due to time constraints Sportszone Group recommended finding an existing court that could be easily converted. The PCYC Auburn basketball court was the perfect choice. The existing court required some rectification works to make it suitable for the new synthetic grass pitch. Sportszone recommended a 3.6m high fully fenced pitch with padding around the inside for player protection and to also offer an advertising opportunity. After initial suggestions to use acrylic paint (Laykold) were scrapped due to the cold weather, Sportszone Group then recommended using APT’s Australian made Synlawn Coolplus turf. The design of the pitch was a collaborative effort between Sam and the design agency Blood UTD and cleverly featured her name in the goal circles, a swan to represent her hometown of Perth and the EA Sports logo. Given the pitch design was being used in the new EA SPORTS FC24 game, it was imperative that the pitch colours matched the game design. After some trialling APT was able to turn around an exact match for the unique turf colours. Turning the concept into reality “We created a CAD drawing of the design using a 1m grid to mark out the design on the court before installing the turf. After the design was plotted on the ground, a drone was used to take aerial photos to ensure the design was accurate,” Craig Bowron, Managing Director, Sportszone Group. “The grass was then laid out and the marks were transferred to the top of the grass with the drone again used to confirm the design accuracy before the turf was cut. Once all of the grass elements were cut including Sam’s name, the swans and EA Sports logo which had to be cut by hand, we took final drone shots to ensure the placement of each element was correct. We then joined all of the pieces together with wet lay adhesive.” Upon completion Banter Group sent images of the finished project to EA Sports who were ecstatic with the finished product and the exactness to the original pitch design. The launch The pitch was officially unveiled on Tues 8th August with Arsenal legend Ian Wright, Australian football personality Craig Foster and Matilda Emily Gielnik assisting with the unveiling. Sam Kerr was unfortunately unable to attend because of World Cup commitments. "It’s an honour to have a pitch inspired by and created in my name," Kerr said via a statement at the launch. "To be part of this wonderful initiative to help grow football in Australia as well as providing young girls further opportunities." EA Sports FC's official release date is September 29, 2023.  
- [APT is advancing cricket. 184 years after it began on Norfolk Island.](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/norfolk-island-oldest-cricket-ground-southern-hemisphere/): Norfolk Island – the oldest cricket ground in the Southern Hemisphere Norkfolk Island is a remarkable place. It is a tiny Pacific Island, defined by pine trees, jagged cliffs, stunning blue ocean, and an incredible history…including cricket. The island, now an external territory of Australia, is isolated 1,673 km from Sydney, Australia. It was first discovered by Captain James Cook in 1774 and settled by British convicts in 1788. Cricket is recorded as having been played by soldiers on Norfolk Island from 1838. It continued to be played after the island was settled in 1856 by Pitcairn Islanders, descended from the mutineers of the Bounty. Norfolk Island's cricket is located at Kingston Oval, and with games starting in 1838 it is the oldest cricket ground in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the oldest active sports grounds in in the world for any sport. This beautiful and unique ground is bordered by the ocean and overlooked by Kingston's World Heritage convict-era buildings. Cricket is popular on the island, and APT was thrilled to recently help keep this remarkable tradition and ground going for future cricketers, by having our Supergrasse Shield cricket turf installed by Polytan at Kingston Oval. Polytan had previously installed Laykold courts on the island, so they were delighted to help when he was approached by Brendon Christian from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications and the Arts, about the cricket wicket. Completed in Dec 2022, the photos are simply amazing. What a great place to play cricket.
- [Paris 2024 will be played on hockey’s first carbon zero turf](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/paris-2024-will-be-played-on-hockeys-first-carbon-zero-turf/): NEWS RELEASE: Poligras Paris GT zero turf released 3 November, 2022
- [San Diego Open Partners with Laykold for Three Years](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/san-diego-open-partners-with-laykold-for-three-years/)
- [Celebrating 100 installations in India for Sport Group partner Rajiv K Sharma](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/celebrating-100-installations-in-india-for-sport-group-partner-rajiv-k-sharma/): Rajiv at INFOSYS Campus in Mysore
- [Meet Christoph von Nitzsch, new Sport Group CEO](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/meet-christoph-von-nitzsch-new-sport-group-ceo/): Born in Munich and raised both there and in Paris, Christoph von Nitzsch became Sport Group’s CEO on 1 January 2022. Speaking seven months after taking the reins from his predecessor Frank Dittrich, Christoph shares what attracted him to the role, his first impressions, why he believes people are so crucial to a business and his vision for the company’s future.
- [Laykold Gel at Corinthian Park Tennis Club, Perth, Australia](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/laykold-gel-at-corinthian-park-tennis-club-perth-australia/): To learn more about Laykold tennis court installation, contact APT Asia Pacific to connect with your nearest authorised installer.
- [Sport Group achieve top ESG Risk Rating](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/sport-group-achieve-top-esg-risk-rating/)
- [The Importance of grip to avoid the slip!](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/the-importance-of-grip-to-avoid-the-slip/)
- [When is a Blue court actually Green?](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/uncategorized/when-is-a-blue-court-actually-green/)
- [The evolution of playground protection](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/evolution-of-playground-protection/): This is a time when kids were quite happy to spend all day exploring their local park. There were swing sets, see-saws, climbing frames and slides, stone turrets and cement pipes, all with no thought to the safety of kids (how many times did you return home with skinned knees and elbows?). Surfaces were made from concrete, bricks, gravel, or hard packed earth (the latter likely covered in dusty grass) and equipment was often constructed from steel pipes.
- [The effects of heat on sport surfaces](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/the-effects-of-heat-on-sport-surfaces/)
- [Renewable resources & sustainability best practices in the sports surface industry](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/sustainability-sports-surface-industry/): The vision for APT’s GT project is to develop a 100% green chain for our sports flooring, for example smart products for our synthetic turf and running tracks. We started with the Poligras Tokyo GT hockey turf, which led us to develop the world’s first carbon neutral turf.
- [7 Fun Basketball Games to play on your Home Court](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/7-fun-basketball-games-to-play-on-your-home-court/): This is essentially a game of one vs one where the first player to score 21 points wins. If they go over 21 points, however, their score is reduced to 11. Following each winning shot, either that player or the losing player starts the next possession depending on the rules you decide to follow. This is a game of defence and offence and can easily be adapted for teams of 2 vs 2 or 3 vs 3 and so on!
- [5 Tips to prolong the life of your sports surface](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/prolong-your-sports-surface/): Installing a sports surface either in a home, school, club grounds or sporting complex can be a significant investment, but one that provides a range of benefits. To help keep your new court or other sports surfaces looking as good as new for as long as possible, here are a range of helpful tips and tricks.
- [Considerations for implementing a multi-sports court in your home](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/multi-sports-court-in-your-home/): If your family loves playing sports you might have considered installing a multipurpose court on your property. These courts can be designed for tennis, basketball, netball, and futsal for example, and can make a wonderful addition to your property. There are some key factors you need to consider before making your final decision.
- [When is the best time to install artificial grass?](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/best-time-to-install-artificial-grass/): A brand new home gives you a completely blank canvas to work with inside and out, which makes it an ideal time to install artificial grass. The benefits of installing artificial turf at this point are endless. For example, you do not need to install a watering system, worry about weeds growing all over the new lawn or buying a whipper snipper and lawn mower. You also have an outdoor space that is immediately ready to enjoy.
- [Benefits of Upgrading Natural Grass Fields with Artificial Turf](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/upgrading-natural-grass-fields-with-artificial-turf/): Heavily trafficked areas on sports fields on natural turf become worn away and compacted very quickly. This hard-bare soil can easily cause injuries, which isn’t a good result when you’re promoting sporting activities. The appearance of your sporting fields covered in bare hard patches also isn’t very good for business. Artificial turf eliminates these problems, because there is no compaction and no worn out patches, just perfect turf, regardless of season.
- [For Tokyo. For the Planet](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/for-tokyo-for-the-planet/): There’s one year to go until the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and the hockey venues are underway and on track. The competition matches will be played at Oi Hockey Stadium where construction started in late 2018 and the final surfacing was completed in June 2019.
- [Is your athletics track in need of an upgrade?](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/is-your-athletics-track-in-need-of-an-upgrade/): Does your athletics track currently look like this? Do you dream about your athletics track looking like this?
When an athletics track gets tired and old it starts to lose its fresh look and performance characteristics.
At this point, your poor run down track is letting you know it has past it’s used by date and requires an upgrade.
You can make your dream a reality with Rekortan & Spurtan!
For more information on Rekortan & Spurtan athletics track surfaces. 
Contact our friendly team today! 

## Pages
- [Grass Multi-Sport Court](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/synthetic-grass-court/): APT’s synthetic grass multi-sport court surfaces provide a high-performance solution for schools, sporting clubs, community facilities and residential courts. Our Australian-made Supergrasse and Omnicourt synthetic sports turf systems are designed for all-weather conditions and multi-use play, providing a durable artificial surface for a range of sports and activities.
- [Hard Court Multi-Sport Surfaces](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/hard-court-multi-sport-surfaces/): Laykold's high-quality outdoor multi-sport court systems are made in Australia and engineered to deliver outstanding performance, durability and player safety in all Australian conditions. Designed for schools, councils, clubs, community spaces and backyards, Laykold court surfaces provide superior grip, consistent pace and long-lasting durability for basketball, netball, tennis, pickleball and a wide range of recreational sports.
- [AstroTurf Arena Mini Pitch](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/astroturf-arena-mini-pitch/): Transform almost any space into a high-impact sporting experience.
- [Projects](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/projects/): Explore projects delivered by APT Asia Pacific’s trusted installation partners.
- [Paintback Partnership](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sustainability/paintback/): In a world first collaboration, APT, in an exclusive partnership with non-profit organisation Paintback, will upcycle unwanted domestic paint into all Australian-made Laykold courts and the building of all APT turf products made in Australia, enabling us to offer the worlds greenest courts and turf systems.
- [Pickleball](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/pickleball/): Australian made Laykold offers the same grand slam tennis quality for pickleball, one of the most rapidly growing racquet sports. Laykold pickleball courts are designed to maximise performance and reduce injury and fatigue through their exclusive Force Reduction systems.
- [Padel](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/padel/): Laykold is the world’s leading name in racket sport courts - trusted on the global stage and now available for padel.
- [Cebu](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/cebu/): Welcome to your comprehensive conference itinerary!
- [Information](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/information/): LANDSCAPING, MULTIPURPSE
- [Careers](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/careers/): https://youtu.be/Rz0YlwpDpg8
- [Green Technology](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sustainability/green-technology/): APT has developed a wide array of products which feature our Green Technology. Green Technology combines advanced expertise from the plastics industry with the climate-protecting benefits of renewable raw materials, alternative technologies and recycling.
- [Force Reduction](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/research-and-development/force-reduction/): Force reduction refers to the ability of a surface to reduce the force of impact when compared to a concrete floor. Force reduction is such an important factor in sporting surfaces for:
- [COOLPLUS](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/research-and-development/coolplus/): APT’s exclusive COOLplus® Technology was scientifically developed to combat artificial grass’s tendency to absorb heat.
- [Research and Development](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/research-and-development/): As the world’s largest business dedicated to sport surfaces we invest heavily in new technologies, new markets, product innovations, and our future. Our local and international in-house technical teams adopt meticulous, scientific approaches to the research and development of our products including:
- [Sustainability](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sustainability/): Our research and development team blends rigorous testing with industry expertise to deliver turf and surface systems optimised for performance and longevity.
- [Australia Made](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/australian-made/): APT Asia Pacific supplies premium sports surfaces, manufactured in Melbourne for projects across Australia and the wider Asia Pacific.
- [Soccer](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/soccer/): Manufactured and installed to meet FIFA certification requirements, LigaTurf’s range of synthetic soccer turf is suitable for A-League, community clubs and schools. Our Australian made synthetic soccer fields are designed to deliver year-round usage, consistent playing conditions and minimise injury.
- [DESIGN YOUR OWN COURT](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/design-your-own-court/): Fancy yourself playing on a purple and orange basketball court? Or a pink and blue tennis court? Here’s your chance to have some fun designing your own Laykold tennis, netball or basketball court. Choose from Laykold’s huge selection of standard, vibrant or tournament colours to bring your dream court to life!
- [countdown](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/hawaii-2/): The Conference Starts in 00 Days 00 Hours 00 Minutes 00 Seconds
- [Hawaii](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/hawaii/): We are delighted to welcome the return of our full region Conference, where we can once again come together to catch up, have fun and find out what’s happening in the world of Sport Group Asia Pacific. We hope you have a wonderful time on this beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii.
- [Cricket](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/cricket/): APT manufactures high-performance, all-weather synthetic cricket pitch surfaces. Ideal for training nets and pitches for local clubs and schools, our Australian-made Supergrasse synthetic grass pitches are approved by Cricket Australia.
- [Turf](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/playgrounds/turf/): APT Asia Pacific’s artificial playground turf brings a fun, clean look to play spaces, with durable performance and minimal upkeep.
- [Soft Fall](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/playgrounds/soft-fall/): From little slips to big adventures, our soft-fall systems provide dependable impact protection with colourful options to match any playground vision.
- [Playgrounds](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/playgrounds/): APT Asia Pacific delivers playground flooring that combines eye-catching colour with reliable impact performance, keeping kids active and communities connected.
- [Landscaping](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/landscaping-turf/): If you're after quality landscaping turf, APT have you covered. Our Australian-made synthetic lawn turf solutions will suit any environment and our exclusive technology will keep your lawns cooler in the hot Aussie sun.
- [Multisport Indoor](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/multisport-indoor/): Engineered to meet industry performance requirements, our indoor sport court flooring delivers reliable traction, durability, and versatility for multisport facilities.
- [Tennis Clay Courts](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/tennis-clay-courts/): APT Asia Pacific’s Policlay tennis clay courts provide dependable traction, consistent ball response and durable performance for competitive and recreational venues.
- [Tennis Grass Court](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/tennis-grass-courts/): APT’s synthetic grass tennis court surfaces are perfect for tennis clubs, schools and backyards. Our Australian made Supergrasse and Omnicourt tennis court surfaces are suitable for all-weather conditions and multi-use play. As professional tennis court builders, we also offer complete court construction services to ensure a seamless experience from surface selection to final installation.
- [Basketball](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/basketball/): Laykold’s high quality outdoor basketball court surfaces for schools, clubs and backyards, are made in Australia and developed to deliver high performance and safety in any climate.
- [Netball](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/netball/): Laykold’s high-performance, all-weather outdoor netball court surfaces are perfect for schools and clubs. We offer a range of slip-resistant, high quality Laykold netball surfaces in a variety of colours, with some featuring force reduction for greater injury prevention.
- [Athletics](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/athletics/): Our world-renowned Rekortan athletic track surfaces are unmatched in quality, performance and sustainability. Installed at approximately 80% of athletics tracks in Australia, Rekortan is manufactured at our ISO 9001 certified facility in Melbourne using materials designed for Australasian conditions.
- [Tennis Hard Courts](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/tennis-hard-courts/): Australian-made Laykold offers a range of hard court tennis surfaces, designed to maximise performance and reduce injury and fatigue through their exclusive Force Reduction systems. As the official court surface of the US Open, Laykold is the world’s most advanced hard court tennis surface.
- [Hockey](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/hockey/): From world-class Olympic stadiums to school hockey fields, Poligras’ high quality synthetic and sustainable hockey turf surfaces are the most technologically-advanced in the world. As the FIH’s preferred hockey turf, Poligras is trusted and chosen by hockey.
- [AFL](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/afl/): We are seeing an increase in demand for more all-weather facilities which support the growing interest in AFL Sports. Our artificial football turf is the ideal grass substitute. At the end of each season we often see natural turf fields looking more like a sandpit than a football pitch which would take hours of man power and money to get back up to scratch for the next season of play. Most grass pitches begin deteriorating if used more than 20 hours a week, a synthetic field copes with more than 60 hours. Offering a consistent playing surface and requiring less maintenance which over a lifetime of a field can save both on the pocket and on the environment.
- [Sports Surfaces](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/): From world-class Olympic stadiums to school hockey fields, Poligras’ high quality synthetic and sustainable hockey turf sports surfaces are the most technologically advanced in the world. As the FIH’s preferred hockey turf, Poligras is trusted and chosen by hockey.
- [Football](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/sports/football/): APT’s Australian made LigaTurf artificial football turf for sports clubs and schools has been specially designed to deliver year-round usage, consistent playing conditions and minimise injury. Our football turf meets AFL and Rugby Australia Certification requirements.
- [News](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/news/)
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- [About Us](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/about-us/): APT (Advanced Polymer Technology) is the leading global manufacturer of polyurethane-based materials, acrylic coatings and synthetic turf products for sporting and recreational applications.
- [Home](https://aptasiapacific.com.au/): See how Capel Sound Netball Club is leading the way with Laykold courts made using recycle household paint
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