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
Sport Group Appoints Alejandro Pena as Chief Executive Officer
BURGHEIM, Germany – Sport Group (the “Company”), the global leader in artificial turf and sports and recreation surfaces, today announced the appointment of Alejandro Pena
The Secret Ingredient Behind the World’s Best Stadiums
What makes a sporting venue truly iconic? Is it the roar of the crowd in a packed stadium, the skyline of a world-famous city in
How to Keep Synthetic and Hybrid 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.
TGL presented by SoFi names SYNLawn as official synthetic surface partner
Providing 31,000 Square Feet of Turf for Sofi Center’s Tech-infused Field of Play SYNLawn is TGL’s 11TH Official Partner, Joining SoFi, Genesis, Businessolver, Best Buy,
The Truth About Synthetic vs Natural Sporting Fields
The debate between synthetic and natural sporting surfaces has sparked discussions for years, with each option offering unique benefits. Many of these benefits, however, are
Case Study: Residential Padel Court Narre Warren Victoria
APT agent, Synthetic Padel Group are thrilled to complete the installation of the world’s first Laykold Padel Court, after an incredible transformation of a discontinued tennis
Matty Thomas on the rise of Padel and Laykold’s new offering
The Laykold Ambassador, coach and player talks the padel boom and why it’s the sport of the future. Matty Thomas, originally from Cornwall in the
Injury Prevention Strategies Every Coach Should Know
The sporting surfaces athletes compete on play a critical role in safeguarding their health. In fact, sporting surfaces directly impact the likelihood of injuries, affecting
Safer and Smarter 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
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,
Why Shock Absorption is 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,
Green Laykold courts revitalise tennis club in the Blue Mountains
How Mount Riverview’s eco court innovation signals an advantage for clubs across Australia On 21 October 2023, Blue Mountains Mayor, Mark Greenhill officially opened the
Go Parkey: From Basketball court to Art Canvas
Go Parkey was born in Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, (2019) with a simple yet powerful idea: to transform public spaces into works of art. The founder, a
Sam Kerr Football Pitch for 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
APT is advancing cricket. 184 years after it began on Norfolk Island.
Norfolk Island – the oldest cricket ground in the Southern Hemisphere Norkfolk Island is a remarkable place. It is a tiny Pacific Island, defined by
Paris 2024 will be played on hockey’s first carbon zero turf
NEWS RELEASE: Poligras Paris GT zero turf released 3 November, 2022 Carbon zero hockey turf 80% biobased material (sugarcane) Made with green energy New backing
San Diego Open Partners with Laykold for Three Years
The ATP 250 and WTA 500 Tournaments to Be Played on Innovative Laykold Systems The San Diego Open and Laykold, leader in hard court
Celebrating 100 installations in India for Sport Group partner Rajiv K Sharma
For nearly 20 years, Rajiv K Sharma has been installing world-leading artificial sports surfaces across India. From World Cup hockey pitches to athletics tracks, football
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
Laykold Gel at Corinthian Park Tennis Club, Perth, Australia
Corinthian Park Tennis Club is a thriving club in Perth, Australia. The club works hard to meet the ever-changing needs of their members. For example:
Sport Group achieve top ESG Risk Rating
Sport Group rated #1 on ESG performance in Building Products Category Sport Group receives an ESG Low Risk Rating from Sustainalytics Sport Group’s ESG
The Importance of grip to avoid the slip!
The potential for slipping and injuring ourselves both inside and outside the home, requires constant vigilance. This means anti-slip flooring is an important part of
When is a Blue court actually Green?
As we approach the first anniversary of Laykold becoming the new vibrant blue surface of the US Open, it is a great opportunity to reflect
The evolution of playground protection
Playgrounds used to be somewhere to send the kids when parents needed a well-deserved rest, although they have now evolved into educational experiences, providing engaging
The effects of heat on sport surfaces
The type of surface used for outdoor sports courts, fields and pitches makes a big difference to the heat felt by players. For example, dark
Renewable resources & sustainability best practices in the sports surface industry
APT is committed to environmental sustainability and has been investing heavily in research to develop climate smart technology that’s eco-friendly. Dr. Stephan Sick, global head
7 Fun Basketball Games to play on your Home Court
Basketball is becoming increasingly popular in Australia and participation comes with a range of benefits. From better fitness, greater immunity, improved co-ordination and of course
5 Tips to prolong the life of 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
Art in hard court sports surfaces
When most people think of indoor or outdoor sports courts (such as Futsal, Hockey, Tennis or Basketball) they often visualise plain surfaces covered with line
Considerations for implementing a 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,
When is the best time to install artificial grass?
If you are thinking about installing artificial grass, one of the considerations might be whether the timing is right, both for your specific circumstances and
Benefits of Upgrading Natural Grass Fields with Artificial Turf
Whether you’re a school or sporting facility, keeping your turf in tip-top condition is one of your biggest priorities. The problem is that it doesn’t
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
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