Busy weekend for Sports & Stadia at Blackburn FC and Wigan Warriors

Last weekend (20th / 21st February) saw MacLeod Pitch Protection systems deployed at Blackburn FC for their FA Cup round 5 televised tie against Liverpool, and also at the DW Stadium where 19,000 supporters watched the Wigan Warriors Super League tie against Brisbane Broncos as part of the World Club Series.

Colchester FC say ‘Thank You’ to the Sports & Stadia team and praise the MacLeod Covering System service retained by The FA for the FA Cup live televised ties.

Nigel, Thought I would drop you a line now the game is played and done with,to thank you and your staff for your most valuable input into this event. With about a week to go your  support and back up started with site visits,weather reports and general dialogue,and carried right through to the day ensuring whatever the weather may do,we were going to make sure the game played. As a groundsman I don’t mind telling you that ...

FA Cup Round 4 televised ties protected against Storm Gertrude

  The pitches at Carlisle FC and Colchester United FC have been protected from the forces of Storm Gertrude ready for their FA Cup ties this weekend that are being shown live on BT Sport. Colchester United FC play on Saturday against Tottenham, whilst Carlisle FC play Everton on Sunday back at Brunton Park on their newly turfed pitch following the floods before Christmas.       

The MacLeod Cover helps to protect the Amex pitch at Brighton & Hove Albion FC

Warwick Racecourse covered for coldest snap so far of this winter

Warwick Racecourse, part of The Jockey Club Group, took the decision to call in Sports & Stadia Services to fully cover the racecourse with frost covers prior to their race day on Saturday 16th January. The frost covers were deployed on Wednesday 13th and protected the course from the freezing temperatures right up to their removal before racing on Saturday morning. Jane Hedley, Clerk of the Course was delighted with the service and thanked the crew from Sports ...

Televised FA Cup matches at Salford and Rochdale covered by Sports & Stadia

FA Cup Round 2 last weekend saw two of the live televised matches being covered by the MacLeod Pitch Protection System. Both Salford City FC and Rochdale FC were forecasted large amounts of rain throughout the days leading up to their televised matches on Friday and Sunday respectively. Rochdale FC had 18mm of rain on the Saturday prior to their kick off on Sunday - the MacLeod Pitch Protection System ensured that this stayed off the pitch ...

EVERGREEN™ Radiant cover in at Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium took receipt of an EVERGREEN™ Radiant cover last week to help with germination. Sports & Stadia delivered the cover along with an inflatable air roller to help with deployment.  

Real Madrid FC gets set for winter at their training ground

Real Madrid FC are all set for winter at their training ground with the purchase from Sports & Stadia Services of two sets of EVERGREEN™ Radiant covers. The EVERGREEN™ Radiants were delivered and installed this week on to inflatable air rollers to enable the groundstaff at Real Madrid to quickly and efficiently use the covers when required.

Latest installation of the MacLeod Cover at Tennessee Titans

The latest installation of the MacLeod Cover has taken place this week at Tennessee Titans. The Titans are the first team to take delivery of a MacLeod Cover Protection System at an NFL stadium in the US. The team on site have undertaken training during the week and will use the cover to manage the Nashville weather and pitch.  

EVERGREEN™ range of covers now available from Sports & Stadia

Sports & Stadia Services are pleased to be the exclusive distributors of the EVERGREEN™ range of  covers in the UK. The EVERGREEN™ cover is a world renowned patented management tool for use in football, rugby, horse racing and cricket. The covers retain natural heat and moisture that speeds up seed germination and promote deep root development. The covers can also compliment undersoil heating and grow light systems by increasing effectiveness whilst reducing running costs. Available in three models ...