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 ...

Distributor for Japan signed

Sports & Stadia Services are pleased to announce the signing of distributor rights with Kofu-Field Co. Ltd in Japan.          www.kofu-field.com    

England Rugby make use of the MacLeod System at Pennyhill Park

England Rugby utilised the system to deliver a prompt starting time on their excellent playing surface at Pennyhill Park. The below freezing temperatures experienced during the build up to their impressive victory against Wales, did not delay training with the system removed in 30 minutes ready for the boys to start work. At the completion of training the MacLeod Cover was then redeployed over the pitch and in place in less than an hour.

**Update – Pitch ready at Cambridge Utd for Manchester Utd

Covers are off at the R-Costings Stadium for the Cambridge Utd match against Manchester Utd for the FA Cup Round 4 tie tonight. Kick off 7.55pm live on BBC1.