Scotland-headquartered Sports Labs have been in operation since 1998 and have expanded to include satellite offices and laboratories worldwide. The company is an independent sports technology test house for both lab-based testing and field testing primarily in sports, accredited to certify sports surfaces (or technology) to national and international standards. The company is fully compliant with testing protocols for both safety and performance. Comprising of an ISO 17025 laboratory, Sports Labs actively contribute to the development of testing standards, ensuring testing protocols are up to date with the enhanced and current product innovations. 
 

As the Official 3G Testing Partners of Hampshire FA, Sports Labs will oversee the testing for all Hampshire FA-operated sites in the county commencing as of the new season. The partnership will also see Sports Labs attend and demonstrate at Hampshire FA’s annual Grounds & Maintenance Forum held next year to members, which will be held on Wednesday 19th of March 2025 at the King George V Football Complex in Cosham. A webinar will also be arranged in the year, teaming up with the facilities team at Hampshire FA to share insights and education with the grassroots football workforce.  

"We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Hampshire FA. Their team has demonstrated commendable initiatives within the county, helping to provide everyone in their community with the opportunity to play football. It is a privilege to align with such a forward-thinking and compassionate organisation. 

This collaboration places us in an excellent position to provide testing expertise to 3G facility operators throughout the county, ensuring optimal performance of their pitches. We look forward to seeing where this partnership takes us!” Joey Clark, Sports Labs Sales Coordinator.  

“We are delighted that we have now welcomed an industry leader in their field to the county FA’s growing partner programme. Having Sports Labs on board secures our position for Hampshire FA’s sites and additionally, we can promote and advertise industry experts with the full knowledge and experience to support our grassroots members for their 3G testing needs – and additionally with attached preferential rates, so that they can reinvest this back into their club set-up. We look forward also to Sports Labs demonstrating their services at the annual forum which once again, promises to be a successful event“. Pete Hussey, Hampshire FA Head of Facilities Operations.