Maintaining the pristine finish of a high-end cricket ground isn’t an easy task, especially given that pitches are often in use for long periods of time during the spring and summer months. A well-managed pitch will ensure a fast, true and, most importantly, fair bounce, which is absolutely vital in cricket. To discover the secret…
Hockey is a widely enjoyed sport in the UK with 841 clubs in England and the Channel Islands alone. This makes it a great investment for your sports club, particularly if there isn’t yet a club set up in your town. A hockey pitch is more than just a grass field and you’ll need to…
Found most often within the premises of schools or as an extension of a public playing field, athletics grounds are used often by students or by the wider public as a paid service. As a result of their widespread use, and the possible dangers associated with athletics and sports training, measures should always be put…
The driving range can be used as a helpful tool to help perfect your golfing skills. Having a wide-open space to help use your different equipment makes the world of difference when it actually comes to going around a course. The driving range essentially allows you to identify any faults or weaknesses in your game…
Golf is one of the most popular sports around and one of the best things about it is you can enjoy a game with friends or brush up on your skills with a solo session. If you have golf facilities on your sports site then ensuring that they’re well maintained and fully equipped will keep…
Tennis is inherently unique to other sports; there is no time limit factor, you can play all year round and it’s a great workout! But still, it does share the same quality as other sports in the sense that it needs a lot of equipment. Whilst obvious items such as balls and tennis strings might…
The perfect cricket pitch is one that allows the players to enjoy the game without being distracted by the surface they’re playing upon. That being said, there are more specific needs that must be met on the pitch, as well. What are the specifications of a cricket pitch? A cricket pitch must be 20.12 metres…
So, you have installed artificial grass and you are wondering what to do to make sure it looks great for years to come. Regular maintenance will ensure your grass looks amazing and stays clean. While it’s not as much work as living grass, artificial grass still requires some care. Remove Debris When your artificial grass…
Anyone can throw up a hoop and call it a basketball court, but if you want to build a proper basketball court, there are a few things that you will need to consider. It requires some planning and the proper equipment to create the perfect space for playing. Here are some important things to consider.…
If you’ve opted for an artificial grass playing field or sports court, you’ll need to know how to look after it. People often think that artificial grass is completely maintenance-free, but this isn’t the case. While it is often easier to maintain that real grass, anything that’s exposed to the elements will need at least…
Buying sports equipment can be a difficult task. With so many alternatives available and so many factors to consider, it can be easy to end up feeling overwhelmed and confused. If you’re in need of a table tennis table but your research isn’t getting you anywhere, Sportsmark Group Ltd can help you decide which one…
You might not have paid much attention or even heard of demarcation studs before, but you’ve definitely seen them around. Have a look at pavements as you’re walking around and you’ll probably notice little metal objects in the ground. Or you’re in the car park and notice the space isn’t defined by lines, but by…
Golf courses are a great way to blow off steam, increase your skills and have a fun time playing with your friends. Golf has recently had a surge in popularity, with a recent survey from the National Golf Foundation showing 24.8 million golfers in the United States of which 6.2 million were new players. Golfers…
Netball is an incredibly popular sport and one that continues to thrive especially among women. Netball is actually pretty straightforward to get into and it’s also a very fun social sport. It requires 7 players in each team, and the structure of the game is actually pretty similar to basketball, where the game was derived…
You might not have paid much attention or even heard of demarcation studs before, but you’ve definitely seen them around. Have a look at pavements as you’re walking around and you’ll probably notice little metal objects in the ground. Or you’re in the car park and notice the space isn’t defined by lines, but by…