Sports Labs is Now the Lincolnshire County FA’s Official 3G Pitch Testing Partner

Sports Labs is proud to announce a new official partnership with the Lincolnshire County Football Association (LCFA). This collaboration establishes a technical framework dedicated to supporting the safety, performance, and longevity of football facilities throughout the region.

By aligning with the Lincolnshire FA, Sports Labs will provide clubs, schools, and local authorities with expert guidance and accredited testing services, ensuring that the local football infrastructure meets the highest global benchmarks.

Expertise in the Field: A Commitment to Quality

This partnership allows Lincolnshire’s football community to access world-class Field Testing and Consultancy directly. For Sports Labs, this is an opportunity to implement professional-grade standards at the grassroots and community levels, ensuring every player has access to a safe and consistent pitch.

“We’re proud to play a role in supporting Football Associations across the country, helping to ensure facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards. Through these partnerships, we aim to provide expert guidance and reliable testing services that contribute to safe, high-quality playing environments for all levels of the game. It’s an important part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the long-term sustainability and performance of artificial pitches across the industry.” — Michael Gillespie, Sports Labs Field Manager

Why This Partnership is a Game-Changer

The collaboration between Sports Labs and the Lincolnshire FA provides a "Technical Safety Net" for facility owners. By prioritising independent verification, the partnership delivers three core benefits:

• Risk Mitigation: Regular audits ensure pitches comply with Regulation 22 and FIFA Quality standards, significantly reducing the risk of player injury and club liability.

• Asset Longevity: Using proprietary Technology like the Free Pile Ratio, Sports Labs helps clubs identify yarn flattening and infill migration before they lead to permanent surface failure.

• Funding Compliance: Independent test reports are often a prerequisite for securing maintenance grants or proving the effectiveness of a "Sinking Fund" for pitch replacement.

A Data-Driven Future for Lincolnshire Football

This partnership focuses on the "Circular Economy" of sports surfaces—optimising what is already built to ensure it lasts as long as possible. Through rigorous on-site diagnostics, Sports Labs provides the data necessary to move from reactive maintenance to a proactive, sustainable management model.

To view the full announcement from our partners, visit the Lincolnshire FA official news page.