28–31 October 2025
Koelnmesse – Hall 10.2 | Stand A030

About FSB Cologne

FSB Cologne is the leading international trade fair for sports facilities, leisure spaces, and play equipment. Every two years, it gathers the key players of the industry: manufacturers, laboratories, federations, consultants, and public decision-makers.

For Labosport, FSB is more than a trade show – it is a unique opportunity to showcase our expertise, connect with our clients and partners, and stay at the forefront of the latest innovations in sports surfaces and facility management.

Meet our team

This year, our international team and experts will be on-site in Cologne. From field testing and laboratory research to consultancy and innovation, our specialists will be available to share insights, exchange ideas, and support your projects.

We are also preparing a few surprises for our visitors, so make sure to stop by our stand at Hall 10.2 | A030.

Highlighting our partnerships

We are proud to highlight our membership with ESTC (EMEA Synthetic Turf Council), where Labosport actively contributes to the industry’s development. Our CEO sits on the ESTC Board, and many of our clients are also active members – making this partnership highly valuable.

Labosport is also a long-standing member of SAPCA (The Sports and Play Construction Association), reinforcing our commitment to quality, standards, and collaboration within the sports construction industry

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Would you like to attend FSB Cologne 2025 and meet our team?

Tickets can be requested by email: lo***************@*******rt.com

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About us

Labosport is a global leader in the evaluation and certification of sports surfaces. With a presence in more than 15 countries, we help cities, clubs and contractors ensure safe, durable and high-performance facilities.

What you will do

We are looking for a motivated field technician to join our team in Montréal. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting technical tests on-site (indoor and outdoor)

• Using specialized measurement instruments (training provided)

• Preparing and submitting test reports

• Collaborating with passionate colleagues and contributing to projects across Canada and internationally

Profile we are looking for

• Technical degree in civil engineering, materials, construction, sports science or a related field

• Valid driver’s license and availability for frequent travel (mainly in Québec and Ontario)

• Interest in working outdoors and on construction sites

• Strong sense of responsibility, rigor and autonomy

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary: CAD 48,000

• 3 weeks of vacation from the first year

• Company phone provided

• Collective retirement plan and full health insurance

• Company vehicle for travel

• All travel and meal expenses covered

Practical information

• Full-time position, with higher activity between April and October

• Quieter period during winter

• On-site role, not applicable for remote work

• Based in Montréal, with frequent travel required

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Labosport’s Rotational Traction Athlete (RTA) Sensor, paired with our Lightweight Rotational Resistance (LWRR) device, is designed to deliver reliable, field-ready data for artificial turf evaluation. Whether you manage sports surfaces or conduct certification tests, our system offers the accuracy and efficiency you need, fully aligned with international performance standards.

What Is the RTA Sensor?

The RTA Sensor is a compact, highly accurate tool developed to measure rotational resistance on synthetic turf. It supports all major FIFA test protocols, including:

• Peak Torque Measurement (FIFA Test Method 2024-06)
• Rotational Shear Stiffness (FIFA Test Method 2024-07)
• Lightweight Rotational Resistance (FIFA Test Method 06a – also endorsed by World Rugby)
• Low-angle grip (Torque at 10°)

This makes it one of the few devices on the market capable of fulfilling multiple test methods with a single setup. Discover the LWRR device here.

Key Benefits of the Labosport Rotational Traction Athlete (RTA) Sensor

Compliance with the Highest Standards

Labosport’s RTA Sensor fully complies with the latest FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf (2024 edition) and the 2015 standards. It meets precise requirements for torque range, angular resolution, and signal sampling ensuring valid, repeatable test results in both lab and field settings.

User-Friendly interface and Efficient

Thanks to its intuitive interface and optional app integration, the sensor is easy to use by technicians in varied conditions. It is lightweight, mobile, and fast to deploy, with data stored and displayed in real time for immediate review.

Insightful Data on Player-Surface Interaction

The sensor captures critical values related to low-angle grip and rotational dynamics. For example, measuring torque at 10° rotation reveals how traction at shallow angles may influence athlete perception and performance. This aligns test outputs with real-world player experience.

Trusted by Professionals Worldwide

Labosport’s equipment is used by leading laboratories and field testing professionals around the world. As a pioneer in sports surface science, we ensure every product we release meets the highest technical and practical standards.

Ready to Upgrade Your Testing Equipment?

Equip your lab or sports testing operation with a robust, certified RTA system built for precision and performance.

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Labosport India has reached an important milestone with the completion of its first ITF One-Star certified tennis court, built with high-performance acrylic material in Dehradun. This achievement marks a significant step in supporting the growth of quality tennis infrastructure in India, fully aligned with the global standards set by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).

Why ITF Certification Matters for Tennis Courts

Getting an ITF (International Tennis Federation) certification is a clear guarantee of the court’s quality, safety, and performance. It ensures that the playing surface meets strict criteria for bounce consistency, pace, and durability. For players and clubs, an ITF certified court means a surface designed to provide fair and competitive play, and for facility owners, it shows commitment to maintaining the highest international standards.

Labosport is an accredited laboratory and an official ITF testing institute, trusted worldwide to certify tennis courts at all ITF pace categories.

A Growing Commitment to Tennis Infrastructure in India

This first ITF One-Star certified court in Dehradun reflects Labosport India’s dedication to raising the quality of tennis surfaces across the country. From material testing to on-site performance assessments, our experts work closely with court builders, contractors, sports clubs, and institutions to deliver reliable testing and certification services.

As India invests more in modern sports infrastructure, ensuring that tennis courts meet international performance benchmarks is essential to attract events and encourage safe, high-quality play for athletes at every level.

Want to test the quality of your tennis court surface?
Labosport India provides comprehensive tennis court testing and ITF certification services nationwide.

Contact our team

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Welcome to Turf TiPS, where your host Alex Glasgow, Technical Director Agronomy, NZSTI discusses current turf management problems with our technical staff and industry experts.

https://www.youtube.com/@NZSportsTurf/podcasts

If you’d like to speak with us, please visit our CONTACT US page.

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To view any edition of Turf Digital click on the corresponding cover. We recommend viewing in full-screen mode. Note that many of the articles have additional interactive features by clicking on the images provided.

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Kathryn Severn as Managing Director of Labosport UK. Her return marks a significant step in strengthening our presence and leadership in the UK sports surface industry.

Kathryn brings with her an exceptional background in the field of sports surfaces, backed by a PhD and years of experience in both public and private sector organisations. She has held key positions at the Football Foundation and GreenFields, and currently serves as Chair of the Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA), the UK’s leading trade body for the sports and play construction industry.

In her new role, Kathryn will work alongside David Rigby, Technical Director of Labosport UK, to drive innovation, ensure the highest technical standards, and support clients across a range of sports surface testing and consultancy services.

Her appointment reinforces Labosport’s commitment to excellence, industry leadership, and the continuous development of high-performance, sustainable sports facilities.

We are delighted to welcome Kathryn back to Labosport and look forward to this exciting new chapter!

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In this context of excellence, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Organising Committee (COJOP 2024) called upon the expertise of LABOSPORT France to ensure the quality and safety of the playing surfaces, thereby contributing to the optimisation of athletic performance and spectator satisfaction.

Excellence in service of major sports venues
Starting in 2022, LABOSPORT was fully engaged in preparing several iconic sites, ensuring that each venue provided optimal conditions for competitions. As a key player in the compliance of sports surfaces, we brought our expertise to a variety of fields.

At the Yves du Manoir Stadium in Colombes, our involvement began in June 2023 with the compliance monitoring of three synthetic turf hockey pitches. Our mission was to provide rigorous technical support in accordance with the French construction standards for large synthetic turf pitches (NF P90-112) and the requirements of the International Hockey Federation (FIH). Thanks to our accredited technicians, we ensured that each pitch met federal standards, providing a safe and high-performance environment for the athletes.

Simultaneously, LABOSPORT also conducted audits and inspections on thirteen natural grass training pitches across France, intended for football and rugby tournaments. These audits ensured that the playing conditions on these pitches were similar to those at the competition sites, in compliance with FIFA, FFF, and World Rugby standards.

The importance of indoor surfaces
Our expertise is not limited to outdoor pitches. At Arena Paris Sud, located in the Parc des Expositions, we supervised the inspection of two surfaces designated for weightlifting, table tennis, handball, and volleyball events. These inspections ensured ideal conditions for competitions, strictly adhering to the corresponding international standards.

Moreover, at Arena Bercy, we performed vertical basketball rebound tests in accordance with the EN 12235 standard, as well as surface flatness checks according to the EN 13036-7 standard. These inspections guaranteed that each match was played under the best possible conditions.

Finally, at the Adidas Arena in Porte de la Chapelle, our involvement included controlling the flatness of concrete slabs for badminton and rhythmic gymnastics events, ensuring perfect compliance of the surfaces.

Athletics at the heart of our expertise
At the Stade de France, on the exceptional purple athletics track, our team first monitored the implementation of the asphalt layers on which the track was laid. Verifying this material is essential before the track is installed. LABOSPORT France has world-renowned experience in monitoring the installation of hot-mix asphalt. LABOSPORT then carried out laboratory and on-site tests according to the standards of the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics: WA) and the NF P90-100 standard to deliver a track that was perfectly compliant and high-performing. The track was thus classified for this Category I competition.

A total commitment to successful Olympic Games
These Paris 2024 Olympic Games were also made possible by the French excellence in sports pitch construction. LABOSPORT’s involvement in the preparation of these pitches was largely based on French and European normative references developed and published by the French standardisation commission AFNOR/P90G (Sports Halls – Substrates for sports flooring). These references require the expertise of the LABOSPORT group’s teams. Benoit BOSSUET, Technical Manager at LABOSPORT France, is the President of the AFNOR P90G commission, a mirror committee that ensures follow-up and participation in the work of the Technical Committee TC-217 of the European Committee for Standardisation for sports surfaces (CEN/TC 217) “Sports Floors,” chaired by Roberto ARMENI, General Manager of LABOSPORT Italia.

By applying this knowledge of the standards (International and federal) in service of COJOP 2024, we contributed to creating ideal training and competition conditions for the athletes, allowing them to fully focus on their performances.

The beauty and success of these Olympic Games were recognised by the global audience, and LABOSPORT is proud to have played a key role in this achievement, demonstrating our commitment and passion for sporting excellence.

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We currently have a job opening for an Accounts Administrator (Bookkeeper). Click on the job below to download the detailed job description. If you have any questions, please contact David Rigby at da*********@*******rt.com 

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