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Testing Services

Our experts identify potential issues and conduct tests in a variety of settings, including the laboratory, field, or simulated environments. We verify specifications and requirements are met.

By Surface

Labosport is a leading provider of testing services for sports surfaces. In addition to testing services, we provide consulting and certification services to help ensure that sports surfaces meet standards for safety and performance. Our consultants work with sports...

Certifications

Testing and certification are required to ensure safety and performance standards. These standards are put in place to protect athletes from injury and to ensure that the playing surface is suitable for the sport in question.

Game Technology

Labosport offers a range of game technology testing services, including Virtual Offside Line (VOL) and Goal Line Technology testing.

Laboratory

Our laboratories are committed to providing a complete range of services for sports surface testing and consultancy. We are proud to be the trusted partner of sports organizations, facilities, and manufacturers around the world, and we strive to ensure...

Sports Equipment

Sports equipment needs to be tested and certified by an independent laboratory to meet performance standards or safety criteria. The certification process helps to ensure equipment is suitable for its intended use.

Sports PPE

We test sports Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Golf

The Golf Game:  Golf is a sport in which players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes on a course. The objective of the game is to complete each hole in the fewest number of...

Handball

The Handball There are various tests that are performed on handball surfaces to ensure that they meet the necessary standards for the game. These tests include measurements of the shock absorption and elasticity of the surface, as well as the...

Hockey

The Hockey Game: Hockey is a team sport played on a grass or artificial turf field with players using sticks to hit a small, hard ball into the opponent's goal. The game is played by two teams, each consisting of...

Hybrid Turf

Hybrid turf is a type of artificial turf that combines synthetic fibers with natural grass. It is designed to mimic the appearance and playability of natural grass, while also offering the durability and low maintenance of artificial turf. Hybrid...

Indoor Sports Flooring

YOUR PROJECTS  You’re building a new gymnasium.  You’re planning a renovation of an existing gymnasium  You wish to make an inspection on an existing floor covering. You know the essential characteristics of the choice of flooring installed because : It...

Labosport Laboratories

Our laboratories play a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and performance of sports surfaces and equipment. We help with: Product Quality Control: Labosport's laboratory tests sports surfaces and equipment to ensure that they meet industry standards for quality, safety,...

Lighting Systems

Sports field lighting refers to the lighting systems that are used to illuminate sports fields and facilities, such as stadiums, arenas, and outdoor sports fields. These lighting systems are designed to provide sufficient illumination for players and officials to...

Natural Turf (Sports Agronomy)

Natural turf (also commonly called turfgrass) is grown and maintained specifically for use on sports fields. It consists of a combination of grasses that are chosen for durability, wear resistance, and an ability to recover quickly from damage. Several factors...

Netball

The Game: Netball is a team sport played on a court with seven players on each team. The game is similar to basketball, but players are not allowed to run with the ball and there are specific rules about where...

Penetrometer Value & Crusting Potential

Playground Surfaces

Playground surfaces need to be capable of absorbing impact and reducing the risk of injury in the event of a fall. From compliance with standards to promoting innovation in surface design, testing playground surfaces is critical to the safety,...

Rugby League

The surfaces on which rugby league is played are typically tested to ensure they meet the necessary standards for the game. These tests may include measurements of the shock absorption and stability of the surface, as well as the...

Rugby Union

The Game: Rugby union, a sport steeped in tradition and history, is a physically demanding and highly skilled team game played on a rectangular field. The game is played with an oval-shaped ball that is often referred to as the...

Scoreboards

Testing sports scoreboards is extremely important, as accurate and reliable scorekeeping is critical for both the players and the spectators. Reasons to test include: Accurate Results: A sports scoreboard must be able to display accurate scores in real-time. Even a...

Squash

The Squash Game:  Squash, a fast-paced and physically demanding racquet sport, is played on a small, enclosed court with walls that serve as boundaries. The game is played with a small, hollow rubber ball and players use specialized rackets to...

Synthetic Turf (2G, 3G, 4G)

Artificial sports turf is made of synthetic fibers designed to mimic the appearance and playability of natural grass. It is used in sports facilities, such as stadiums and fields, as a substitute for natural grass, which can be difficult...

Table Tennis

The Table Tennis Game: Table tennis, also known as ping pong, is a high-speed racquet sport played on a small, rectangular table with a net dividing the table in half. The game is played with a small, hollow plastic ball...

Tennis

Testing a tennis surface is important because it ensures it is safe for players to use by reducing the risk of injuries from slips, falls, or other accidents. Testing also helps to maintain consistent playability and performance, which is...

TrackMark Scheme

Labosport will get you on the right track fast. TrackMark is the UK Athlethics' quality assurance and safety scheme for track and field facilities. Only facilities that are working toward or have completed TrackMark accreditation qualify for a competition license. Labosport...

VOL-VAR

Virtual Offside Line (VOL) is a technology used in association football (soccer) to assist the referee in making offside decisions. A computer-generated offside line is superimposed onto the television broadcast of the match, and is intended to help the...

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Labosport is a sport surface testing and consulting firm that was founded by Dominique Boisnard in France in 1993. Today, Labosport has a global presence with offices and laboratories in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Americas.

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