Sports Labs USA Becomes Official Synthetic Surface Testing Partner of USA Field Hockey

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - May 3, 2018 - USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce a partnership with Sports Labs USA, who will provide technical support to both the organization and members, and will be recognized as the Official Synthetic Surface Testing Partner. Sports Labs will serve as the official test institute and certifying group for artificial fields throughout the country.

Both organizations are looking to grow the game in the United States and aspire to garner success on the international stage therefore making this partnership the perfect fit. 

“Sports Labs USA will be able to support existing and future field hockey facilities at any stage of development," said Kieran O'Donnell, Sports Labs USA Operations Manager.  

“Sports Labs has a vision for the future," added Adam Andrasko, USA Field Hockey's Member Services Director. "They aim to make all synthetic surfaces nationally and internationally play as similar as possible. It is an important part of our sport that we provide a consistent playing experience at our domestic venues and offer surfaces that are parallel to that of our international competitors.”

About Sports Labs USA:
Sports Labs USA is the only United States based company to hold FIFA, World Rugby, ITF, FIH and ISO 17025 accreditation. Sports Labs is carrying out inspections on over 700 sports surfaces yearly along with testing numerous lab systems each year. For more information on Sports Labs USA, visit their website by clicking here.

About USA Field Hockey:
USA Field Hockey is the national governing body for the sport of field hockey in the United States and is based in Colorado Springs, Colo. USA Field Hockey is committed to providing opportunities for our 28,000 members to participate, develop and excel as players, coaches, umpires and administrators. The U.S. Men's and Women's National Teams strive for competitive excellence in Olympic, Pan American Games, World Cup and other International competitions. USA Field Hockey is a proud member of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Hockey Federation. For more information, visit usafieldhockey.com.