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Amanda Miller

10/03/2021

Natural Turf Pitches VS Astro Turf Pitches

Are natural turf pitches better than artificial, or astro turf pitches? This has been a long raging debate between both sports fans and players from all disciplines. Both sides of the debate have valid points, so let’s go through them and you can make your mind up for yourself! Natural Turf Pitches Professional players generally prefer natural grass pitches. They argue that a natural turf pitch is safer as it’s softer and more forgiving. In terms of performance characteristics, sports players argue that playing on artificial turf can make the... Read More

24/01/2019

CLS Sports double the drainage with a Campey Top-Drain 1000

We have recently added an Imants (KORO®) TopDrain 1000 from Campey Turf Care Systems to our specialist natural turf fleet to meet increased customer demand. For 15 years we have been at the forefront of sports turf contracting using our expertise and knowledge, in conjunction with the most innovative machines available. During that time drainage has, and will continue to be, one of the most vital aspects of sports turf maintenance. Keeping surfaces playable throughout the more challenging times of the season is paramount for any team or club. Introducing... Read More

02/10/2018

Groundbreaking Work at Angrove Country Park

A major infrastructure project CLS completed recently forms the foundation of the successful launch for Angrove Country Park – in what is our 50th year. The £1.5m holiday lodge development is perched on the verge of the beautiful North Yorkshire moors in 1,000 acres of arable farmland managed by Alan Petch and his family. Created from the bespoke wedding venue the family opened several years ago, Angrove offers lodges for private sale as well as short and long-stay holiday lets year-round in prestigious lodges enjoying views across some of the... Read More

27/04/2018

CLS Selfdrive Support Fulford Golf Course in Preparation for the Girls U16s Open Championship

CLS Selfdrive are delighted to be supporting Fulford Golf Course, situated just outside of York with our Salsco Fine Turf Roller for the inaugural R&A Girls U16s Open Championship. The green keeping team at Fulford Golf Course who take care of a mixture of heathland and woodland have had a quick turn round time to ensure the course is in pristine playing condition for the three-day event. As the UK distributor for Salsco Fine Turf Rollers we knew we could help the team. This is where the Salsco HP11-III really... Read More

VC Paul Croney & MFC player Fabio opening new outdoor pitch 02/03/2018

Middlesbrough FC’s Fabio Da Silva Opens New Pitch at Teesside University

Working to tight urban confinments, CLS Sports were responsible for significantly upgrading the synthetic turf pitch at Teesside University.  The new 3G pitch construction which replaced the old sand filled surface is FIFA certified and almost identical to the indoor pitch at the Middlesbrough Football Club training ground. It was officially opened by Fabio, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Professor Paul Croney and Chief Operating Officer Malcolm Page. At the event serveral University teams took part in a 12 hour game of touch rugby to raise money for the Finlay Cooper... Read More