The origins of hockey date back over centuries with the roots of the modern day traceable to the 1800s. Today, the game's popularity and pedigree remains at the forefront of British team sport. The thrill of the pitch translates beautifully to the schools arena. Since hockey pitch constructions are typically an indoor affair the sport's winter season is ideal to promote all-year-round delivery of physical education targets.

Children love to play – and even in the chilly Winter months a trip to the local park or bracing session in the school playground is a timeless favourite. Especially in the Winter, installing the correct playground safety surface is vital to ensure that fun time doesn't end badly. Whether you're installing a playground to complement your school's multi use games area, or enhancing artificial field turf facilities with something special for the little ones, it's vital that you choose the correct surface to protect children from serious injury. Whichever way you look at it, when it comes to playground safety, surfaces are important.

When designing a sport construction on a commercial scale it's not just about providing a facility for players to train and compete. It's about providing a thrilling experience for spectators in order to build your venue's reputation for excitement and excellence. Tennis courts, football pitch constructions and multi sport areas all have the potential to draw a huge number of players with a passion for their game as well as the crowds who love to follow them.

If you're about to invest in building a new tennis court you've made an excellent business decision. Tennis is one of the most enduringly popular sports the world has ever known with more than 75 million players registered worldwide. Of these, nearly one million players in the UK visit a tennis court once a month or more, generating a fantastic opportunity for your facility.

Whatever the nature of your sport construction or renovation – whether it be a brand new multi user games area, a replacement all weather pitch or a stadium floodlighting installation, it's longevity will depend on good maintenance. With demand for sporting facilities at a premium in the UK, your venue is likely experience heavy use from the day you open it. That's great news for you – but it does mean that wear and tear need to be addressed to ensure that your new tennis court remains pristine, your athletics surface keeps its pedigree, or your MUGA continues to deliver to your users' expectations.