Loughborough University showcases impressive facilities from SIS Pitches

The Client – Loughborough University

Loughborough University, recognized as a global leader in sports education and research, continues to invest in its facilities, setting the standard for university-level sports infrastructure.

The Background

SIS Pitches partnered with Loughborough University to deliver various types of surfaces across multiple sports. Each installation reflects SIS Pitches’ commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, from hockey to football, soccer, rugby, and more.

The Brief

Provide world-class sports fields for hockey, soccer, rugby, and recreational activities.
Ensure durability, performance, and alignment with the university’s reputation for sports excellence.

What We Did

Hockey Water-Based Pitch

This elite-level field, installed in summer 2019, is the first of its kind in the UK. Designed to encourage speed of play, the SIS Grass Synthetic Xcel Ultra surface combines high-grade polyethylene polymer and texturised yarn.
Offers exceptional ball speed, uniformity, and durability.
Manufactured in the UK at SIS Pitches’ industry-leading facility in Cumbria.
Highly rated by players, with 75% stating it exceeded other fields they’ve played on.

“The field is very quick, with a good amount of bounce”

Lucy, Loughborough Hockey

“One of the quickest fields I have played on!”

Iona, Loughborough Hockey

“I am really impressed with the field, especially how quickly it was installed, whilst also keeping good quality!”

Amber, Loughborough Hockey

loughborough university water based hockey pitches

Soccer Artificial Turf Field

Designed, constructed, and installed to FIFA Quality standards, the SIS Grass Synthetic Xtreme Ultra field adds to Loughborough’s extensive soccer facilities. Manufactured in the UK with innovative PU backing, this surface is:

Durable and weather-resistant.
Designed for optimal ball roll and performance.

Loughborough University Football 3G Pitch

“SIS Pitches have provided us with world-leading surfaces. They are an incredible values based high quality company. We are very proud at Loughborough to be a SIS Pitches site”

Jo Simpson, Commercial and Sports Facilities Director, Loughborough University

Soccer SIS Grass Hybrid Field

At Loughborough University Stadium, SIS Pitches installed SIS Grass Hybrid technology, blending 95% natural grass with 5% synthetic fibers. This is the same system used at the 2018 World Cup.

Provides consistency and durability for year-round use.
Suitable for high-intensity training sessions and matches.
Up to three times more play than a natural grass field.

SIS Grass Hybrid pitch loughborough university

“It’s great that we are able to have this quality of pitch at Loughborough, recruitment has gone through the roof because people want to come here and want to play on the pitch”

Richard Allen, Director of Football, Loughborough University

“Celtic FC were here a couple of weeks ago, they had 2 training sessions per day for 7 days, we wouldn’t have been able to do that on any other sort of pitch“

Paul Turnbull, Assistant Sportsground Manager, Loughborough University

“For me this is the best pitch I’ve played on. The consistency throughout the season from pre-season fixtures in July to the end of the season in May, it is immaculate throughout”

George Wilson, Student, Loughborough University

Rugby Field

Converted from natural grass in 2015, the rugby field uses the SIS Grass Synthetic Rugger product. With a fiber-reinforced yarn, it offers:

Superior pile recovery and resilience.
Compliance with World Rugby Regulation 22.
Durable and built to withstand high use and impact

3g rugby pitch at lougborough university

“The artificial surface suits our style of rugby as the pitch is fast and very consistent in terms of foot placement and the way the ball reacts, regardless of the weather. In a wider context across campus, the pitch can be used extensively, much to the benefit of players across the whole spectrum of rugby.”

Rhys Edwards, Director of Rugby, Loughborough University

MUGA

Area known as ‘The Games Park,’ the multi-use games area (MUGA) offers versatility for recreational sports like soccer, hockey, and volleyball. The pitch is sustainably built and features innovative organic infill BrockFill.

one stop shop for university sports facilities

We are proud to be the one of the largest one-stop shop for all types of sports fields. The whole process is managed in-house from start to finish, which gives our clients confidence and peace of mind. Whether you are a university, independent school, or college, you can trust that we have the expertise and knowledge in-house to complete your project. We want to make the process as easy as possible, which is why we have a dedicated team working on each project, guiding our clients through each stage. We are here to answer your questions and support you whenever you need it.