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Welcome
The International Association for Sports Surface Science (ISSS) is an Association of technical experts involved in the investigation, development and testing of sports surfaces. Members of the Association may be individuals, scientific institutes, testing laboratories, sports federations or public authorities.
All Members are independent of the industries involved in the manufacture, supply and installation of these surfaces. However technical experts from these companies are invited to support and join the working groups of ISSS.
Lausanne 2024
The ISSS AGM and Technical Meeting was held on 29-28 November 2024 in Lausanne (Switzerland)
The ISSS has successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a Technical Conference in Lausanne (Switzerland). Scientific and Individual Members present accepted financials, audit report and activity schedule as presented. In addition, a number of technical topics ranging from sustainability to track surfaces were discussed
Is Playing on Synthetic Turf Surfaces Safe?
This infographic presents a technical overview to help parents, councils and sporting organisations make informed decisions regarding the safety of synthetic turf surfaces.
FIFA
FIFA have created a Football Technology website which now includes surfaces, quipment and technologies.
Find Out MoreFIH
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has introduced updates to the Quality Programme for Hockey Turf.
Find Out MoreISSS Membership
Become and ISSS member and join a network of scientific and individual members specialised in sports surfaces science and testing.