TigerTurf is continually working with the sport governing bodies to produce outstanding synthetic turf systems, which meet the highest level of performance standards. TigerTurf is a FIFA licensee and has association with the FIH, ITF, IRB and World Bowls.
In the world of sport, governing bodies provide a set of guidelines and minimum standards a synthetic turf system must meet in order to maintain the safety of the athletes and optimal playability of the surface. Certifications are awarded for those surfaces that exceed the standards and many times meet professional and/or international qualifications.
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ITFThe International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis, one of the few truly global sports. The objective of the ITF is to further grow and develop the sport worldwide, to develop the game at all levels at all ages for both able-bodied and disabled men and women, to make amend and uphold the rules of the game, to promote the International Team Championships and competitions of the ITF, to preserve the integrity and independence of tennis as a sport. The ITF has 205 member National Associations - more than most other international sporting federations. |
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Tennis New ZealandThe governing body for tennis in New Zealand. Provides rankings and information on amateur and professional tournaments within the country. |
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World BowlsPlayed across the globe, World Bowls is the recognized International Federation for the sport of bowls. With 53 Member National Authorities in 46 Member Nations, World Bowls creates a single, uniform entity through and by which Bowls may be conducted, promoted and administered throughout the world. |
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Bowls NZBowls New Zealand was formed in 1996 when the New Zealand Bowls Association and the New Zealand Woman's Bowls Association amalgamated to create just one national body to govern the sport of bowls in New Zealand. |
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FIHThe International Hockey Federation is the world governing body for the sport of field hockey. Serving as the 'guardian' of the sport, it works in co-operation with both the national and continental organizations to ensure consistency and unity in hockey around the world. The FIH not only regulates the sport, but is also responsible for its development and promotion so as to guarantee a secure future for hockey. |
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Hockey NZHockey New Zealand aims to offer the widest possible opportunities for all persons through participation and achievement in the game of hockey while still providing a healthy, social recreational environment for all. |
FIFAThe Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) is the international governing body of soccer or football, as it's known outside of the United States. Headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, FIFA is responsible for the organization and governance of football's major international tournaments, most notably the FIFA World Cup. |
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New Zealand FootballNZ Football now boasts seven regional Federations, whereas previously there were 23 District Associations. Federations are responsible for carrying out the planned vision of New Zealand Football and to manage the game at club and social level. |
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IRBFounded in 1886, the International Rugby Board (IRB), is the world governing and Law making body for the game of Rugby Union. The IRB's headquarters are located in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. There are a number of tournaments under IRB control, most notably the Rugby World Cup. |
