We are thrilled to announce that the replacement of Lugtons Turf 2 with a brand-new WETT PRO turf and premier prefabricated rubber shock pad from Tiger Turf has been successfully completed on time. This Tiger Turf’s WETT Pro turf s a cutting-edge product developed with the latest yarn technology and meets FIH Global Certification requirements. This technically advanced hockey field will provide an improved playing surface for our hockey community, just in time for the 2025 Winter season.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during the transition. The investment in the new surface ensures that users of Lugtons Turf 2 will benefit from the best available turf technology.
“Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Gallagher Hockey Centre on for the ribbon-cutting ceremony and the official opening of Lugtons Turf 2. It was wonderful to have so many of our key partners present to celebrate this milestone with us. Truly, many hands make light work, and this project is a testament to the power of teamwork and collaboration,” Darren Ward, CEO – Waikato Hockey Association.
A huge thank you to the Waikato Hockey Charitable Trust, Hamilton City Council, Grassroots Trust, Pelorus Trust, Bobby Foundation, The Lion Foundation, North & South Trust, Sport Waikato and our generous Givealittle contributors for their incredible support and input in making this project happen for our community!
Our last acknowledgment goes to the incredible team at TigerTurf, who worked tirelessly to complete this project within an exceptionally tight timeframe. Their dedication and expertise were crucial in ensuring that the new WETT PRO turf was installed on schedule. We are deeply grateful for their hard work and commitment to excellence.