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World Sports’ mission is to elevate the quality of sports fields worldwide. With operations in FL and CA, we support projects across the country.

From construction to maintenance, we provide complete turf solutions tailored to every level of play.

10/30/2026

Grass arenas for horses play by their own rules.

On landing, the biggest hit falls on one front hoof, at the same jumps, class after class. So the ground has to be firm enough to support the horse and giving enough to cushion every landing. That balance comes from dense roots, a sand rootzone and a drainage layer working as one system.

What makes a grass field safe for horses? Consistency. A horse feels a change in footing between strides, so the goal is the same hardness and moisture from the rail to the center. And it never wears evenly: take-off and landing zones, the track along the rail, the in-gate and low spots after rain fail first.

That’s why good equestrian turf is measured, not guessed.

The care runs all 12 months: in season, after the circuit, renovation, overseeding and pre-season monitoring, so the field is ready for the first show.

Keep these in mind for safe footing and better sport for horse and rider.

10/21/2026

Preparing the new Derby Field at Wellington International for its next important step: overseeding!

Our team has started verti-cutting, an essential part of preparing the existing turf for successful seed establishment.

But why is this process so important?

It helps remove excess organic material, reduce thatch, and open up the turf canopy, creating better conditions for new seeds to reach the soil.

This improves seed-to-soil contact, allows more sunlight and air to reach the surface, and helps promote more uniform germination and establishment.

For a high-performance equestrian field like Wellington International's new Derby Field, every detail matters. Proper preparation is key to developing a dense, consistent, and resilient playing surface capable of meeting the demands of world-class equestrian competition.

10/20/2026

A major milestone for the new Derby Field at Wellington International!

For the first time, horses stepped onto the new playing surface for its initial field tests. And we couldn't be more excited about the results and the incredibly positive feedback we received!

After months of planning, engineering, and hard work, seeing this remarkable project come to life is a special moment for everyone involved.

In this video, our Founder and CEO Roberto Gomide joins our longtime partner Richard Hayden, the expert leading this project, for a conversation directly from Wellington, Florida.

Richard invited World Sports to be part of this ambitious project, and it has been a privilege to contribute alongside an outstanding team of professionals.

Both Richard and Roberto were on-site to closely follow these first tests, and they left more excited than ever about what lies ahead.

We can't wait to see the incredible moments and stories that will unfold on this new Derby Field, a venue we believe has everything it takes to become a new benchmark for the equestrian world.

Proud to be part of this journey!

10/19/2026

What happens when your stadium needs a new playing surface, but the schedule doesn't allow months for establishment?

For stadium managers and turf professionals, time is often one of the biggest challenges when planning a field renovation.

Traditional sprigging can be an excellent solution, but it requires a longer establishment period before the turf is ready to withstand the demands of professional sports.

That's where Ready-to-Play (RTP) turf makes a difference.

Grown and harvested as mature, established turf, RTP is delivered in large rolls that can be installed directly onto a properly prepared field, dramatically reducing the time required to establish a new playing surface.

This can be particularly valuable for stadiums managing tight competition schedules, major events, or limited renovation windows.

Of course, proper installation, rooting, and field testing remain essential before the surface is cleared for play. But when every day matters, choosing the right turf establishment method can make all the difference.

At World Sports, we understand that every field has different demands. Our job is to help clients find the right solution for their playing surface, their schedule, and their operational needs.

Because sometimes, the biggest challenge isn't building a great field. It's delivering it on time.

10/14/2026

Some projects are special. Others remind us why we are so passionate about what we do.

Seeing the new Wellington International arena in Florida taking shape is one of those moments that makes us incredibly proud.

Behind these beautiful images lies an extraordinary amount of planning, engineering, and technical expertise. With the water table sitting just 500 mm below the surface, creating a high-performance equestrian field required innovative solutions, careful design, and exceptional ex*****on.

Designed by our longtime partner Richard Hayden and his team at Hayden Turfcare, this remarkable project brought together an outstanding group of professionals, including Austin and Harvey from Matador, Travis from JTWG, and our World Sports team, with on-site supervision and delivery led by Aidan O’Hara.

We are truly grateful to Richard for inviting us to be part of this journey and proud to have contributed alongside such talented professionals.

Projects like this are a reminder that great sports surfaces are never the result of individual efforts. They are built through collaboration, shared expertise, and a commitment to excellence.

And seeing this vision become reality is something special.

📸: Richard Hayden

10/13/2026

Every field has a purpose. Every client has different needs. And every project deserves a solution designed around them.

At World Sports, we believe that delivering great sports facilities starts with understanding what our clients really need and finding the best technical and operational solutions to make it happen.

A great example is a recent project we completed in Tampa, Florida, where our team transformed one large baseball field into four smaller playing fields.

The client needed to maximize the use of the existing space, creating more opportunities for games, practices, and different activities. Our challenge was to turn that vision into reality.

With the right planning, technical expertise, and operational capabilities, we were able to adapt the facility to meet those specific needs.

Because our job goes beyond building and maintaining sports fields. It's about understanding each client's goals and delivering solutions that make their facilities work better for them.

10/09/2026

The future of sports turf starts with knowledge, collaboration, and the next generation of professionals.

This week, our team, including World Sports Founder and CEO Roberto Gomide and Technical Director Fabio Camara, attended SIGRA, Brazil’s largest sports turf symposium, bringing together leading professionals, companies, researchers, and students from across the industry.

With Brazil preparing to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, conversations about sports turf quality, technology, and management have never been more relevant.

But one of the most inspiring aspects of this year’s event was seeing the growing participation of young agronomy students and future professionals, actively contributing research, sharing new perspectives, and engaging in technical discussions.

This connection between academia and the industry is essential. It is how we develop new solutions, advance scientific knowledge, and continue raising sports turf standards, not only in Brazil, but throughout the Americas.

For World Sports, it was a privilege to exchange experiences with so many professionals and an honor to once again serve as the event’s Master Sponsor.

Congratulations to everyone involved in another successful edition of SIGRA. We are proud to support an event that helps shape the future of our industry!

10/06/2026

What makes an equestrian grass field perform when the rain comes?

In Wellington, Florida, that is a critical question. The region is home to some of the world's most important equestrian venues, but it also faces periods of intense rainfall, making drainage and subsurface infrastructure essential parts of any high-performance field design.

And much of what makes the difference is something spectators will never see.

In this video, our longtime partner Richard Hayden explains how the new Derby Field at Wellington International South was designed to manage these challenging conditions and why what happens below the surface is just as important as the turf we see above it.

Proper drainage, soil profile, and field infrastructure are what allow a surface to manage water efficiently and continue delivering the conditions horses and riders need.

We are proud to work alongside Richard and the other partners involved in bringing this outstanding project to life.

Because sometimes, the most important part of a great field is what you can't see.

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