Cleveland Land Services (CLS) have recently been awarded the contract to install a synthetic pitch at the Bede Sixth Form College in Stockton, Teesside.

The company will be installing the first Desso Ambition pitch in the UK, a 3G pitch that is designed to players to perform sliding tackles without fear of friction burns.

Said to provide optimal grip and traction, the monofilament surface has a tuft height of 30mm and is claimed to give both a natural appearence and high shock absorption.

The decision to use the Desso Ambition pitch is based on previous successes for the surface throughout Europe while also viewing an example of a pitch used in The Netherlands.

Apart from Desso Ambition, Cleveland Land Services also supplies Notts Sport's range of sand-filled 3G surfaces.

As well as installing and laying synthetic pitches, the company can provide fencing around the area in addition to pitch maintenance and line marking.