Showering the water based pitch at Exeter University
Winter Revival:
The absence of appropriate maintenance is a principle factor in the build up of silt and other contaminates on a carpet surface. An accrual of contamination from outside sources, combined with impurities in rainwater and material brought in by players and spectators contributes to the problems experienced. Winter Revival™ will allow for the removal of this material from the surface.
Revite: A Revite®
of the surface should be
considered on an annual basis to remove deeper-seated contamination from the infill of part-filled surfaces or that has migrated further into the carpet in water-based surfaces which comprise the facilities draining and playing characteristics. A Revite can take anything from one day to two weeks to complete depending on both the levels of contaminated material present in the
pitch and the age of the facility. The process is at its most effective during the summer months when the natural status of the pitch will be dry.
Rejeneration (part-filled surfaces only):
Depending on the level of maintenance previously carried out, the constant accrual of contaminants in the infill will ultimately compromise the surface and affect drainage. At this stage, Rejeneration®
will be the only solution.
Using compressed air, it involves the removal of the top 12-14mm of the contaminated sand infill. Fresh replacement specialist aggregate is then imported leaving an almost ‘as new’ surface from which facilities can enjoy many more useful years of use.
Hydro-Tech:
Recent milder weather conditions have allowed for the establishment and
Water based pitches are used at elite level
continued proliferation of various mosses and algae.
High levels of vegetation within the carpet pile will impact very quickly on the general playing and draining characteristics of the surface. To help remove and prevent the growth of moss and algae, both on and within the carpet, it is recommended that the Hydro-Tech® process is carried out on an annual/bi- annual basis.
Safety Inspection Report:
The safety inspection report allows facilities to compile a valuable record of the health and safety status of their synthetic pitch and can then be handed over to the maintenance contractor.
This article was written in conjunction with Technical Surfaces. For further information call 08702 400700 or visit
www.technicalsurfaces.co.uk
What are you like?
Steve Hesk, Sports Turf Manager at Blackpool Council, is a Man City fan but appears to be rearing a netball team!
Who are you? Hi, I am Steve, Steven or Stephen Gary - depending upon whether you are talking to me, e-mailing me or telling me off. I work for Blackpool Council, as the Sports Turf Manager following a recent restructure. I was the golf course manager for five years before this.
Status? Married to Steph, 16 years and we have three daughters, Mikkala 14, Isabella 12 and Sabrina 6 (nearly 7 as she keeps telling us).
Who is your all time hero? Former Manchester City player Colin Bell.
What is your dream holiday? I spent a year in Florida during the 80s and it would be great to take the family back to enjoy Disney, although flying through the Grand Canyon would be a close second.
What annoys you the most? People who drive with their fog lights on when it’s not foggy or who don’t indicate when turning. Mark Lawrenson, who always predicts Man City to lose (have you guessed I’m a City fan yet?).
What would you change about yourself? My teeth. Kids, look after your teeth, no
replacements, no second chances.
Who wouldn’t you like to be? Mark, my boss!
Favourite record, and why? Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, because it’s marginally better than Wish You Were Here!
Who would you choose to spend a romantic evening with? If my wife is reading, then it would be you darling, if she isn’t, Jo Guest!
If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Pay off the mortgage. If it was a really big win then I’d pay off the mortgage of every family member
If you were to describe yourself as a
Steve with daughters Sabrina, Mikkala and Isabella
musical instrument, what would you be? A Saxaphone.
What law/legislation would you like to see introduced? All dogs banned from parks, sports surfaces and recreation areas for children, the level of dog fouling is absolutely shocking. Bring back dog licensing and use the funds to employ dog wardens.
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