PANSTADIA & ARENA MANAGEMENT AUTUMN 2013 Full on for Falkirk
The football turf of Falkirk FC is one of the fi rst of the new generation of woven synthetic turf systems to be installed in the UK. It is specifi cally designed for football and its appearance has been enhanced through the use of a green infi ll.
T
he surface that has been installed by Greenfi elds (Allsports) UK Ltd, is
a GreenFields MX Trimension synthetic turf system, powered by TenCate Grass. GreenFields MX pitches are currently used in the Dutch Premier League at Heracles Almelo and PEC Zwolle and in several stadium pitches in the Dutch First Division.
Compared to the tufting method used in current installations, the patented weaving technique enables higher density, higher resilience, less compaction and a more equal ball roll. The weaving production process makes it possible to jointly use materials from the same product family (polypropylene and polyethylene). This means that it is possible for multiple key characteristics to support the system; for instance, the product is fully recyclable and meets FIFA standards, thanks to the freedom of design and use of materials.
The surface has been specifi cally designed for football, with 50mm
tufts having a closed cell polyethylene ProGame 7010 XC Trocellen shock pad, compared with traditional systems for football and rugby with 65mm tufts. The pitch is of course fully FIFA 2-star compliant and conforms to the rules laid down by the SPL and SFL
The use of the ProGame shock pad – manufactured by the European cross- linked PE foam producer Trocellen – is an excellent choice, as it combines very high performances with easy and fast installation as well as durability in all weather conditions.
In the Dutch Premier League the feedback from the players and coaching staff of Heracles Almelo and PEC Zwolle has been very positive. Falkirk FC sent Head Coach, Gary Holt, out to these two clubs in the Netherlands in early May and he came back enthusiastic about the playing surface, claiming it to be remarkably better than any artifi cial surface he had used in the UK.
Specifying the best
Falkirk FC appointed Professional Sportsturf Design Scotland (PSD) as
consultants to manage the tendering process, advise on the best installation and oversee the installation.
GreenFields was chosen from fi ve companies that submitted tenders. Bill Gillespie of PSD says:
“
The benefi t of the woven product is the ability of the carpet pile to stand upright, allowing players to get their boot under the ball, and the durability of the product due to the strength of the system – it is almost impossible to withdraw yarn from the pile. A combination of yarns has been used in this system, making it a much more comfortable surface for the players.
The pitch will be used for all First Team and U20 games. It will also be used by these squads for training purposes, allowing them to relocate to Falkirk from their base at Stirling University. It will also be used by the charitable arm of the club, the Falkirk Football Community Foundation, for football coaching courses. The Academy, which is in the process of being integrated into the newly formed Forth Valley Regional Academy, will continue to be based at Stirling University.
”
Visit
www.trocellen.com to fi nd out more
The new synthetic turf soccer pitch
at Falkirk FC has a ProGame 7010 XC Trocellen shock pad (inset). Main photo courtesy: Falkirk FC.
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