commonplace for hockey pitches, tennis courts and multi-sport facilities. At S&C Slatter, however, we are increasingly being asked to deliver pitch solutions for rugby and football as well.
Pitch construction technology has
moved forward rapidly over the last few years. In synthetic turfs, sand-dressed hockey turf surfaces using texturised monofi lament yarns provide superb playing characteristics. Some fi rst-class 3G Turf systems have emerged which play as well, and look as good, as good-quality natural turf. Technology has also created better durability and resilience to wear. With the acceptance of 3G Turf pitches at the highest levels of rugby, and successful installations of 3G match pitches for Cardiff Blues and Saracens, it is no surprise that independent schools are turning to these facilities. We have
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works that could pay dividends next summer (and beyond). While carrying out traditional end of season works on your natural cricket table this year, why not consider the bigger picture? Ask yourself: is the table the right size for the level of play at your school? Are there any niggling issues – thatch build-up, compaction, uneven surface levels, standing water, poor grass coverage, profi le layering, or poor performance?
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If the table falls short in terms of either size or quality, now is the time to consider remedial works and call in the experts to discuss your options. Traditionally, issues such as unlevel surfaces, saddling and profi le layering would have meant re-constructing the table from scratch. Now, however, options can help
alleviate these issues for a fraction of the work, cost and down time. The existing table can even be extended using a mixture of on-site and imported materials with minimum disruption. Our Framework for Natural Cricket
Tables defi nes four key processes that prescribe works of various levels designed to breathe life back into tired surfaces, successfully implemented at a number of leading schools and grounds across the country:
• End of season renovation • Table construction (full pitch and profi le) • Square restoration • Profi le regeneration
Sports surface design and construction experts total-play present their autumn ‘health-check’ for your cricket facilities
After a busy season of use, now is the time to examine your cricket facilities carefully and consider
In addition to examining the surface and advising which process is required to bring your surface up to English Cricket Board (ECB) standard, our in-house operations team and state-of-the-art, laser-guided equipment make us ideally placed either to carry out full works on your behalf or to support your team.
‘LOW MAINTENANCE’ DOESN’T MEAN ‘NO MAINTENANCE’ While non-turf match play and practice facilities are certainly low maintenance, it doesn’t mean that they require no attention. Autumn is the time to carry out a series of tasks on your non-turf match and practice facilities that could help extend their lifespan, including:
• Clearing surfaces of any leaf litter and / or water damage
• Checking carpets for damage requiring repair
• Reviewing batting curtains and nets • Re-marking crease lines
• Removing and storing nets for winter • Weed-killing playing surfaces • Sweeping surfaces to agitate carpet pile
If there are signifi cant signs of wear and tear, a complete new system may not be the only answer – refurbishment and restoration of existing facilities are becoming increasingly popular options that can fi t with your budget and needs. Alternatively, why not consider making more out of an existing facility – either an old tennis court or cricket practice nets – by converting it into a cricket-based Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), providing you with a year-round facility suitable for a variety of sports yet still enjoying a practice nets facility that performs to ECB standards.
Contacts T: 01604 864575 W:
www.total-play.co.uk
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