Presented by: Dion Tucker0400 623 [email protected]
November 6th 2015
Sutherland SharksSeymour Shaw, Miranda
• 8 year old TigerTurf surface replaced early 2015• Sutherland Sharks pioneers in synthetic fields in NSW• Old surface - yarn was a standard fibrillated tape• 50-60 hours a week usage• 8 year old yarn, grass and infill technology and pre Tencate ownership
Seymour Shaw
Choosing the Right System
Elite, High Level Grounds, Low Usage, Boots Only(European Stadium Ground)
Community Grounds, High Usage, Boots plus Flat Soled Shoes
DIFFERENT SYSTEMS ARE REQUIRED TO COPEPLAYABILITYDURABILITY
Seymour Shaw characteristics/requirements• Usage 50 – 60 hours/week maintained – high intensity• Generally boots only – no flat soled shoes• Controlled environment, fully fenced, no public use• Regular Maintenance Regime – external and internal• Desire for FIFA Quality Pro (2 Star) – highest performance
characteristics• Low infill splash
Replacement Decisions
Standard Fibrillated- Due to manufacturing techniques was found to
be brittle over time- Splitting ensues/hardening of field
Decision on Yarn Type/Grass
Monofilament- Predominant in recent years- Quality materials and shape,
outperformed standard fibrillated- Many different shapes tried- Natural realistic, upright fibres- Under high usage tendency to split- Tuft bind can be an issue- Flat soled shoes crush fibre/compact
infill
Hybrid – Standard Fibrillated/Monofilament- New concept- Should help encapsulate infill
Tencate XP Fibrillated ENDURANCE- Improved manufacturing technique- Extremely high strength/durability- Ok with Flat Soled Shoes - Encapsulates infill, reduced splash- High performance- 5yr Unlimited play durability warranty
• System provides a cost effective FIFA Quality Pro (2 Star) system• Pile weight 1627g/sqm• 10mm sub angular silica• 33mm SBR – provides the cushioning and player protection from the
sand. Too little rubber may expose players to underlying sand. SBR offers best long term tested performance, cost effective solution,
re-use of tyres destined for landfill• The fibrillated yarn and finer grade SBR help encapsulate for low splash• Durability second to none
– field performance• No pad
– maintenance regime/controlled use• Wembley Stripes – club request
Endurance 60, No Pad, Sand/SBR Infill
Maintenance regime is vital to attain maximum surface life, safe playing and high performance. Monthly preventative maintenance of a field is normal practice:- Remove rubbish- Brushing /Grooming- Stain Cleaning- Surface Management- Moss/Algae Removal- Weeds- Infill Levels- Decompaction- Seams- Penalty Spots
Maintenance
Heavy duty drag brushing with decompaction tines
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