Since artificial turf pitches are soft, players have less injury when compared to natural grass. The main reason for Soccer being played 365 days in a year is because the way artificial turf was designed. Rain and snow do not affect the quality and condition of an artificial pitch. Soil heating and drainage can help keep the pitch from building up puddles. Generally the life span for artificial soccer surface is 10 years. Since the sport is played consistently, lifespan is reduced to 7 years. Artificial turf requires very little maintenance. It consists mainly of brushing the surface to loosen the compacted infill, bring the yarns into an upright position and remove dirt such as leaves, clay, and small branches off the pitch. This does not require highly skilled workforce for maintenance. Polyethylene material is used for making soccer pitches because it has increased softness properties compared to other materials such as polypropylene or nylon.
Synthetic turf is used for many purposes like schools, sports field, roof gardens, hotels etc. children would love to play in artificial grass because it is made of soft material which will prevent children from injuries. Other benefits include the fake grass will be it is green throughout the year, no muddy patches after the rain, tough and durable, low maintenance. It does not require watering, weeding, fertilizing or mowing. Parents and schools before setting up a play area should look after the safety aspect also.
Parents and teachers advise children that they should play outdoor games to stay healthy, artificial grass will help children from major injuries. Nowadays parents and schools are enquiring a lot about synthetic grass so that it can benefit children.
Synthetic turf can transform a muddy playground into a beautiful games area. If any parent our school is interested in installing artificial grass do call us at 866-326-2554 we will be happy to answer your queries.
Olympics are held once in 4 years. It attracts athletes from all around the world to take part in competition and prove who is best in their generation. Before Greece Olympics in 2004, hockey sport was played on natural grass. But during Greece Olympics 2004, the hockey sport was played on
synthetic turf. In 2008 Beijing Olympics, the hockey team will be playing on
artificial grass. The stadium has a floor area of 15,539 m2 and more than 17,000 seats to accommodate the thousands of hockey fans. The hockey teams will play at the Olympic green hockey stadium in northeast Beijing.
Even in 2010 soccer world cup in South Africa and London Olympic games in 2012, synthetic turf will be used.
Artificial turf was also used in England's Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia in Moscow last year. Russia won the game 2-1. Artificial tracks can offer performance enhancing aspects that help athletes to break records, which can protect the human body from injuries.
