The evolution of the game
The national sport of America, American football is a sport that has seen many changes in its lifetime. From using rules similar to soccer in 1869, to being one of the biggest commercial sports in the world. This evolution has seen American football become one of the most widely played sports on the American continent. This influx of new clubs and players required a revamp of the pitches the game is played on. More players that want to play means more training hours, which in turn means great stress on the field. American football fields thus needed to make the switch from natural grass to durable synthetic turf. This switch is supported by the necessity for safe playing areas. The rough nature of the game results in players being tackled to the ground, studs planted firmly in the terrain and skirmishes for the ball. Artificial American football pitches ensure the evenness of the area.
Artificial grass on American football fields
Nowadays, artificial grass for American football fields is widespread. This is due to the resilience and durability of the grass. More teams, more players, more training, more matches. Moreover, the rubber infill combined with taller yarn height ensure a safer landing when making risky tackles. We also offer our clients the option to install a shock pad under their 3G American football pitches to further increase safety.
Aside from sport systems for American football, we also provide fields for hockey, soccer tennis and rugby. Although the blade height and infill for soccer and rugby fields are similar, our tennis courts and hockey fields, typically use 2G systems. These systems are ideal for non-contact sports that require a high ball speed.
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Artificial grass developments
From the point of view from governing bodies in the sport, 3G American football fields are the latest generation pitches. This is an important distinction to make, as we are currently pushing the boundaries of 4G pitches. 4G American football pitches are as safe as 3G pitches but without the rubber infill, making it a greener option. However, this new generation of pitches is not yet recognized by the governing bodies. That’s why, if you want to install an American football field, you should be aware whether or not it’s intended to be used in the college or national leagues.
Upgrade your American football pitch by saying: Hi!
Whether it’s a municipal, club, college or private field, Edel Grass can supply a high-quality American football field without hassle. Wondering what such a project would look like? Feel free to visit our projects page. Although we have not yet realized many American football pitches, our rugby pitches are similar. If you have any targeted questions, please feel free to get in touch with our experts. They will provide additional information and advice. At Edel Grass, we believe it should be simple to upgrade your American football fields. So, all we ask is that you open the dialogue by saying: “hi!”.
