Installing football turf at your ground
Football has always been popular. So much so that clubs have several teams that play in each league of their respective age, level, and gender. A women’s under 16s side complete with substitutes and reserves could see the team be split up into another women’s under 16s side purely because there are so many ladies in the squad. These players need a place to train and play matches. Typical natural grass cannot withstand the frequency at which these squads play and train and thus need to be constantly maintained and renovated. Therefore, clubs tend to make the smarter, economical, and more durable choice to install artificial football turf.
So, what are the steps you and the club need to take to install a FIFA-grade football turf? It boils down to four steps
- Tender,
- Installation,
- Certification,
- Maintenance
How to install football turf
Tender
The first step in installing your new football turf is the tender stage. The foundation of the installation such as planning the best suitable facility to meet the requirements. The end-result of the project and the cost and time constraints should be concrete at this stage. Especially budgeting is important here. There are many variables that can see the price for construction skyrocket. Therefore, it is important to be on the same page as your contractor. You should also take additional contractors for the construction of the stands and the installations of the flags, goalposts, dugout, etc.
Then of course, the choice regarding which contractor should complete the project. Of course, we could use words to convince you that Edel Grass is the best option. But our many projects speak for themselves. Moreover, our quality has been recognized by the FIFA preferred provider program as well as our many innovations which contribute to sustainability. In addition, in the event you choose for Edel Grass, our specialists work closely with your club to advise on the points listed above as well as take many of the following tasks of your hands.
Installation
The second step in installing football turf is done mainly by our skilled pitch technicians. From removing the previous pitch, to constructing a drainage system and foundation, to installing the football turf over the top.
Certification
To be permitted to use the pitch for official competitive matches, the pitch needs to be found to be up to FIFA standard. Edel Grass’ FIFA preferred provider accolade bypasses this step, making the pitch immediately playable.
Maintenance
Maintenance for your newly installed football turf is important! Taking good care of the pitch could see the surface being able to withstand up to ten years of intense usage. Replenishing infill, redistributing the crumbs, and clearing any foreign debris such as cigarette butts, glass or chewing gum immediately are great ways to ensure a long and healthy lifespan of the turf.
In the event the turf needs renovating, we’ve written a detailed page regarding the best practices for that.
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Installing football truf starts with “Hi!”
At Edel Grass we’re more than happy to take on any project to ensure the installation of a great football pitch. Do you know exactly what you want, or are you looking for additional advice? Get in touch with our experts. They can find the best pitch that suits your situation. All you need to do is just say “Hi!”
