Sutton Coldfield Town Football Club 3G artificial grass football pitch

With 100+ matches played at home each season, Sutton Coldfield Town FC converted their stadium pitch to a state-of-the-art 3G surface; to ensure their football surface can satisfy a demanding match schedule. ‘The Royals’, who compete in The Evo-Stik League Northern Premier - First Division South, needed a first-class artificial turf to reflect their league status and high-performance requirements. Focused project management enabled the scheme development and preparation to be efficiently arranged and construction was successfully completed within eight weeks. Field testing was vitally secured FIFA 1 Star Field Certification in time we wish The Royals every success for the 2011/12 season.

Easthampstead Park School, Bracknell 3G artificial grass football pitch

When Easthampstead Park School wanted to rejuvenate their ageing multi-use synthetic turf pitch, SSL were called to plan, design and project manage the development. To facilitate the schools sporting curriculum and player trends, the refurbishment design centered on converting the facility to a FIFA 1 Star football pitch. Technical specifications allowed for a new 3G football turf and all new equipment and associated features; including floodlighting, fencing and clean access. To ensure the pitch retains long term performance, a seven year maintenance package was also commissioned. Construction was undertaken during winter 2010/11 and the new pitch was successfully delivered in March 2011.

The University of Manchester Two synthetic turf hockey pitches

STARS (Directorate of Sport, Trading And Residential Services) appointed SSL to oversee the refurbishment of the two synthetic turf pitches at The Firs Athletic Ground within The Armitage Centre campus. The design brief included the renewal of the playing surfaces and underlying base systems, plus new perimeter ball-stop fencing, floodlights and sports equipment. Construction works were finished within an impressive eight week period. The new pitches are a development hub for England Hockey’s Centre of Excellence , both having been certified to FIH Class 2 National pitch status. During July 2010, the pitches were used as match venues for the 2010 FIL World Lacrosse Championships and Festival, which was hosted by The University of Manchester

Owen Square, Bristol Multi Use Games Area

Rain abandoned play following every shower at Owen Square in Bristol and The Football Foundation asked SSL to save this underperforming Multi Use Games Area (MUGA). A detailed condition survey revealed the playing surface suffered from three distinct ‘in built’ problems that prevented adequate drainage and made the MUGA un-playable after rainfall. The only solution was to re-build the area with skilled workmanship using high-quality materials. SSL specified the replacement works and verified key stages of construction to ensure the facility became a valued asset to the Owen Square community.

Tresham Institute, Kettering 3G artificial grass rugby / football pitch

The overall works package included every aspect to compliment the high quality playing surface including:

• Floodlighting
• Perimeter ball-stop fencing
• Base, foundations, drainage and structural design (crib retainer)
• Sports equipment and site furniture
• Secure player, spectator and coach’s corridor

The facility was opened in June 2010 and has received commendations from our client, community football and rugby clubs and youth volunteering projects.

Cardiff University 3G artificial grass rugby / football pitch