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SYNTHETICFOOTBALL FIELDSINCLUDING HYBRID TECHNOLOGY

THE SMART GUIDE TO

TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS P 3 WELCOME AND PURPOSE P 41. INTRODUCTION P 52 SYNTHETIC SPORTS TURF EVOLUTION AND BENEFITS P 6 2.1 Evolution of Synthetic Turf for Football P 6 2.2 Benefits of Synthetic Turf Football Codes P 7 2.3 History of Synthetic Sports Turf in Australia for Football Codes P 83. SYNTHETIC SPORTS TURF SYSTEM FOR FOOTBALL P 9 3.1 Introduction P 9 3.2 Performance System P 9 3.3 Civil Engineered Solution P 134. HYBRID TECHNOLOGY FOR FOOTBALL FIELDS P 15 4.1 What is Hybrid Sports Turf? P 15 4.2 Profile Reinforcement P 15 4.3 Types of Systems P 16 4.4 Maintenance Commitment P 18 4.5 Conclusion P 195. SPORTS EMBRACES SYNTHETIC TECHNOLOGY P 20 5.1 Importance of Performance for Football Codes P 20 5.2 Governing Body Standards P 20 5.3 Sports Standards P 21 5.4 The Importance of Testing P 286 PERCEPTIONS AND CONCERNS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY P 29 6.1 Introduction P 297 FINANCIAL INVESTMENT NEEDED P 30 7.1 The Whole of Life Expense Commitment P 30 7.2 Capital Investment and Installation Costs P 30 7.3 Maintenance Costs P 30 7.4 Replacement Costs P 30 7.5 Income Offset Costs P 318 THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE P 32 8.1 Introduction P 32 8.2 Key Principles of Maintenance P 329 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOOTBALL FIELDS P 36 9.1 The Importance of Masterplanning P 36 9.2 Multi-sport Designs P 36 9.3 Field Layout and Lines P 36 9.4 Site Assessment Considerations P 37 10 KEY AUSTRALIAN CONTACTS P 39 10.1 Independent Advisory Services P 39 10.2 Key Sports P 39 10.3 Suppliers and Agents P 40 10.4 Independent Testing Institutes P 41 ABOUT SMART CONNECTION CONSULTANCY P 42

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Acknowledgements

Copyright

Disclaimer

About the Smart Guide Series

About the Author Martin Sheppard, M.D., Smart Connection Consultancy

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Welcome and Purpose

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1 Introduction

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2 Synthetic Sports Turf Evolution and Benefits

2.1 Evolution of Synthetic Turf for Football

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2.2 Benefits of Synthetic Turf Football Codes

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2.3 History of Synthetic Sports Turf in Australia for Football Codes

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3 Synthetic Sports Turf System for Football

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Performance System

3.2.1 Third Generation Football Turf Yarn

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3.2.2 The Backing

3.2.3 Carpet Seams and Joining

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3.2.4 Infills

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3.2.5 Shock pad

project

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3.2.6 Durability Considerations

3.3 Civil Engineered Solution

3.3.1 Pavement

3.3.2 Drainage

3.3.3 Option 1: Free Flowing Aggregate Base

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3.3.4 Option 2: Ag Drains

3.3.5 Option 3: Drainage Cell

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4 Hybrid Technology for Football Fields

4.1 What is Hybrid Grass Sports Turf?

4.2 Profile Reinforcement

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4.3 Types of Systems

4.3.1 Mat, Carpet, Grid / Ready to Play Systems

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4.3.2 Permanent Systems

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4.3.3 Use of Hybrid Systems for Community Fields

4.4 Cost of Hybrid Grass

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4.5 Conclusion

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5 Sports Embraces Synthetic Technology

5.1 Importance of Performance for Football Codes

5.2 Governing Body Standards

5.2.1 Overview

5.2.2 Licencee’s / Preferred Producers

5.2.3 The Importance of Testing

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5.3 Sports Standards

5.3.1 Australian Rules Football / Cricket

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5.3.2 Football (Soccer)

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5.3.3 Gridiron / American Football

5.3.4 Rugby League

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5.3.5 Rugby Union

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5.3.6 Multi-Sport Areas

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5.4 The Importance of Testing

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6 Perceptions and Concerns within the Community

6.1 Introduction

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7 Financial Investment Needed

7.1 The Whole of Life Expense Commitment

7.2 Capital Investment and Installation Costs

7.3 Maintenance Costs

7.4 Replacement Costs

1. Type of pitch Football 2. Size of area of field 7,810.00 7,810

3. Field establishment direct costs per m2 / lin. Metre

Total cost of field

Design $10,000Site establishment, documentation & project management $100,000Sub grade works $13 $101,530Drainage, gutters and concrete works $22 $171,820base pavement or asphalt $45 $351,450synthetic surface with standard infill $38 $296,780shock pad installation $23 $179,630

Pitch Sub total $141 $1,211,210Ancillary Costs Fencing $11 $85,910Lighting 50 100 lux $150,000Equipment $0 $30,000Other

Ancillary costs Sub-Total $11 $265,910Contingency & PM Costs 15% $221,568.00

Total investment $1,698,688

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7.5 Income Offset Costs

Replacement Costs (unit rates based on todays prices)Component Cost per m2 / linear m Cost of this project

Pitch Costs

Removal & disposal of existing synthetic grass surface 2.5 19,525$ Shock pad rectification 3.3 25,773$ Synthetic surface installation 296,780$ Shock pad replacement every 20 years 179,630$

Pitch Sub total $521,708Ancillary Costs Fencing (replace chainmesh) 15,000$ Lighting 48,000$ Equipment 7,000$

Ancillary costs Sub-Total $70,000TOTAL COST FOR FIELD $591,708

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8 The Importance of Maintenance

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Key Principles of Maintenance

8.2.1 Maintenance investment needs to be linked to usage of the fields

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8.2.2 Maintenance should focus on ensuring playability and performance

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9 Design Considerations for Football Fields

9.1 The Importance of Masterplanning

9.2 Multi-sport Designs

9.3 Field Layout and Lines

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9.4 Site Assessment Considerations

9.4.1 Overview

9.4.2 Existing In-Ground Services

9.4.3 Flood Overlay

9.4.4 Detailed Feature Survey

9.4.5 Geotechnical Investigation

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9.4.6 Contamination Assessment

9.4.7 Dial Before You Dig

Useful Contact Details:

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10 Key Australian Contacts

10.1 Independent Advisory Services

10.2 Key Sports

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10.3 Suppliers and Agents

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10.4 Independent Testing Institutes

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About Smart Connection Consultancy

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