Xtreme Grass Hybrid Construction at SV Eerbeekse Boys
Netherland football club selects Act Global Xtreme Grass for two high performing hybrid turf pitches. The pitches have been built by head contractor partner Sallandse and Hofmeyer.
Eerbeekse Boys, the amateur football club from the Dutch village Eerbeek, will soon be playing on new premium hybrid turf pitches.
The hybrid system, called Xtreme Grass, is an ideal solution to reinforce natural grass with the durability of synthetic turf.
Xtreme Grass features synthetic grass fibers interlocked to a strong, open weave backing. Natural grass will grow upwards between the synthetic fibres, as roots will easily penetrate downward through the woven back. The synthetic and natural components become integrated into the pitch, to result in a high-performing, natural sports surface—which offers significantly more playing hours than unreinforced grass alone. This is due to the fact that synthetic fibres helps stabilize and protect the natural grass to improve root development, promote thicker, healthier growth, and reduce playing damage to the field.
At Eerbeekse Boys, the Sallandse and Hofmeyer construction team removed the existing natural surface in order to create a new, stable sand subbase, as the existing surface contained too many stones. Next, the crew installed a growth medium layer, to provide proper soil and nutrients into which the natural grass roots can develop. The Xtreme Grass synthetic turf rolls were then laid out and sewn together atop the growth medium layer.
[WATCH: Xtreme Grass Construction Timelapse at Eerbeekse Boys]
The crew seeded with two types of native natural grasses, which have varying seasonal growing patterns to maximize natural grass density for a longer playing season. The pitch was then topped with more growth medium top finish construction and begin natural grass growing phase.
After just a short time, the pitches at Eerbeekse began to experience healthy initial natural grass growth. Xtreme Grass creates an ideal micro-climate that facilitates quicker germination and thicker, more uniform grass distribution.
The pitch will be officially opening in September 2016 for play.
Act Global has worked with leading agronomy research universities and testing labs to validate Xtreme Grass’ impact on natural growth, durability and sport performance. When compared to unreinforced natural grass, Xtreme Grass performed better in shearing and tearing resistance tests. This means that when the players foot a field, their feet will not tear into the natural grasses as severely.
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance.
Hockey Stadium Upgraded with Elite Xtreme Turf Hockey Surface
Professional water-based synthetic turf system offers the optimal playing surface for field hockey stadium in Malaysia.
Hockey players at Stadium Hoki MBPJ, Petaling Jaya, now have one of the top quality hockey pitches in the world, certified to FIH Global as an elite level playing surface.
The new synthetic turf was part of a series of upgrades at MBPJ Stadium, which also included 706 new stadium seats, building enhancements, and new mechanical pumps. All upgrades have been monitored by the Malaysian Hockey Federation to ensure the stadium is on par with international standards.
The hockey pitch was expertly installed by SportsTech Pro, based in Kuala Lumpur. The company removed the existing surface, and prepared and installed an in-situ shockpad and synthetic turf on-site. The pitch features Act Global’s Xtreme Turf NFH13-MF, a professional, water-based hockey system. The system includes advanced texturized fibre technology and glass-reinforced primary for a highly durable surface. The water layer helps lower friction to create a flat, fast pitch for high speed of play. A short, dense turf pile gives excellent traction and surface stability to enhance player footing, stick movements and ball roll for a technically accurate game.
The system has been certified to FIH Global level, which indicates it is suitable for International and Olympic Level play.
As a preferred FIH Supplier, Act Global is committed to working with the FIH to grow the game of hockey and provide top-quality pitches around the world. The initiative is aimed at ensuring good quality hockey fields are built for all levels of play. By providing consistent and dependable standards for hockey turf installations worldwide, the program will promote player welfare and protect the investment of those funding hockey facilities.
About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance. For more information, visit http://www.actglobal.com
Act Global Sponsors Synthetic Turf for Homeless World Cup
The top quality pitches will host hundreds of players for seven days of football and fellowship in Glasgow’s George Square.
For the second consecutive year, Act Global is the official synthetic turf sponsor for the Homeless World Cup, which will take place this year in Glasgow, Scotland.
“It has been a privilege to be a Homeless World Cup sponsor, and witness the impact the organization has on players and communities around the world,” said Chris Clapham, co-owner of Act Global. “The event demonstrates the positive influence of sports and its ability to change lives.”
Clapham said that supporting the Homeless World Cup aligns with the company’s mission to positively impact society and help affect social change.
“Being able to help people and bring about change, these are the most rewarding parts of our work,” said Clapham.
Glasgow’s George Square will be converted into a street football venue from July 10 to 16, to host 64 teams from 52 nations. Act Global—alongside partner suppliers Bonar Yarns, Malcom Construction andSekisui —will provide three state-of-the-art synthetic turf surfaces for this year’s games.
The Xtreme Turf system selected for the tournament features a highly durable turf pile and a curled thatch layer from Bonar Yarns, which remains upright and resilient without infill applied. It is ideal for event use, as it offers a durable, consistent, all-weather surface, with little maintenance required. The system will be expertly installed on-site by Malcolm Construction over a Sekisui Alveosport pad, to offer excellent shock absorption and uniform performance over the entire field.
“To have three brand new playing surfaces means so much to the Homeless World Cup and to the players,” said Mel Young, co-founder and president of the Homeless World Cup. “The sense of empowerment that comes from participating in street football can help individuals envision change in their lives. For many of these players, this event is that catalyst for change.”
An estimated 100 million people are homeless worldwide, and as many as 1 billion lack access to suitable housing. Of past Homeless World Cup participants, 94 percent have said that the event positively impacted their life, and 77 percent have experienced significant change.
“We are inspired by the personal stories of change we’ve witnessed from players, and are honored to be a small part of this fantastic event,” said John Baize, co-owner of Act Global. “A heartfelt thank you to our partner suppliers who help us support such a worthy cause. We are looking forward to cheering the players on again in Glasgow!”
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. The company carries a full range of products for sports (Xtreme Turf and Xtreme Grass), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Preferred Supplier, and holds ISO 9001 Certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness and performance.
Millfield School Gets FIH Global Synthetic Turf Hockey Pitches
Millfield, a leading private school in Somerset, England, recently received two new state-of-the-art synthetic turf hockey pitches to support their thriving hockey program. The pitches feature Act Global’s water-based Xtreme Turf NFH13-MF, and were professionally installed by partner Verde Recreo.
Millfield is today one of the top UK independent schools for students aged 2-18 years. As the country’s leading hockey school, the sport continues to flourish for both boys and girls at Millfield. The hockey program focuses on encouraging player development for all, with a strong coaching staff, specialised technical one-to-one training; and athletic development sessions with strength and conditioning coaches. Millfield’s hockey program competes very successfully in the National Schools and IAPS competition, and many pupils will graduate to international and Olympic teams.
The new FIH Global pitches from Act Global are a significant addition to the prestigious hockey program. Global Certification signifies a playing surface with elite performance qualities, ideal for developing these top young players. Xtreme Turf NFH13-MF is a water-based system, designed using highly resilient yarns, a short, dense pile height, and a glass-reinforced primary plus latex coating. The non-filled system is built with an in-situ shock pad and irrigated with a water layer to provide optimal speed of play, excellent foot stability and technical ball accuracy.
“We are honored to work with our partner Verde Recreo and Millfield School to bring these players the best in quality hockey turf,” said Gary Breen, regional sales manager for Act Global.
Act Global was recently appointed an Official FIH Supplier, which confirms their commitment to delivering top-quality hockey pitches around the world. This initiative is part of the FIH Quality Programme for Hockey Turf which is aimed at ensuring good quality hockey fields are built for all levels of play, from elite level competition to community development.
For more information Act Global hockey turf visit www.ActGlobal.com or email info@actglobal.com.
Act Global Appointed Official FIH Supplier for Hockey Turf
The International Hockey Federation has today announced its appointment of Official FIH Suppliers, who have demonstrated commitment to provide top level hockey surfaces around the world.
Act Global is among seven companies to be recognized in the flagship program. To be appointed, Act Global demonstrated its commitment to working with the FIH to grow the game of hockey and providing high-quality pitches suitable for international, national, club and development hockey.
“Act Global is dedicated to collaborating with the FIH to set the industry standards and build the fields needed to grow and sustain the game,” said Chris Clapham, co-owner of Act Global. “We ensure quality in all our synthetic turf systems to maximize performance and safety for players.”
Act Global engineers several high performing sand-dressed and water-based hockey turf systems, certified for National and Global level play. Using highly resilient yarns, and a short, dense pile height, Xtreme Turf Hockey provides a flat, sturdy surface for optimal high speed of play. Xtreme Turf has been Certified in hockey pitches around the world, with a recent Global Category for two pitches at Millfield School in England.
The FIH Supplier initiative is part of the FIH Quality Programme for Hockey Turf which is aimed at ensuring good quality hockey fields are built for all levels of play. This internationally recognised programme provides consistent and dependable industry standards for the performance, construction and durability of hockey turf installations worldwide. As a result it will help inspire more people to play hockey, promote player welfare and protect the investment of those funding hockey facilities.
CSV Apeldoorn Receives Latest “Xtreme Turf DX” Synthetic Pitch
CSV Apeldoorn, Netherlands, is the latest Club to receive a state-of-the-art Xtreme Turf DX – the highest performing monofilament system available exclusively from Act Global. The new synthetic turf surface will be used for all home games and first team training as the Club’s main pitch.
The 3G pitch was installed by partner De Sallandse United and features the exclusive MN Global fibres from Bonar Yarns. The system lends a natural and full coverage appearance, with performance features suitable for elite level play. MN Global is also incredibly durable, with ability to achieve 130,000 Lisport cycles, to sustain increased playing hours.
Founded in 1946, CSV Apeldoorn were originally a Dutch amateur club, and promoted in 2010 to the newly established top-class Dutch amateur league. For the 2015/16 season, the team will play in Apeldoorn league C. The club’s sport complex, Sportpark Orderbos includes five fields, three of which are now artificial.
The system Xtreme Turf DX has been installed and certified in some of the finest sporting stadiums around the world and is proven to meet the highest international standards in terms of performance, safety and resilience. Other featured installations include Montreal Olympic Stadium for the 2015 Women’s World Cup Canada and Ho Chi Minh University of Sport.
Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, FIH Certified, and Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer. For more information, www.ActGlobal.com.
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