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All Weather Pitch

Let it snow, rain, hail or freeze because artificial grass can withstand the challenge. All weather pitches provide an optimum sports surface in all conditions and astro turf looks good in both hot and cold climates. A synthetic grass installation can be used excessively each day without suffering from noticeable wear. Real grass lawns often appear discoloured in the winter due to a lack of sunshine and the impeded growth can cause problems for groundskeepers maintaining the surface. An all weather pitch will resolve this issue and look green all year. The only known exception is with reference to the Denver Broncos (American NFL) – they use blue astro turf!

The quality of a playing surface is of key importance when engaging in either summer or winter sports because it will always contribute to a good team performance. Major sport facilities should therefore consider the use of astro turf for an all weather pitch. The result is a flat surface with consistent grass density. Furthermore, these synthetic pitches are safer to use than a conventional surface due to reliability and an optional shock pad underlay; perform a search or see our child grass blog section for more information on shock padding.

Many major league teams, clubs and schools are considering the transition away from real grass because the upgrade is proving to be an investment in several areas; namely reduced maintenance, increased surface reliability and higher overall pitch quality. Grants are often available to offset the installation expense on such astro turf projects if they benefit the community in some way. For more information about funding in your area, contact your local government authority.