Sporturf™ dealer Steve Halbert of WorldWide Turf Canada is currently working on installing two multi-purpose fields in the city of Maple Ridge, BC. The city of Maple Ridge was diligent in making sure that their choice for surface and installer for the fields was correct and going to work for them in the end.

Halbert’s company was established with complete end-to-end service in mind. They believe that the framework for success and excellence include the trifecta of quality, service and expertise. This allows them to deliver the best quality Sporturf™ products at a competitive price with the expertise to build and install custom fields with the highest level of service.

The first field they are working on is at Samuel Robertson Technical School, and installation has begun with an estimated completion of this fall.

The Samuel Robertson field size is 111,000 sq. foot (10,300/m2) and will house the following sports, Soccer, Lacrosse, Football, and Field Hockey.

The second install they are working on is at Golden Ears Elementary School with a completion date of the end of August.

The field size is 90,000sq foot field   (8400/m2) and will provide playing space for the following sports: Soccer, Lacrosse and Baseball.

The cost for both projects comes to about $1.27 million, and the turf will be multipurpose Duration 50 product. The Duration Series is constructed with technological advanced Monofilament fiber. This performance-based system delivers the best to both the athlete and owner. Engineered to meet all the testing requirements of FIFA. These FIFA requirements allow athletes and owners to be confident that performance is always there for them. Duration is available in two configurations that can qualify for FIFA certifications. Both have unique performance characteristics.

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Since turf was first invented, we have needed suitable infills for installs where the turf needs to stand up. There are different types of turf for every application and it only makes sense that there are multiple types of infill.

The following infills are recommended by the Synthetic Turf Council:

Crumb Rubber: Crumb Rubber is derived from scrap vehicle tires that are ground up and recycled. Two types of crumb rubber infill exist: Ambient and Cryogenic. Together these make up the most widely used infill in the synthetic sports field and landscape market. Crumb rubber infill is substantially metal free, and, according to the STC Guidelines for Crumb Rubber Infill, should not contain liberated fiber in an amount that exceeds .01% of the total weight of crumb rubber, or .6 lbs. per ton.

Coated Rubber Infill: Both ambient and cryogenic rubber can be coated with colorants, sealers, or anti-microbial substances if desired. Coated rubber provides additional aesthetic appeal, reduction of dust by products during the manufacturing process and complete encapsulation of the rubber particle.

EPDM Infill: EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) is a polymer elastomer with high resistance to abrasion and wear and will not change its solid form under high temperatures. Typical EPDM colors are green and tan. EPDM has proven its durability as an infill product in all types of climates. Its excellent elasticity properties and resistance to atmospheric and chemical agents provide a stable, high performance infill product.

Organic Infill: There are several organic infills available in the North American market, all utilizing different organic components, such as natural cork and/or ground fibers from the outside shell of the coconut. These products can be utilized in professional sports applications as well as for landscaping. At the end of its life cycle it can be recycled directly into the environment.

Sand (Silica) Infill: Pure silica sand is one of the original infilling materials utilized in synthetic turf. This product is a natural infill that is non-toxic, chemically stable and fracture resistant. Silica sand infills are typically tan, off-tan or white in color and – depending upon plant location – may be round or sub-round in particle shape. As a natural product there is no possibility of heavy metals, and the dust/turbidity rating is less than 100. It can be used in conjunction with many other infills on the market to provide a safe and more realistic playing surface. The round shape plays an integral part in the synthetic turf system. It is important that silica sand have a high purity (greater than 90%) to resist crushing and absorption of bacteria and other field contaminants. Silica sand can either be coated with different materials as a standalone product or can be used to firm up in combination with traditional crumb rubber infill systems.

Coated Silica Sand Infill: This class of infill consists of coated, high-purity silica sand with either a soft or rigid coating specifically engineered for synthetic turf. These coatings are either elastomeric or acrylic in nature (non-toxic) and form a bond with the sand grain sealing it from bacteria to provide superior performance and durability over the life of a field. Coated sand is available in various sizes to meet the application’s needs.

Depending on the amount and type of infill, coated sands can either be used with or without a pad and are available in various colors. All of the coatings are non-toxic and are bonded to the quartz grain for superior performance and durability over the life of your field. These materials are typically used as a homogenous infill which provides both ballast and shock absorbing qualities to a synthetic turf application.

TPE Infill: Thermo plastic elastomer (TPE) infill is non-toxic, heavy metal free, available in a variety of colors that resist fading, very long lasting, and 100% recyclable and reusable as infill when the field is replaced. TPE infill, when utilizing virgin-based resins, will offer consistent performance and excellent g-max over a wide temperature range.

For more information about the STC please visit their website https://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org

 

Sporturf™ is still the leading synthetic turf surface company in the world. Our in house, state-of-the-art laboratory provides us the ability to develop products that exceed the requirements of all the individual sport’s governing bodies around the world. With that comes the knowledge and capability to have one of the best backings on the market, Silverback™.

Silverback™ is the result of our specialty Polyurethane backing recipe. Silverback™ coating saturates the primary backing of the synthetic turf and effectively locks the turf blades in place. While most polyurethane backings are a coating simply scraped over the primary backing, Silverback™ actually penetrates into the tuft, surrounding every stitch locking the fibers into the primary backing. This process produces tuft lock well above the industry standard.

The components that make up Silverback™ are simple. It is, at its core, a heat activated polyurethane with zero vegetable-based polyols, forming the best polyurethane backing available in today’s market. When you have Silverback™ as your backing, you know you have the quiet strength required by today’s consumers, regardless of the application.

So if you need turf that is going withstand a beating, with the science and quality to back you up then Sporturf™ is what you need.

Our Sporturf team has been growing over the last year and we would like to make sure that all of our customers get to know our amazing team.

Demond Moore – Southeast

As Southeastern Regional Manager Demond will be responsible for growing and managing the indoor and outdoor field dealer networks in the southeastern states while working with the A&E community as well as meeting with end users.

demondmoore@sporturf.com

(706) 913-1056

 

Hunter Pratt – Gulf Coast

As Gulf Coast Regional Manager Hunter will be responsible for growing and managing the indoor and outdoor field dealer networks in the Gulf Coast, while working with the A&E community as well as meeting with end users.

hunterpratt@sporturf.com

(706) 980-8915

 

Dustin Loggins – Midwest

As Midwest Regional Manager Dustin will be responsible for growing and managing the indoor and outdoor field dealer networks in the Midwestern states, while working with the A&E community as well as meeting with end users.

dustinloggins@sporturf.com

(706) 508-2526

 

Raquel Raybon – Southwest

Raquel “Rocky” holds the role of Western Regional Sales Manager and is responsible for indoor and outdoor field sales in the 14 western states growing not only the brand but the dealer network as well.

raquelraybon@sporturf.com

(706) 671-0029

 

Broc Johnson – Northwest

As Northwestern Regional Manager Broc will be responsible for growing and managing the indoor and outdoor field dealer networks in the Northwestern states and Canada, while working with the A&E community as well as meeting with end users.

brocjohnson@sporturf.com

(706) 618-3335

 

Lisa Plott – Lead Generation Coordinator

lisaplott@sporturf.com

800-798-1056 ext. 140

This project comes to us from Southwestern Regional Manager Raquel “Rocky” Raybon out of California.

The project was as follows:

• Product Installed-PowerHouse 42oz
• Pile Height-2in
• Location-Irvine, CA
• School: Crean Lutheran High School
• Mascot: Saints

Crean Lutheran is WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) Accredited and has Exemplary Status Accreditation status with the NLSA (National Lutheran Schools Accreditation) – a distinction setting apart 9 of over 1,000 Lutheran schools nationwide.

PowerHouse, the turf installed on the Saints field, is one of our most advanced system designs that provides high resilience and increased comfort and safety. The series is made up of some of the most proven and durable fibers in the world. PowerHouse truly is a workhorse and will withstand the rigors of wear and tear for many years.

Features:

• Dual Parallel Slit Film

Applications:

• Football
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Multi-purpose

 

We at Sporturf strive to provide quality service with quality products to each one of our customers, no matter the size of the project. With that in mind, please consider Sporturf for your synthetic turf sports needs.