Hockey Pitches

Water-based Hockey Pitch

A synthetic pitch that is non sand-filled with optimised ball to surface contact and overall playing characteristics.

The synthetic carpet is laid on a rubber shock pad. This type of hockey pitch has to be irrigated prior to use.

Water-based hockey pitch are the only type approved for national team training centres, international and competitions. It is the preferred choice of hockey players in sports clubs and universities.

Sand-dressed Pitches

Several designs of sand-dressed pitches are now available. They offer excellent playing characteristics and are particularly popular for clubs wanting high performance without the cost of a long pile surface.

They have a shorter, denser pile than the standard sand-filled grass systems and have a reduced quantity of sand infill usually to 3/4 of the pile height.

For multi-sport pitches the sand-dressed system is commonly specified as an alternative to a non-filled irrigated field for Hockey.

Sand Filled Pitches

A sand-filled system is less expensive than non-filled systems. Although the playing characteristics make them suitable for soccer practice only the surfaces are versatile and durable. They can be used for Hockey, Soccer and Tennis in combination with other activities.

The sand is usually taken to within 3mm of the fibre tip.

The pile fibre and sand combine to form the playing surface of the pitch. It is therefore essential that the level of sand is maintained throughout the facility life.

Sand-filled pitches are often the preferred solution for schools and clubs that have a multi-sport requirement for their sports pitch.

3G Pitches

Although not ideal, 3G pitches can be designed to be suitable for hockey practice and recreational play in multi-sport facilities.

Hockey Pitches - Safety First

The use of water-based hockey pitches combined with low friction pile yarn makes for reduction of friction burns.
Surfaces remain pliable at low temperatures. This also reduces the risk of friction burns.
Water has cooling effects and is a protective layer between players and the pitch.
The use of a shockpad under the surface cushions player joints.