pitches - LJN Blog Posts - Landscape Juice Network2024-03-29T09:45:48Zhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/pitchesSouters Sports Construct Two Pitches for Sandal Rugby Clubhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/souters-sports-construct-two-pitches-for-sandal-rugby-club-22014-07-24T14:40:20.000Z2014-07-24T14:40:20.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Sandal Rugby Club in Wakefield, Yorkshire has entered a new exciting era in their long history with two new pitches constructed by Souters Sports, one of the UK’s leading natural sportsturf contractors.</p><p>Following a competitive tendering process, the contractor worked closely alongside consultant John Hacker from Professional Sportsturf Design (NW), with funding coming from the Rugby Football Union. Souters worked on the site using their specialist sports surface construction expertise, machinery and technical knowledge to deliver the project on time and on budget.</p><p>After spraying off the area, the area was then ploughed, subsoiled and cultivated. The areas were then trimmed with a level frame utilising the current topsoil depths to grade out any undulations. A mains and lateral drainage system was then installed followed by Koro Top Drain Sand Slits by Souters’ in-house team.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314159546?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314159546?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450" class="align-left"/></a>The area was then finally cultivated and trimmed using specialist rota rakes in several directions to provide an even seed bed. As a specialist contractor, Souters Sports takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and was committed to ensuring the project was developed in a sustainable way.</p><p>Wherever possible, all material was retained on the site and special attention given to retaining the biodiversity of the area, helping to reduce the financial and environmental impact of the project. Special care was taken during the project to maintain two public footpaths during the works with fencing and signage to protect the public.</p><p>After the final cultivations and pre-seeding fertiliser application, the site was then seeded. Both pitches are expected to be used for light use from November 2013 onwards before both being brought into full use for the 2014/15 season. Souters Sports will be carrying out the initial marking of the pitches and installing new goals at the end of October. Careful planning of the project and communication with local farmers for an alternative access route to the site maximised the use of equipment and labour and dramatically reduced the programme to just six weeks.</p><p>“Souters Sports were very professional throughout the project and the works were completed to a high standard,” said John Hacker of PSD. “We have an excellent working relationship with them. They managed to complete the project in a tight time-frame and their continued attention to detail is very impressive.”</p><p>Robert Heath, Contracts Director at Souters Sports said: “The quality of the work we do is a direct result of the skill and attention to detail of our dedicated in-house staff, plus our continual commitment to investing in state-of-the-art specialist equipment.”</p><p>For further information, please contact Souters Sports Limited on 01236 453030 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.souterssports.co.uk">www.souterssports.co.uk</a>. Souters Sports are also on Twitter @SoutersSports</p></div>Souters Sports Construct Two Pitches for Sandal Rugby Clubhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/souters-sports-construct-two-pitches-for-sandal-rugby-club-12014-07-24T14:40:18.000Z2014-07-24T14:40:18.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Sandal Rugby Club in Wakefield, Yorkshire has entered a new exciting era in their long history with two new pitches constructed by Souters Sports, one of the UK’s leading natural sportsturf contractors.</p><p>Following a competitive tendering process, the contractor worked closely alongside consultant John Hacker from Professional Sportsturf Design (NW), with funding coming from the Rugby Football Union. Souters worked on the site using their specialist sports surface construction expertise, machinery and technical knowledge to deliver the project on time and on budget.</p><p>After spraying off the area, the area was then ploughed, subsoiled and cultivated. The areas were then trimmed with a level frame utilising the current topsoil depths to grade out any undulations. A mains and lateral drainage system was then installed followed by Koro Top Drain Sand Slits by Souters’ in-house team.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314159546?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="450" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314159546?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="450" class="align-left"/></a>The area was then finally cultivated and trimmed using specialist rota rakes in several directions to provide an even seed bed. As a specialist contractor, Souters Sports takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and was committed to ensuring the project was developed in a sustainable way.</p><p>Wherever possible, all material was retained on the site and special attention given to retaining the biodiversity of the area, helping to reduce the financial and environmental impact of the project. Special care was taken during the project to maintain two public footpaths during the works with fencing and signage to protect the public.</p><p>After the final cultivations and pre-seeding fertiliser application, the site was then seeded. Both pitches are expected to be used for light use from November 2013 onwards before both being brought into full use for the 2014/15 season. Souters Sports will be carrying out the initial marking of the pitches and installing new goals at the end of October. Careful planning of the project and communication with local farmers for an alternative access route to the site maximised the use of equipment and labour and dramatically reduced the programme to just six weeks.</p><p>“Souters Sports were very professional throughout the project and the works were completed to a high standard,” said John Hacker of PSD. “We have an excellent working relationship with them. They managed to complete the project in a tight time-frame and their continued attention to detail is very impressive.”</p><p>Robert Heath, Contracts Director at Souters Sports said: “The quality of the work we do is a direct result of the skill and attention to detail of our dedicated in-house staff, plus our continual commitment to investing in state-of-the-art specialist equipment.”</p><p>For further information, please contact Souters Sports Limited on 01236 453030 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.souterssports.co.uk">www.souterssports.co.uk</a>. Souters Sports are also on Twitter @SoutersSports</p></div>Synthetic 3G Sports Surfacing Contractorshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/synthetic-3g-sports-surfacing-contractors2014-06-11T10:30:00.000Z2014-06-11T10:30:00.000ZJames Dooleyhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/JamesDooley<div><p>There are a wide variety of artificial grass sport surfacing materials available, each one has individual qualities which are better suited to different sports and the requirements of each project. 3G synthetic turf is a popular choice for organisations such as schools and sports clubs who want to replace a worn out natural grass pitch with a brand new top quality sports facility. </p><p>The 3G artificial sport pitch surfacing is made up of a synthetic turf carpet which is infilled with sand and rubber particles, this infill is installed at the base of the grass fibres and helps to maintain natural playing characteristics for the sport surface. The construction process for a 3G grass system includes installing either a dynamic (stone) or an engineered (macadam) sub base to give stable foundations, then an impact absorbing shockpad, then finally the synthetic turf carpet. Synthetic third generation sport surfacing can be installed in a range of dimensions and specifications with pile heights ranging from 40mm to 60mm to suit different sports such as football and rugby. The synthetic grass sports pitch surfacing system is completely porous, allowing for excellent water drainage which means the facility can be used in all weather conditions, this is a great quality for organisations such as schools and leisure centres.</p><p>Due to the advancements of artificial grass surfacing technology in recent years, 3G synthetic turf sports facilities can withstand a lot of use and require relatively little maintenance compared to a natural grass pitch. However it's still important to keep up a regular maintenance plan for a 3G pitch to ensure it's kept in top condition and is safe for use by everyone. The durability of this artificial sports surfacing means it can help generate extra revenue for an organisation as it can be rented out to clubs and teams for training sessions and matches in the evening. Extra equipment such as floodlighting and fencing can be installed along with the 3G surfacing to help make the most of the facility and keep it secure.</p><p>Sports and Safety Surfaces are experienced contractors in the installation of these 3G synthetic turf sports facilities and regularly carry out construction projects at a variety of locations throughout the UK. For more details about the products and services we offer, please visit where you can find information about 3G sports pitch surfacing, construction and maintenance.</p></div>Replay Revive® University’s All Weather Pitcheshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/replay-revive-university-s-all-weather-pitches2013-11-19T13:02:32.000Z2013-11-19T13:02:32.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>The artificial sports pitches at Longbenton sports ground, the Centre for Physical Recreation & Sport for Newcastle University, have undergone a Replay Revive® Plus+ process and top-up of the pitch’s infill.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314177247?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="400" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314177247?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400" class="align-left"/></a>The process has not only restored the playing qualities of both the sand-filled and rubber-filled surfaces, but has also safeguarded its projected life expectancy and thus protecting the university’s initial investment.</p><p>Works included the Revive Plus+ process of the sand-based pitch used for hockey with 6 tonnes of sand infill top-up. The same process was also carried out on the 3G pitch with 10 tonnes of rubber infill top-up and 800 metres of repair.</p><p>The Replay Revive® Plus+ process extends the life of a synthetic sports pitch and minimises the risk of injury to players by improving surface grip and reducing compaction. It uses a specially developed, single operator machine to remove contaminants from the infill of the surface. Rotary brushes penetrate deeper into the infill compared to static brushes, which are commonly used, breaking up the contamination and removing it with a powerful vacuum filter system for disposal off-site. The infill is then filtered before it is distributed back onto the surface. It helps reduce compaction of the surface and lifts the pile of the carpet whilst enhancing its porosity and helps maintain the playing characteristics.</p><p>The hockey pitch is used almost exclusively by students for training and matches, whilst the 3G pitch is used by students and a local football league twice a week, so is used by thousands of people every week. “Students pay a lot of money to come here so we need to have the best available facilities for them at all times,” explains Ian Walker, Grounds Manager for Newcastle University.</p><p>Ian and Deputy Grounds Manager, Tom Vasey, have their own in-house maintenance machinery, namely a SISIS Oscar, SISIS Litamina and SISIS Flexicomb – all powered by an Iseki compact tractor which are used twice-weekly by their permanent Groundsman, Gary King.</p><p>“Replay already carry out maintenance work at our neighbouring University, Northumbria and was recommended to us as a contractor. As soon as they carried out their on-site inspection, I was comfortable that I had brought in the experts as all of their staff have been very knowledgeable throughout the process.”</p><p>The sand-based pitch was laid six years ago, whilst the 3G pitch is now five years old. Players mention that the facilities are the best in the area and that is testament to the maintenance Gary carries out in-house, but after six years, both himself and management felt that both pitches were in need of a deep clean.</p><p>“Replay cleaned the surfaces to a high standard and when they finished, it was like having a new pitch. The Replay Revive® Plus+ can hopefully extend the life of our pitch by an extra few years and massively reduces repair and replacement costs.”</p><p>For further information, please contact Replay Maintenance on 01636 640 506 or visit the company’s website <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.replaymaintenance.co.uk" target="_blank">www.replaymaintenance.co.uk</a></p></div>Souters Sports Construct Two Pitches for Sandal Rugby Clubhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/souters-sports-construct-two-pitches-for-sandal-rugby-club2013-10-24T09:44:47.000Z2013-10-24T09:44:47.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Sandal Rugby Club in Wakefield, Yorkshire has entered a new exciting era in their long history with two new pitches constructed by Souters Sports, one of the UK’s leading natural sportsturf contractors.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314159546?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314159546?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-left"/></a>Following a competitive tendering process, the contractor worked closely alongside consultant John Hacker from Professional Sportsturf Design (NW), with funding coming from the Rugby Football Union. Souters worked on the site using their specialist sports surface construction expertise, machinery and technical knowledge to deliver the project on time and on budget.</p><p>After spraying off the area, the area was then ploughed, subsoiled and cultivated. The areas were then trimmed with a level frame utilising the current topsoil depths to grade out any undulations. A mains and lateral drainage system was then installed followed by Koro Top Drain Sand Slits by Souters’ in-house team.</p><p>The area was then finally cultivated and trimmed using specialist rota rakes in several directions to provide an even seed bed. As a specialist contractor, Souters Sports takes its environmental responsibilities seriously and was committed to ensuring the project was developed in a sustainable way.</p><p>Wherever possible, all material was retained on the site and special attention given to retaining the biodiversity of the area, helping to reduce the financial and environmental impact of the project. Special care was taken during the project to maintain two public footpaths during the works with fencing and signage to protect the public.</p><p>After the final cultivations and pre-seeding fertiliser application, the site was then seeded. Both pitches are expected to be used for light use from November 2013 onwards before both being brought into full use for the 2014/15 season. Souters Sports will be carrying out the initial marking of the pitches and installing new goals at the end of October. Careful planning of the project and communication with local farmers for an alternative access route to the site maximised the use of equipment and labour and dramatically reduced the programme to just six weeks.</p><p>“Souters Sports were very professional throughout the project and the works were completed to a high standard,” said John Hacker of PSD. “We have an excellent working relationship with them. They managed to complete the project in a tight time-frame and their continued attention to detail is very impressive.”</p><p>Robert Heath, Contracts Director at Souters Sports said: “The quality of the work we do is a direct result of the skill and attention to detail of our dedicated in-house staff, plus our continual commitment to investing in state-of-the-art specialist equipment.”</p><p>For further information, please contact Souters Sports Limited on 01236 453030 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.souterssports.co.uk" target="_blank">www.souterssports.co.uk</a>. Souters Sports are also on Twitter @SoutersSports</p></div>Merseyside Pitches Uplifted By Souters Sportshttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/merseyside-pitches-uplifted-by-souters-sports2013-09-27T08:40:50.000Z2013-09-27T08:40:50.000ZFusion Mediahttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/FusionMedia<div><p>Liverpool, a city famed for its football, is making a big effort to raise the quality of public pitches controlled by Liverpool City Council. This summer, end of season renovation work began on 90 of them across the city, conducted by Souters Sports, one of the UK’s leading natural sportsturf contractors.</p><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314142612?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314142612?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="350" class="align-left"/></a>Souters was chosen as sub-contractor to Glendale, the largest green maintenance provider in the UK. It was the latest project in an on-going joint venture between Glendale and the City Council to lift and maintain the quality of outdoor amenity and sports facilities across the city. Glendale-Liverpool is now in its seventh year of trading.</p><p>Over a three-week period Souters provided a range of renovation services to the pitches as required. These included scarifying, top-soiling, sand top-dressing, aerating, deep slitting, selective weed control, and re-seeding. Among the specialist equipment the company used were the Imants Shockwave to improve pitch aeration, and the Vreedo Overseeder.</p><p>“It was a very tight working window, and it was essential to maximize the grow-in and establishment of the new swards,” said Colin Parker-Rich, Glendale’s Service Manager in charge of the project.</p><p>“We use Souters Sports because we find them, not only 100 per cent professional and competitively priced, but totally flexible in their ability to deliver the kind of quality renovation programme we seek.”</p><p>Liverpool’s football pitches have never been greener or in better shape for a new season.<br/> For further information, please contact Souters Sports Limited on 01236 453030 or visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.souterssports.co.uk" target="_blank">www.souterssports.co.uk</a>. Souters Sports are also on Twitter @SoutersSports</p></div>TurfEx top dressers have a formidable reputationhttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/turfex-top-dressers-have-a-formidable-reputation2013-02-22T07:36:50.000Z2013-02-22T07:36:50.000ZLandscape Juicehttps://landscapejuicenetwork.com/profil/LandscapeJuice<div><p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314198066?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="300" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3314198066?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300" class="align-right" /></a>TurfEx top dressers have a formidable reputation with existing users and when you take a look at the features you can see why. Dual variable speed controllers with digital readout, a flow gate</p>
<p>with integral auger tube, patented motor and transmission drives, a patented material flow system and the benefit of a two year warranty can’t be ignored. Add in the semi-sealed 12 volt</p>
<p>DC motor for electrical operation and you have a top dresser that has no fuel, no oil, won’t leak all over your turf and there are no fumes to pollute the atmosphere. Ideal for spreading large amounts of seed and fertilizer, the TurfEx top dressers will also capably manage bulkier</p>
<p>materials such as organics, compost, soil conditioners, free-flowing sand or lime and a lot more besides. You can choose the MS-2000, designed to bed mount in a utility vehicle or the MS-4500 trailed option with its own integral trailer.</p>
<p>The quick connect spinner assembly, with its stainless steel spinner, uses a material control tube for accurate calibration, ideal for fine granular fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides and seeds. There’s no wastage and no excess of materials left in the turf. Spreading width is up to 30’ so you have fast, accurate dressing for maximum poductivity.</p>
<p>These top dressers keep on looking good too, with the hopper construction in one piece LLDPE tan polyethylene and the frame built in heavy gauge steel with black HRPE powder coating, they are made to last. There is the choice of the MS-2000 for the 11 cubic feet capacity or the MS-4500 for a capacity of 1.4 cubic yards. Either way you’ll be happy to be seen out working with them.</p>
<p>Broadwood International 01420 478111<br />
<a href="http://www.broadwoodintl.co.uk">www.broadwoodintl.co.uk</a></p>
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