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SYNTHETIC)TURF)WORKSHOP!
LTI!621!(!DESIGN!AND!CONSTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!COMPONENTS!OF!SYNTHETIC!
LTI!622!–!SPORTS!FIELD!SAFETY!
Presented)by
Mark)Nicholls!
in)association)with
Confidential)and)proprietarypresentation)of)TURFIndustry.
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Mark Nicholls – President and Founder of TURFindustryUBU Sports – CEO and President
Over 30 years of direct experienceIn the synthetic turf industry
Started as an installer and has personallycompleted 100’s of successful projects
Built one of the top brand in North America Created installation training university Established world class R&D Center Built largest independent manufacturing facilityin North America
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HOUSEKEEPING: Questions?
“ALL”W-WorkbookP-PresentationM-MaintenanceF-Fiber Study$-FinancialH-Heat IndexB-Best PracticesS-Specifications
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The+Goal!
Arm+ interested+ individuals+ withgeneral+ knowledge+ + regardingfield+ safety+ and+ playing+ surfaceperformance.+ + Provide+ detailedinstruction+ of+ how+ select+ aplaying+ surface+ and+ test+ sportsfields+for+safety!
Inspire+discussion+on+performance+and+safety.++!Engage+ professionals+ in+ the+ debate+ regardingplayer+safety+and+playing+surface+performance.
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FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETICTURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
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FIELD SAFETY: Performance
FIELD SAFETY
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TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETICTURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
Definition:The surfaces appropriateness toperform for a specific sports use.The shoe surface interface, the ballinteraction by sport, and thesurfaces ability to optimize theathletes performance. Measurement:Friction, Torsion Resistance, BallBounce, Ball Speed, Shoe Traction,Coefficient of Restitution.
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FIELD SAFETY: Safety
FIELD SAFETY
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Definition:The sports field being maintained ina professional manner to maximizeplayer safety. The surfaceshardness upon impact, the airtemperature during the players useof the surface, are critical safetyaspects. Measurement:Gmax, Temperature, Infill Depth,Infill Deviation, HIC, Lead Content.
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TESTING: Safety
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FIELD SAFETY: What Has Changed
FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY: Your Role
FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY: Your Responsibility
FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY: Conducting A Field Assessment
FIELD SAFETY
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FIELD SAFETY: Risk Mitigation
FIELD SAFETY
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Knowledge Education Planning Prevention Documentation
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FIELD SAFETY: Documentation
FIELD SAFETY
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MaintenanceCertificate
MaintenanceLog
Game DayManual
IndustryStandards
EnhancedReporting
GmaxAssessment
Infill DepthAssessment
VisualInspection
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TESTING: Performance
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Pe r f o r m a n c e r e q u i r e m e nt s v a r y by s por t
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TESTING: Gmax Math
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166 NFL Max
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TESTING: Gmax Math
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FIELD SAFETYFIELD SAFETY NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC
TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION
60 – Muddy Grass 80 – Minimum acceptable Gmax105 – NFLPA – TBB Field115 – NFL Indoor125 – NFL Stadium150 – Acceptable Max – Most Vendors166 – NFL – Max Professional Football175 – Acceptable Max – Certain Vendors180 – Packed Clay200 – OSHA – “Will Cause Death”225 – Frozen Grass
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TESTING: Gmax Equipment & Operations
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TESTING: Enhanced Reporting Systems
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TESTING: Summary
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Safety++G+Acknowledging+the+importance+and+understanding+your+rolePerformance+–+Sports+specific+requirements+and+needsGmax+Math+–+The+relevance+of+the+numbersGmax+Equipment+And+Operations+–+Options+and+efficiencyEnhanced+Reporting+Systems+–++Document+retention
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NATURAL GRASS: Introduction
NATURAL GRASS
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NATURAL GRASS: RP1 Hardness -Gmax
NATURAL GRASS
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No point to exceed150 10 Required Points 5 Painted Areas 5 Random Areas ! 3 unique spots in eachlocation! Discard the 1st drop! Average the 2nd and 3rd drops
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NATURAL GRASS: RP2 Planarity Worn Areas - Divots
NATURAL GRASS
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10 Required Points10 Random Points Sports SpecificRequired Points ! 10 Foot String Line! ½” deviation is considered unacceptable
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SYNTHETIC TURF: RP2 Planarity Infill Depth
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Infill Depth andEvenness is critical toplayer safety
Infill Displacementdue to previous playneeds to bemonitored andremediated to ensuresurface consistencyand planarity
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BEST PRACTICES: Introduction
BEST PRACTICE
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Risk+ManagementList+Of+Equipment
MaintenanceRemediation
Game+DayField+Markings
HeatCold
MRSA+/+STAPHLifecycle+Planning
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FIELD SAFETY: Summary
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CONCLUSION:
Field Safety is critical,… requires more than words!
Get educated, take responsibility for player safety!
It is paramount to INSPECT,… What you EXPECT from your sports fields! Nothing is more important than safety!
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Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields
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CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
!!!DESIGN!AND!CONSTRUCTIONCOMPONENTS!OF!SYNTHETIC!FIELDS
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DESIGN: Turf System - Introduction
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
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DESIGN: Turf System - Construction
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
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DESIGN: Turf System - Fiber
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
V.S.
Fibrillation YES
Structural Integrity STRONG
Tuftbind GOOD
Infill Encapsulation GOOD
Fiber Loss LOW
Fibrillation NOStructural Integrity WEAK
Tuftbind POOR
Infill Encapsulation POOR
Fiber Loss HIGH
MONO FILAMENTSLIT FILM
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DESIGN: Turf System - Construction
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
ISO Grid
COMMON SENSE
Corn Rows
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DESIGN: Turf System - Backing
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Foundationof the entire system
Secure&Top&ShieldDurable&FoundationProven&Dimensional&StabilityImproved&Fiber&RetentionEnhanced&Seaming&Properties
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DESIGN: Turf System - Infill
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Infill options – (No Magic Potions!!)
! 100% Rubber! Rubber and Sand mixture! Rubber and Sand layered
Determination comes fromthe specific sport / activity Note: No durability, performance, or safety issueBetween ambient ground rubber and cryogenic rubber
100% Rubber Sand & Rubber
Layered InfillCauses Fiber Pinch
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DESIGN: Turf System - Seaming
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Seams do make a difference,…
…and understanding your options is important!
Flat SeamLap SeamAdhered Seam
Chemical Seam
Flat Weld
Sewn Seam Hybrid Seam
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DESIGN: Turf System – Lines & Markings
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
LINE TYPES Inlaid Lines Painted Lines Routed Lines Warning: Routed Lines Should Never Be Utilized
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DESIGN: Details - Equipment
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Football'Goal'Posts'and'SleevesFootball'Game'Equipment'(Markers,'Dial'A'Down,'etc)
Soccer'GoalsSoccer'Game'Equipment'(Corner'Flags,'etc.)Baseball'Bases'and'AnchorsPitchers'MoundBaseball'Foul'PolesPaint'Application'EquipmentTemplates'and'StencilsBenchesLightingFencingUtility'Vehicles!
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DESIGN: Evaluation Criteria
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Base%and%Drainage%Construction
Synthetic%Turf%System
Bid%Documentation%&%%Overall%Submission
Site%Visits
Warranty%and%Insurance
Mandatory%Drawing%Requirements
Installation%References
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20%Points
20%Points
15%Points
10%Points
10%Points
%5%Points
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DESIGN: Vendor Selection
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Installation is Everything !
An Experienced, ProfessionallyTrained and Certified InstallationCrew is critical to the successfulcompletion of the project!
The synthetic turf industry has been built on the backs “and knees”of passionate professionals that take pride in every field they install!
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DESIGN: Submittal - Documentation
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Grading(PlanDrainage(PlanEdge(DetailsShop(DrawingsSynthetic(Turf(Product(Data(SheetSynthetic(Turf(Specification(SheetMandatory(Testing(RequirementsLead(and(Heavy(Metal(TestingInstallation(ReferencesMaintenance(ManualHealth(and(Safety(PolicyEnvironmental(PolicyRecycling(Policy!
Warranty(DocumentInsured(WarrantyAcord(CertificatesInsurance(DocumentationInsurance(Carrier(RatingInstallation(StandardsBonding(RequirementsQuality(AssuranceAnti(Trust(StatementInstallation(StandardsLicense(and(RegistrationsIndemnification(LetterProposed(Schedule!
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DESIGN: Submittal - Samples
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
12”$by$12”$sample$of$turf$material$(actual$color)$–$without$infill
One$(1)$sample$of$material$with$infill$in$standard$container
12”$by$12”$sample$of$tufted$line$–$without$infill
12”$by$12”$sample$inlaid$line$$<$without$infill
12”$by$12”$sample$of$proposed$seaming$method
12”$by$12”$sample$edge$showing$backing$layers
Fiber$bone$of$each$color$fiber$to$be$utilized
Five$(5)$pounds$of$proposed$infill$material
Five$(5)$pounds$of$base$course$stone$material
Five$(5)$pounds$of$fine$course$stone$material
12”$by$12”$of$base$liner$material
One$(1)$foot$sample$of$drainage$pipe
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DESIGN: Mandatory Testing
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Testing is,… REQUIRED
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DESIGN: Insured Warranty
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
VENDORS WARRANTY:The Document that
explains exactly what iscovered and what is notcovered by the warranty.
ACCORD CERTIFICATE:Outlines who is covered and
during what period. It iscrucial to be a named
insured on this document.
INSURANCE POLICY:Outlines the insurancecoverage that protects the vendorswarranty andunder what circumstancesthe coverage applies.
An INSURED WARRANTY,… …is “REQUIRED PROTECTION”.
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MAINTENANCE: Equipment
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LIFECYCLE PLANNING: Introduction
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Lifecycle and Recycling! Cannot Plan For Field To Last Beyond The Warranty Period! The Field Will Need To Be Replaced Eventually! Financial Planning For The Eventual Replacement Is Required! Financial Planning For The Eventual Disposal Is Required
From the day you purchase a syntheticturf system you will need to plan for itseventual replacement and the associated
disposal costs of the existing field.
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CONCLUSION:
CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLEPLANNING
Base decisions on fact,… not marketing!
Get involved in the process, don’t rely on others!
Appreciate that this is a sophisticated purchase! Educate yourself accordingly!
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