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SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOPLTI 621 -‐ DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF SYNTHETIC

LTI 622 -‐ FIELD SAFETYPresented by

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Introduction and Preview of

LTI 621 – Synthetic Turf – What You Need To KnowLTI 622 – Field Safety

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ConfidenAal and proprietary presentaAon of TURFIndustry. Copyright,

2012 by the NIAAA and TURFindustry Inc.

DO NOT COPY OR REPRODUCE

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SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOPIntroduction and Preview of


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Mark Nicholls – President and Founder of TURFindustryUBU Sports – CEO and President

Over 27 years of direct experience In the synthetic turf industry

Started as an installer and has personally completed 100’s of successful projectsBuilt one of the top brand in North America

Created installation training university

Established world class R&D Center

Built largest independent manufacturing facility in North America




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HOUSEKEEPING: Questions?

“ALL”W-WorkbookP-PresentationM-MaintenanceF-Fiber Study$-Financial H-Heat IndexB-Best PracticesS-Specifications




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The GoalArm interested individuals with general knowledge regarding field safety and p lay ing sur face performance. Provide detailed instrucAon of how select a playing surface and test sports fields for safety

Inspire discussion on performance and safety.

Engage professionals in the debate regarding player safety and playing surface performance.



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Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields

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CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF SYNTHETIC FIELDS

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DESIGN: Turf System - Introduction





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DESIGN: Turf System - Construction





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DESIGN: Turf System - Fiber


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


ISO Grid

COMMON SENSE

Corn Rows




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DESIGN: Turf System - Backing


Foundation of the entire systemSecure Top Shield

Durable FoundaAonProven Dimensional StabilityImproved Fiber RetenAonEnhanced Seaming ProperAes




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DESIGN: Turf System - Infill


Infill options – (No Magic Potions!!)v 100% Rubberv Rubber and Sand mixture v Rubber and Sand layered

Determination comes from the specific sport / activity

Note: No durability, performance, or safety issue Between ambient ground rubber and cryogenic rubber

100% Rubber

Sand & Rubber

Layered InfillCauses Fiber Pinch




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DESIGN: Turf System - Seaming


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


LINE TYPES

Inlaid Lines

Painted Lines

Routed Lines

Warning: Routed Lines Should Never Be Utilized




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DESIGN: Details - Equipment


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 ApplicaAon EquipmentTemplates and StencilsBenchesLighAngFencingUAlity Vehicles




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DESIGN: Evaluation Criteria


Base and Drainage ConstrucAon SyntheAc Turf SystemBid DocumentaAon & Overall SubmissionSite VisitsWarranty and InsuranceMandatory Drawing RequirementsInstallaAon References

20 Points 20 Points20 Points15 Points10 Points10 Points 5 Points

____BIDDER’s SCORE____ BIDDER’s PRICE / 1,000,000

Vendors BVRS=




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DESIGN: Vendor Selection


Installation is Everything !

An Experienced, Professionally Trained and Certified Installation Crew is critical to the successful completion 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


Grading PlanDrainage PlanEdge DetailsShop DrawingsSyntheAc Turf Product Data SheetSyntheAc Turf SpecificaAon SheetMandatory TesAng RequirementsLead and Heavy Metal TesAngInstallaAon ReferencesMaintenance ManualHealth and Safety PolicyEnvironmental PolicyRecycling Policy

Warranty Document Insured WarrantyAcord CerAficatesInsurance DocumentaAonInsurance Carrier RaAngInstallaAon StandardsBonding RequirementsQuality Assurance AnA Trust StatementInstallaAon StandardsLicense and RegistraAonsIndemnificaAon Le^erProposed Schedule




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DESIGN: Submittal - Samples


12” by 12” sample of turf material (actual color) – without infillOne (1) sample of material with infill in standard container12” by 12” sample of tuaed line – without infill12” by 12” sample inlaid line -‐ without infill12” by 12” sample of proposed seaming method 12” by 12” sample edge showing backing layersFiber bone of each color fiber to be uAlized Five (5) pounds of proposed infill materialFive (5) pounds of base course stone materialFive (5) pounds of fine course stone material12” by 12” of base liner materialOne (1) foot sample of drainage pipe




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DESIGN: Mandatory Testing


Testing is,… REQUIRED




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DESIGN: Insured Warranty


VENDORS WARRANTY:The Document that explains exactly what is covered and what is not covered by the

warranty.

ACCORD CERTIFICATE:Outlines who is covered and

during what period. It is crucial to be a named insured

on this document.

INSURANCE POLICY:Outlines the insurance coverage that protects the vendors warranty and under what circumstances the coverage applies.

An INSURED WARRANTY,… …is “REQUIRED PROTECTION”.




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MAINTENANCE: Equipment





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LIFECYCLE PLANNING: Introduction


Lifecycle and RecyclingØ Cannot Plan For Field To Last Beyond The Warranty PeriodØ The Field Will Need To Be Replaced EventuallyØ Financial Planning For The Eventual Replacement Is RequiredØ Financial Planning For The Eventual Disposal Is Required

From the day you purchase a synthetic turf system you will need to plan for its eventual replacement and the associated

disposal costs of the existing field.




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CONCLUSION:


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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FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION

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FIELD SAFETY: Performance

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Definition:The surfaces appropriateness to perform for a specific sports use. The shoe surface interface, the ball interaction by sport, and the surfaces ability to optimize the athletes performance.

Measurement: Friction, Torsion Resistance, Ball Bounce, Ball Speed, Shoe Traction, Coefficient of Restitution.

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Definition:The sports field being maintained in a professional manner to maximize player safety. The surfaces hardness upon impact, the air temperature during the players use of the surface, are critical safety aspects.

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

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FIELD SAFETY: Your Role

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FIELD SAFETY: Your Responsibility

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FIELD SAFETY: Conducting A Field Assessment

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FIELD SAFETY: Risk Mitigation

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Planning

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FIELD SAFETY: Documentation

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Maintenance Certificate

Maintenance Log

Game DayManual

Industry Standards

Enhanced Reporting

Gmax Assessment

Infill DepthAssessment

Visual Inspection

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TESTING: Performance




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TESTING: Gmax Math




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60 – Muddy Grass 80 – Minimum acceptable Gmax105 – NFLPA – TBB Field115 – NFL Indoor125 – NFL Stadium 150 – Acceptable Max – Most Vendors166 – NFL – Max Professional Football175 – Acceptable Max – Certain Vendors180 – Packed Clay 200 – OSHA – “Will Cause Death”225 – Frozen Grass

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TESTING: Gmax Equipment & Operations




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Safety -‐ Acknowledging the importance and understanding your rolePerformance – Sports specific requirements and needsGmax Math – The relevance of the numbersGmax Equipment And OperaAons – OpAons and efficiencyEnhanced ReporAng Systems – Document retenAon

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NATURAL GRASS: Introduction

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No point to exceed 150

10 Required Points 5 Painted Areas 5 Random Areas

v 3 unique spots in each locationv Discard the 1st dropv Average the 2nd and 3rd drops

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NATURAL GRASS: RP2 Planarity Worn Areas - Divots

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10 Required Points10 Random Points

Sports Specific Required Points

v 10 Foot String Linev ½” deviation is considered unacceptable

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SYNTHETIC TURF: RP2 Planarity Infill Depth




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Infill Depth and Evenness is critical to player safety

Infill Displacement due to previous play needs to be monitored and remediated to ensure surface consistency and planarity

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BEST PRACTICES: Introduction

BEST PRACTICE




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Risk ManagementList Of Equipment

MaintenanceRemediaAon

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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Mark NichollsTURFindustry

[email protected](905) 327-‐5501

THANK-‐YOU




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