3G surfaces are designed primarily for football and rugby and England Hockey does not consider it suitable for competitive hockey . In some circumstances, a 3G could be used for introductory hockey, if no other hockey surface were available.
Read moreHow is a 3G pitch made?
3G pitches are a synthetic turf made from artificial grass, supported by a base layer of sand and rubber crumb infill . The rubber crumb is spread throughout the blades of grass to provide a natural feel similar to real turf.
Read moreWhat type of pitch is 3G?
3G Pitches 3G stands for a Third Generation synthetic surface which consists of three elements; synthetic turf, sand infill and rubber infill. These surfaces are typically between 35mm-65mm in pile height.
Read moreWhat size is a 3G pitch?
The playing surface should be 100m x 64m with a 3m run off on all sides free from obstacles; where an existing natural turf stadia pitch is being converted and space is limited the run off should be agreed with the league or The FA.
Read moreCan you wear studs on a 3G pitch?
No Studs . First things first, don’t wear anything with full metal studs on. Soft ground soleplates with metal studs are simply not designed with 3G pitches in mind. In fact, they are best kept for natural pitches, where they penetrate wet muddy ground to give better grip and traction.
Read moreIs 3G same as astro turf?
What is the Difference Between Astroturf, 3G Turf, and Artificial Grass? So, you have 2G to 6G pitch types. The numbers describe the kind of technology the synthetic grass uses. For example, 2G pitches are sand-based, while 3G pitches use rubber and sand .
Read moreAre 3G pitches safe?
Third generation or 3G artificial grass pitches are recognised as durable, safe, year-round playing surfaces , able to withstand intensive use and all kinds of weather.
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