Specifically, players have a 28% higher rate of non-contact lower extremity injuries when playing on artificial turf . Of those non-contact injuries, players have a 32% higher rate of non-contact knee injuries on turf and a staggering 69% higher rate of non-contact foot/ankle injuries on turf compared to grass.
Read moreCan you play hockey on 3G pitch?
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 moreWhat size is a 3v3 pitch?
15 x 10m (3v3) A popular size for locations with limited space, suitable for mobile events.
Read moreHow long does it take to build a 3G pitch?
Once planning is granted and the construction programme agreed, the typical length of time on-site to construct a new artificial football pitch is generally 12-14 weeks , with football pitch resurfacing in the region of 6-8 weeks.
Read moreAre you allowed 3G pitches in the Football League?
Recently the Conference League changed its rules to allow synthetic 3G pitches to be allowed in the Conference National League , (the League that feeds into the Football League). This follows on from the FA’s decision in 2014 to allow artificial surfaces to be used in all rounds of the FA Cup.
Read moreWhat is a 3G football pitch?
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. Primary sports played on these types of surfaces are Football, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Lacrosse and American Football.
Read moreHow much does it cost to build a football pitch UK?
The average cost for a brand new, full sized, 3G artificial grass pitch (AGP) for football is around £600,000. However, overall, artificial football pitches can cost anywhere between £300,000 and £900,000 depending on a number of factors. These factors include: The overall size of the pitch.
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