SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP

SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP Introduction and Preview of LTI 621 Synthetic Turf What You Need To Know LTI 622 Field Safety WORKSHOP SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP LTI 621 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF SYNTHETIC LTI 622 - FIELD SAFETY Presented by Mark Nicholls in associaaon with 1

SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP Introduction and Preview of LTI 621 Synthetic Turf What You Need To Know LTI 622 Field Safety WORKSHOP 2

SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP Introduction and Preview of LTI 621 Synthetic Turf What You Need To Know LTI 622 Field Safety WORKSHOP Mark Nicholls President and Founder of TURFindustry UBU Sports CEO and President Over 27 years of direct experience In the synthetic turf industry 3 Started as an installer and has personally completed 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 facility in North America

WORKSHOP SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP Introduction and Preview of LTI 621 Synthetic Turf What You Need To Know LTI 622 Field Safety HOUSEKEEPING: Questions? 4 ALL W-Workbook P-Presentation M-Maintenance F-Fiber Study $-Financial H-Heat Index B-Best Practices S-Specifications

SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP Introduction and Preview of LTI 621 Synthetic Turf What You Need To Know LTI 622 Field Safety The Goal WORKSHOP Arm interested individuals with general knowledge regarding field safety and playing surface performance. Provide detailed instrucaon of how select a playing surface and test sports fields for safety Inspire discussion on performance and safety. 5 Engage professionals in the debate regarding player safety and playing surface performance.

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS OF SYNTHETIC FIELDS Presented by Mark Nicholls in associaaon with 6

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Turf System - Introduction 2010 by the 7

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Turf System - Construction 2010 by the 8

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Turf System - Fiber SLIT FILM MONO FILAMENT 2010 by the Fibrillation Structural Integrity YES STRONG Fibrillation Structural Integrity NO WEAK Tuftbind GOOD Tuftbind POOR 9 Infill Encapsulation Fiber Loss GOOD LOW V.S. Infill Encapsulation Fiber Loss POOR HIGH

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Turf System - Construction Corn Rows ISO Grid 2010 by the 10 COMMON SENSE

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Turf System - Backing 2010 by the 11 Secure Top Shield Durable FoundaAon Proven Dimensional Stability Improved Fiber RetenAon Enhanced Seaming ProperAes Foundation of the entire system

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Turf System - Infill Infill options (No Magic Potions!!) v 100% Rubber v Rubber and Sand mixture v Rubber and Sand layered Layered Infill Causes Fiber Pinch 100% Rubber 2010 by the Determination comes from the specific sport / activity Sand & Rubber 12 Note: No durability, performance, or safety issue Between ambient ground rubber and cryogenic rubber

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Turf System - Seaming Seams do make a difference, Chemical Seam Sewn Seam Hybrid Seam 2010 by the Adhered Seam Lap Seam Flat Seam Flat Weld 13 and understanding your options is important!

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Turf System Lines & Markings LINE TYPES Inlaid Lines 2010 by the Painted Lines Routed Lines 14 Warning: Routed Lines Should Never Be Utilized

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 2010 by the 15 DESIGN: Details - Equipment Football Goal Posts and Sleeves Football Game Equipment (Markers, Dial A Down, etc) Soccer Goals Soccer Game Equipment (Corner Flags, etc.) Baseball Bases and Anchors Pitchers Mound Baseball Foul Poles Paint ApplicaAon Equipment Templates and Stencils Benches LighAng Fencing UAlity Vehicles

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Evaluation Criteria Base and Drainage ConstrucAon SyntheAc Turf System Bid DocumentaAon & Overall Submission Site Visits Warranty and Insurance Mandatory Drawing Requirements InstallaAon References 20 Points 20 Points 20 Points 15 Points 10 Points 10 Points 5 Points 2010 by the 16 BIDDER s SCORE BIDDER s PRICE / 1,000,000 = Vendors BVRS

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Vendor Selection Installation is Everything! 2010 by the An Experienced, Professionally Trained and Certified Installation Crew is critical to the successful completion of the project! 17 The synthetic turf industry has been built on the backs and knees of passionate professionals that take pride in every field they install!

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 2010 by the 18 DESIGN: Submittal - Documentation Grading Plan Drainage Plan Edge Details Shop Drawings SyntheAc Turf Product Data Sheet SyntheAc Turf SpecificaAon Sheet Mandatory TesAng Requirements Lead and Heavy Metal TesAng InstallaAon References Maintenance Manual Health and Safety Policy Environmental Policy Recycling Policy Warranty Document Insured Warranty Acord CerAficates Insurance DocumentaAon Insurance Carrier RaAng InstallaAon Standards Bonding Requirements Quality Assurance AnA Trust Statement InstallaAon Standards License and RegistraAons IndemnificaAon Le^er Proposed Schedule

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 2010 by the DESIGN: Submittal - Samples 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 tuaed 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 ualized 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 19

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Mandatory Testing Testing is, REQUIRED 2010 by the 20

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 DESIGN: Insured Warranty An INSURED WARRANTY, is REQUIRED PROTECTION. 2010 by the 21 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 vendor warranty and under what circumstances the coverage applies.

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 MAINTENANCE: Equipment 2010 by the 22

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 LIFECYCLE PLANNING: Introduction Lifecycle and Recycling 2010 by the 23 Ø Cannot Plan For Field To Last Beyond The Warranty Period Ø The Field Will Need To Be Replaced Eventually Ø Financial Planning For The Eventual Replacement Is Required Ø 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.

Design and Construction Components of Synthetic Fields CONCEPT DESIGN CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION MAINTENANCE LIFECYCLE PLANNING 621 CONCLUSION: Base decisions on fact, not marketing! Get involved in the process, don t rely on others! 2010 by the Appreciate that this is a sophisticated purchase! Educate yourself accordingly! 24

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 FIELD SAFETY LTI 622 Presented by Mark Nicholls in associaaon with 25

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 26 FIELD SAFETY: Performance 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.

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 27 FIELD SAFETY: Safety 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.

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 TESTING: Safety 28

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 FIELD SAFETY: What Has Changed 29

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 FIELD SAFETY: Your Role 30

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 FIELD SAFETY: Your Responsibility 31

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 FIELD SAFETY: Conducting A Field Assessment 32

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 FIELD SAFETY: Risk Mitigation Knowledge Education Planning Prevention 33 Documentation

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 FIELD SAFETY: Documentation Maintenance Certificate Maintenance Log Game Day Manual Industry Standards 34 Enhanced Reporting Gmax Assessment Infill Depth Assessment Visual Inspection

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 TESTING: Performance 35 Performance requirements vary by sport

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 TESTING: Gmax Math 166 NFL Max 36

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 TESTING: Gmax Math Example Readings 60 Muddy Grass 80 Minimum acceptable Gmax 105 NFLPA TBB Field 115 NFL Indoor 125 NFL Stadium 150 Acceptable Max Most Vendors 166 NFL Max Professional Football 175 Acceptable Max Certain Vendors 180 Packed Clay 200 OSHA Will Cause Death 225 Frozen Grass 37

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 TESTING: Gmax Equipment & Operations 38

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 TESTING: Enhanced Reporting Systems 39

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 TESTING: Summary Safety - Acknowledging the importance and understanding your role Performance Sports specific requirements and needs Gmax Math The relevance of the numbers Gmax Equipment And OperaAons OpAons and efficiency Enhanced ReporAng Systems Document retenaon 40

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY 622 ConfidenAal and proprietary presentaaon of TURFIndustry. Copyright, 2012 by the NIAAA and TURFindustry Inc. DO NOT COPY OR REPRODUCE 41 TESTING NATURAL GRASS: NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF Introduction BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 NATURAL GRASS: RP1 Hardness -Gmax No point to exceed 150 42 10 Required Points 5 Painted Areas 5 Random Areas v 3 unique spots in each location v Discard the 1 st drop v Average the 2nd and 3 rd drops

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 NATURAL GRASS: RP2 Planarity Worn Areas - Divots 10 Required Points 10 Random Points 43 Sports Specific Required Points v 10 Foot String Line v ½ deviation is considered unacceptable

FIELD SAFETY SYNTHETIC FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION TURF 622 SYNTHETIC TURF: RP2 Planarity Infill Depth Infill Depth and Evenness is critical to player safety 44 Infill Displacement due to previous play needs to be monitored and remediated to ensure surface consistency and planarity

FIELD SAFETY FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS SYNTHETIC TURF BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION 622 BEST PRACTICES: Introduction 45 Risk Management List Of Equipment Maintenance RemediaAon Game Day Field Markings Heat Cold MRSA / STAPH Lifecycle Planning

FIELD SAFETY SYNTHETIC FIELD SAFETY TESTING NATURAL GRASS BEST PRACTICE ACCREDITATION TURF 622 FIELD SAFETY: Summary 46

SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP Introduction and Preview of LTI 621 Synthetic Turf What You Need To Know LTI 622 Field Safety WORKSHOP 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! 47 Nothing is more important than safety!

WORKSHOP SYNTHETIC TURF WORKSHOP Introduction and Preview of LTI 621 Synthetic Turf What You Need To Know LTI 622 Field Safety THANK- YOU Mark Nicholls TURFindustry Markn@turfindustry.com (905) 327-5501 48