What is a 5G pitch?

A 5G Football Pitch is an artificial turf surface used for football. The 5G football surface is rubber filled all weather pitch specification.

What is the difference between a 3G and 4G pitch?

The Difference Between 3G and 4G

The main difference between 3G and 4G surfaces is that 3G pitches contain infill, whilst 4G systems do not. 3G pitches are the latest to be recognised by any accredited governing body. Therefore, you will only find 3G pitches as being publically endorsed by sports teams or influencers.

Do 4G pitches cause injuries?

It said that for that season 608 injuries were recorded on grass, 170 on artificial surfaces. With just three pitches the exposure to plastic was less, but returned injury rates of 129.1 per 1,000 hours compared to the grass rate of 89.6 per 1,000 hours, the total hours representing 25 matches.

What is a 1G pitch?

1G – There can be confusion in the market as to what defines a first generation pitch, however, the general consensus is that they are a non-infilled surface, also commonly known as “astroturf”. 2G – Second generation pitches are sand-based and have a carpet style surface.

What is a 4G pitch?

These pitches are made up of long synthetic grass (usually around 40-65m) filled with a cushioning rubber as a performance infill and sand as a stabilising infill, which allows better grip, smoother playing surface, shock absorption and excellent ball performance. 4G PITCHES.

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Can you wear football boots on a 4G pitch?

Wearing football boots with metal studs on a 4G pitch can damage the surface and even cause injury to the player. We also wouldn't recommend wearing leather footwear if you're playing on artificial turf as the plastic carpet can scratch the shoe material.

How much is a 5g pitch?

Construction and cost

The average cost of a 5-a-side 3G pitch is around £50 per square metre, meaning a total cost of £25,000 for the 500 square metres we recommended earlier.

Can you wear football boots on a 3G pitch?

Firm ground football boots are also suitable for use on 3G pitches. This type of football boot has a sole that contains plastic moulds, which are often used on real grass pitches when the ground is firm. Unlike standard football boots, moulds tend to have a large number of studs that are usually smaller in size.

Are 4G pitches safe?

The European Chemicals Agency has allayed health fears over synthetic sports pitches, with research showing that recycled tyre rubber, which is used extensively in artificial 3G and 4G pitches, poses a very low level of risk.

Are Premier League pitches real grass?

Premier League pitches do use real grass. However, the natural grass is commonly combined with artificial fibres. That mixture of real grass and artificial fibres keeps Premier League pitches in great condition throughout the year.

What boots to wear on a 4G pitch?

Also, boots with plastic blades are shown to increase the risk of knee and lower leg injury when used on a 4G surface. The Best footwear is rubber or plastic moulded studded boots. Flat soled trainers are not recommended. They will compress the pile and increase the risk of injury to you.

How long does a 4G pitch last?

Generally, good quality synthetic turf should last for 8 years. Assuming around 40 hours of play a week, with correct usage and maintenance, an artificial pitch should continue to meet the appropriate standards for the 8 years.

Is Newcastle Falcons pitch artificial?

Newcastle Falcons are one of the three Premiership sides to host matches on an artificial pitch after installing it ahead of the 2014/15 season.

Can you wear trainers on a 3G pitch?

The use of flat soled training shoes and 'Astro' trainers should be discouraged or ideally prohibited as they flatten the pile of the carpet and increase the rate of compaction of the infill.

Can you play tennis on a 3G pitch?

Type 3 – High Grip Polymeric Surface

The next type of MUGA surface, Type 3, is a high grip polymeric surface. Consisting of a rubber surface, similar to wet pour, high grip polymeric surfacing is best suited for rebound sports, including netball, tennis and basketball.

Are 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.

Is Astroturf cancerous?

No, synthetic turf fields made with crumb rubber infill do contain chemicals that have been shown to cause cancer.

Are artificial pitches safe?

The findings showed that the health concerns from playing on artificial surfaces are very low, because the concentrations of the chemicals of concern (including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, metals and plasticisers) measured in the granules have generally been very low.

What are the black bits on 3G pitch?

A normal feature of a 3G pitch is the 'rubber crumb', thousands of black rubber pellets scattered on the green surface. The rubber is usually made from recycled tyres and helps replicate the characteristics of grass, cushioning players' falls.

Can you wear plastic blades on 3G?

The Best Football Boots for Artificial Grass (3G) Pitches

The golden rule is: don't wear blades or full studs on artificial grass. Many venues have rules against this (although they do seem to be flouted all too often). They can damage the surface, but more importantly they are actually dangerous.

Can you wear plastic blades on 4G?

However tests have shown that players have found some restrictions in rotational movements when wearing plastic blades on 4G surfaces. As a result these types of boots are NOT recommended for use on 4G. metal studs or metal blades will damage the 4G surface.

What does DF mean in football boots?

In order to get the boot you want you just have to keep an eye on whether "DF" shows at the end of the name of the boot or not. DF is short for Dynamic Fit Collar and if it shows in the boot's name, you can be sure it has the sock-like construction, and if it doesn't, well, it's without it.

How big is a 5 a side pitch?

The size of a 5-a-side football pitch, based on The FA's recommendation, is 40 yards (36.5m) long with a width of 30 yards (27.5m). These measurements ensure its rectangular shape remains intact, with a useful way of remembering being that the length should exceed the breadth at a ratio of 2:1.

Why are 3G pitches good?

Unlike older style synthetic pitches which were filled with sand, 3G pitches are filled with sand as well as rubber granules. The rubber helps to keep the turf pile upright and makes the surface less abrasive when in contact with skin, resulting in fewer friction burns – which is fantastic for players.

How long do 3G pitches last?

How long does a 3G Pitch last for? An artificial turf football pitch generally has a lifespan of around 10 years, though this will vary based on how well the pitch has been constructed, the weekly hours of usage and how well the pitch has been maintained.