Winter Games Pitches

With play taking place during the most extreme weather conditions, it’s little wonder winter games pitches often finish the season in a pretty poor state of repair. Whether you’re responsible for the upkeep of football, rugby or hockey pitches - or all three - total-play Ltd offers a range of services that can help to ensure your winter games pitches are in prime condition – from the design and construction of new pitches through to the installation of drainage systems and carrying out annual maintenance tasks.

Winter Games Pitch Services

Performance Quality Reports & Feasibility Studies

Before making decisions on what needs to be done to a pitch, why not call in the experts? The total-play team will undertake a rigorous inspection of the natural turf surface - taking into account factors that include level of play, topography, geological conditions, sporting body standards and naturally, budget – before submitting comprehensive reports into the performance of a pitch and recommendations as to any works that could be carried out to improve performance.

If a large scale project is recommended, total-play can also carry out a feasibility study with the aim if ensuring that the project comes in on time, on budget and that the resulting pitch performs to the required standard. This not only helps take a weight of the client’s shoulders but reduces the risk factor involved in undertaking what is likely to be a significant capital investment.

Pitch construction

Over the years, the total-play team has constructed numerous natural turf pitches for rugby, football and hockey clubs playing at all levels; from grassroots to professional. Every ground is different and our expert team is well prepared for dealing with whatever nature throws at us. We plan meticulously to ensure that construction techniques take into account the natural lay of the land and specify materials to ensure that the finished pitch offers uniform play, optimum ball control and a turf that will perform well and last for many years if properly maintained.

Drainage systems

For winter sports pitches, good drainage is essential - waterlogged surfaces can be a health and safety nightmare - leading to delayed or cancelled games and the associated financial fallout. Whether you are looking to install an entirely new drainage system, would like an existing system overhauled or would simply like advice on what drainage solution would be best for your pitch, total-play is ideally placed to assist.

Drainage projects are serious undertakings that require precise planning; taking into account the geography of the site and also the budget of the club seeking assistance. total-play can provide a solution that starts with the relevant studies and goes right through to installation and project completion; drawing on the team’s vast experience to recommend the best solution to the challenges faced by individual situations.

Surface refurbishment

By the end of a busy playing season – especially one plagued by hard frosts and heavy downpours – winter sports pitches are in need of some serious TLC to ensure that they are in optimum condition for the next season. total-play can assess, recommend and carry out works required to take the strain. From general grounds maintenance tasks through to full pitch refurbishment and renovation projects, the total-play team can offer expert advice, support and a full range of services to ensure that your ground is in the best possible shape for the next season.

Design plans, specifications & topographical surveys

Every natural winter sports pitch is unique. From the surrounding geography and underlying geography through to the standard of play for which the pitch is to be used, it is essential to take into account a broad range of factors when planning the construction of a new pitch. total-play specialises in producing in-depth plans that design pitches and recommend specifications, from drainage systems through to turf and grass type, based on the individual factors involved; ensuring that the result is a fit for purpose playing surface that will perform for years to come, in turn offering genuine value for money.