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FEATURE


           PAUL ROOS HOCKEY FACILITY




           The Paul Roos gymnasium, a cornerstone of excellence in Stellenbosch, is set to
           enhance its hockey facilities with the introduction of a water-based hockey pitch.
           Situated adjacent to the current Maties hockey fields, this new development is
           pivotal for both the gymnasium and Stellenbosch University.


















































           The water-based synthetic turf hockey pitch at Paul Roos Gymnasium

               he pitch was installed by  Turftech,   of fibres and a water retention system   remove dust and debris, ensuring that the
               and the brief to Deon Dry was to   that enhances ball control and game   surface remains in optimal condition. This
           Tdesign and construct a water-based   performance.  The surface is made from   proactive approach helps in maintaining
           hockey field that meets international   texturised monofilament and the piles are   the high standards required for both
           standards and supports both competitive   coated with a water-retentive layer.  training and competitive matches.
           play and training excellence.  This new   Dry says the installation process was a
           installation is aimed at bolstering the   ‘meticulous  endeavour’,starting  with  the   A step forward for hockey
           infrastructure of hockey in the area.  preparation of the site to ensure a level   Dry says that the new water-based pitch
            The  school’s  decision  to  opt  for   and stable foundation. The synthetic turf   at Paul Roos Gymnasium is “a statement of
           synthetic turf was driven by several   was then carefully laid and secured. One   commitment to hockey and a significant
           factors,  including  durability,  performance   of the key challenges faced during the   investment in the future of sport.  The
           and  the  ability  to  maintain  consistent   installation was managing heavy rainfalls,   project reflects the dedication of all involved
           playing conditions regardless of weather.   which required adaptive planning and   in  elevating  the  hockey  infrastructure  in
           The selected turf is a high performance,   specialised equipment to keep the project   Stellenbosch and providing a world class
           water-based hockey turf with a 13mm   on track.                       venue for athletes to train and compete.
           pile height. This specific type of synthetic   Ongoing maintenance of the field is   The  pitch  stands  as  a  testament  to  the
           turf is engineered to provide optimal ball   crucial for preserving its performance   vision that has driven this project”.
           roll and bounce, essential for the fast-  and longevity.  The maintenance routine
           paced  nature  of  hockey.  Water-based   includes regular algae treatments and   Information and photos supplied by James
           turf  is  engineered  with  a combination   the  use  of specialised  equipment  to   Ludick of Turftech.   n

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