Our new 3G pitch at Peacehaven in East Sussex is nearly finished. The synthetic carpet is down, the line markings are in, and our team has been installing the rubber infill.
What the infill does
The infill is a key part of a 3G pitch. Spread evenly through the synthetic grass, it supports the fibres so they stand upright. It also gives the surface its cushioning and grip, and controls how the ball rolls and bounces. Getting the right amount, spread evenly across the whole pitch, is what turns a carpet into a surface that looks and plays like natural grass.
How it goes in
The infill is spread across the pitch with a top dressing machine, a layer at a time. After each pass, our team brushes it into the carpet to work it down between the fibres and lift the pile. Building it up gradually like this gives a consistent depth from one end of the pitch to the other, with no soft spots or bare patches.
Looking the part
With the infill in and the pitch brushed, the surface is really coming to life. The white football markings and yellow lines stand out crisply against the green, and the pitch is almost ready for its first game.
Nearly there
We’ll share the finished pitch soon. A big thank you to our installation team for their hard work on site.
If your school, academy or club is thinking about a new 3G pitch or refurbishing an existing one, our team would be happy to talk it through. Call us on 01529 461500 or visit smithsportscivils.co.uk.
