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by Shelby Becker
Xtreme Turf pitch at Nepean Sportsplex, Ottawa
Act Global and Carpell Surfaces have recently installed a high-performance synthetic turf hockey pitch at Nepean Sportsplex, a multipurpose facility in western Ottawa. The Minto Field hockey surface has been certified to by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to be suitable for top National Level play.
Carpell has installed 10,000m2 of Act Global’s Xtreme Turf SD18. The sand-dressed pitch offers a quick, flat and durable surface to maximize the fast-paced game. The high-density, non-directional system delivers excellent foot stability, traction, and ball accuracy.
Act Global is an FIH approved manufacturer, and works with quality installation partners like Carpell to deliver Certified fields around the world suitable for international and qualifying competition matches.
Xtreme Turf SD18 has also been installed and FIH Certified in the following locations:
| Country |
Field Location |
Field Category |
Product |
| Ireland |
National Sports Campus, Dublin |
National |
SD18 |
| Ireland |
National Sports Centre, Dublin |
National |
SD18 |
| Scotland |
St. Ninians High School, Glasgow |
National |
SD18 |
| Ireland |
Markethill High School, Armagh |
National |
SD18 |
| Ireland |
Cookstown High School, Cookstown |
National |
SD18 |
| England |
Regent House Grammar School |
National |
SD18 |
ABOUT ACT GLOBAL
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities on three continents and sales in more than 70 countries. The company carries a full range of artificial turf products for sports (XtremeTurf), landscaping (XtremeLawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is notable for currently being the first company in the world that is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, and holds an ISO 9001 certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness, and performance. For more information, visit http://www.ActGlobal.com
ABOUT CARPELL SURFACES
Carpell Surfaces, based in Quebec, Canada, specializes in the installation of eco-friendly, high performance, artificial surfaces for football, soccer, athletics tracks, tennis courts and playgrounds in schools, parks and day-nurseries. The company has installed more than 1,200 turnkey projects.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
Xtreme Turf pitch at Olympic Stadium Montreal.
World-class Xtreme Turf pitch set to host USA and Germany in momentous semi-final match.
From design to manufacturing to installation, the synthetic turf pitch at Olympic Stadium Montreal has been expertly built to host the world’s greatest football talent. Tonight, it will stage a momentous match, as USA and Germany kick-off game one of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 semi-finals.
“To see two of the top football teams in the world play here will be fantastic,” said John Baize, managing director of Act Global. “We’re honored to have supplied this world-class field with partner Carpell Surfaces, which has received excellent reviews regarding quality, aesthetics and performance.”
The artificial turf from Act Global – called Xtreme Turf DX—features the latest generation in 3G turf technology. The pitch was professionally installed by Carpell Surfaces and Certified FIFA Two Star, which is benchmarked against top natural grass in terms of ball bounce, ball roll, foot interaction, skin abrasion and shock absorption.
“We focus new turf developments on the latest player safety research, biomechanical standards, and best natural grass benchmarks,” said Baize. “Performance is confirmed through independent testing and third-party certifications.”
In addition, Carpell is actively monitoring and maintaining the condition of the Olympic Stadium pitch throughout the tournament, including for tonight’s match. The turf is groomed to keep the synthetic grass blades standing upright, and the infill is checked and topped off to precise levels. Seams, edges and line markings are inspected to ensure a consistent, safe surface for all Women’s World Cup players.
Paul Caron, president of Carpell Surfaces, said this attention to detail, quality and follow-up are fundamental to providing the best playing conditions.
“Our crews have worked extremely hard to ensure the world’s top players would enjoy playing on the very best surface for the tournament,” said Caron.
These advancements in synthetic turf quality, installation and maintenance practices have driven its sustained growth in both men’s and women’s elite sports around the world. The latest 3G turf provides a consistent, equal playing surface, proven similar in performance, fatigue levels, injury rates, and match statistics when compared to natural grass.
“As demonstrated by synthetic’s continued acceptance within professional clubs, tournaments and governing bodies of sport, it has secured a place among the elite sporting community,” said Baize. “Some of the best pitches in the world are synthetic.”
Germany and USA kick off tonight at 19:00 local time at Olympic Stadium Montreal. The winner will advance to the Women’s World Cup Final to be played July 5.
“We look forward to the final matches of the Women’s World Cup tournament, and sharing in the excitement of the fans and players around the world,” said Baize.
**The Olympic Stadium pitch features Act Global Xtreme Turf, with an exclusive MN Global Bonar Yarns fiber blend. The pitch was installed by Carpell Surfaces, over Schmitz Foam ProPlay shock pad and finished with eco-friendly performance infill.
ABOUT ACT GLOBAL
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with manufacturing facilities in USA, Europe and Asia, and sales in more than 70 countries. The company carries a full range of artificial turf products for sports (Xtreme Turf), landscaping (Xtreme Lawn), aviation (AvTurf) and land reclamation (LiteEarth). Act Global is notable for currently being the first company in the world that is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, and holds an ISO 9001 certification. Its products have undergone hundreds of independent laboratory tests for quality, durability, safety, environmental soundness, and performance. For more information, visit http://www.ActGlobal.com.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
Tamsin Bussières © 2015 Carpell Surfaces
Brazil’s Marta, Formiga break records in Brazil win at Montreal
History was made on Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium June 9, as two records were set in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Korea Republic in the first round of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015.
Brazil’s Marta became the leading goalscorer in Women’s World Cup Cup history at 15 goals, with a powerful second-half penalty. She has scored 92 goals in 93 matches for her country, and is a five time Women’s World Player of the Year Winner.
Teammate Formiga became the oldest goalscorer in the tournament’s history, at age 37, with her first-half opener in her sixth World Cup appearance.
View a highlight video from the record-breaking match here.
Brazil currently sits top of Group E after first round of fixtures. We will see Brazil against Spain on June 13 again playing on Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium.
Congratulations to Marta, Formiga and all the players on an exciting tournament so far!
**The Montreal Olympic Stadium features Act Global’s highly durable Xtreme Turf DX system, which contains an exclusive fibre blend from Bonar Yarns. The artificial turf has been expertly installed by Carpell Surfaces over a Schmitz Foam ProPlay shock pad and finished with eco-friendly infill.The stadium has passed stringent testing for elite level FIFA Two Star certification. Find more information on the Montreal Olympic Stadium install.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
Xtreme Turf at Montreal Olympic Stadium
Photo credit: Tamsin Bussières © 2015 Carpell Surfaces
Artificial turf pitch from FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf Act Global is installed by Canadian partner Carpell Surfaces.
The football turf pitch at Montreal Olympic Stadium has been successfully installed and certified to FIFA Two Star status, to be categorized as an elite level playing surface.
As the established surface for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015, synthetic turf will be used throughout all six tournament venues, to provide a consistent, equal, all-weather playing surface. The Montreal Olympic Stadium will host Spain against Costa Rica June 9 at 16:00 local time, and be used throughout the tournament, including the quarter-final (June 26) and semi-final (June 30) matches.
“We are honored at the opportunity to provide a world-class football turf field to host some of the game’s top talent,” said John Baize, director of Act Global.
The synthetic turf—named Xtreme Turf—was produced at Act Global’s ISO 9001 USA facility to ensure the highest quality and latest turf technology. An exclusive monofilament yarn blend, developed in collaboration by Bonar Yarns and Act Global, offers an ideal balance of performance, skin friendliness and durability. The dual-fibre system has been tested to greatly exceed the needs of a top international stadium.
“By identifying the needs of the player and how natural grass performs, we have developed a synthetic turf playing surface proven to have similar performance and safety measurements to top natural grass pitches,” said Baize.
The artificial turf was expertly installed by Carpell Surfaces over a Schmitz Foam ProPlay shock pad and finished with eco-friendly infill. The underlayer and infill provide the optimal amount of shock absorption to deliver an ideal, safe playing surface. The high-profile installation required Carpell to complete the work within a tight installation schedule and to the highest standards to meet FIFA’s tournament requirements.
The Montreal Olympic Stadium field has passed rigorous laboratory and field testing for qualities such as tuft bind, durability, UV stability, ball behavior, traction, deformation and shock absorption to meet FIFA Two Star criteria. A FIFA Two Star Recommended pitch will offer the highest level of performance, tailored towards the specific needs of elite football and international sport.
“I look forward to attending the games at Montreal Olympic Stadium, and sharing in the excitement with fans from around the world,” said Baize. “Best wishes for a memorable tournament to all players and teams!”
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015 will take place from June 6 to July 5. For more information visit Fifa.com.
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About Act Global
Act Global has invested heavily in R&D, testing and ISO 9001 manufacturing facilities to produce artificial turf fit for top athletes and competitive play. The company is a world leader in synthetic turf manufacturing, with installations in over 70 countries. Act Global’s artificial turf products replicate natural grass for use in international stadiums, indoor sport centers, synthetic lawns, airports, landfills and other synthetic grass uses. Act Global is a FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf, World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer and Synthetic Turf Council Certified Manufacturer.
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
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by Shelby Becker
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup played on Xtreme Turf at the Montreal Olympic Stadium. The artificial turf pitch was built by Carpell Surfaces and achieved FIFA Two Star Certification.
The final matches of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014 commenced this weekend at the Montreal Olympic Stadium. A dramatic finale ended as Germany edged out Nigeria 1-0 in an extra-time goal. In the 3/4 place final, France beat Korea DPR 3-2 to secure the third overall tournament place.
The synthetic turf football pitch at Olympic Stadium was expertly installed by Carpell Surfaces, and features the latest Xtreme Turf artificial turf system from FIFA Preferred Producer Act Global. This latest technology in artificial sports turf uses an exclusive diamond dual-fiber blend from Bonar Yarns. The Xtreme Turf DX60 system offers the most resilient grass-like fibers, proven by extensive wear testing. The synthetic turf blend provides a natural appearance, while offering optimal performance, comfort and durability. Based on FIFA Laboratory Test results, DX60 achieves high marks on all measures.
The field passed rigorous laboratory and field testing to earn a FIFA Two Star Certification, in which criteria are based on the benchmarks of natural grass fields in good condition. This ensures that artificial turf pitches built to these guidelines will mirror the playing characteristics of natural grass.
The Montreal Olympic Stadium pitch hosted a total of ten tournament games throughout the Women’s Word Cup. Congratulations to the winners and all the players for a fantastic tournament!
Check out video highlights and photos from the final Germany vs. Nigeria match played on Xtreme Turf!
Shelby Becker is a creative content creator and marketing specialist at Act Global. She’s an animal rights activist, avid concert-goer, and scary movie enthusiast. Follow her on LinkedIn .
For more information, contact marketing at sbecker@actglobal.com
