It’s not anything new that children love to play. There’s something about getting to run around outside or playing a sport with friends that builds character. While it may be true as children get older their energy begins to slow, it’s safe to say their passion for competing will never go away.
Act Global thrives on providing new ways for children to go outside and be active. Studies show that children who play more outdoors are physically healthier, have better motor skills due to repetitive practice, and have stronger bones and muscles. Our synthetic turf fields help kids play for more hours of the day during any kind of weather or climate at any point of the year.
Mexico Players in the Homeless World Cup tournment, in Glasgow George Square The Homeless World Cup is a unique, pioneering social movement which uses football to inspire homeless people to change their own lives. Homeless World Cup 2016 is taking place in Glasgow’s George Square from July 10th to July 16th. For more information, visit www.homelessworldcup.com
As part of our Play More pillar, it is extremely important for us to provide ways for kids to play safely. We have been successful in delivering this promise to over 90 countries and have had over 280 fields surpass strict international regulations for soccer, field hockey and rugby. We encourage childhood competition and devote efforts to challenge kids in whatever sport they choose to engage in through our specialized sports fields for athletes all over the world.
Kids deserve the opportunity to Play More. Act Global proudly continues to innovate new ways to guarantee their safety on the field.
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology with an ISO 9001 Quality Certified manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia, and field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global has supplied its Xtreme Turf synthetic turf to over 600 football fields. Act Global is a FIFA Quality Licensee and preferred supplier for World Rugby, the International Hockey Federation, and the United Soccer League. The Act Global UBU Speed Series is the leading brand for NFL & NCAA Division I Football Fields has been featured in the New Orleans Superdome 2013, New York MetLife Stadium 2014, and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium 2018. Act Global also produced and installed the playing surface at the New Orleans Superdome in 2017 and 2018.
As one of the top universities in Canada, Trent University offers exceptional resources to its students. The post-secondary institution is committed to providing an educational experience that is personal, purposeful, and transformative. Through both academic and extracurricular success, Trent University has been able to create a community that is challenging and supportive.
This year the University elected to resurface its original 2005 multipurpose athletics field to Act Global’s Xtreme Turf. The Excalibur now host practices and games on the most durable and safe brand of artificial grass available. This is essential for the soccer, rugby, and lacrosse teams that each utilize the pitch and require a high-quality surface for their performance. The field was completed with eco-friendly infill to reduce the school’s ecological footprint and encourage long-term sustainability.
This installation was completed by our Canadian partner Carpell Surfaces. Carpell Surfaces is a leading supplier and installer of synthetic sports surfaces across Canada. The company has an excellent reputation for top-quality installations in sports facilities at major universities, colleges and schools, as well as high-profile sporting events.
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CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence is a young facility that opened in 2014 in Ystrad Mynach, Wales. Opened with the help of the Welsh Rugby Union, the facility is home to the Dragons and features a FIFA 2 star 3G rugby field.
The Dragons are one of four professional teams in Wales and represent the South-East region of the country within the Pro14 league. The team is halfway through the 2018-2018 season and is competing in Conference B against 6 other teams. The Dragons have another four months of competition to reach one of the top seven positions in the league and qualify for the 2018-2019 European Rugby Champions Cup. This July, after the conclusion of the season, the Dragons will be celebrating the team’s 15th birthday since its inception in 2003 when regional rugby union teams were introduced to Wales.
The Dragons practice on a synthetic turf surface manufactured by Act Global with superior performance standards and cutting-edge technology. The artificial grass system used by the Dragons is incredibly durable and can withstand intense use, while still protecting athletes on impact. As a World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, Act Global is committed to exceptional quality and safety. Act Global’s synthetic turf systems also meet World Rugby Quality Guidelines and are World Rugby Reg22 certified.
The Dragon’s next matchup is against Saracens Rugby Club this Saturday, January 27th.
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
Football and rugby clubs throughout the United Kingdom are realizing the benefits of selecting a high-performing 3G synthetic turf system, which closely replicates natural grass in good condition. Below are a sampling of Clubs from the past year which have chosen to install an Xtreme Turf playing surface.
MERTHYR TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB
Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
FIFA Two Star Certified
A semi-professional football club from Wales in the English League system, Merthyr Town FC has a long tradition. They have managed to overcome some recent hurdles and raise funding to install this Xtreme Turf 3G pitch. Along with partner Verde Recreo, Act Global worked with the Club for more than two years to bring the project to completion. Within weeks of opening, the Club was able to hold a soccer school during school half-term and invited 300 local children to enjoy the new facilities. This additional footfall around the Club has already generated more interest and more revenue as a result, and the Club is looking forward to a sustainable future.
Queen of the South FC, Xtreme Turf woven artificial turf
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB
Dumfries, Scotland
FIFA Two Star Certified
“The Doonhamers” at Queen of the South FC recently received a FIFA Two Star Certified pitch, which features the latest WX50 woven grass technology for the optimal playing surface.
TheChairman, players and coaching staff are all delighted with the 3G synthetic turf. A recent women’s international took place between Wales and Scotland and the feedback was that the pitch was “the best they had played on”.
The advanced system features a three-fiber blend woven into an interlocked backing. The unique technique locks yarns in place to offer superior strength, pile fixation and dimensional stability to help fibers stand vertical and resist matting. The result is consistent ball roll, steady footing, and enhanced player comfort for long lasting performance. Further, the high fibre density system installed with a shock pad will lower infill compaction and improve shock absorption levels over time compared to other systems.
The woven system uses just 80g of acrylic coating, an illustration of efforts towards more environmentally friendly products.
3G Rugby and Football Pitches at the Centre for Excellence in South Wales.
CENTRE FOR SPORTING EXCELLENCE
Ystrad Mynach, Wales
FIFA Two Star Certified, IRB22 Certified
Act Global and Verdeo Recreo have provided 3G synthetic turf rugby and football pitches to the new, state-of-the-art Caerphilly County BoroughCentre for Sporting Excellence in South Wales. The artificial turf pitches which were built to the stringent IRB22 and FIFA Two Star quality guidelines.
This elite training facility is the home of the Newport Gwent Dragons rugby team. The Dragons play in the Guinness Pro12 league, a competition that pits the elite club teams from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Italy against each other. Opened this year by Wales Coach Warren Gatland, the Centre is getting rave reviews from all who play on it, including elite players and coaches.
The pitch features Xtreme Turf SXF60, a mix of monofilament and fibrillated yarns to deliver a dense surface that is perfect for all facets of Rugby Union, with the added bonus of reducing infill splash.
Act Global and Verde Recreo provide IRB22 and FIFA Certified pitch at Filton Wise Campus, Bristol, England.
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE & STROUD COLLEGE, FILTON WISE CAMPUS
Bristol, England
FIFA 2 Star Certified, IRB22 Certified
The new 3G Xtreme Turf pitch at the Filton WISE Campus was Act Global’s first IRB22 Certified pitch as an IRB Preferred Turf Producer. The 9,000 square meters of artificial turf were installed by Verde Recreo, and are used by some of the most talented young players in the UK for rugby, football and American Football. The Xtreme Turf SXF is a high-performing synthetic turf system, composed of a both a monofilament and fibrillated yarn to encompass the key qualities of both fibers. The unique blend gives a natural grass-like appearance, while offering the optimal combination of durability, performance, safety and skin friendliness for a high-performing playing surface. Fibrillated yarn further ensures infill material is encapsulated, giving a stable and reliable playing surface over its life.
Somervale School 3G Pitch, synthetic turf from Act Global & built by Verde Recreo.
SOMERVALE SCHOOL
Midsomer Norton, England
FIFA Two Star Certified
A muddy playing field is a thing of the past for Midsomer Norton footballers, thanks to the new Somervale School 3G synthetic turf surface. This certified FIFA 2 Star pitch built by Verde Recreo provides an all-weather playing surface, and features the latest Xtreme Turf system for added performance, durability and longevity.
QUEENS PARK FOOTBALL CLUB
Glasgow, Scotland
We recently completed a Commonwealth Games legacy project in Glasgow at Lesser Hampden stadium, home to Queens Park FC. Queens play in Scottish League Division 2, the 4th tier of football in Scotland. The new synthetic turf playing surface, completed October 2014, features a diamond spine monofilament which offers an ideal blend of performance, resilience and feel for teams playing at the top competition level.
LLANDUDNO FC
Llandudno, Conwy County Borough, North Wales
FIFA Two Star Certified
Llandudno FC had a great s season on their new artificial turf playing surface, and are top of the Welsh league. Their pitch was available for the first time at the end of September and they won 5-1 to get off to a good start. The FIFA Quality pitch was constructed with a diamond spine monofilament installed on a shockpad to achieve FIFA Two Star Certification, a mark of elite level performance.
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
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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Our mission to “Be More” is ingrained in every facet of our business, every employee and throughout our value chain. With a foundation of innovation, integrity and quality, Act Global strives to positively impact society and maximize land use through the use of synthetic turf.
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This installation was completed by our Canadian partner Carpell Surfaces. Carpell Surfaces is a leading supplier and installer of synthetic sports surfaces across Canada. The company has an excellent reputation for top-quality installations in sports facilities at major universities, colleges and schools, as well as high-profile sporting events.
The Dragons practice on a synthetic turf surface manufactured by Act Global with superior performance standards and cutting-edge technology. The artificial grass system used by the Dragons is incredibly durable and can withstand intense use, while still protecting athletes on impact. As a World Rugby Preferred Turf Producer, Act Global is committed to exceptional quality and safety. Act Global’s synthetic turf systems also meet World Rugby Quality Guidelines and are World Rugby Reg22 certified.
