Secure traction, maximum action — Polytanartificial turf for American football can withstand any tackle! Perfectcushioning, high-tractionsurface and optimal power distribution for an intensive, fast-pacedgame.
American football is the most-watched sport in NorthAmerica, with an average of 111 million US viewers tuning in to the Super Bowleach year and another 800 million viewers watching around the world. Originallydeveloped as a mix of rugby and soccer, American football began in 1869, evolvingat universities along the East Coast into a standalone team sport. An Americanfootball field measures 120 yards long and 53 1/3 yards wide, according to NFLand college regulations. The field is made of either natural grass orartificial turf. Since American football is an intensely played full-contactsport, all 22 players wear helmets and padded equipment. Our American footballfields provide additional player protection: As an experienced artificial turfmanufacturer, we have designed the surfaces to be impact absorbent, gentle onthe skin, high-traction, with a pile height of 60mm, making them ideally suitedfor this high-contact sport. A filling of sand and rubber granules ensuresoptimal force reduction and provides ideal conditions for a dynamic game withquick turns and tough tackles.
Kunstrasen von Polytan erfüllt die hohen Anforderungen, die American Football an den Sportboden hat und bietet so optimale Bedingungen für sowohl Training als auch Wettkampf. Die Systeme überzeugen durch eine ganzjährig hohe Belastbarkeit, auch bei intensiver Nutzung. Eastikschichten reduzieren die Belastung für Gelenke und beugen Verletzungen vor. Auch der Pflegeaufwand ist deutlich geringer als bei Naturrasen.
The technical construction of Polytan’s artificial turf systems for American football ensures a playing surface that is both functionally suitable for the sport and durable. From the elastic layer through the turf fibres to the infill, every component is precisely matched to the others. The elasticising base layer (25–35 mm of recycled granules + PU binders) provides consistent cushioning and load-bearing capacity for decades. Different fibre types (smooth, textured or a combination) ensure stability, ball control and durability. Artificial turf systems for American football are filled with a mixture of sand and performance infill, thereby offering additional protection for players and enhancing the enjoyment of the game. The layers from bottom to top:
Die nachhaltige Lösung für moderne Sportanlagen: Der innovative Multifunktionsstein aus recyceltem Kunstrasen eignet zum Einfassen, Abgrenzen und Verbinden unterschiedlichste Sportbeläge. Der TrionStein überzeugt durch hohe Stabilität, eine langlebige Konstruktion und unterstützt gleichzeitig die Kreislaufwirtschaft im Sportstättenbau.
Our brands are as diverse as the people who play sport. A suitable solution for every requirement – always focused on the best possible surface for our athletes.
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A modern and versatile sports facility has been developed at the Wartbergstadion in Alzey, designed to cater for school and club sports as well as training activities. The facility forms part of a comprehensive sporting environment: in the immediate vicinity there are, for example, tennis courts, the Wartbergbad swimming pool and an equestrian centre with its own riding facilities.
Together with the Wartbergstadion, which features an athletics track, several artificial turf pitches and a dedicated hockey pitch, numerous sporting disciplines are brought together in one central location.
The main user of the Wartbergstadion is Turnverein 1846 Alzey, which makes extensive use of the facility for club and training activities. At the same time, the sports facility is also available for school sports and other local sporting activities, thereby making an important contribution to the region’s sporting infrastructure.
The centrepiece of the facility is the new Rekortan M athletics track, finished in Hertha Blue. One section has been deliberately designed in Capri Blue, creating a visual highlight within the synthetic track. Thanks to its solid construction and elastic base layer, the high-performance Rekortan M surface ensures excellent athletic properties and provides optimal conditions for training and competition.
Within the running track lies a multifunctional football pitch featuring LigaTurf Cross R, fitted with a sand and cork infill. This infilled artificial turf combines smooth and textured filaments, whose respective advantages complement each other to form a high-performance turf system. The smooth filaments provide the look and feel of natural grass, whilst the textured filaments ensure reduced maintenance, improved infill stabilisation and increased turf volume.
In addition, the turf is partly manufactured from recycled raw materials, thereby contributing to the sustainability of the facility. The selected cork infill is also a renewable material and offers excellent shock-absorbing properties.
The pitch features combined markings for football and American football, with the different lines clearly distinguished by colour. This allows both sports to be played flexibly on the same surface.
The facility is complemented by a smaller training pitch, also fitted with LigaTurf Cross R and sand and cork infill, which is primarily used for football. In addition, a dedicated hockey pitch has been installed using Poligras Tokyo, finished in blue, creating a striking visual feature within the sports complex while harmonising with the running track.
In Berlin Reinickendorf, on Reginhardstraße, a modern sports complex has been built that offers a wide range of uses.
At the center of the complex is a high-quality artificial turf field with LigaTurf, which offers lined playing areas for both American football and classic soccer. This innovative product from the “Green Technology” portfolio is based on sustainability: The filaments consist of bio-based plastics, sugar cane residues obtained from agricultural production waste and recycled plastics (PCR). At least 20% of the filaments consist of recycled plastics, while around 80% of the fibers are made from bio-based material. Production is also carried out using 100% green electricity.
There is a circular track around the playing field, which was designed with the Rekortan M high-performance surface in brick red. This proven synthetic covering is designed for top sporting performance and, thanks to its elastic base layer and solid construction, offers optimal conditions for professional athletes, ambitious amateur athletes and at the same time for school and popular sports. The segments of the circular track were designed for various jumping disciplines.
In addition, the Polytan SMART system is integrated in the innermost circular track and in the middle sprint track. The digitization of sport is becoming increasingly important and with SmarTracks diagnostics technology, athletes and coaches can carry out precise performance analyses in the areas of speed, endurance and strength. Magnets built into the system record movement data, which is recorded by a sensor on the athlete and evaluated in diagnostic software. This creates a detailed athletic profile to optimize individual training management. In this system, the system also contributes to the digitization of school sports, as sprint and endurance times can be automatically recorded and no longer have to be manually stopped.
A course was built directly adjacent to the running track. The PolyPlay FS GT fall protection surface was used in the circular track and course segments. This fall protection not only meets the requirements of RAL GZ 943/3, but also comes from the Green Technology portfolio, just like the LigaTurf Cross GTR in artificial turf fields.
The water-permeable, shak-coated PolyPlay FS GT surface is also characterized by its easy-care and cushioning effect, which protects athletes from injuries. The high resistance to weathering and rotting ensures a long life and low maintenance costs. The color scheme in Berlin Reinickendorf was brick red with light blue accents.
The complex is primarily used for school sports. The main users are the European Gymnasium Bertha-von-Suttner and the Gustav Freytag High School, which are located in the immediate vicinity. The modern infrastructure thus offers optimal conditions for students to further develop their sporting skills under professional conditions.
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Depending on the sport and desired playing characteristics, artificial turf systems can be equipped with different typesof infill. We offer systems filled with quartz sand; sand and elastic infill granules; or sand and cork/ other natural materials. The infill ensures an authentic playing experience, grip and traction for quick tempo and directional changes, clean ball-rolling behaviour, and high player protection.
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