The Pasture (Fairways) Sports Complex’s astroturf surface is a hub for sport in the community of Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire. A true multi-functional pitch, the hours of play per week takes its toll on the surface condition. Synthetic specialists Replay Maintenance was recently called in to conduct its Rejuvenation process.
Owned by Selby District Council, the daily running of the site is controlled by Parish Council Clerk oMargaret Gibson: “The Pastures is a great asset and hosts a variety of sports including hockey, football and tennis. The upkeep of the pitch, together with the surrounding park, falls to a contractor but this is really just on an ad-hoc basis and following months of poor weather, and high play usage the pitch was in need of a more thorough deep clean.”
The services of Replay were recommended by a local England Hockey representative, to which Replay are the sole official maintenance partner.
“Replay came in to conduct its Rejuvenation process at the end of April and the end result was fantastic. It refurbished the pitch to a point where it looked like a new surface which was welcomed by all of the clubs and players who use the site.”
Replay’s unique Rejuvenation process uses constant air-flow plenum technology and compressed air to remove the contaminated top layer of sand, restore the pile to vertical and fill again with new clean infill. It can restore a surface to an ‘as new’ condition for appearance, drainage and performance and often double the playing life of a pitch for a fraction of the cost of a replacement carpet.
Following the successful Rejuvenation®, the Parish Council made the decision to appoint Replay on a service agreement basis, for a twice-a-year deep-clean. Sales Director of Replay Maintenance Nick Harris reiterates the importance of planned maintenance: “Choosing regular, arranged maintenance gives you peace of mind that your surface is getting the treatment required, at a fixed amount and at intervals that suit the needs of each individual facility. With Replay, we also conduct pre- and post-maintenance testing to show the difference the maintenance regime is making, enabling you to plan future requirements far more effectively.”