SIS Pitches has
announced a partnership with Powerleague, installing bespoke pitches at over 25
locations nationally.
With over 10 million
players per year across the country, Powerleague are specialists in small-sided
football. Using the latest turf innovations from SIS Pitches, sites have been
transformed, improving the facilities for players.
The striking
two-colour striped turf has been developed exclusively for Powerleague by SIS Pitches, the UK’s only one-stop shop for synthetic pitches in the UK.
At the new £1.8m
factory in Cumbria, SIS Pitches developed the POWERPITCHES to a bespoke
specification including:
- SISTurf Xtreme
synthetic turf - Designed to give
outstanding performance and extreme durability, SISTurf Xtreme pitches are
resilient and player-friendly. Made in the UK with the finest monofilament
yarn, the POWERPITCH turf has been developed by experts, to decrease ball
rebound and roll. The high pile weight and combination fibres means the surface
is more cushioned, resulting in lower ball bounce and ball roll, improving the
surface for football.
- Stitched Seams - Powerleague have
opted for stitched seams on all POWERPITCHES, which are stronger than
traditional glued seams. This will help reduce the number of repairs on the
surface over time.
- SISBond premium backing system - The state-of-the-art
Polyurethane coating used is specifically engineered for artificial turf,
increasing fibre retention and helping to improve seam strength, providing
enhanced durability, perfect for high endurance and heavy-use facilities.
- Hot melt
line installation - Powerleague are one
of the first in the UK to implement this revolutionary method of line marking
on synthetic pitches. This innovation using hot glue, secures lines on top of
artificial turf, instead of cutting through the turf backing which creates stronger,
more durable pitches and reduces repair costs.
"We have
invested both our passion and knowledge in developing a unique product for
Powerleague to bring a surface like no other to the 5 a-side sector," said
Simon Mroczek, UK Operations Director, SIS Pitches.
"The
regeneration project has been one of the biggest small sided resurfacing
projects carried out by SIS Pitches in a short period of time, and we are
extremely proud of both the delivery and quality of installation installed
using techniques that no other installers are doing in the UK."
Christian Rose,
Chief Executive Officer of Powerleague, said it was exciting to be able to
offer brand new and exclusive POWERPITCH across the majority of clubs, as part
of wider regeneration plans.
"As our best
ever playing surface, not only do they look stunning, but they provide our
players with a softer pitch to play on, closely aligned to the performance of a
premium natural pitch," he added.
