SIS Pitches has installed new Zaun sports fencing at Pingle
Academy. SIS Pitches were extremely pleased to have been selected by the
academy to upgrade their existing 3G football pitch with a brand-new surface.
Josh McCarthy, Project Supervisor from SIS
Pitches said: “SIS Pitches were happy
to be selected to refurbish the 3G pitch at The Pingle Academy, and this was a
busy time for the school as they had three other contractors onsite completing
various projects. Communications between the school and other contractors were
excellent. We hope the school enjoy their new facility and wish them all the
best for the future.”
SIS Pitches is an international
business dedicated to designing, manufacturing, constructing, installing and
maintaining first-class sports pitches. When discussing the pitch recently
installed at Pingle Academy, Paul Simpson, England under-20 manager said: “You look at the facility and it’s an excellent
surface to play on. I’m sure the Pingle Academy and wider community will
benefit from this facility and hopefully, there will be some future England
players coming through having played football here.”
The academy was able to have this new facility installed due to investments
from the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund, which are delivered by the Football Foundation.
Pingle Academy’s original pitch was installed in 2005 and has been heavily
used, causing it to reach the end of its life. The new pitch has refurbished
floodlights, an improved drainage system as well as replacement boundary
fencing which adheres to current guidelines.
The new sports fencing
was provided and manufactured by Zaun and
includes their Duo
Sports double wire sports fencing as well as their Super
Rebound fencing.
Zaun’s Duo
Sports fencing is manufactured into a 50mmx20mm mesh pattern that is
vandal-resistant and strong. It is also designed to overcome the rattle that
tends to occur during sports play, meaning anyone living around the academy is
saved from the noise. In a general UK environment, this fencing is expected to
last 15-20 years, meaning the academy will be set for many years of football.
The Super
Rebound fencing supplied by Zaun is a
development of the Duo
Sports range and is generally installed in areas where sport is taken more
seriously. For this reason, the fencing is designed to feature high densities
of double wires, meaning the shock of balls can be absorbed and returned to
play without excessive interruptions.
Thanks to SIS Pitches and Zaun, Pingle Academy’s new pitch will benefit the
members of the school, as well as several partner organisations. This includes
Burton Junior Football League, Burton Albion Community Trust, Derby Country
Community Trust and Woodville Rangers FC. The pitch will be used as a central
venue for the League, meaning 25 new teams are expected to be able to make use
of the site.
