When The University of Brighton required a major refurbishment on site at their indoor Cricket training grounds, they entrusted international flooring expert, Gerflor, to deliver the ideal sports floorcovering solutions for this much-needed upgrade of the facility.
Approximately 735 m² of Taraflex Performance SL in ‘Clay’, was specified to meet ECB performance guidelines, selected for its outstanding durability and a striking option for cricket training.
This was further complemented and enhanced with 1502 m² of Taraflex Evolution in ‘Mint Green’.
The Square One Cricket Academy (User of the facilities) at the University of Brighton enables students to combine their degree studies with world-class cricket training, with 60 fully funded places available each year for both women and men.
The newly completed Brighton Cricket Academy now stands as the largest indoor cricket facility in the UK and Northern Hemisphere. This flagship facility was delivered in partnership with Square One Education and the University itself.
To meet the stringent criteria set by the ECB, the installation of the new Taraflex vinyl sports flooring needed to be both innovative and delivered to an exceptionally high standard, ensuring performance, safety, and durability for elite-level cricket training. Established in 2008, Durant Sports specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of cricket facilities, including scoreboards, ground equipment, non-turf pitches, and netting systems.
Cristian Durant, Owner, and Managing Director explained, “Rob Ferley and Square One Cricket set out with the ambition of creating a truly unique and innovative cricket centre.”
Rob Ferley is a co-founder and performance lead at Square One Cricket, including the Square One Cricket Academy delivered in partnership with the University of Brighton.
Commenting on the project, Michael Evans, Gerflor Key Account Manager for Sport and Education said, “We've been to the site many times since the install, and the lanes are being used constantly, and the performance has been enjoyed by everyone training and playing on this world class indoor sports floorcovering.”
Cristian Durant added, “The Gerflor Taraflex Sports flooring solution has performed exceptionally well since installation and continues to stand up to constant, heavy day-to-day use. Despite the intensity and frequency of training sessions, the surface has maintained its performance characteristics, providing consistent ball response, excellent underfoot comfort and a high level of durability.”
