The Importance Of Turf Drainage
Natural and synthetic turf are both great options for your sports field. However, both can be dangerous to athletes and others who use the field if pooled with water. When installing turf, it is essential to have a proper drainage system to avoid dangerous situations when it rains or snows. In this article, we discuss the importance of turf drainage and how River Region Sports Fields can install proper drainage systems.
What Is A Turf Drainage System?
When designing and constructing a high quality and aesthetically pleasing sports field, River Region highly prioritizes drainage systems. While a drainage system sounds like a simple process, it has many complex steps to ensure your sports field remains in perfect condition. Both natural and synthetic turf drainage systems use state-of-the-art technology to allow water to filter through the backing of the turf and drain effectively. The drainage system allows water to drain equally and rapidly through the turf while avoiding water pooling and damage.
What Are The Benefits Of Proper Turf Drainage?
Our team of trained professionals can ensure your field is always safe and protected through our detailed construction and design steps. Without proper drainage systems, your sports field is exposed to a variety of issues and future problems. Below we have listed five benefits of allowing River Region to install a functional drainage system for your synthetic or natural turf field.
- Zero Water-Related Damage
- Reduced Risk Of Injury
- Zero Interruption In Play Time
- Optimal Play In Unfavorable Conditions
- Less Weather-Related Cancellations
Zero Water-Related Damage
Without a proper drainage system in place, water will end up pooling on your sports field. The constant accumulation of water can result in damage to your turf and advance the needs for replacement. If your field utilizes natural turf, water pooling can affect the overall health of the grass by the lack of nutrients and oxygen.
Reduced Risk Of Injury
If water is constantly on the sports field, it can increase the sports player’s risk of injuring themselves. Slippery conditions created by the poor drainage system can cause players to fall or slip and cause harm to themselves and others surrounding them. Additionally, slippery surfaces cause athletes to be more cautious and can affect their game playing.
Zero Interruption In Play Time
We are all familiar with rain delays, but pooling water can cause an interruption in play time due to the hazard to players and performance. A proper drainage system can ensure there is zero interruption to games and events on your field due to water pooling.
Optimal Play In Unfavorable Conditions.
While we cannot control the weather, we can control the water distributed onto the sports field. If too much water is on the field, it can affect the performance of the athletes. Slippery conditions naturally cause us to be more careful rather than focusing on the main activity. Athletes can lose their footing and fail to perform at best without a turf proper drainage system.
Less Weather-Related Cancellations
Unless the weather is hazardous, effective turf drainage systems can reduce the need for canceling sports field events. The natural and synthetic turf River Region installs not only is safe for players in all conditions, but can effectively drain water and reduce the risk of playing in unfavorable weather. The show can go on with River Region Sports Fields!
Whether you are building a field or need to upgrade your turf drainage system, River Region has you covered. If you notice water pooling on your current field, it could be a sign of an ineffective drainage system and present hazards. Let us help with any of your sports fields construction needs this season!