http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk en JadeW@mcardle-astroturf.co.uk Copyright 2012 2012-05-14T13:32:59+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/official_opening_of_two_artificial_turf_pitches_at_the_high_school_of_dunde/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/official_opening_of_two_artificial_turf_pitches_at_the_high_school_of_dunde/#When:13:32:59Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}The President of Scottish Hockey, Mr Lee Cousins, joined staff, pupils and parents as Guest of Honour on Saturday 21 April 2012, to officially open the High School of Dundee’s new £1.5M sports facility.  Scotland’s Under-18 Girls hockey team also took part in the special celebratory event. Constructed by McArdle Sport-Tec, the new state of the art facilities benefit from one full-size FIH Global TigerTurf WETT Pro water-based artificial surface suitable for top level hockey.  For the second full-size pitch, the TigerTurf Evo Pro surface was chosen.  As well as a high standard of hockey, the Evo Pro sand-dressed surface also allows the pupils to play a high quality game of tennis. McArdle Sport-Tec worked with specialist sports pitch consultants Sports Labs Ltd, as well as a number of other consultants on this prestigious project, to ensure a top class facility was delivered. The first competitive hockey match played upon the new pitch resulted in a resounding win for the High School of Dundee’s Boys’ first XI.  Let’s hope this is the first of many. For more information on synthetic turf pitches for hockey click here. 2012-05-14T13:32:59+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/mcardle_sport-tec_willmott_dixon_at_hereford_academy/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/mcardle_sport-tec_willmott_dixon_at_hereford_academy/#When:09:06:44Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}Continuing to deliver high quality FIFA and FIH accredited synthetic sports facilities with the fantastic new Fieldturf Revolution 42 hybrid ‘3G’ pitch at the new Hereford Academy.  McArdle Sport-Tec also constructed four netball / tennis courts and two full size natural turf pitches within a tight time schedule while maintaining a close relationship with main contractor Willmott Dixon and managing a programme working around other trades. Willmott Dixon’s Quantity Surveyor Kirsten Jones said ‘McArdle Sport-Tec were very proactive at preconstruction stage, helping to fix the design and advising on sporting body guidelines, along with using their extensive experience to help overcome problems. Their Health and Safety was to a high standard and the quality of their product was as good as promised!’ Chris Wilson of Hereford Academy also commented that users of the pitch have stated that ‘It’s the best pitch that I have ever played on’. For more information on 3G artificial turf pitches please click here.  2012-05-08T09:06:44+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/mcardle_sport-tec_ltd_secure_3g_pitch_contract_for_wolverhampton_wanderers_/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/mcardle_sport-tec_ltd_secure_3g_pitch_contract_for_wolverhampton_wanderers_/#When:09:09:38Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}Following on from the successful installation of a FIFA 2 Star pitch at Stoke City FC, McArdle Sport-Tec Ltd are pleased to announce that they have been successful in securing a project for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at its state of the art training ground.  The contract includes the construction of a full-size FIFA 2 Star artificial turf pitch complete with fencing and floodlighting, and is part of a mulit-million pound development at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground. The pitch was designed by the specialist sportsturf consultancy, PSD Synthetics Ltd, using a 40mm monofilament 3G synthetic turf laid upon a 25mm in-situ shockpad. For more information on synthetic turf pitches for football click here. 2012-05-03T09:09:38+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/3g_pitch_gives_bath_rugby_grounds_for_hope/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/3g_pitch_gives_bath_rugby_grounds_for_hope/#When:15:01:19Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}Bath Rugby's new TigerTurf 3G artificial training pitch is helping the side stay fresh and strong during the boggy winter months, say the players and director of rugby Sir Ian McGeechan. http://www.thisisbath.co.uk/weather-pitch-gives-Bath-grounds-hope/story-14335578-detail/story.html  For more information on synthetic turf pitches for rugby click here. 2012-01-16T15:01:19+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/mcardle_sport-tec_skanska_at_the_all_saints_academy_cheltenham/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/mcardle_sport-tec_skanska_at_the_all_saints_academy_cheltenham/#When:10:57:37Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}McArdle Sport-Tec have completed the construction of a full-size 3G artificial turf pitch, four tennis and netball courts, four cricket wickets and a sprint straight at the new All Saint’s Academy in Cheltenham.  Working as a sub-contractor to Skanska, the project was completed ahead of programme to enable the pupils of the new state-of-the-art school to enjoy the new sports facilities sooner than expected. To mitigate excessive import of sub-base material, the old school was demolished and the resultant material was then crushed to the required specification and used as the lower sub-base to the new third generation artificial turf pitch. For further information on McArdle Sport-Tec click here. 2011-12-19T10:57:37+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/marlow_hc_gets_pro_value/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/marlow_hc_gets_pro_value/#When:10:49:37Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}Marlow Sports and Hockey Club recently held the official opening of the very first Evo Pro pitch from UK based manufacturers TigerTurf.  The opening was attended by both England men and women teams coached by Jason Lee and Karen Brown, playing against the Marlow Hockey Club squads. The new pitch was installed by Premier Partner McArdle Sport-Tec Ltd at the Pound Lane site and was project managed by Boddingtons Chartered Planning Consultants. John Fordham, Chairman of the Sports Club, and Graham Sweet, Chairman of Marlow Hockey Club, thanked all concerned for a job well done, and emphasised how this new facility would help the club especially with their junior development programme. The TigerTurf Evo Pro surface has already attracted interest from neighbouring counties who are also looking to produce similar facilities.  The F.I.H. have also issued a press release on how well this surface can also accommodate other sports often making a substantial difference for ongoing commercial viability. Nick Springate, Business Development Manager at TigerTurf confirmed, ‘Evo Pro is the updated version of our best selling Evolution product and we are expecting record sales of this new improved system over the next few years.  Not only does it offer additional durability reflected by an extended guarantee, Evo Pro also offers top performance meeting performance standards in six different sports.’’ 2011-12-05T10:49:37+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/one_year_on_at_stoke_city_fc_Third_Generation_Artifical_Turf_Pitch/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/one_year_on_at_stoke_city_fc_Third_Generation_Artifical_Turf_Pitch/#When:09:24:10Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}It’s now been one year since the successful installation of a FIFA 2 Star Third Generation artificial turf pitch at Stoke City’s state-of-the-art training ground.  By all accounts the pitch has performed superbly throughout the year and is an asset to the club. The pitch was designed by the specialist sportsturf consultancy, PSD Synthetics Ltd, using a 40mm monofilament 3G synthetic turf laid upon a 25mm in-situ shockpad. For more information on synthetic turf pitches for football click here. 2011-11-18T09:24:10+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/cheriton_road_sports_ground/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/cheriton_road_sports_ground/#When:13:47:53Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}McArdle Sport-Tec Ltd were proud to be involved with the new £7.8m development at the Cheriton Road Sports Ground.  After a competitive tendering process, McArdle Sport Tec Ltd were selected to construct two full-size FIH standard TigerTurf Evolution artificial turf pitches together with a number of netball courts and cricket practice facilities.  The project also involved the re-modelling of the existing natural turf cricket outfield.  The new development will be a centre of excellence for hockey, cricket and netball. In conjunction with a new floodlighting system, one of the new TigerTurf Evolution synthetic turf pitches also benefits from a newly installed irrigation system used to replicate the playing characteristics of a water-based playing surface for top level hockey. The project was funded by a donation from the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust and the land provided by Shepway District Council.  The facility is owned and run by The Cheriton Road Sports Ground Trust made up of volunteers from the local sports clubs. For more information on synthetic turf pitches for hockey click here. 2011-11-09T13:47:53+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/mcardle_sport-tec_ltd_race_straight_into_the_charts_with_matt_cardle_at_the/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/mcardle_sport-tec_ltd_race_straight_into_the_charts_with_matt_cardle_at_the/#When:16:03:37Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}Matt Cardle, the 2010 X Factor winner, was spotted filming for the video to his debut single Run for your life at the award winning Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton.  McArdle Sport-Tec Ltd were appointed  by Mace Plus to construct the five lane polymeric sprint straight featured in the video, and also constructed a Third Generation (3G) synthetic turf pitch for the Academy. The Evelyn Grace Academy’s building was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, and has recently been awarded the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize. 2011-10-20T16:03:37+00:00 http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/bath_rugby_clubs_new_3g_training_pitch/ http://www.mcardle-astroturf.co.uk/index.php/site/bath_rugby_clubs_new_3g_training_pitch/#When:09:31:16Z {reeposition:put_item id="image1"}McArdle Sport-Tec Ltd have completed the installation of a Third Generation (3G) synthetic turf pitch for Bath Rugby Club at Farleigh House, Bath Rugby Club's administrative headquarters and training ground. Bath Rugby chose TigerTurf Total Turf 65 for their 3G artificial surface, as used for other top rugby installations, including the WRU headquarters and Twickenham.  TigerTurf stated that together with McArdle Sport-Tec ‘we have delivered one of the best dedicated rugby training facilities in the UK’. David Reid, Estate Manager of Farleigh house commented that ‘We were given the task of creating a 3G pitch to add to the training facilities of Bath Rugby Club here at Farleigh House. McArdle Sport Tec gave us a very competitive quotation and despite challenging terrain and weather conditions completed the job within the agreed time scale.  Everyone agrees that the finished product looks superb!  We were very impressed with the whole team ably led by David Darnell’. The project was overseen by the specialist sports pitch consultants, STRI. 2011-08-22T09:31:16+00:00