3G pitch
The full size, fully floodlit, 3G artificial pitch offers a playing surface that matches the top level of performance sport in the UK. The pitch is suitable for hosting up to international level matches and has achieved both FIFA QUALITY and World Rugby Regulation 22 certifications.
Incorporating two warm-up areas, and catering for both a full-size 11-a-side football pitch and a full-size rugby pitch, the facility is used as training venue throughout the year for rugby, football, ultimate frisbee and lacrosse, and for regular club fixtures, including a series of evening matches under the lights.
Pitch
The 3G synthetic pitch features a 100% recycled fibre playing surface with a biodegradable and non-toxic organic cork infill, and was the first pitch of its kind provided by FieldTurf in the UK.
The pitch is completely carbon-neutral, with FieldTurf having offset the carbon footprint, and has received a Carbon Offset certificate as well as an International Sustainability and Carbon Certification.
Dry turf hockey pitch
The new artificial dry turf hockey pitch opened in October 2024 and offers an elite level training venue featuring the latest technological advances in pitch engineering and environmental innovation.
The pitch features Polytan’s Poligras Paris GT Zero surface – a dry turf pitch developed for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the world’s first carbon zero ISCC certified hockey pitch.
With dedicated space for spectators, and benefiting from video analysis technology, the pitch is home to the University’s thriving Hockey Club and well established Junior Hockey programme.
Pitch
Poligras Paris GT zero Dry is the first ever climate-neutral synthetic hockey turf that also offers optimal playing properties, even without watering. This means it can also be used professionally in “dry” conditions.
Poligras Paris GT fulfils the official requirements of the FIH (International Hockey Federation) Innovation Category Dry (non-irrigated) Turf and meets the criteria for National Category 3 certification – the requirement for National League hockey matches.
Its pioneering Turf Glide technology, which minimises surface friction and facilitates unbeatably fast ball-rolling characteristics, not only ensures the surface performs better than sand-dressed turfs when dry, but means it requires minimal water, such as light rain or dew, to elevate the playing surface to Olympic level performance.
The positive carbon footprint of Poligras Paris GT zero Dry is made possible by filaments composed of organically based raw materials and a recyclable polyurethane wear coat: the same properties that significantly reduce the weight of the turf and give it ideal playing properties.