# Hockey

Creating the foundations to inspire the next generation of hockey players.

Creating the foundations to inspire the next generation of hockey players.

## Faqs
How big is a hockey field?

An international standard hockey field overall (usually) measures 101.4m x 65m in which the playing area is 91.4m x 55m. However, you need a minimum of 3m run-off area behind the goal post and 2m run-off area in the sidelines.

How much does it cost to make a hockey field?

A global category hockey field can involves base works, sprinkler system, fencing as well as the cast in situ shock pad and the hockey turf and accessories. In case of national category hockey fields, you do not need the sprinkler system (or, for that matter, even the water storage facility and another saving is that it can go down on a crushed rock base). The price for a complete turnkey project would vary from Rupees 30 million to Rupees 60 million.

Is there any minimum boundary required in a hockey field - run-off on the sideline and back of goal?

Yes, the run-off in hockey is mandatory, both for player safety and FIH certification. The minimum behind the goal post is 3m and the minimum on the said lines is 2m.

Do you have a turf for hockey on which you can play while both wet and dry?

There are usually different products for wet turf and different products for dry turf. One uses water while the other is dressed with sand. However, there are products on where you can water the turf and, at the same time, you can play on the turf dry to conserve water. Further, even when playing dry on this particular surface, developed by TigerTurf, the warranty and guarantee still remains much the same if you were playing on a wet surface. This product from TigerTurf on which you can play both wet and dry is called TigerTurf Wett Pro where Wett stands for water efficient TigerTurf.

What are the different pads which are used under a hockey turf?

The pads used underneath a hockey turf can be either pre-fabricated (i.e., pre made and shipped in rolls and they simply need to be rolled out on the base) or cast in situ (i.e., the shock pad is cast on site). A pre-fabricated/roll-out shock pad usually lasts up to 3 times the life cycle of the hockey turf – which does result in substantial saving for the client.

Why is it beneficial to strip glue a hockey turf instead of loose-laying?

Standard hockey turf is usually loose laid on the roll out or cast in situ shock pad. This means that the hockey turf can blow up lightly, get wrinkled, owing to temperature extremes especially when it is non-infill and loose laid. However, when you strip glue the hockey turf to the pad underneath, it ensures that there is no movement of the hockey turf and regardless of which direction you hit the ball in, it doesn’t bounce or skip owing to unevenness of the hockey turf that has been simply laid on the shock pad. This bonding of the turf with the shock pad also implies that the turf does not move under pressure of the athlete’s foot Strip gluing is a technical process requiring expertise and machinery and available to companies like TigerTurf.

Why must you look for a hockey field with the top of the D tufted into the grass?

The most exciting and also the most technical part of the hockey field is when you have the penalty corners taking place. Most companies cut the circle of the D into the turf, including the straight of the D. Which means that the area of most critical use is not machine made but relies on human expertise using tape and glue. However, TigerTurf is aware and conscious of the rules of the game and believes in equal opportunity to both teams. Hence, they tuft the top of the D while manufacturing the turf to ensure structural integrity, durability, consistency and true play.

" The turf installed by Altius Sports provides a truly world-class surface for various sports ranging from football, badminton, volleyball, cricket, athletics to kabaddi and kho kho. It serves as a giant water harvesting plant, doing great service to the community by replenishing the water table season by season. Goes without saying that it has transformed our ever balding and difficult to maintain green patch into a delightfully inviting, dust free zone that everyone rushes to given any free moment. "

Meenakshi Sahni

Principal - Modern School Vasant Vihar

" We have no doubt that their work has contributed very positively to the vision that we are at the DSK Dream City Pune have for the future of developments of sports in India. "

Brig S.K.Sharma

Director & CEO - DSK Dream City

" Altius Sports has been more than a business partner for Paro Football Club. We are deeply thankful to them for fully committing their time and resources to complete our project on time and in budget. Moreover, they have helped the club further by sponsoring the kit used by the club players. I wish them all the best in their future endeavors and have every confidence that they will keep growing because of their dedication to customer service, their willingness to go the extra mile and for always prioritizing customer satisfaction over their bottom line. "

Karma Jigme

President - Paro Football Club, Bhutan

" Congratulations to Altius Sports on completing 10 successful years! Their TigerTurf, installed at our Naval Tata Hockey Academy, Jamshedpur,is really helping our players to improve their technique and playing skills. The turf is fast and pushes the players to learn to play a fast game. Another important thing is that the pitch holds water very long, helping us conserve water and contribute our bit to the environment.Having got our FIH Global certificate renewed till 2021 recently, we are happy with the quality of the pitch and hope to continue our successful association with Altius Sports in the coming years. "

Neelam Babardesai

Head of Sports - Tata Trusts

"The American International School Dhaka contracted Altius Sports to do our renovation project on our soccer field. The timeline for completion was followed very closely and final deadlines were met. The school is very happy with the work Altius Sports did and everyone enjoys the field. The new turf meets our standards and the drainage system works much better than our previous field. We had huge storms with a great deal of rain over a 2 day period and the drainage worked beautifully as the rain water was absorbed without puddles on the field."

Steve Herrera

Superintendent - American International School Dhaka, Bangladesh

"Lincoln Schools partnership with Altius Sports has helped change the face of our campus and given our students opportunities to participate in a wealth of sports and activities on our multi-sport surfaces. Our all-weather turf football field was installed in 2016 and performs as well as it did on day one. Additionally, our multi-sport outdoor court helps students perform in sports like tennis, basketball, futsal and volleyball. In sum, the facilities have given us the freedom, flexibility and tools to help develop our students skills in a safe and highperforming environment."

Luke Davis

Director of Advancement - Athletics & Aquatics, Lincoln School, Nepal

"Altius Sports had installed TigerTurf at Jio World Garden in the year 2014 -15, which is one of the largest installations of its kind. The quality of the turf is excellent and we have hosted a lot of different types of events some even involving movement of cranes (with due protection) on the turf. The quality and workmanship of installation is excellent. We wish Altius Sports the very best"

Rajmal Nahar

Senior Executive Vice President - Reliance Industries Limited

" I would like to place on record our appreciation for the sports surfacing provided by Altius Sports for the basketball, tennis and multi courts in the campus which has ensured enthusiastic participation by the students and a good sporting atmosphere. On completion of 10 successful years by Altius Sports, we wish them great success in future endeavours and are very pleased to have been a part of their journey. "

Alok Chandra

Chief Administrative Officer - IIM Calcutta

" At the American International School Chennai (AISC), we see learning spaces as the third teacher. Since 2012, Altius Sports has been our mission-aligned partner on the re-design and renovation of gymnasiums, playgrounds, a running track, soccer pitches, turf tennis courts, and the list goes on. At AISC, we prepare students for the future and Altius Sports has helped us make that possible. "

Andrew A. Hoover

Head of School - American International School Chennai

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