# 6 Reasons How TigerTurf Synthetic Turf Improves Player Performance

December 23, 2019

Synthetic turf has evolved remarkably over the last few decades. Synthetic turf from TigerTurf by Altius Sports looks more professional and feels just like natural grass. Upgrade your grass/mud field to something that is proven to have a positive impact on player performance. Give your players the edge with our synthetic turf. The high usage, all-weather TigerTurf has been seen to improve the performance of the players on the field. Study after study has concluded that artificial turf provides players with a demonstrable advantage over a standard grass field..
No matter the level of competition at which your players compete high school, college, or professional an artificial turf has many advantages to offer.
1. Get more time on the field, day-in and day-out When it rains on a standard grass field, all practices and games need to be cancelled, because playing just a single game on mud can ruin a grass field for weeks or months. Wet grass makes it slippery for players to play and also prone to injury. And if the clouds do not go away, it takes forever for the field to dry.
A synthetic turf field is naturally resistant to damage from rain, mud, or snow. It means no match or practice cancellations. That dependability allows team players to practice on a consistent basis and count on playing conditions that are largely unchanged despite severe weather without the need for heavy maintenance like natural fields.

Highest level of durability

##### 2. Longer durability

Throughout India, most sports programs do not have the luxury of practicing on a separate field other than the one on which they play. Practicing three to four times a week plus gameday takes a heavy toll on a standard grass field.

When used on a regular basis, natural grass fields can become worn out and rock-hard, becoming a potential safety threat to players. This is especially true in a contact sport like football where falling on the ground is inevitable. If you practice on the same field on which you play, synthetic turf not only proves more shock absorbent than natural grass, it still plays true despite heavy use. As a result, players find TigerTurf a safer alternative to well-trod grass.

3. ##### Uniformity and sustainability in every blade of grass

Because its human-made, TigerTurf fields are designed with each blade placed precisely the same distance from the one nearest it with perfect consistency over every single yard. This innovative process is designed for speed, better stability and performance, and to increase a players safety.

Unlike a normal grass field, when athletes run or play on synthetic turf, theyre likely to see better footing, optimized speed and performance compared to a natural grass alternative.

Consistently smooth ground with no patches or bumps

4. ##### Weather-resistant pitch

Over the course of a season, a heavily used grass field can develop uneven surfaces, patches of mud and even the occasional potholes. These naturally occurring hindrances to grass can put players at risk of severe injuries.

The base construction under our TigerTurf pitch contains optimum drainage, so regardless of the weather, training and matches can continue without concern over muddy, water-logged pitches that will take days or even months to recover.

Synthetic turf is green even during the winter months or cold season. Colder temperatures can result in hard, frozen grass pitches, but artificial grass provides a surface for players to train on which is the same as during the summer months.

5. ##### Advanced technology in artificial grass

The synthetic grass pitches being manufactured and installed today are as close to real grass as you can get.

TigerTurfs technological advancements in manufacturing artificial grass have led to yarn developments which now simulate real grass. For example, when under pressure, the yarn twists and bends, like real grass would, to create a bounce-back action which doesnt result in weak points in the fibre.

No stagnant water, no muddy fields or cancellations

6. ##### No maintenance interference with play time

Natural grass needs to be seeded periodically, and rested between heavy use if it is to maintain a lush look and regular play. Even more troubling, grass goes dormant in cold temperatures in the winter. Any flaws on the field at that time often cannot be fixed until the coming spring.

Artificial turf fields require maintenance to remain at peak condition, but they do not need to be mowed, seeded or rested between practices. This ensures more uninterrupted playtime for your team. Turf fields are also immune to dormancy, which makes it possible for players to practice in the turf field despite the time of year.

##### Conclusion

Your home field deserves to live up to your teams expectations. Take the next step with the experts at Altius Sports and lets work together to find the perfect synthetic turf for you. Our unique approach to the industry means that youll get a partner as committed as you are to providing your team with a reliable substitute to grass.

" 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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