TigerTurf’s WETT Pro hockey pitch supports elite performance
TigerTurf UK has installed a FIH (International Hockey Federation) certified WETT Pro pitch at Reading Hockey Club, providing one of England’s most prestigious hockey clubs with an elite level playing surface.
TigerTurf’s WETT Pro hockey pitch supports elite performance
The TigerTurf WETT Pro pitch supports the performance of all the teams at Reading Hockey Club, from the elite level through to the junior age groups, thanks to its advanced fibre and grain free technology that allows the ball to travel smoothly in all directions.
Tim Hunt, Reading Hockey Club Chairman said: “It’s very important to us that Reading has the best possible facilities for our playing members, both at the elite end and right through the club. The TigerTurf WETT Pro pitch gives us that opportunity to maintain that water based main pitch at the club, and we couldn’t question the quality. When we looked at all the options available, TigerTurf became the best choice.”
ELITE LEVEL HOCKEY PERFORMANCE FOR PREMIER DIVISION TEAMS
Thanks to the water-based nature of the WETT Pro surface, the pitch ideally suits high-speed play with optimal grip and low slide resistance, allowing athletes to play at their best without the pitch affecting performance.
Walid Abdo, Head of Women’s Performance at Reading Hockey Club, said: “The players must have trust in the pitch being smooth, fast, and consistent so it enables their performance. They want to be able to perform at such a high level, and the way they do that is by playing on this TigerTurf pitch.”
Lucie Daman, Ladies 1’s Captain, said: “When I step onto a TigerTurf pitch, one thing that I notice is how consistent it is, and that makes a huge difference when we’re trying to play. I’ve been on pitches before, where you’re trying to inject on a short corner, and the ball’s bobbling before you try and trap it, we don’t get that here, and it makes a huge difference.”
Anna-Rose Grabbitas, Ladies 1’s Player, said: “I can’t remember a time where the pitch has even come into my mind when I’m playing, which I think is exactly what you want when you’re playing. You want to be able to focus on the game rather than what the pitch is going to do.”
WETT PRO ENCOURAGING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOCKEY TALENT AT READING HOCKEY CLUB
As one of England’s premier hockey clubs, the WETT Pro pitch is also used by the Talent Academy, under the licence of England Hockey, and sees the most talented youngsters in the region train and play together on an elite surface.
The WETT Pro pitch provides a reliable, durable and consistent environment and is dependable for all playing conditions, all year-round. By supporting regular training, every player at Reading Hockey Club can develop their game on a surface designed solely for hockey.
Judith Barton, Talent Academy Manager, said: “The junior players really get excited by the fact that they’re going to play on the TigerTurf pitch, they see water pitches used in international matches, and they want to come and see what it’s like to play on a water-based pitch. So, the TigerTurf WETT Pro does the job for them.
“The reliability of the WETT Pro pitch is absolutely fundamental. We have sessions running, day on day on day, all the through the weekends, back-to-back, from nine to five on Saturdays and sometimes later. We need the pitch to be reliable, not just from a player’s point of view that they can actually play, but from our point of view of planning.”
TigerTurf WETT Pro pitches provide an elite wet hockey field system manufactured from a unique texturised monofilament yarn. This advanced fibre technology has produced a grain-free playing surface with high tuft density that allows the ball to travel smoothly in all directions, giving the hockey player an unparalleled playing experience.
WETT Pro is a FIH (International Hockey Federation) Global certified professional hockey product and is classified as an optimum surface type, making WETT Pro the ideal solution for professional hocket hockey clubs and international tournaments.
Watch the video of the TigerTurf WETT Pro pitch at Reading Hockey Club here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJzLFmx3nZAFor more information on WETT Pro and TigerTurf’s full range of hockey pitch solutions visit https://tigerturf.com/uk/sports/hockey/
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