S&C Slatter were proud to undertake hockey pitch construction on behalf of Basingstoke & Deane Council and Basingstoke Hockey Club.

An extensive facility in Basingstoke, Down Grange Sports Complex features an array of sports facilities for athletics, hockey, football, rugby, shooting and croquet.

The complex is home to a number of sports teams within the area, including Basingstoke Hockey Club, a nearly 500-strong club with six men’s teams and seven ladies teams, whose first team plays in the National League.

The success and popularity of the club meant that they were fast outgrowing the single sand-dressed hockey pitch available at Down Grange. Working with Basingstoke Borough Council, the Club selected S&C Slatter to construct a new sand-dressed artificial turf hockey pitch on site, adjacent to their existing pitch.

S&C Slatter worked closely with the council and club to ensure that the chosen surface would would also be suitable for football and rugby, given that such a variety of sports are played on site.

After undertaking the initial excavation and groundworks to remove the topsoil, pitch drainage was implemented alongside a dynamic stone and macadam base. This was followed by the installation of an in-situ rubber shock pad and FieldTurf Hockey Gold Elite artificial turf. The project was completed with the the installation of perimeter fencing, floodlighting, team shelters and hockey equipment.

The pitch was handed over in January 2020 and has already received attention from England Hockey highlighting the club’s fundraising efforts for inspiration on social media!

Sand Dressed Artificial Grass Pitch for Hockey 6405m2

Groundworks and Drainage

FieldTurf Hockey Gold Elite

Perimeter Fencing, Floodlighting, Hockey Equipment and Team Shelters

Founded in 1874, Coventry Rugby Club is an English rugby union club who play in the RFU Championship, the second tier of the English Rugby Union system .

Located in the heart of the city of Coventry, Butts Park Arena has been home to Coventry Rugby Club since 2004, and undertook a huge transformation in 2019. S&C Slatter were selected to construct a cutting edge artificial sports turf pitch for the club, making Coventry the first team in the RFU Championship to install a synthetic home pitch.

S&C Slatter worked closely with the club to ensure that the chosen surface would would be suitable for both first-class Rugby and Football, with Coventry United Football Club also signing a new 10-year agreement to play both their men’s and women’s games at Butts Park Arena.

After undertaking the initial excavation and groundworks to remove the topsoil, pitch drainage was implemented alongside a dynamic stone and macadam base. This was followed by the installation of an in-situ rubber shock pad and FieldTurf XM7 artificial turf. The project was completed with the installation of fencing, floodlighting and sports equipment supplied for both rugby and football.

The pitch was handed over by S&C Slatter on 6th September 2019, ready for the official opening on Saturday 14th September.

As well as being home to Coventry Rugby Club and Coventry United Football club, there has been strong interest in hire of the new artificial turf pitch, with regular bookings coming into the club ahead of its completion from a number of other football and rugby teams in the local community.

3G Artificial Grass Pitch for Rugby 9360m2

World Rugby and FIFA Quality Performance Standard Synthetic Turf

Perimeter fencing, floodlighting and sports equipment for Rugby and Football

Founded in 1930, Cobham Rugby Football Club is an English rugby union club who play in the London Division of the RFU. Cobham RFC is part of the Cobham Sports Association, a 2,000 strong member club embracing Rugby, Tennis, Lacrosse and Netball, set to be the biggest privately run sports club in Surrey.

Located in the village of Cobham, Surrey, Cobham RFC is based at the Old Surbitonians Memorial Ground, a facility that now boasts 6 pitches and a recently completed clubhouse.

In 2019, S&C Slatter was selected to build a brand new artificial grass pitch (AGP) for the club. After undertaking the initial excavation and groundworks, pitch drainage was implemented and a stone base was laid. This was followed by the installation of an in-situ rubber shock pad and FieldTurf XM6 artificial turf. The project was completed with fencing, pathways and rugby sports equipment supplied.

The pitch was officially opened on Friday 6th September 2019, and will not only benefit the club. Cobham Free School and Cobham Rugby Sports Association collaborated on the development of the artificial grass pitch, with the school’s pupils set to benefit from the facility in term-time, with the club and other sporting associations utilising the pitch at all other times.

3G Artificial Grass Pitch for Rugby 8074m2

World Rugby Regulation 22 Performance Standard

Hardstanding areas and footpath to pitch

1.2m twin bar super rebound spectator fencing

For Jon Holloway, the driving force behind the cutting-edge facility at Foundation Park, Swindon Town FC Community Foundation’s new artificial turf pitch and pavilion has been a dream 25 years in the making.

Nestled alongside Swindon Town FC’s stadium, the £2.4m facility was built to enable Swindon Town FC’s Community Trust and Swindon Harriers Athletics Club to enhance the projects and programmes enjoyed by thousands of participants in the community.

Prior to introducing the brand new FieldTurf synthetic turf, S&C Slatter’s refurbishment technicians released, uplifted and removed from site the existing surfacing, shock pads and fencing systems before levelling the existing pitch base.

A new artificial turf system was then installed, FieldTurf 360 XL, offering superior natural grass aesthetics and exceptionally durable whilst remaining player friendly. The project was completed with 3m perimeter fencing and floodlighting to ensure the pitch can truly serve the community at any time of year!

3G Artificial Turf Pitch for Football. 6002m2

FIFA Quality Performance Standard

Level existing pitch base

Removal of existing surfacing and shock pads

Installation of new FieldTurf artificial turf system

3m perimeter fencing and floodlighting