Natural turf for sport
Design Guidance Note
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Design Guidance Note
Abstract
Considerations when constructing safe and sustainable pitches from natural turf, focussing on sports pitches for baseball/softball, cricket, football and rugby.
History
First published March 2000; revised May 2011.
Subjects
- Building types
- Sports/recreational facilities
- Sports facilities
Publisher History
Sport England were formerly called the English Sports Council. Their aim is to create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to play sport in every community. They publish a number of design guidance notes and technical information on all types of sports facilities.
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