FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf FIFA FIELD TEST REPORT Manual 2012 Stadium / lcatin Prduct name FIFA Licensee FIFA accredited Test Institute Vlijtingen VV Dm Durafrce 40M/SBR Dm Sprts Grass Ghent University (ERCAT), ZWIJNAARDE Field Test reprt identificatin Date f test Type f test Test number FIFA QUALITY PRO 105616 13.10.2016
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 1 Intrductin / Prcess Overview 3 2 Test Object, Participants 4 2.1 Test numbers 2.2 Test Object, (stadium/lcatin, artificial turf, maintenance requirements) 2.3 Parties invlved, Addresses (applicant, tests institute, certifying bdy) 3 Test Cnclusin, Field Apprval 5 3.1 Apprval, final test result 3.2 Criteria that failed, if any 3.3 Summary f general aspects tested / inspected 3.4 Test dates / weather cnditins / field surface 3.5 Cmments 8 4.1 Overview a typical prduct cmpsitin 4.2 Prduct identificatin 4.3 Overview ball and player t surface interactins 4.4 Ball / surface interactin 4.5 Player / surface interactin 4.6 Explanatry graphs / pictures 4.6.1 Playing field, test psitins / directins 4.6.2 Playing field, sprinklers (if applicable), surface undulatins, pitch dimensins 4.6.3 Maintenance equipment (pht reprt) 4.6.4 Test psitins (Advanced artificial athlete) Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 2 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 1 Intrductin / The Prcess f Certificatin In rder t be certified, ftball turf fields must reach the perfrmance and quality criteria established t be as clse as pssible t playing characteristics f natural grass. T this end, each field must underg fur steps as utlined belw: a thrugh cmpsitin and resilience test f the prduct in the labratry (step 1) the installatin f the prduct as declared, applying the utlined prcedures (step 2) a test f the final installatin fr the relevant characteristics f the field as a whle system (step 3) if successful, certificatin as FIFA QUALITY r FIFA QUALITY PRO field (step 4) After expiratin f the certificate, the field can be retested (step 3/4) Fig. 1.2 Apprval prcess steps and the related dcuments / parties Legend: This prcess is part f the FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf in rder t replicate the playing qualities f gd quality natural grass, create a playing envirnment that des nt increase the risk f injury t players achieve adequate durability (prviding it is prperly maintained) Fr mre details n FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf see http://www.fifa.cm/quality. This dcument cvers the cmplete steps 3/ FIFA FIELD TESTS REPORT. Cnsider: The tests are perfrmed n site by a FIFA accredited test institute The test reprt is nly valid if reprduced in its entity The results are nly valid fr the cmplete Ftball Turf described in this reprt IMPORTANT: This reprt classifies the related field as FIFA Recmmended QUALITY PRO (r QUALITY) certified In defined intervals, the field has t be retested t maintain the certificate. This FIFA LABORATORY TEST REPORT may nly be used in relatinship t Ftball Turf fields that are ging t be submitted fr certificatin under the FIFA Quality Prgramme f Ftball Turf. Any ther use f this reprt is a vilatin f the reprt s cpy right which is held by FIFA and breaches the terms f the FIFA Quality Prgramme f Ftball Turf licensing agreement. Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 3 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 2 Test Object, Participants 2.1 Test Numbers Reprt Identificatin Type f test Field Test reprt number Related Labratry Test N. INITIAL TEST QUALITY PRO 105616 29 Related PD / MS existing yes/n (Y/N) Prduct Declaratin (PD) Yes Methd Statement (MS) Yes Test Institute Prject N. 16-1195 2.2 Test Object Stadium / lcatin Address City / Cuntry Vlijtingen VV Vlijtingen VV, Riemst Cntact Phne email Club (if applicable) Artificial Turf Prduct Prduct ID Manufacturer Manufacturing Plant Dm Durafrce 40M/SBR 812 Dm Sprts Grass Installatin Installer Date 06.12.2016 Maintenance infrmatin Training by the licensee Date(s) 15.09.2016 / / / Participants names (grund staff) Jeurissen Crni Maintenance requirements Equipment* Items received YES, date ( dd mm yyyy ) NO Tractr Unit 15.09.2016 Drag Bush Mat 15.09.2016 15.09.2016 Ball rll ramp 15.09.2016 *supplied t site, required by the test institute fr testing / inspectins Maintenance lgbk Maintenance Manual Other, detail: 15.09.2016 15.09.2016 Material Tp up infill material 15.09.2016 Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 4 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 2 Test Object, Participants 2.3 Parties invlved, Addresses Applicant FIFA preferred prducer Licensee Site Owner (re-test) Address Dm Sprts Grass Dm Sprts Grass Cntact Phne email Ghent University (ERCAT), ZWIJNAARDE FIFA accredited Test Institute Address Ghent University (ERCAT), ZWIJNAARDE Cntact Phne +3292645735 email ERCAT@UGENT.BE Labratry Directr Prf Dr Paul Kiekens FIFA accredited Engineer n site Filip Mtte Other Test Engineers n site Franky Vandermeiren Test reprt and apprval request riginated by Date Stijn Rambur 22.12.2026 Signature 3 Test Cnclusin, Field Apprval 3.1 Apprval, final test result FIFA QUALITY PRO The presented field / site has the given FIFA FIELD TEST requirements «passed» r passed «failed» Cnfirmed by Directr f the FIFA assigned Test Institute Date Prf Dr Paul Kiekens 22.12.2016 Signature Apprved by FIFA Accredited Engineer n site Date Filip Mtte 22.12.2016 Signature Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 5 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 3 Test Cnclusin, Field Apprval 3.2 Criteria that failed, if any: Criteria Failed Ball / Surface interactin Vertical ball rebund Ball rll Shck absrbency Player / Surface interactin Rtatinal resistance Defrmatin Maintenance equipment n site As required Sprinkler System n site Cnfrmity Cnstructin requirements Regularity Cnsistency f site and labratry materials Field dcuments Prduct declaratin and methd statement nt presented Cmments Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 6 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 3 Test Cnclusin, Field Apprval 3.3 Summary f general aspects tested / inspected Maintenance equipment n site Item YES NO Tractr Unit Brush Drag Mat Ball rll ramp Up t date maintenance lgbk Other (describe) Maintenance material n site Sprinkler System n site >> see 4.6.2 Tp up infill material a) Sprinklers within playing field / run-ffs b) if a) YES: additinal - shck absrptin and - defrmatin tests OK? append - test results - Plan with sprinkler / test psitins 3.4 Test dates / weather cnditins / field surface Date(s) f test Day 1: 2016-10-13 Day 2: Surface cnditin (dry r wet) dry Surface temperature [ C] Min. Max. 13.7 16.6 Min. Max. Ambient temperature [ C] Min. Max. 15.3 16.1 Min. Max. Humidity [%RH] Min. Max. 38.6 41.3 Min. Max. Maximum wind speed [m/s] (during ball / surface interactin tests) Ball rebund Ball rll 1.2 1.6 3.5 Cmments Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 7 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.1 Overview a typical prduct cmpsitin The basic structure and cmpsitin f artificial turf varies. T reach the gal f defined quality and specific functinal perfrmances, a set f the relevant parameters fr the prducts / materials used was defined. Materials / prducts typically used are as fllws: Fig. 1.3 Prducts / materials used t build up artificial turf Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 8 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.2 Prduct identificatin Cmpnent Prperty 1 Sample (n site) 2 Prduct Declaratin (Licensee) Variatin 1/2 FIFA Specificatin P= passed F= failed Carpet mass 2325 2370-2% < + 10% P Tufts / m 2 9003 8190 10% < + 10% P Tuft withdrawal frce [N] 43 30 143% > 90% P Pile length abve backing Pile weight abve backing [g/m 2 ] Pile yarn dtex [g/10000m] 1 42 40 5% < + 5% P 2 < + 5% 3 < + 5% 1 1150 1050 10% < ± 10% P 2 < ± 10% 3 < ± 10% 1 13328 13000 3% < ± 10% P 2 < ± 10% 3 < ± 10% 1 PE PE SAME Same plymer P P/F Artificial Turf Pile yarn characteristics 2 Same plymer 3 Same plymer Perfrmance infill Water permeability f carpet [mm/h] Lab result >180 mm/h 210% and > 75% P f lab result Particle size range 1.25-3.1 1-2.5 99% < + 20% P Particle shape 2147 1025 A2 SPHERICAL SAME Similar shape P Bulk density [g/cm 3 ] 0.46 0.49-5% < ± 15% P Stabilizing infill Particle size range 0.315-0.8 0.4-0.8 69% < + 20% P Particle shape C2 80% ROUND SAME Similar shape P Bulk density [g/cm 3 ] 1.4 1.58-12% < ± 15% P Cmments: Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 9 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.3 Overview ball and player t surface interactins If applicable: Shck pad / elastic layer Psitins, related results / variatins (plan see 4.6.1) Prduct Declaratin (Licensee)* 1 2 3 4 FIFA Specificatin P= passed F= failed Shck absrptin [%] Values 44 Variatin Result / Declaratin 40 40 40 40-4 -4-4 -4 Declaratin + 5% P/F P Thickness [%] Values 12 Crrelatin Result / Declaratin 12 12 12 12 100% 100% 100% 100% >90% P Cmments: Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 10 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.3 Overview ball and player t surface interactins Hw is the field t play? By means f the fllwing 8 parameters, this questin can be answered very well. Furthermre, sme values allw cnclusins regarding maintenance in rder t keep the field in tp shape. Parameter Cmments / hints Parameter Cmments / hints 1- Vertical ball rebund The higher the value the higher the ball will rebund. The ball shuld nt bunce t high r t lw. 4- Shck absrptin Shck absrbency is an indicati f hw hard the field feels t th player. A value that is t lw indicates a hard field and caus damage t player s jints t s and the surface is energy sappin resulting in increases in fatigu and ver-use injuries. Ball / surface interactin Player / surface interactin 2- Ball rll 5- Defrmatin The higher the value the faster the ball will run ver the surface. The ball shuld nt be t fast r t slw. A surface that defrms t much will result in verstretching f ligaments particularly the arund the ankle. Ball / surface interactin Player / surface interactin 3- Rtatinal resistance This simulates the player s ability t alter directin, t high a value and stress can ccur acrss knee ligaments, t lw and the player will nt be able t grip the surface and may slip causing ligament damage. Player / surface interactin Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 11 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.4 Ball / surface interactin Psitins / test results (see plan appendix 4.6.1) Prperty Vertical ball rebund Ball rll 1 2 3 4 5 6 FIFA Specificatin P= passed F= failed 0.77 0.76 0.73 0.76 0.71 0.69 0.6 0.85 m P 6.7 5.6 5.9 5.9 5.3 5.5 4.0 8.0 m P/F P 4.5 Player / surface interactin Psitins / test results (see plan appendix 4.6.1) Prperty 1 2 3 4 5 6 FIFA Specificatin P= passed F= failed P/F Rtatinal resistance 43 42 43 42 42 42 30 45 Nm P Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 12 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.5 Player / surface interactin Psitins / test results (see plan appendix 4.6.4) FIFA Specificatin P= passed F= failed Prperty A B C D E F G H I J P/F 63 65 66 67 66 65 67 63 65 67 60 70 % P Shck absrptin K L M N O P Q R S 65 64 66 65 64 63 65 64 66 60 70 % P 4.5 Player / surface interactin Psitins / test results (see plan appendix 4.6.4) FIFA Specificatin P= passed F= failed Prperty A B C D E F G H I J P/F 9.7 9.9 10 10 9.7 9.7 9.7 10 9.9 10 4.0 10.0 mm P Defrmatin K L M N O P Q R S 10 9.8 10 9.9 9.7 9.4 10 9.7 10 4.0 10.0 mm P 4.6 Explanatry graphs / pictures 4.6.1 Playing field, test psitins / directins 4.6.2 Playing field, sprinklers (if applicable), surface undulatins, pitch dimensins 4.6.3 Pht reprt maintenance equipment Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 13 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.6 Explanatry graphs / pictures 4.6.1 Playing field, test psitins / directins Mark rientatins n the drawing: CANTEEN Cmments: Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 14 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.6 Explanatry graphs / pictures 4.6.2 Playing field, sprinklers (if applicable), surface undulatins, pitch dimensins Sprinklers mark sprinkler psitins n filed / run ffs ( O ) (if applicable) mark test psitins fr additinal shck absrbance / defrmatin tests shck absrptin and defrmatin tests OK? add test results t this appendix r belw Undulatins mark lcalizatin ( X ) ( > 10mm) recrd magnitude Pitch Dimensins Length min. 90/ max.120 [m] Measured: 100 [m] Width min. 45 m / max. 90m Measured: 60 [m] Cmments Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 15 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.6 Explanatry graphs / pictures 4.6.3 Maintenance equipment (pht reprt) Page: f: Cmments: Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 16 / 17
FIFA Quality Prgramme fr Ftball Turf Ftball Turf Field Test Reprt (FIFA QUALITY PRO) 4.6 Explanatry graphs / pictures 4.6.4 Test psitins (Advanced artificial athlete) L A M B N K C O J P D E Q I F R G H S Manual 2012 REPORT N. 105616 Date: 13.10.2016 17 / 17