Gen 2 Playing Surface

Governing bodies from across the world of sport joined forces
to create an innovative new playing surface that can be used for hockey,
netball, tennis, small-sided football, futsal, lacrosse and more
besides.
England Hockey, the FIH, EHF, England
Netball, the ITF and the LTA partnered with Notts Sport to create a
true multi-sport surface known as Gen 2. The surface is sustainable,
which is crucial for long-term success and access to funding.
The
concept was designed to provide facilities - including schools - with a
dynamic synthetic surface for multiple sports which reduces the amount
of space required and utilises grounds to their full potential.
Rich
Beer, England Hockey's Development Director said, "We are hugely
excited about the possibilities that Gen 2 brings to hockey and all of
the other sports involved.
"With constant
pressure on pitches and courts in so many sports, the ability to create
truly multi-purpose facilities can be a game-changer for clubs and
schools. Having the ability to offer a range of sports to NGB approved
standards makes Gen 2 a great choice."
Many
sports governing bodies now provide guidance and in many cases
performance and quality standards for the surfaces on which their sports
are played. This concept takes these into consideration including
the performance and quality standards.
Gen
2 is a versatile surface that ensure sports do not need compromise on
playing experience. This surface will be a sand-dressed synthetic turf
with a compatible shock pad.
All the technical aspects of Gen 2 can be found in this document.