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2 Sport Labs Combining design knowledge & testing expertise since 1997 FIFA & World Rugby Updates

3 Quality Manual Updates Update on the new 2015 FIFA manual and 2015 World Rugby manual and the common terminology that will be used in the industry going forward: 2015 World Rugby manual World Rugby tightens artificial turf regulations May FIFA manual This edition supersedes previous editions with effect from 31 October 2015 Oct 2015

4 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 The new manual has arrived: Manual released online 22 nd October 2015 at the bi-annual FSB trade show. However be aware the full implementation of the new system is only planned for the beginning of 2017.

5 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Exact Dates New FQP database as far as we know: Mid 2016 (To Be Confirmed) is the latest date for product tests according to 2012 manual 31 December 2016 is the latest date for testing fields according to 2012 manual

6 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Exact Dates Product Testing available immediately however no report templates only informative. We are awaiting the templates from FIFA. Field Testing Not available yet, realistically not any time soon. Mid 2016 or it could be as late as January This means - the 2012 manual will remain in effect for 9-12 months

7 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Manual Overview New Recertification Period FIFA Quality Pro 1 Year FIFA Quality 3 Years (Originally 4 years) Tolerances Changing New Laboratory Tests (Splash / Lisport XL / Heat & FTIR) Terminology FIFA Quality Pro & FIFA Quality

8 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 The Certification Process The same THIS SECTION (2) IS THE LICENSEE S RESPONSIBILITY

9 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 No certificates anymore point of reference is the website (

10 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 FIFA QUALITY The FIFA Quality (formerly FIFA Recommended One Star) category has slightly wider bands of acceptability and is primarily aimed at organisations wishing to provide facilities for training and community use, although fields meeting this category of performance may also be used for competitive play (subject to the relevant competition rules).

11 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 FIFA QUALITY PRO - (formerly FIFA Recommended Two Star) is the professional category and has been established to ensure fields meeting it replicate the playing qualities of the best quality natural turf pitches. This category is intended for clubs and national federation teams wishing to play competitive matches subject to the relevant competition rules allowing the use of Football Turf or undertake training on Football Turfs. The certification process includes further-reaching assessments typically only required for professional installations

12 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 The Certification Process If a field fails to satisfy the FIFA QUALITY PRO category, it loses its FIFA certification. A re-certification as FIFA QUALITY is not possible. Certification as FIFA QUALITY must be obtained by carrying out a new initial test in accordance with step 1. Previously this could be downgraded from Two star to One star for another 3 years

13 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Removed Laboratory Tests 1. Stud slide and stud deceleration. 2. Wear simulation with the original lisport.

14 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 New Lab Test Methods 1. Heat Classification 2. Lisport XL Testing 3. Free Pile Height 4. Infill Depth 5. UV Stabiliser - FTIR

15 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 New Lab Test Methods For FIFA QUALITY PRO - Lab 3020 cycles in XL (Different colours all to be done as full products) UVA will be 5000 hours for yarns UVA to be done on thinest dtex yarn, but has to be same shape / chemical & UV compound Yarn shape & thickness New tolerances - (for example Quality Pro 62-68% FR)

16 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 New Lab Test Methods For FIFA QUALITY - Lab Same as Quality pro but different tolerances No splash for FIFA Quality Lisport XL 6020 cycles

17 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Specific to FIFA QUALITY PRO level: 1. Infill Splash 2. Lines & Equipment assessment 3. Ball roll from 10m to 8m on retests on fields 4. 3,200 cycles on the lisport XL Specific to FIFA QUALITY level: 1. 6,200 cycles on the lisport XL

18 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Field Testing FIFA QUALITY PRO level: Logos - no logos on playing surface No Striped pitches Ball roll - retest limit dropped from 10m to 8m Tolerances changing - variation from mean Report infill depths 22 locations Report free pile height 22 locations Test in 3 additional areas unworn All colours have to be checked at the pitch

19 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Field Testing FIFA QUALITY level: Logos - no logos on playing surface No Striped pitches Report infill depths 22 locations Report free pile height 22 locations Test in 3 additional areas unworn No limit changes other than consistency Only 3 years certification period All colours have to be checked at the pitch

20 FIFA Manual Updates All products and colours used for field markings (lines and logos where applicable) need to be tested as independent products. 2. Only one specific product may be used per field multi colours if tested are allowed 3. Recommendations for the testing of run-off areas for both with natural and artificial fields

21 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 FIFA FIELD DIMENSIONS QUALITY PRO CHANGE FIFA QUALITY: 90m - 120m in length 45m - 90m in width FIFA QUALITY PRO: 100m 110m in length 64m - 75m in width

22 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Increased Visual Assessment Examples Goals / Flags / Lines 1. Open joints (greater than 3mm), no looped piles 2. Uneven infill - should not exceed ±10mm. (FIFA 21) 3. exposed irrigation sprinklers on the playing surface 4. exposed goal post sockets 5. hazards within 3 metres of the perimeters of the field of play

23 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 FIFA Maintenance Requirements A must in reports, so please get photos! 1. Tractor / Quad 2. Brush / Drag matt / Tigning apparatus 3. Top up infill & Ball Roll Ramp 4. Maintenance Log O & M Manual 5. Designated operator & official training Failure to undertake adequate maintenance will also reduce the period of time a field may satisfy the requirements of the FIFA Quality Programme.

24 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 FIFA Maintenance Requirements supply the photos or it cant be reported to FIFA!

25 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Additional Notes Additional run off test locations to be carried out but to be discussed further with IFAB Surface Planarity Principle - is straight edge required on run-offs as stated in handbook of requirements? Yes but it is not a fail criteria as it is not considered part of the playing surface under IFAB to be discussed further with IFAB.

26 FIFA Manual Updates 2015 Additional Notes FTIR Yarn Passport The process: For product testing a FTIR report must be supplied by licensee for the yarn Every batch produced for FIFA fields must have an FTIR report as well Visuals Flags / Goals - We would expect the technician to check these when they are on site and at the very least document either by comment of photos if there are issues (such as goals not being aligned with the line or broken corner flags).

27 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Which manual to test to? 1. Contracts Post April New Specification 2. Contracted prior to April 2015 Can be original specification 3. Retests in line with manual at time of installation

28 World Rugby Amendments to the manual TRANSITION DATE Product and Field testing: All products must comply by 1 st April 2016 From this date any new field should have a product that is World Rugby laboratory certified and the field should be certified to the May 2015 manual.

29 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Increased Test Locations (Please beware there is a motion to reduce this) 29 AAA & Infill checks (Motion to reduce) 11 Traction / HIC / Ball Rebound 9 on the surface two on the run off

30 World Rugby Amendments to the manual How do World Rugby differ to FIFA? No - Ball Roll tolerances Yes - HIC Tolerance Critical Fall Height Severity Index Tolerances differ to the FIFA tolerances however the majority of tests are more in line with FIFA Quality (Originally 1 star) Field dimensions & Mandatory Run offs

31 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Please Note: The member union has to accept the pitch as well prior to World Rugby certification:

32 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Additional Points to note: 1. Entire surface is straight edged 2. Dimensions are checked for the entire carpet 3. ID white lines on the surface (Tufts & stitch rate & gauge on white lines)

33 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Visual assessment has been intensified 1. Seam failures - Looped yarn/pile - Uneven fill - low or proud areas - Exposed irrigation heads 2. Exposed goal and flag sockets - Upright goals - Position of goals - Loose bungs for goal sockets - Loose or dangerous goal structures, flags which do not comply 3. Line markings are; straight, in the correct position and the right colour. 4. Any other untypical feature of the system

34 World Rugby Amendments to the manual

35 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Laboratory Tolerances Tightened Laboratory Updates Technical Updates Requirements for shock absorption, energy restitution, vertical deformation and rotational resistance have also been tightened. These changes will mean that some currently compliant products may no longer meet the requirements.

36 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Lab Example

37 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Lab Example

38 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Field Example

39 World Rugby Amendments to the manual HIC Change New Initial 1.4m Retest 1.3m Previous Initial 1.3m Retest 1.0m

40 World Rugby Amendments to the manual IRB - Field Dimensions (Not changed) 94m 100m try line to try line (Inside to inside) 6m 22m in goal length 68m 70m width Mandatory Run Offs

41 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Smaller Fields The number of test areas on smaller pitches, e.g. training pitches, must be pro-rated by area using the 15 test points within the field of play, where six test points is the minimum number for any field.

42 World Rugby Amendments to the manual World Rugby will stop issuing the certificate to the club or pitch owner, they will detail the field on the website

43 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Minimum Maintenance Procedures 1. A tractor 2. A brush Suggestive 1. Maintenance Log 2. Drag Matt 3. De-compaction

44 World Rugby Field Pictures A must! 1. All Test Equipment 2. Maintenance Equipment 3. Overview & Half Way Line 4. Corner 1 & Corner Yard 1 & 22 Yard 2

45 World Rugby Amendments to the manual Maintenance Equipment - its a requirement! Following the maintenance practices as issued by the manufacturer/preferred Turf Producer/installer forms a fundamental part of the care of an artificial turf pitch. Procedures and equipment are prescribed by the manufacturers of the artificial turf system. The manufacturer/world Rugby Preferred Turf Producer s guidance document will contain specific instructions on how to maintain a pitch and what type of equipment to use

46 World Rugby Amendments to the manual World Rugby Online FAQ s As an example Usage hours This depends entirely on maintenance but you can get 40 hours minimum use on these surfaces per week should your maintenance be done to the required standards as recommended by the manufacturer.

47 World Rugby Summary Amendments to the manual INFILL HEIGHT TEST ON FIELDS INCREASED TEST LOCATIONS (MAY REDUCE) HIC TOLERANCES VISUAL INSPECTION INCREASED TIGHTER TOLERANCES IMAPACT DATES MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS NO CERTIFICATES USE WEBSITE

48 FIFA Summary Amendments to the manual FIFA QUALITY PRO & FIFA QUALITY IMPACT DATES RECERTIFICATION OF QUALITY 3 YRS NOW NO DOWNGRADING FROM PRO TO QUALITY NEW LAB TESTS & LAB TOLERANCES REMOVED LAB TESTS DIMENSIONS OF QUALITY MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS INCREASE IN VISUAL INSPECTIONS NO TEMPORARY FIELD ACCREDITATION NO CERTIFICATES USE WEBSITE

49 ONE TURF What is it? The One Turf concept, has come about as a result of collaboration with seven other sporting federations all of which understand the long term benefits of creating a set of criteria for artificial turf for use across the community level of each sport. Installing a One Turf compliant pitch means that clubs can play multiple sports on one field, resulting in the potential for increased membership, participation and revenue to cover ongoing costs and future refurbishment of these facilities. A One Turf facility can also prove more appealing for local and national government funding Reference World Rugby Website

50 ONE TURF Who supports it? The following governing bodies are supporting a multi sport specification 1. World Rugby 2. FIFA (association football) 3. FIH (hockey) 4. RFIL(rugby league) 5. AFL (Australian football) & Cricket Australia 6. GAA (Irish hurling and football).

51 ONE TURF What progress has been made? MAY 2015 The final details of the updated One Turf requirements were circulated to federations, producers and test institutes for comment and were issued mid In addition, the federations will meet to decide on the most appropriate structure for the group being assembled to manage the introduction and administration of One Turf. While it is likely to be launched in principle, each federation will need to accept One Turf formally before it can be used as intended.

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