IRB Regulation 22 Performance Specification Re-test Field Report 1. Site Details Site Name: The Connaught School Site Address: Tongham Road, Aldershot, GU12 4AS Site Contact: Martin Sterio Site E-mail: school.office@mail.connaught.hants.sch.uk Site Telephone: 01252 343723 Surface Manufacturer: Co Creation Grass (Rhino Turf) Surface Product ID: VT60 (Stemgrass EX2) Installation Contractor: Kestrel (Contractors) Ltd Installation Contractor Contact: 01256 880488 Date of Completion 01/03/2014 06/01/2017 2. Accredited Test Institute Details IRB Accredited Technician: IRB Accredited Technician E-Mail: Lee Guerriero info@labosport.co.uk IRB Accredited Technician Signature: Laboratory Director: Accredited Test Institute Reference No: Dr Colin Young LSUK.15-0004 3. Test Information Initial Test Date 07/01/2015 Wind Speed (m/s) 0.1m/s Surface Condition Dry X Wet Surface Temperature ( C) Min 7.0 Max 7.4 Ambient Temperature ( C) Min 6.3 Max 7.4 Relative Humidity (%) Min 80.3 Max 82.2 The artificial turf pitch has been tested in accordance with IRB field test requirements as outlined in IRB Regulation 22 Performance Specification for Artificial Rugby Turf (May 2012 Edition). Page 1 of 5
4. Testing Visual Inspection Comment Seams / Joints: Yarn / Pile: Fill Depth: 40mm Irrigation System: Goal Sockets: Goals and Equipment: Line Markings: Maintenance Equipment:* Tractor, brush * Photographic evidence in Appendix C when available 4.1 Plan Showing Surface Irregularities and Dimensions In Goal 5 m broken line 10 m broken line Halfway Line 10 m broken line 5 m broken line In Goal Undulations 10 mm identified on the image in red and slopes 1 % in blue Pitch Dimensions* Goal Line to Goal Line (m) 86.9m Goal Line to Dead Ball Line (m) 0 Touchline to Touchline (m) 50.15 *Please refer to Pitch Measurement of Guidelines in Appendix B Pitch Markings as per IRB Law 1 - The Ground Yes No X Note: The above diagram is used to note the dimensions of the pitch Page 2 of 5
4.2 Test Areas 1-19 Technical Criteria Test position are attached in Appendix A Characteristic Shock Absorption Vertical Deformation Energy Restitution Vertical Ball Rebound Rotational Resistance Head Injury Criteria Requirement 55-70 % 5.5-11.0 mm 20-50 % 0.6-1.0 m 30-45 Nm 1.0 m / Fail PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS Test Position 1 60.2 8.1 33 0.72 38 1.2 Test Position 2 62.2 8.5 32 0.71 36 1.3 Test Position 3 63.1 8.6 32 0.69 39 1.3 Test Position 4 63.9 8.6 33 0.72 34 1.2 Test Position 5 65.2 9.1 30 0.72 37 1.3 Test Position 6 65.1 9.0 31 0.73 35 1.2 Test Position 7 62.5 8.3 32 Test Position 8 62.8 8.3 34 Test Position 9 63.5 8.5 35 Test Position 10 63.5 8.7 36 Test Position 11 64.8 9.0 35 Test Position 12 62.7 8.4 35 Test Position 13 67.1 9.7 30 n/a Test Position 14 64.4 8.8 31 Test Position 15 64.4 8.7 32 Test Position 16 64.5 8.9 31 Test Position 17 63.6 8.6 32 Test Position 18 65.6 9.1 31 Test Position 19 63.6 8.6 31 Please note: These findings relate to the time of inspection only. The inspection does not constitute a formal site safety audit and is carried out as a requirement of the IRB Artificial Rugby Turf Performance Specification (May 2012 edition). The responsibility for the safety of the facility rests fully with the proprietor. Page 3 of 5
4.3 Identification Testing This testing is undertaken to check the Rugby Turf System has not been replaced. Component Rugby Turf Characteristic Pile Length (above backing) Number of Stitches Per 100 mm Site Measurement Manufacturer's Declaration Variation (%) Permitted Tolerance 60 60 0% ± 5 % 13 n/a Stitch Gauge 19.05 n/a / Fail Tufts Per Unit Area 6824 6,825 0% ± 10 % Infill Layer Thickness 40 n/a Performance Particle Size* 2 0.8-2.5 Infill *Sieve retaining at least 10 % Within Range ± 20 % 5. Conclusions: At the time of testing the Artificial Rugby turf pitch at The Connaught School conformed to the requirements of the IRB Regulation 22 Performance Specification (May 2012 edition). 6. Future Testing: IRB Regulation 22 requirements mean a pitch must be retested every two years. This pitch must be retested before 06 January 2017. Page 4 of 5
Appendix A Field of Play with Test Positions 7 12 10 5 8 18 16 68 to 70 m 2 3 4 15 6 19 17 1 13 11 14 9 10* - 22 m 94 to 100 m Appendix B Pitch Measurement Guidelines - see Law 1 Try line to try line: 94 m to 100 m Try line to dead ball line: 10m* to 22 m (absolute minimum length of in-goal area is 6 m) Touchline to touchline: 68 to 70 m Appendix C Maintenance Photographs Page 5 of 5