Works complete at ISB for Astroturf and Alsatan track

30 October 2011

ASI completed a major project at International School Beijing (ISB) this week, which includes an Astroturf GT+ IRB rugby/soccer field, IAAF Alsatan blue athletics track and some playgrounds / basketball courts. The field has achieved FIFA 2 star, IRB rugby, and IAAF class 1, making it the only facility in the world to do so.

The project includes;
-8500 m2 Astroturf GT+ with Astroflect on a 22mm Stockmeier shock-pad, with all eco-cool rubber infill.
-7500m2 Alsatan SW, 2 tone blue IAAF athletics track from Stockmeier Germany
-3000m2 of Alsatan P safety play surfacing
-2000m2 of Alsacoat for the Grand stand concrete coating surfacing









The project features..

New Astroturf GT+...with horseshoe fibre

§  Fibers that tend to lay over, wear out sooner.  The Horseshoe is thicker and stronger, not just at the spine.  This creates a more durable field.

§  The Horseshoe fiber is made with the “XQ” polymer.  It is tough, but not on athletes. The XQ polymer has been used successfully for years around the globe, and when in combination with proper field fiber density and infill height, has never failed.  The same cannot be said for the many failures associated with non-QX polymer, “spined” field fields, especially in high UV areas.

§  Light is properly reflected, resulting in better looking field, both live an on film.

§  Ball roll is similar in performance to natural grass.

§  Low slide resistance is assured, eliminating rug burns.

§  Footing is uniform and predictable.

§  Cleats penetrate and “release” properly for good biomechanical function.

The project will be under ASI's Shenzhen office, and was completed in early October 2011. Contact us today for your next International School project.