FIFA Pitch Specifications

By VoRToday 09:19Today at 09:19:14

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In simple terms, the PRO standard pitch is suitable for elite professional football...Levels 1 to 6, which includes the National/NLN/NLS.

This PRO standard pitch demands higher playing standards & is not really suitable for Community use.

The standard pitch specification, for use at Level 7 & below is more suitable for a heavy Community useage.

That said, the ground-grading regulations spell out the requirements.

That takes me back to my point about a Club's aspirations.

Do you want to be an elite professional football club, or do you want to be a recreational, community football club?

IMO, you cannot be both!

Just my thoughts!

Edit:

I would suggest that it could be very useful for the directors of NTFC CIC to invite S & C Slatter to give them a presentation on artificial grass pitches.

Edited by VoR at 09:28:32 on 21st May 2025

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By ManorParkBlueToday 10:12Today at 10:12:44In response to FIFA Pitch SpecificationsTop of thread

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Nobody…..honestly….nobody cares.

We actually go to watch games. We aren’t just bothered about grass, plastic grass and Section 106s.

Please stop insulting us.

Go and find a forum that discusses grass and plastic and pleasure yourself over there.

We. Have. Had. Enough.

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By VoRToday 10:29Today at 10:29:02In response to Re: FIFA Pitch SpecificationsTop of thread

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The fall-back position is to continue playing at The Oval & to happily accept what is on offer.

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By HgblueToday 09:59Today at 09:59:10In response to FIFA Pitch SpecificationsTop of thread

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Why not just have a grass pitch when we return to Nuneaton, problem solved.

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By VoRToday 10:25Today at 10:25:11In response to Re: FIFA Pitch SpecificationsTop of thread

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As I understand it, Ted Stocker's plan for Liberty Way was to have a grass pitch in the Main Stadium & a three-quarter size artificial grass pitch outside of the Main Stadium, for community use.

We ended up with a grass pitch, suitable for lower EFL football, which JG maintained each close season, using Merrick Services.

A three-quarter size standard community pitch would be a lot cheaper than a full size pitch, because of a significantly reduced plan area.

Also, a grass pitch is far cheaper than an artificial pitch & would not prevent the Boro from progressing upwards through the Pyramid.

The FIFA artificial pitch specifications are applied internationally & operate world wide.

They are not currently permitted for use in the Premier League & the EFL but they are used extensively in countries with very harsh Winters.

Chelsea had concerns recently about playing on Djurgarden's artificial pitch.

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By mark-nbfcToday 10:28Today at 10:28:56In response to Re: FIFA Pitch SpecificationsTop of thread

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"The FIFA artificial pitch specifications are applied internationally & operate world wide."

That is certainly good to know

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