Field Turf Q & A

Over the next several weeks, a commonly asked Question and its Answer will be displayed here:

Q: Who actually owns the fields?
A: The fields are owned and operated by Saskatoon Soccer Centre Inc.


What is artificial grass and why FieldTurf?
FieldTurf is a Montreal-based company which manufactures artificial grass playing surfaces identified by the FieldTurf trade-mark. Artificial turf is often used where a grass-like field is required, but where natural grass is not feasible. FieldTurf uses a ground rubber and sand base to mimic natural soil, and special plastic shafts are used to mimic blades of grass. FieldTurf is the leading surface to replace former market leader AstroTurf. As of 2004, five out of the nine Canadian Football league teams had installed either FieldTurf or a similar surface, as had a number of National Football League and Major League Baseball clubs.

Unlike AstroTurf installed at Taylor Field in Regina, FieldTurf has been approved by FIFA, UEFA and other governing bodies for use in soccer, and many European clubs are considering installing it. However, FIFA requires a blank, green field for competitive matches, which is why we have decided to go with all green fields in this park. Although we incur greater maintenance costs with putting down lines every year, we have the flexibility to keep white lines for soccer and put down yellow lines every fall for football. The park is also designed for an international 80 yd x 120 yd soccer field running east to west.