The ideal grass for every touch game!
Australia is the original home of touch football: a fast-paced, non-contact evolution of rugby league. Synthetic turf is often used in community and competitive fields, such as those at the UQ Synthetic Fields Precinct in Brisbane, which supports touch football alongside other sports. The consistent surface and shock-absorbing properties of artificial grass make it perfect for this high-traffic, agile game.
But especially in Queensland, sports fields can face all kinds of events that natural grass struggles to handle. Storms, droughts, and wear and tear can create an uneven and muddy field. This is inconvenient, and at its worst, dangerous.
Why are so many sports facilities choosing synthetic grass?
'Fake' turf is steadily rising as the best surface investment for field sports like touch. Between its durability and its vibrancy, with options for any kind of field - whether it's your backyard or a stadium - this is the modern sports surface players are loving.
Years of Durability
Artificial grasses are crafted specifically to withstand all kinds of wear and tear. Real turf can become patchy and uneven, especially with heavy use, like it gets with touch football games. This makes it potentially dangerous for players. Meanwhile, durable synthetic fibres resist tearing and fraying. For sports facilities that have high traffic but want their grass to retain its evenness and colour, this is the best solution.
Consistency is Key
Natural grass is unpredictable when the weather turns - as it so often does in Queensland. Our intense summer storms can leave fields flooded, muddy, patchy, and uneven. Synthetic turf is much safer, keeping a uniform and reliable playing surface all the time. This consistency improves ball control and player safety, preventing slips and injuries. This is especially appealing to schools and training facilities - and since touch footy is so popular amongst young and non-professional players, safety is paramount.
All-Weather Playability
Brisbane’s weather ranges from scorching heat to heavy rain. At the same time, we deal with droughts that leave natural grass brown, or even kill it. When you choose artificial turf, it handles all of this. Advanced drainage systems prevent puddles and sogginess. Natural grass takes time to recover from weather events, but artificial turf is ready for play immediately. This makes it a clear winner for footy fields.
Simple Maintenance
All the tasks necessary for maintaining natural grass can become incredibly costly for organisations running sports fields. Mowing large spaces uses petrol and labour, while watering can rack up big bills, and fertilising can be bad for the environment. Getting patchy or muddy areas back to playable condition takes a lot of time. But artificial grass only needs some cleaning and brushing to keep its colour and shape. It's a lot more cost effective.
Friendly to the Ecosystem
As we just mentioned, 'fake grass' has no need for water, fertilisers, pesticides, or any harmful chemicals. This keeps the environment safer and reduces toxicity for players. Artificial turf can even be made with recycled materials, and itself can be recyclable. If your organisation has green values, this is a great eco-friendly option for both small and large fields.
Artificial turf is the perfect playing surface for touch fields.
Why is artificial turf the best option for your touch field?
- Non-abrasive surface for intense gameplay.
- Stable and non-slip.
- Great shock resistance.
- Reduced maintenance.
- Cost-effective.
- Always looks great and even, with no patchy or brown areas.
- Durable for decades.
- No watering or fertilising.
- A beautiful green space for multi-purpose use.
- Australian storms and droughts won't kill it.
Contact Us at Turf Green
Ask the experts at Turf Green about artificial turf for your touch field.
We believe synthetic grass is an amazing choice for touch fields in Queensland and Australia. With enviable durability, consistent playability, and low maintenance/labour needs, this is the best option for sports organisations. This superior playing experience enhances performance, safety, and sustainability. It's what modern sports players are asking for.
The growing popularity of synthetic grass for sports facilities is making this a sought-after option by players. Could this be the future of touch and sports in Brisbane? Call us at Turf Green to chat about how our grass can transform your sports field.
Or find out more information about our artificial grass installation, our supply and installation calculator
