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Sward Composition

Method

Measure percentage grass, weeds, pests & diseases as a factor of 100 over an area of 1 square metre.

Timing

During and out of season

Effects of incorrect procedure

  • Poor surface durability.
  • Poor surface playability.

Equipment

  • Quadrat
  • PQS Tables

Practical Tips

Use lightweight timber frame (like a picture frame) ‘strung’ with string, wool, hemp, jute, polypropylene, nylon line or fishing line. Strung to form a 10 x 10 grid to represent 100 (%)

Surface Levels

Method

Measure the variation of the localized surface levels over the length of a 3 m straight edge

Timing

During and out of season

Effects of incorrect procedure

  • Poor surface playability
  • Risk to players/officials

Equipment

  • Straight edge, wedge & spirit level.
  • PQS Tables

Practical Tips

Substitute test equipment can be made of other materials particularly wood, i.e. goal uprights or crossbars, and metal. However, keep in mind that wood can warp and metals can be heavy and prone to rust (oxidation) so appropriate treatment and care should be exercised. The Straight Edge & Wedge can also be used, with a spirit level, to check gradients.

Sward Height

Method

Measure the average height of grass  across the pitch

Timing

During and out of season

Effects of incorrect procedure

  • Poor surface durability.
  • Poor surface playability.

Equipment

  • Rising plate or alternative  measuring device.
  •  PQS Tables

Practical Tips

  • Something as simple as a pencil or a wooden, plastic or metal rule can do the same thing as could a tyre depth gauge.
  • Measure random areas across the pitch, not just the high wear areas

Pitch Dimensions

Method

Check different dimensions to see if they conform to RFL regulations

Timing

During season

Effects of incorrect procedure

  • Delay to start of match to allow remedial action.
  • Match postponed by officials.
  • Reported to league 

Equipment

  • 100 m surveyors measuring tape
  • Ground pin

Practical Tips

  • This is easier with two people to complete and should take approx. 30 mins to complete.
  • Regularly check markings that are easily worn; ie the penalty spot.