SIS Pitches install synthetic pitch for Blackwater GAA

Blackwater GAA Training Facilities Now Have A World-class Pitch!

Blackwater St Brigid’s GAA is a renowned Gaelic Athletic Association club committed to providing its members with top-tier training facilities for Gaelic Games, particularly Hurling.

The Background

In 2017, Blackwater GAA looked to enhance its indoor facilities training facilities with a durable, high-performance synthetic pitch. Blackwater GAA conducted research, visiting GAA facilities across Ireland to identify the best solution for their needs.

The Brief

The club required a synthetic surface designed to withstand heavy usage while meeting the performance demands of Gaelic Games, including the unique requirements of Hurling. The solution needed exceptional durability, high ball performance, and straightforward maintenance support.

What We Did

SIS Pitches was selected to deliver the project and installed a 2,000m² indoor synthetic pitch using SIS Grass Synthetic Hybrid 60 carpet. Key features included:

  • Dual Fibre System: Combining hard-wearing, fibrillated, monofilament upright grass to meet GAA standards and optimise ball performance.
  • Integrated Manufacturing and Installation: SIS Pitches acted as both the manufacturer and installer, ensuring a single warranty and simplified payment process for the club.
  • SIS Plus Portal: Providing Blackwater GAA with an easy-to-use online system for warranty management, maintenance, and direct access to SIS Pitches for support.

The project was completed efficiently, with the SIS Pitches team bringing decades of experience to deliver a top-quality surface.

The Outcome

The new facility has been a massive success for Blackwater GAA, with the SIS Grass Synthetic Hybrid 60 pitch exceeding expectations for performance and durability. The facility has become a cornerstone of the club’s training program, supporting its athletes in their pursuit of excellence. Keith Barrett, Treasurer of Blackwater GAA, highlighted the advantages:

“Blackwater GAA carefully chose SIS Grass Synthetic Hybrid 60 for our indoor hall area after travelling to many pitches around the country to find the best possible surfacing option for our club. A number of positives influenced our decision: SIS Pitches are both the manufacturer and installer, ensuring only one warranty is required. Both yarns, in their dual fibre system, meet GAA standards on their own, offering the benefit of both durability and ball performance. The SIS Plus portal simplifies maintenance, warranty requirements, and access to support.Darren and Mark were very professional to deal with and have a great knowledge of the synthetic turf industry with 30 years’ experience constructing sports pitches.“

Keith Barrett, Treasurer, Blackwater GAA

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