Synthetic hockey surface
Field hockey is played on gravel, natural grass, sand-based or water-based artificial grass, with a small, hard ball. The game is popular among both males and females in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
The introduction of synthetic surfaces has significantly changed the sport of field hockey. Since being introduced in the 1970s, competitions in western countries are now mostly played on artificial surfaces. This has increased the speed of the game considerably, and changed the shape of hockey sticks to allow for different techniques, such as reverse stick trapping and hitting.
CCG and FIH
The governing body of field hockey is the 116-member International Hockey Federation (FIH). FIH serves as the 'guardian' of hockey. It works in co-operation with both the national and continental organizations to ensure consistency and unity in hockey around the world. The FIH not only regulates the sport, but is also responsible for its development and promotion so as to guarantee a secure future for hockey.
CCG is FIH certified synthetic turf manufacturer. CCG artificial grass for hockey is available in various pile heights and tuft densities to meet FIH Global classification or FIH National classification. CCG ensures that all artificial hockey fields are installed to meet the highest standards set by FIH. The quality of its hockey grass is measured by its performance in the areas of safety, drainage and playing characteristics such as hockey ball behavior. CCG Green HF is one of the FIH approved product series. Differs from soccer and football artificial turf, Green HF does not try to reproduce a grass 'feel', being made of shorter fibers similar to the ones used on Dunfermline's field, this shorter fiber structure allows the improvement in speed and ball behavior, thus providing a professional quality playing surface suitable for both amateur playing and competition matches.