News of my town - Zornotza

The new Txolon turf meets the highest quality requirements of the UEFA

Zornotza’s soccer field Txolon count’s since this past Monday with a new artificial turf surface of last generation that meets the highest quality requirements of European Football Federation. According to Councilman Amorebieta Sports and Culture, Andoni Agirrebeitia, the test is assessed as a 'FIFA two-star', the same that is required to play matches of the Champions League.

As evidence of the quality of materials, their manufacturers conducted on Wednesday a series of tests to determine their friction and ability to evacuate water and absorb energy, among other parameters. The results exceeded the growing demands of the Spanish Federation, a fact that verifies the Institute of Biomechanics of Valencia the next few weeks.

Although the new grass takes a few days in use, has received good reviews from users, especially Zornotza’s first-team members: " the coach, Asier Intxaurraga, and players have told me that it is excellent, "says Agirrebeitia.

Amorebieta’s defender and juvenile coach, Jon Larreategi corroborates his words and said that kids are "delighted" with the new material. "It's a breakthrough for them, especially when it starts to get cold, because the grass is frozen and they were afraid to jump, especially goalkeepers."

20 teams using the facilities

The new field was built on the anterior surface, which has prevented the transfer to a landfill than 7,000 square feet of artificial grass. Was first used on Monday for the Second Team Sports Society B Amorebieta, who enjoyed the privilege of being the first of the 14 teams that use the facilities for training, which will add another 6 sets to play games league. In total, approximately 300 users who practice sport throughout the week Txolon.

The investment amounted to 200,000 euros which included, besides the new surface irrigation system and civil works. A cost "very low for the quality of material," says Agirrebeitia, achieved thanks to the successful bidders are lowering prices due to the crisis. It is also expected to change next month's perimeter networks soccer field due to its deterioration.

Cesar Etxebarria Olano