SASR Norms & Standards Vol 2 new.indd - Sport and Recreation ...

Sub-surface drains to be lined with a “Bidum” Hessian layer and fi lled in with 19 mm crusher run
stone.
Sub-Surface drains to connect at the lowest point to a storm water catch pit which should be connected
to a storm water main.
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• The sub-surface drains are then covered with a 100 mm thick layer of crusher run to assist
in the sub-surface drainage.
• The crusher run layer is levelled, lightly compacted and covered with a 25 mm thick layer
of course river sand.
• Import, spread and level 100 mm thick layer of weed free top soil and compact lightly.
• Fertilise soil as per chemical soil analysis and grass with either Kikuyu grass or alternatively
with “Golfi ng Green” grass.
• Once the grass is established, top dress.
• Cover grass with thin layer of sieved of top soil to a depth of not more than 15 mm over the
grass and smooth.
• Water daily or as may be required.
• Regular soil tests should be taken to ensure that the correct fertilisation program is carried
out.
• Grass matting should be avoided and always controlled by vertical cutting. Length of grass
should never be longer than 15 mm when played on.
Practice net facilities
The practice net ground preparations and sizes, whether concrete or turf pitches, are same as those
described above.
The net enclosures are to be constructed out of 50 mm diameter mild steel framework (either painted
or galvanised) covered with a 40 mm nylon netting to the sides and a 3.00 metre long section above
the batting crease.
The overall side netting length should be at least 9.10 metres long to ensure the safety of spectators
and fellow athletes. The overall height of the net facilities should be at least 3.00 metres high.
Note:
Cricket
For indoor net facilities specifi cations refer to multi-purpose hall specifi cations in this document.