Polytan supplies Namibian school with dry hockey pitch

Namibia’s Namib desert is known for its extreme conditions and beautiful rolling sand dunes that meet up with the Atlantic Ocean. This is the setting for Polytan’s latest non- irrigated climate – neutral Turf Poligras Paris GT Zero installed by partners Trompie Sport.

The FIH-certified dry hockey playing field at Walvis Bay Gymnasium School in Namibia requires neither sand in-fill nor watering. As a “FIH Innovation Category Dry Turf Hockey Field”, it is a milestone in sustainable hockey, as usually large amounts of water is required to irrigate wet hockey carpets.

The project enables pupils to play hockey at the highest level, despite desert conditions and water scarcity.

“This is a big deal for Namibia as water is just not an option,” Polytan says. “It will be the first ever professional-level playing surface for the country and will provide an excellent option for hockey players to play, train and develop their skills on a quality surface.”

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