Limonta Sport’s extensive

experience in installing different

sports fields throughout the world,

under dramatically diverse climatic

conditions and for different uses, as

well as the laboratory tests and field

tests for all types of sports, have

supplied us with the data necessary

for developing specific products for

five-a-side soccer, American football,

baseball, golf, bowls, and for all those

sports that require a grassy surface.

Even in these cases, NewGrass

offers the highest performance

characteristics in every sport while

noticeably reducing costs, installation

times, and maintenance.

MULTISPORT AND FIVE-A-SIDE SOCCER

Multipurpose sport centre - Vigorelli

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NewGrass T8 25

In Italy, the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (Italian Federation of Soccer) has authorised the use of

artificial grass for the covering of playing fields provided that they conform to regulations regarding

dimensions.

The field must be rectangular. The length of the side lines must be greater than the length of the end

lines. The buffer zone outside the rectangle of the playing field must be greater than 1 metre. The length

of the field must be between 42 m and 25 m, while the width must be between 25 m and 15 m.

The playing rectangle is marked with lines that are 8 cm wide. In the centre of the median line there is

point around which a circle with a radius of 3 metres is traced.

In order to guarantee distance, outside of the playing rectangle, 5 metres from the playing corner arc

and perpendicular to the goal line, a line (5 cm wide) must be traced. Such markings are not obligatory

for regional championships of categories C and D.

From both goal lines, from the centre of each post and with a 6 m radius, two arcs are marked towards

the inside and joined on the upper side to a straight line parallel to the goal line, 3.16 m long. The

penalty area is bounded by these lines and the goal line.

At a distance of 6 metres from the centre of each goal line, measured along an imaginary

perpendicular line, the penalty kick point is marked.

The substitution zone is located on the same side as the team benches, directly opposite, where the

players enter and exit for substitutions. The substitution zones are located directly in front of the team

benches and each one must be 3 metres long. They are marked on each side by a line that is

perpendicular to the side line, 8 cm wide and 80 cm long, of which 40 cm must be inside the playing

surface and 40 cm must be outside of the playing surface.

The surface must be flat, smooth, and free from holes or hillocks.

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TENNIS

NewGrass T6 15 mm.

NewGrass offers a wide range of choices for

tennis. With different structures and fibre

compositions, thickness, pile density and sand

infill, it is possible to reach performance

conditions that are suitable to both amateur and

the most demanding professional players.

The draining rubber latex backing allows

NewGrass tennis court to be used year round

under a variety of climatic conditions. NewGrass

is available in a “kit” version, with lines already

tufted in the covering and the possibility of

constructing two colours courts (green and red).

The speed of installation, the reduced

maintenance, its durability, and its high

performance characteristics make NewGrass

the ideal surface for tennis courts.

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NewGrass T6 9 mm. ITF certification

2a category - Medium

NewGrass T6 15 mm. ITF certification

1a category - Slow

Limonta Sport has obtained different ITF

(International Tennis Federation) certifications

for the NewGrass line. Thanks to this important

recognition, Limonta Sport guarantees products

that are high-quality, high-performance, and

continually improved according to market

developments and player demands.

Tennis players tend to prefer red sand, not only for the performance characteristics that it ensures, but

also for its excellent appearance.

NewGrass Red Clay has been studied to avoid high maintenance of the surface that is subject to

weather conditions and that limits use during the playing season.

NewGrass Red Clay offers clear advantages:

high performance similar to that of red clay courts;

reduced muscle and joint stress; limited maintenance; permeability and resistance to

atmospheric agents;

elimination of traditional irrigation systems;

long-term maintenance of playing characteristics;

high surface stability and planarity; excellent ball rebound.

The realization of tennis courts in NewGrass

Red Clay requires the construction of a sub-

base in keeping with local conditions.

It is advisable to ask a technician to evaluate the characteristics and load capacity of the ground.

A stable and adequate sub-base is extremely important for the quality and durability of the artificial grass

covering to be installed. A sub-base that is constructed appropriately calls for:

1) a drainage system; 2) a porous and draining sub-structure; 3) a sub-base with a load capacity capable of supporting the playing surface. In countries with very hot or cold climates, it will probably be necessary to consider other local

characteristics that may be correctly evaluated by an expert.

NewGrass Red Clay, a red artificial grass that is 12 mm high, is installed on the sub-base.

and then infilled with red sand with a

granulometry between 0.4-1.4 mm. The infilling

material is inert: which means that it is resistant

to cold and will not crumble or pulverise.

The sand is non-absorbent, guaranteeing an

excellent system permeability.

NewGrass Red Clay may be used indifferently

either indoors or outdoors. It may be easily

used in inflatable structures because it needs

no irrigation.

The formation of dust and condensation are

minimal.

Studies carried out on NewGrass Red Clay

confirm that this system conforms to

international standards established for the

game of tennis.

NewGrass Red Clay maintenance consists of:

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Red sand

NewGrass Red Clay

1) Ordinary Maintenance raking by users; brushing of the lines at least once a week with specific equipment; if necessary the lines may be

brushed manually by the users;

regular removal of leaves, glass, branches, and other dirt with a blower. Vacuums must never be used;

do not use solvents to remove chewing gum and other foreign substances; the surface must not come into

contact with fire or other hot

objects;

damage to the artificial grass and lines must be immediately repaired

in order to avoid a worsening of the

problem. In this case it is necessary

to contact a Limonta Sport

technician.

The upper layer must be regularly levelled and brushed vigorously.

This ensures proper maintenance

of the infill material and avoids the

formation of algae and moss. The

levelling and brushing should be

carried out when the earth is dry.

In case of intensive use, infill sand

should be added to replace the

sand lost.

In spring and autumn, steps must be taken to prevent the growth of weeds and moss. Products to be used for this purpose must be chosen carefully. Always control the product labels carefully

and consult local laws and regulations.

2) Extraordinary maintenance Extraordinary maintenance has been introduced to complement ordinary maintenance and must be

carried out at least once a year. This maintenance is necessary to: prevent the compacting of the

upper surface, to remove dirt, and brush vigorously.

During the summer, there are no particular steps to be taken for court maintenance other than those

already mentioned.

During the winter, pay careful attention to the following aspects:

Frost: there are no restriction for playing. It is advisable to rake the court before the frost arrives in order to ensure that the infill material is distributed properly;

Snow: snow removal should not be particularly difficult; care must be taken in order not to damage the system. Snow removal must be carried out with suitable machinery and, where possible, by

hand. Avoid walking on the court when there is fresh-fallen snow as it may cause the formation of

ice.

Ice: avoid playing under icy conditions to ensure player safety; Thaw: playing during thawing is not allowed until the ice has melted completely. The court must then

be raked and brushed.

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In Italy, the Italian Tennis Federation has authorised the use of artificial grass for the covering of tennis

courts provided that they conform to regulations regarding dimensions.

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34.77-36.57

23.77

6.40 5.48 8.23

10.07– 18.29

1.37

1.37

10.97

The court is a rectangle that measures 23.77 meters long by 8.23

metres wide. On each side of the net and parallel to it, the service

lines must be marked at a distance of 6.40 metres. The space on

each side of the net bounded by the service line and by the side

lines will then be divided into two equal parts, called the right and

left courts, which must be 5 cm and be traced at an equal

distance from the side lines and parallel to them.

It is very common to use artificial grass as a surface for tennis

courts because it ensures:

a) excellent surface elasticity: a surface that is too hard causes excess fatigue and disturbs the legs;

b) good ball rebound and speed: certain surfaces tend to modify the bounce and noticeably increase speed;

c) the possibility to slide lightly on the surface: in this way blocking of the leg joints can be avoided;

d) quick rainwater runoff; e) proper ball and shoe sole wear. Limonta Sport has various products that are certified according

to International Tennis Federation standards.

Current ITF regulations

NewGrass is the ideal surface for hockey field.

It is available in the traditional version with

sand infill, in a unfilled version, and a version

with a low sand-infill.

The fibres used are in polypropylene,

polyethylene, or obtained through a

combination of special copolymers.

The backing is made in rubber latex and/or

elastic support with different structures and

typologies of materials with drainage

characteristics that on one hand allow the run

off of rainwater and, on the other, assure the

maintenance of a suitable humidity level for

hockey.

The unfilled surfaces, in addition to

guaranteeing perfect planarity of the surface,

elevated elasticity, uniformity, and brilliant colour – sufficient enough to be certified by the International Hockey Federation for high level

competitions – are also ideal for use in indoor facilities because they prevent the formation of dust

particles.

HOCKEY

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Soft Slide

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In Italy, the International Hockey Federation has authorised the use of artificial grass for the covering of

playing fields provided that they conform to regulations regarding dimensions.

The dimensions of a hockey pitch must conform to current regulations established by the IHF.

The International Hockey Federation defines three levels of certification:

1) Starter – multisport fields, artificial grass systems to be tested may be either infilled or not infilled; 2) Standard – pitches for national and international competitions, artificial grass systems to be tested

may be either infilled or not infilled;

3) Global – pitches for official IHF competitions, artificial grass systems must not be infilled. In order to certify a product according to IHF standards, samples must be sent to one of the

laboratories recommended by the Federation itself, specifying which type of certification is being applied

for (starter, standard, global).

According to the type of certification obtained in the

laboratory, it will be possible to request field test

certification. The required field tests are: vertical ball

rebound, linear friction stud slide, ball impact

response, surface deformations, porosity, ball rolling,

ball-surface resistance, colour, glare, slope,

perimeter, planarity, watering, lines and out zone.

The first 5 tests listed must be carried out in different

zones of the field.

THE HOCKEY PITCH : DIMENSIONS

Field test positions

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Art. 1 - OBJECT

The floor covering for sports facilities manufacturer by article by Limonta Sport S.p.A. purchased in Italy

and installed in Italy or abroad are covered by a guarantee against possible faults and/or defects, under

the following conditions.

Art. 2 - DURATION

The guarantee is valid for 5 (five) years as of delivery of the product, which must be proved by a

document issued by Limonta Sport S.p.A. bearing the date on which delivery was effected, and

regardless of the use of the product.

Any replacements and/or repairs effected by way of guarantee shall not under any circumstance give

rise to the commencement of a new period of guarantee.

Art. 3 - PURPOSE

The guarantee is understood to mean the repair and/or partial or total replacement of those parts

acknowledged as being defective at origin due to manufacturing faults.

This guarantee covers 95% of the total area of the installation, the remaining 5% corresponds to the

normal wear and tear of the most frequently used areas (penalty area, penalty spot, ...).

The guarantee covers:

a) visible manufacturing defects and/or faults reported prior to the laying and in any case not later than

15 (fifteen) days after delivery of the product, by registered letter with advice of receipt dispatched to

Limonta Sport S.p.A., Via Crema, 60, Cologno al Serio (BERGAMO). The postmark shall be proof that

the aforesaid registered letter was dispatched in good time.

b) latent manufacturing defects and/or faults reported by registered letter with advice of receipt

dispatched to Limonta Sport S.p.A., Via Crema, 60, Cologno al Serio (BERGAMO), immediately after

discovery of the fault and/or defect and in any case within 10 (ten) days subsequent to its discovery.

The postmark shall be proof that the aforesaid registered letter was dispatched in good time.

THE GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE

NEWGRASS

5 YEARS

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No guarantee is due for any latent defects and/or faults discovered and/or reported after the period of

validity of this guarantee, or after 5 (five) years following delivery of the product.

Both in the case of visible defects and/or faults and in the case of latent defects and/or faults, the

report must be accompanied by the purchasing invoice of the product and by a delivery document

issued by Limonta Sport S.p.A. or by another probative document issued by the latter bearing the name

of the seller and the date on which delivery was effected.

Art. 4 – CONDITIONS OF ENFORCEMENT OF THE GUARANTEE

The Limonta Sport S.p.A. guarantee can be enforced exclusively after an on-the-spot inspection by a

representative of Limonta Sport S.p.A. who shall determine the areas to be replaced and/or the repairs

to be carried out.

The Limonta Sport S.p.A. guarantee shall likewise be enforced exclusively whenever all the following

conditions have been complied with:

a) the product has been installed in a workmanlike fashion in compliance with the directions and

instructions given by Limonta Sport S.p.A. and with good quality installation materials approved by

Limonta Sport S.p.A.;

b) the product has been used in compliance with its normal intended purpose and with the use of

shoes, objects and/or other instruments which are appropriate for the aforesaid product;

c) the product is utilised in accordance with the regulations in force;

d) the cleaning and maintenance of the product have been carried out in compliance with the directions

and instructions given by Limonta Sport S.p.A.;

e) the customer is not in arrears with even only one instalment of payment of the price agreed upon;

f) the product or a component of the latter has not been in any way tempered with, modified, altered

and/or otherwise damaged due to causes in any way attributable to the customer.

Any faults and/or defects that may be ascertained, even if included among those covered by the

guarantee, shall not give the customer the right to bring action for damages, either direct or indirect,

cancellation of the agreement, reduction in price, suspension of payments, nor shall they determine the

interruption of the period of validity of the guarantee.

Art. 5 – EXCLUSIONS FROM THE GUARANTEE

This guarantee is explicitly excluded in the following cases:

a) installation and/or cleaning and/or maintenance not carried out in a workmanlike fashion and/or not

in compliance with the directions of Limonta Sport S.p.A.;

b) reporting of visible faults and/or defects to Limonta Sport S.p.A. after the laying of the material and in

any case more than 15 (fifteen) days after delivery of the product;

c) reporting of latent faults and/or defects to Limonta Sport S.p.A. not immediately after discovery of the

fault and/or defect and in any case more than 10 days subsequent to its discovery;

d) intentional or unintentional use of the sports facility not in keeping with its normal intended purpose

and in particular use of the sports facility for purposes other than for practicing sports;

e) use of shoes, objects and/or other equipment not suitable for the product;

f) deterioration of the goods due to a cause unrelated to the goods themselves and/or to the

responsibility of Limonta Sport S.p.A., such as by way of example: natural catastrophes, fire, explosion,

flooding, pollution, intense cold, dust, contact with chemical substances or solvents, accidental

breakage, etc...;

g) acts of vandalism, negligence, carelessness, improper use and abuse;

h) replacements and/or repairs carried out by third parties prior to reporting the faults and/or defects to

Limonta Sport S.p.A. and in any case prior to a representative of the latter carrying out the on-the-spot

inspection referred to in art. 4.

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Limonta Sport S.p.A. declines all responsibility for any damage which may be incurred, either directly or

indirectly, by persons and/or objects as a result of failure to comply with the prescriptions given by the

latter on the subject of installation, use and maintenance of the product.

Art. 6 – INDEMNIFICATION CONDITIONS

For visible manufacturing defects and/or faults, Limonta Sport S.p.A. shall take steps to replace the

non-laid portion of the material acknowledged as faulty, or grant a reduction of the selling price originally

agreed upon.

For latent manufacturing defects and/or faults, without detriment to that contemplated in art. 3, Limonta

Sport S.p.A. shall take steps to repair and/or replace those parts acknowledged as faulty due to

manufacturing defects, and this guarantee shall decrease by the natural wear and tear of the material,

and namely, the indemnification shall be effected deducting the portion ascribable to the natural wear

and tear of the product, from its delivery to the appearance of the defect and/or fault, from the part

acknowledged as faulty.

The indemnification excludes all and any other damage and interest due to any cause whatsoever.

In the event of the objective impossibility of carrying out the replacement with an identical material, the

Limonta Sport S.p.A. material most similar in appearance, quality and price shall be used.

Limonta Sport S.p.A. is not obliged, by virtue of this guarantee, to grant indemnification exceeding the

direct costs of repair and/or replacement.

Under no circumstances may the indemnification exceed the original value of the goods supplied.

No indemnification is due after eight years have elapsed following delivery of the material.

Limonta Sport S.p.A. may not be held responsible for any direct or indirect damages however incurred

by the purchaser or by third parties, as a result of the purchase, use or also the non-use of the products

for the subject of the sale, including without limitation thereto, damage to physical integrity, as well as

damage for loss of earnings, interruption of activity, loss of information or other economic losses.

Art. 7 – SALES BY LEASING

Whenever the order form contemplates that the product be purchased by a leasing company and

granted on lease to the customer who undersigns the order form as the user, the sales contract shall

be understood as being executed exclusively after the customer has also undersigned all the

contractual leasing clauses and upon receipt, by Limonta Sport S.p.A., of confirmation from the

leasing company of the order undersigned by the user, including these terms agreed upon. In any case,

the ownership of the goods shall be transferred exclusively at such time as the entire price agreed upon

has been paid.

All and any conditions or agreements stipulated between the user and the leasing company are not

opposable to Limonta Sport S.p.A., except whenever they have been specifically approved in writing;

otherwise, the seller reserves the right to bring any legal action both against the user and against the

leasing company.

Art. 8 - RESERVATION OF OWNERSHIP

The ownership of the product shall be transferred to the customer exclusively upon full payment of the

price agreed upon; the customer shall in all cases undertake the risks pertaining to the loss of or

damage to the goods supplied to/her as of the day of delivery or the date of installation.

Non-payment or delayed payment, on the scheduled due date, of the established price or of one single

instalment of those agreed upon, shall give Limonta Sport S.p.A. the right to regain possession of the

goods, without preliminary advice of default, without detriment to any rights to credit for damages and

expenses incurred by Limonta Sport S.p.A. for return of the goods and without any obligation to pay

compensation to the defaulting customer.

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