Artificial turf pitches in Maintal: playable again after heat chaos!

Artificial turf pitches in Maintal: playable again after heat chaos!

The sports clubs in Dörnigheim are very happy! The artificial turf pitches at the “Dicke Buche” sports facility in Maintal are playable again after being closed for several weeks. How gnz.de reported, the city of Maintal was able to announce in a press release that the clubs, including FC Germania Dörnigheim and Dörnigheimer SV, can finally train and play again.

The reason for the closure was heat-related sticking of the plastic granulate at temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius in summer. This endangered the safety of the athletes, which is why the places were temporarily closed to avoid injuries. The problem was quickly addressed through quick coordination with the manufacturer and specialist companies. Machines were used to remove the clumped granules and the area was then filled with quartz sand.

Logistical challenges during lockdown

The last few weeks have been anything but easy for the clubs affected. Due to the closure of the field, the 500 children and young people had to move to other sports facilities in the area. The logistical challenges were significant, as hanauer.de described in detail. The club chairmen reported on the need to use training locations from Hanau to Gronau and to organize special transport services, as many children usually came to the Thick Beech on foot or by bike.

Another point that complicated the situation was the quality of the recommended alternative places. While the city planned to prepare the natural grass soccer field on Hermann-Löns-Straße at short notice, it was recognized as unsuitable for meaningful training. There were concerns that the conditions on other pitches often did not match the infrastructure needed to train young people.

A positive ending with a view of the future

Thanks to the quick reactions and commitment of the responsible city clerk, who was positively praised for her efforts to find a solution, the training situation has now been defused. The openness and efficiency in communication between the authorities and the clubs have meant that the affected athletes can quickly return to the field. This is good business for the community and offers young people the opportunity to pursue their passion without having to travel longer distances.

Overall, the reopening of the artificial turf pitches is not only a ray of hope for the club's work on site, but also shows a functioning cooperation between the city administration and sports clubs. So you can soon return to old habits!