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Artificial turf surface at Winnipeg soccer complex allows play to continue into the fall

The synthetic turf surface at the second soccer pitch at Winnipeg’s Ralph Cantafio Soccer Complex has been replaced to meet the needs of local players and to ensure enhanced performance, safety and sustainability.

The Winnipeg Soccer Federation invested more than $700,000 to replace the surface. The AstroTurf surface, which has an expected lifespan of 10 to 12 years, was installed between May 3 and May 26. The base preparation was done by S & J Construction.

The president of the soccer federation said a synthetic playing surface, as opposed to natural grass, ensures the game can be played well into the fall, adding artificial turf surfaces are much more similar today to natural grass.

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