The Hasely Crawford Stadium now has a IAAF Certified Class 1 synthetic running track.

Class One certification makes the track worthy of hosting IAAF international athletics meetings, including those in the World Athletics Series, Olympic Games or Area Permit Meeting.

Five firms were invited to tender for the supply installation of an IAAF certified Class 1 synthetic running track and after a comprehensive evaluation Porplastic of Germany was selected. Porplastic is the world’s leading manufacturer with over 40 years experience in the development, manufacture and installation of IAAF Certified running tracks. Porplastic gave the best assurance of state of the art, cost effective, durable and environmentally friendly, IAAF certified running tracks.

System Description Class 1 Track

• Total System Thickness 13 -17mm
• Certified in accordance with IAAF
• Water Permeable
• Spike Resistant
• Structured Surface
• Excellent conditions wet or dry
• World-class surface: single or multi-layer full PUR-bound coating spread with coloured EPDM granules, water-impermeable, can handle the toughest constant stresses applied by spikes, granulated surface for anti-slip properties under all weather conditions, dynamically sprung, excellent appearance.

For more information on the track installation system visit the Porplastics website: http://www.porplastic.de/home.html?&L=1