Andys Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Steve, is it going to be another extreme weather protocol weekend again? If as a home team we were able to get our feet on an available 3G pitch, will the league sanction the game being moved, question applicable to everyone I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carpenter Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 35 minutes ago, Andys said: Steve, is it going to be another extreme weather protocol weekend again? If as a home team we were able to get our feet on an available 3G pitch, will the league sanction the game being moved, question applicable to everyone I guess? Bit of a halfway house Andy. I dropped a line to all Secretaries yesterday and I'm happy to take early postponements tomorrow morning without the need for a referee to have a look. We have to be a bit pragmatic but realistic at the same time. Where I am it's not been too bad today, just a bit grey and horrible, other places have had rain and with the rain forecast for overnight I'm not optimistic about tomorrow. If you can find an approved 3g to play on I'm not going to object. A list of FA/FIFA approved 3g's in the county is here: http://3g.thefa.me.uk/?countyfa=Cornwall TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 NO RAIN! 13 hours of it here today. Those holes are 6" deep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bartlam Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 The last time I went six inches into a hole, it wasn't that wet 👀 Foul Throw 3 and Luke Gibbons 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dave Bartlam said: The last time I went six inches into a hole, it wasn't that wet 👀 KY gel (winks) Dave Bartlam and cornishteddyboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carpenter Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 1 hour ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: NO RAIN! 13 hours of it here today. That's the perks of the weather down here. North, South, East or West or even just a few miles up the road it can be different. Just started to drizzle, I know this because my patio is no longer dry(ish). Games at Liskeard tonight and Redruth United tomorrow have already gone. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Eddy Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Steve Cornwall College is being relaid as well. So should be available again soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 Steve - any idea what the difference is between a FIFA approved and a FA approved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potch Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 There is an available 3G pitch at Hayle every week, that could be used to get a fixture played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carpenter Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Postman Pat said: Steve Cornwall College is being relaid as well. So should be available again soon I knew it was being done but not when. It'll be a welcome addition and I believe that one or two more are on the way. Salt Mill is going to be relaid very soon to keep it up to standard. 2 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: Steve - any idea what the difference is between a FIFA approved and a FA approved? No idea Dave. I would guess at more stringent testing but the key thing for us is that if it's FA approved it can be used for league fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bartlam Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 The FIFA one is the three yearly one that costs about £2000-£3000. FA approved is that it meets FA requirements as laid down in the County Handbooks I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Justice Posted February 28, 2020 Report Share Posted February 28, 2020 7 hours ago, Dave Bartlam said: The last time I went six inches into a hole, it wasn't that wet 👀 Thats not what your mum told me. Dave Bartlam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andys Posted February 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 14 hours ago, Dave Bartlam said: The last time I went six inches into a hole, it wasn't that wet 👀 It’s clearly Olders pitch foreplay talents, gets the green sword properly worked up and ready to play with.......................? TheolderIgetthebetterIwas and Dave Bartlam 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Andys said: It’s clearly Olders pitch foreplay talents, gets the green sword properly worked up and ready to play with.......................? Its sward Andy's...SWARD!...lol Andys and Dave Bartlam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andys Posted February 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Its sward Andy's...SWARD!...lol Slip of the keyboard Older 😜, anyone got 11 aqualungs available in blue and black, need them by 2.30pm this afternoon......? TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Eddy Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 We are thinking of building a slalom course and having canoe racing at clijah TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Carpenter Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 17 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: Steve - any idea what the difference is between a FIFA approved and a FA approved? 14 hours ago, Steve Carpenter said: No idea Dave. I would guess at more stringent testing but the key thing for us is that if it's FA approved it can be used for league fixtures. I've done a little more digging on this this morning and I think the answer may be in this extract: 'My certificate states that I already have FIFA certification – FIFA approve a pitch for 4 years from the construction date of completion and the FA will accept this certificate for a 3 year period from the date of issue. If the pitch is to be used at steps 3 to 6, the FA Women’s Super League or in FA competitions the pitch will need to be tested annually as per the competition rules.' 12 hours ago, Dave Bartlam said: The FIFA one is the three yearly one that costs about £2000-£3000. FA approved is that it meets FA requirements as laid down in the County Handbooks I believe. To be used in competitions all 3g's have to be tested by 'an approved test house' and the results passed to the FA who then inform the CFA's whether they have passed or not and any remedial actions needed. Depending on the level of the competition testing will be annually or every 3 years. Dave Bartlam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bartlam Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Hayle have there's very soon, it doesn't seem like it's even been up for three seasons. Cornwall College have almost relaid their carpet which will add a new provision to the West which can only be a good thing. One would hope that this one is kept in better order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 From memory the Performance Quality Standard amounts to bouncing a ball from a measured height and measuring the returning balls height. I think there used to be a rolling test as well, the ball is rolled down a tube from a prescribed height and the distance it rolls is also measured. Abbreviated as PQS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 Correct Older there are various tests to qualify for 3G FIFA approval. surface level check with 10 foot straight edge, ball bounce, ball roll, depth of infill and height of "grass". The last 4 are done on a regular basis in house and are done on 16 different positions on the pitch. The real expensive test done by the "experts" is a computerised machine which measures how much the surface holds the boot and the ability to twist and turn without injury. That is the one that cannot be done in house. As previously mentioned for approval it needs to be done every 3 years. Best quote so far £1800. TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted February 29, 2020 Report Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Ieuan Gregory said: Correct Older there are various tests to qualify for 3G FIFA approval. surface level check with 10 foot straight edge, ball bounce, ball roll, depth of infill and height of "grass". The last 4 are done on a regular basis in house and are done on 16 different positions on the pitch. The real expensive test done by the "experts" is a computerised machine which measures how much the surface holds the boot and the ability to twist and turn without injury. That is the one that cannot be done in house. As previously mentioned for approval it needs to be done every 3 years. Best quote so far £1800. What was the result of plugging those couple of spots that were causing a bit of concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 yep drilled the holes with my homemade plunger 6-8 inches left for thursday/friday downpours water drained away well. Which as I suspected pointed to compaction of the top 2/3 inches in these areas. So more weight on the star spiker and good going over with the aeration later. A good drier forecast for this week so be able to get out more on the surfaces for everyone! TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 35 minutes ago, Ieuan Gregory said: yep drilled the holes with my homemade plunger 6-8 inches left for thursday/friday downpours water drained away well. Which as I suspected pointed to compaction of the top 2/3 inches in these areas. So more weight on the star spiker and good going over with the aeration later. A good drier forecast for this week so be able to get out more on the surfaces for everyone! Good one, I think myself there is a slight chance of this weather breaking at last. Noticed this week two Magnolias breaking into flower and my cherry tree buds starting to swell...all good signs. Also my bones are aching but that could be the old Arthur Itis...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Stephens Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 You make that plunger at Cygnus , Greg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ieuan Gregory Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Blimey that was another life Terry the pipe probably came from the scrap bin ,but the dodgy welding is definately mine. Of another life I have not long got rid of that Maxply you restrung for me 40 odd years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ieuan Gregory said: Of another life I have not long got rid of that Maxply you restrung for me 40 odd years ago! Ha! A Dunlop Maxply tennis racket presumably. Good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Stephens Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Probably a squash racket Dave . Two courts at Culdrose back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 37 minutes ago, Terry Stephens said: Probably a squash racket Dave . Two courts at Culdrose back in the day Come to think of it - I think there was a maxply for both squash and tennis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Stephens Posted March 2, 2020 Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 That’s right, new rackets so much lighter now and bigger strung area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted March 4, 2020 Report Share Posted March 4, 2020 Well, I suppose that if there’s no football we might as well talk racket sports! Could we get Older to organise a Centre Court for you or Maybe a Squash Court (of course it would be a squishy court at present, so no real advantage🚣🏾🏸⚽️)! TheolderIgetthebetterIwas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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