Astro

Artificial turf facilities on the Highveld come with practical realities that clubs have to manage. Heat absorption in summer, surface wear from the intensity of Gauteng's winter dry season, and the wear patterns that heavy footfall creates — these factors shape how an astro pitch operates and how long its playable life lasts. Maintenance becomes part of the game: regular brushing, watering to control dust and manage heat, infill replacement, and proper drainage to handle the occasional summer deluge. A well-maintained astro pitch makes training and matches viable year-round, but neglected surfaces become uneven and genuinely risky for players' knees and ankles.