Under normal Dutch weather conditions, the artificial turf pitch will be playable the vast majority of the time. 

Precipitation
Thanks to the good permeability of the top layer and underlying construction, the pitch will dewater quickly and be playable again. During a very heavy downpour, the pitch may be completely saturated for a short period and puddles may form on the playing surface. This should be avoided. If there are puddles on the pitch, it is recommended that the start of the match/training be postponed or stopped. Once the puddles have disappeared, the pitch will be fully playable again. Normally, these extreme conditions will occur very occasionally in the Netherlands.

Drought
Very dry conditions do not adversely affect the usability of the artificial grass. 

Wind
The mat is insensitive to wind. The infill material between the fibres cannot be absorbed by the wind, only some loose material on the fibres. However, in a violent storm, wind can get under the artificial grass mat and blow it up.

Snow
When the pitch is covered in snow, this does not have a negative impact on the pitch and it can in principle be used. However, once the snow is trampled into 'mush' during activities, compact ice formation in the mat may occur during a later frost period. This can lead to a long-term ban on using the pitch. Therefore, in the interests of uniformity, it is recommended not to use the playing field during snow. Mat matches are not possible due to the invisibility of the lines.

Frost
Especially 'dry' frost up to around 7 degrees below zero has no effect on the playing properties of the pitch. At even lower temperatures, the field's properties change, the fibres harden and become more susceptible to damage. Use is therefore not recommended in very severe frosts. 

If just before or during the frost period the mat has become wet (precipitation or melting snow) or becomes wet (black ice), the top layer contains a lot of moisture that freezes. At that time, the surface is slippery (ice) and unplayable.

Thaw 
After a severe frost period, the thaw phase combined with rainfall can also create a situation where playing is not recommended. 

During thaw, entering the pitch is out of the question. Because the moisture in the top layer cannot sink away due to the frost layer that has formed, it is possible that the infill or underlying sports technical layer is completely saturated with (melting) water. This layer is then completely unstable and highly susceptible to treading. Treading at this stage can lead to potholes in the pitch and permanent damage to the flatness of the mat.

More information?
Do you have questions about the different seasons? If so, please contact us at info@allesvoorpadel.nl.