Topic:

Designing Stronger, Safer Sports Fields with Geosynthetics 

Course Overview:

Poor drainage, uneven surfaces, and unstable ground can compromise sports field performance, making fields difficult to maintain and reducing playability. Modern sporting fields are increasingly being built on challenging sites, from former landfills to floodplains, where these conditions are common. With the right design and approach, these challenges can be turned into opportunities to deliver safe, durable, and high-performing fields that stay playable year-round.

In this webinar, Ben will present real-world case studies and practical guidance on how geosynthetics, including Megaflo Green socked slotted drain pipe, can transform sports field design. You’ll learn how proper installation, subgrade reinforcement, and integrated drainage systems create even, safe surfaces while reducing maintenance for asset owners and protecting player safety.

Speaker:

Ben Krzewina has over five years’ experience at Geofabrics, recently returning to take on a national role focused on sporting and coastal applications of geosynthetics.

With a strong personal connection to sport through years of playing and coaching, Ben brings a unique perspective to his role by combining industry knowledge with a passion for delivering high-performance outcomes for clients.

He supports stakeholders across the sporting and coastal sectors by providing practical advice, technical expertise and sustainable geosynthetic solutions that enhance project performance while reducing time and cost.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand subgrade reinforcement solutions to improve turf stability and field surface
• Learn how drainage and water management systems like Megaflo Green enhance all-weather performance
• Gain insight into practical installation methodologies for geosynthetics in sporting applications
• Recognise how geosynthetics contribute to safer, longer-lasting, and more cost-effective sports fields