Sportsmark manufactures a range of ditch channels and liners for bowling greens.

County Concrete

A solid concrete, reinforced fibre unit with internal reinforcing steel grid, it is 600mm long with a weight of 53kg each. The preformed concrete corner unit is 75kg. The top edge is 39mm wide and will allow protective material to be fitted and continue down the return (impact) face. The ditch channel is 300mm (12") wide. Bowls bumpers or wooden battens can be fitted to this or the County GRC using the locator holes provided in each unit.

County AG

Concrete over a steel reinforcing grid, it has been modified to allow the leading edge to butt up against the artificial green table or the ends of an indoor green. The unit is 610mm long, the footprint is increased to 275mm and weight is 49kg. Impact protection material is required for rear face.

Club GRC - spares only

A standard green requires only 152 units of 1m-long straight in BS glass reinforced concrete, saving time for contractors and installers. A tongue and groove system ensures alignment when installing. Minor adjustments in length are achieved with a disc cutter. Pre-formed corners complete the frame. Impact protection material or bowls bumpers are required for the rear face. Unit weight 27kg.

Hedgehog III ditch liners

Hedgehog III is a 'spiked' rubber ditch liner, available in 1m-long mats at 225mm (9") and 300mm (12") wide. It is an excellent 'holding' surface for bowls and jack alike.