A method of constructing a sports field (75) including the steps of a) placing a drainage base (80) on a section of ground (78) to be occupied by the sports field; then b) placing an artificial turf (82) over the drainage base; and finally, c) distributing an infill material (1) over the artificial turf with a loading of between 0.5 and 8 lbs/ft2, wherein the infill material comprises at least 75% by weight orthorhombic CaCO3. Such sports field is also disclosed.
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