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Carefully considered and well-planned designs will help deliver facilities which have lower running costs
of changing rooms, dance studios and spectator galleries is common; these can be easily included which demonstrates the versatility of these buildings, all of which can be achieved on an affordable budget.
Strides ahead in synthetic surfacing Sports surfaces have come a long way since the days of crash mats on slippery floors. Seamless synthetic surfaces like polyurethane and acrylic can be the ideal solution for multipurpose halls, or can be tailored to individual sports such as tennis or netball. 3G artificial pitches can offer safe and comfortable training for football, rugby and hockey. Fixtures and fittings have progressed to include rebound walls, sound-absorbing panels and partitioning equipment, which contribute to making an incredibly versatile space. Generally designed around Sport
England/government guidelines for a sport specific or multi-sport facility, structures are unique to meet individual requirements, with consideration to: flooring to suit the sport and energy efficient lighting which can be switchable per court or play area for optimum efficiency. Storage areas can be built in and consideration given to ancillary accommodation; changing, office, dance studio, quite simply any configuration to suit all your requirements in one structure.
Not limited to indoor sports But the use of non-traditional structures needn’t be limited to creating indoor spaces either; outdoor games areas
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“Look at the quality of finish and consider what is best for your project”
or MUGAs can offer many more opportunities when covered. Providing a rain proof sports space can be an invaluable asset. Careful consideration during planning will deliver a virtually maintenance-free facility with low running costs. Be sure to consider your overall
objective and plan ahead to consider: ■ Your budget (realistically) ■ Design from the inside out ■ Exactly what sport the facility will
be used for, as this defines internal dimensions, playing surface and lighting
requirements ■ Who will be using the facility? ■ Do you need storage space or any
ancillary rooms? ■ If changing, dry or wet, and with how
many integrated showers/toilets? ■ Who will run the project?
Crucial concepts Visit sites of completed structures to get a better idea of your concept and speak to clients – what did they like? What would they do differently? Look at the quality of finish,
workmanship and attention to detail and consider what route is best for your project; commissioning an architect? Perhaps a consultant? A lower-cost option is speaking directly with manufacturers
whose services can include assistance with planning and drawings. A good manufacturer would be happy
for you to visit their sites and often these visits clarify your choice of supplier. Get your game on track; when it comes to creating new sports facilities, the time has come for less ‘creative accounting’ and more creative thinking. The list of possibilities is endless. All we need is a little vision and imagination and with this we are equipped to transform, rather than simply revamp and modernise our sports space. l
SAPCA
The Sports and Play Construction Association (SAPCA) has 240 members. The members include specialist designers, consultants, suppliers and contractors. As the trade association which represents businesses committed to raising the quality standards of all sports, physical activity, recreation and play facilities that are designed, built and maintained across the UK, SAPCA is an essential element of any sports installation. Make it your first port of call.
www.sapca.org.uk
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