Sports Infrastructure
Subbase Preparation
● Courts are designed to be installed on top of a flat, hard subsurface. Most courts that we sell will go over existing concrete slabs, driveways or other surfaces such as paving stones, so the subsurface preparation is limited. In these cases, it is still important to consider a couple of key issues:
● Courts can be laid over structural cracks no wider than 1/2".
● Court tiles expand and contract slightly with temperature changes so we advise leaving a gap that is 2" to 3" shorter in width and length than the concrete base.
● If an existing subsurface does not exist, we typically recommend installing a concrete base for all game courts due to its performance, durability and longevity.
Concrete Subsurface
Specific requirements for concrete design and installation should be confirmed by a local Professional Engineer and/or Licensed Contractor.
● Minimum thickness of 4"
● Reinforcement Options: 6x6 W1.4xW1.4 Welded Wire Fabric placed at 1/3 the depth of the concrete; #5 continuous rebar at perimeter of slab - min. 2" concrete cover for rebar
● Medium broom finish
● 3,000 PSI at 28 day
● Slope: 0.5% Min. / 1% Max.
● Joint Spacing
● Control joints may be either tooled in "wet" concrete or saw cut within 18 hours of placement
● Expansion joints shall be used to separate new concrete whenever it abuts new or existing concrete from curbs, wall and any other rigid pavements/structures
● Expansion joints shall be filled with pre-moulded joint filler
● All joints shall be sealed with a sealed with a sealant resistant to both oil and fuel
● Subgrade: Min. 6" compacted subgrade 98% of max. density
Asphalt base
The proper type asphalt used for the surface course will vary from state to state if using the standard norm of the Department of Transportation (DOT) or State Highway Department standards. Local soil and climatic conditions also may impact the type of asphalt used.
● Liquid Asphalt Bitumen: Minimum 5.5% by weight.
● Aggregate Type: Crushed stone, gravel, shale, limestone, etc. Foreign materials, i.e., pyrite, clay, ferrous compounds, dirt and organic material are not acceptable.
● Cure Time: 14 days before application of playing surface.
Spreading and Compacting
This hot plant mix should be spread and compacted in a manner that produces a uniform density and thickness.
Surface Tolerance
The finished surface of the court should not vary more than 1/8″ in 10′ when measured in any direction.
Standard Thickness ( 2 inch )
30 mm BM Carpet
20 mm AC Seal coat
Drainage System
Drain systems are a very important part of construction in sport surfaces. Excess water that flows back onto the surface or beneath the surface can cause problems. Properly installed drainage systems divert water away from the court and should be inspected from time to time.
Cushioning - SBR System
● Cushioning effect is achieved by using specially graded rubber crumbs laid over the total court area. These types of coatings are easy on the knees, but require more precautions to be taken as compared to hard courts.
● This system is also made using specially graded rubber crumbs and PU Binder
● Main added advantage of the cushion court over hard court is that this court are easy on the players knees\
SUB- BASE PREPARATION - Cement or Asphalt Subbase. Firm, dry, crackfree, levelled and with water slope
INSTALLATION -
● Water washe the court for removing dust, dirt, debris and all loose particles and leave it to dry.
● Application of primer coat that constitutes filler material along with sand aggregates on to base substrate.
● Mix the rubber crumbs with PU binder. Spread the granules on the floor and level it.
● Application of a special flexible layer, which promotes the overall durability of the system, as well as influence the finish of the court.
● Leave it to dry
MAINTENANCE
● Use the court only for playing appropriate sport and no other activities should be allowed on the court area.
● Use proper sports (Flat White Soled) shoes while playing on the surface, spiked shoes not allowed
● Clean the area with a soft broom daily to remove dust and debris that accumulates on the area.
● Wash the court with clean water once in a month to remove all the dirt.
● Remove any accumulated water, using a mop (preferred) or soft rubber or foam squeegee.
● Do not allow water to stand or stagnate on the court.
● Do not allow eatables and other such items on the court.
● Do not play on the court until it has completely dried up.
Minimum Thickness - 7 mm
Line Marking
● Court marking lines are painted on most sports floors Paint should be selected and tested to suit the type of floor.
● Sports court line marking includes both setting out new line marking as well as refreshing old court markings.
● The layout required is accurately measured, hand taped and then painted.
SPORTS COURT COLOURS AND SIZES
court dimensions 13.4m (44′) long x 6.1m (20′) wide
line color white, width 38mm (1 1/2″)
playing area – Club – 16.5m length x 8.5m width x 7.6m height
playing area – International – 18m length x 10.5m width x 9.1m height
court dimensions 28m long x 15m wide
line color black, width 50mm (2″)
playing area – 1m beyond all lines minimum, 2m recommended, 7m height
court dimensions 30-40m long x 17-20m wide
playing area – 1m beyond all lines minimum, 1.5m recommended, 7.6m height recommended, 9m height required for International
court dimensions 33.5-44m long x 16.75-22m wide
line color Blue or White, width 50mm (2″)
playing area – 1m beyond side lines, 1.5m beyond back line minimum, 3m for International
court dimensions 30.48m (100′) long x 15.24m (50′) wide
line color Red, width 50mm (2″)
playing area – 1.5m beyond side lines, 2m beyond back line minimum, plus 1.5m on one side for team benches for County standard, 7m height, 7.6m height for County
court dimensions 9.75m (32′) long x 6.4m (21′) wide
service box 1.6m (5’3″) square (internal dimensions)
service line 1.83m (6′) from floor to top of line
short line 4.26m (14′) from back wall to back of line
side wall line 4.57m (15′) front to 2.13m (7′) back (floor to underside)
line color Red, width 50mm (2″)
court dimensions 23.77m (78′)long x 10.97m (36′) wide
line color Yellow or White, width 50mm (2″)
the playing area should extend 3.66m (12′) beyond width and 6.4m (21′) beyond the length of court, 10’/18′ minimum
court dimensions 18m long x 9m wide
line color Green, width 50mm (2″)
the playing area should extend 3m beyond courtside and back lines (5m and 8m for International)
Refree Chair
Chain Links
A chain-link fence (also referred to as wire netting, wire-mesh fence, chain-wire fence, cyclone fence, hurricane fence, or diamond-mesh fence) is a type of woven fence usually made from galvanized or LLDPE-coated steel wire. The wires run vertically and are bent into a zigzag pattern so that each "zig" hooks with the wire immediately on one side and each "zag" with the wire immediately on the other. This forms the characteristic diamond pattern seen in this type of fence.
SIZES
fencing usually comes in 20 ft. and 50 ft. rolls, which can be joined by "unscrewing" one of the end wires and then "screwing" it back in so that it hooks both pieces. Common heights include 3 ft., 3 ft. 6 in, 4 ft., 5 ft., 6 ft., 7 ft., 8 ft., 10 ft., and 12 ft., though almost any height is possible.
MATERIALS
Finishes: Galvanized Chain Link Diamond Hole Mesh, Hot Dipped Galv. or with PVC / Vinyl / Enamel Coatings.
Weaving type: Chain link weave structure.
Features: Uniform mesh, flat mesh, thick wire diameter, simple weaving, beautiful and practical uses, good tensile strength and high toughness.
Application: Widely used as security fence and perimeter fence. In highways, sport venue, zoo fences, machinery and equipment protection net, decorative residential fence, road green belt protective net.
Flood Lights
· A floodlight is a broad-beamed, high-intensity artificial light. They are often used to illuminate outdoor playing fields while an outdoor sports event is being held during low-light conditions. More focused kinds are often used as a stage lighting instrument in live performances such as concerts and plays.
· In the top tiers of many professional sports, it is a requirement for stadiums to have floodlights to allow games to be scheduled outside daylight hours.
· Evening or night matches may suit spectators who have work or other commitments earlier in the day, and enable television broadcasts during lucrative prime time hours.
Stadium Seating
In stadium seating, most or all seats are placed higher than the seats immediately in front of them so that the occupants of further-back seats have less of their views blocked by those further forward. This is especially necessary in stadiums where the subject matter is typically best observed from above, rather than in-line or from below.
Benches
Lockers
Peripheral Landscaping
Unlike suppliers that treat landscaping as an afterthought, Consulting integrates landscaping vision into planning from the outset on every project. We provide expert landscape design and experienced landscaping resources to implement that vision for your sports facility, education grounds, open space or streetscape.
Based on experience developing and renewing landscapes across the state we deliver landscapes not only designed for visual impact, but also for sustainability, maintainability and usability. The end result is a beautiful asset that continues to deliver value for years to come.
Particular landscaping infrastructure considerations include:
§ Horticulture appropriate to the region for aesthetics and sustainability
§ Arboriculture to ensure trees that thrive
§ Sculpture to feature public art as part of the landscape vision
§ Retaining walls for function and form
§ Irrigation and drainage to maximize maintainability
§ Stages & amphitheaters for multi-purpose use
§ Sightlines to ensure safe use of the outdoor space
§ Paths, signage and layout to provide intuitive way finding.
