SASR Norms & Standards Vol 2 new.indd - Sport and Recreation ...

When constructing the larger halls, in addition to the above, the following factors should be taken into
account:
• The overall building structure, to cater for the larger spans, would require larger supporting
members which have to be carefully aligned between courts to ensure that the above
number of courts may be achieved.
• The increased size of the facility would mean that, in terms with the National Building
Regulations, additional ablution facilities would have to be provided to cater for both players
and spectators.
• Safety features such as escape routes, spectator circulation areas, fi re services and the like
would have to be carefully analysed.
• Spectator seating will have to be carefully analysed and planned.
• The non-sport uses may require additional installations such as industrial size kitchens,
store rooms and the like.
• Spectator and player parking regulations would have to be taken into account.
• Access control and security of the complex become more critical.
2.3.7 Nine-Court Halls
The minimum size for a nine-court sports hall is 51 metre long, 27 metre wide and has a clear ceiling
height of 9.1 metre. The hall covers an overall area 1377 square metre.
In a eight-court hall it would be possible to house the following courts:
• Nine badminton courts
• Three basketball courts
• Seven cricket nets
• Two gymnastic fl oors
• One indoor hockey pitch
• Two judo fl oors
• Two netball courts
• Twelve trampolines
• Fourteen table tennis tables
• Two volleyball courts
Multi-purpose
Sport Halls
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