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

TEXTILE
A number of textile fl oor surfaces are available, including:
• Fibre bonded, tufted, woven, knitted, needle-punch or fi ne pile carpets
• Felt
• Velour
• Flock
The characteristics of textile surfaces vary considerably dependant on the material and construction
used, particularly durability and friction qualities such as slip resistance and ball roll.
The textile fi nishes generally lend themselves for use in specialist facilities such as gymnastics, weight
training and aerobics.
PORTABLE SPORTS SURFACES
Activities such as cricket practices and indoor bowls require surfaces that are incompatible with most
other indoor sporting activities. By placing portable surfaces onto indoor sports fl oors the above sporting
activities may be accommodated.
Whilst these systems are freely available, care should be taken to ensure that the surfaces are
compatible and that they meet the performance standards as the permanent fl oor.
Portable fl oors are available for the following codes:
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Gymnastics
• Indoor bowls
• Volleyball
2.3.10 Colour and court markings
Multi-purpose
Sport Halls
The colour of the sports fl oor must be chosen in context with the overall colour scheme and lighting
requirements. The light refl ectance should be between 40 – 50 % and visually contrast with the wall
colour and court markings. Court markings are usually painted on most sports fl oors. Where temporary
markings are required, it may be possible to use tape markings.
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