With top quality facilities in place, there is no risk of adverse weather threatening the start of matches or progression of training
Football doesn’t rely on fine, dry weather but heavy rain, frost, gale force winds and dark evenings can force matches and training sessions to be cancelled. In the 2023-2024 season, 92% of clubs experienced match cancellations due to adverse weather. It is the biggest threat to grassroots football in the UK.
Our football structures remove this barrier for entry and participation by providing a more comfortable, inclusive environment in which football can be enjoyed by all in all seasons.
“This brand new, state-of-the-art facility represents our commitment to provide even more people in Swindon with access to top quality sports facilities and equipment – right on their doorstep. We believe that the new facility will provide the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our town with new opportunities and ways to engage within the heart of the community. “
Jon Holloway
Head of STFC Community Foundation
SWINDON TOWN FC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Bespoke
We have worked with clubs and schools who have had very different specifications and usage requirements so can build a facility to the dimensions that fit your brief. Five-a-side or full size, with or without changing rooms and viewing areas, rebound walls and high ceilings, wheelchair friendly playing surfacing, second skin insulation and low-energy lighting systems….let us know what your priorities are and we will design a structure to match.
Designed to last
All our football structures are designed in accordance with British Standards Building regulations for snow and wind loadings but offer the strength and durability that will stand the test of time as well as the test of our weather. Choose from high-tensile steel, which is hot dip galvanised to protect against corrosion or sustainable glulam wood for a more natural aesthetic.
Covers are made from semi-translucent, flame-retardant, PVC-coated polyester fabric. Sliding side curtains allow the air to flow through naturally and openings at the gable ends can offer greater flexibility in windy conditions.
More than just football
Being able to play football in sheltered conditions is one thing but covered football facilities can also provide a valuable, inclusive hub for the local community. A place where walking football and disability football can thrive, a place where people can be active and stay safe, a place where young and old can meet.
Playing Surfaces & Lighting
Every indoor football environment is unique, so careful consideration is required to ensure the optimum lighting is fitted. As a guideline, we would recommend a minimum of 200 Lux for local, grassroots football, up to 750 for high-performance usage. We can supply and install energy-efficient LED lighting that conforms to the recommended FA standards and suits your specification.
We work with FIFA and SAPCA accredited suppliers of artificial pitches that not only replicate the look and feel of natural grass but also offer enhanced durability, resilience and playability. For players, this means being able to effortlessly hold and control the ball with complete movement in sliding tackles. We can advise on the best synthetic turf for your facility and tailor the design to suit your specific requirements such as wheelchair usage, moderate ball bounce or greater speed.
