OUTDOOR COURT SPECIFICATIONS & GUIDELINES

August 2013

Netball New ZealandOutdoor Netball Court Specifications Guidelines

Table of Contents

1. Purpose of the Outdoor Netball Court Specifications&Guidelines-32. NetballCourtSpecifications-43. CourtPlanning&Construction-104. Future-proofingforChangesaroundtheCourtArea-145. LightingStandards-156. ThePlanningProcess-167. Checklist-178. Acknowledgements-18

Appendix1:AucklandNetballCaseStudy-19 Appendix2:ChristchurchNetballCentreCaseStudy-25 Appendix3:HawkesBayNetballCentreCaseStudy-28 Appendix4:MarkaNetballCourt-32

1. Purpose of the Outdoor Netball Court Specifications & Guidelines

NetballNewZealandiscommittedtoimprovingthestandardsofnetballfacilitiesin NewZealand.Itisimportanttoensurethatallcourts,whethertheyareneworupgradedplaying surfaces,abidebytheminimumspecificationsandcourtssizessetoutinthisdocument.Thiswillensure consistentplayingconditionsforparticipantsandofficials.

TheOutdoorNetballCourtSpecifications&Guidelines(theGuide)havebeendevelopedbyNetball NewZealandinconjunctionwithN-CompassLtdtoassistCouncilsaswellasNetballCentres,Clubs andschoolstosuccessfullyplanandthenconstructqualityoutdoorNetballcourts.

TheGuidelinesincludesinformationaboutcourtlayout,alongwithcourtsizespecificationsthat areadoptedfromtheInternationalNetballFederationrules,whichhavebeenrefinedbyNetball NewZealand.Theguidealsoprovidesinformationaboutothermatterstobeconsideredinplanning forandconstructingoutdoorNetballcourts.Thisincludessiteselectioncriteria,generalengineering considerations,andregulatoryrequirements.

ItisintendedthatCouncils,Centres,Clubsandschoolsplanningnewcourtsorplanningfuturefacility upgradeswillbenefitfromtheseguidelinesanditstechnicalinformation.

Thissectionincludesinformationaboutcourtlayoutandcourtsizespecificationsadopted fromtheInternationalRulesofNetball2012.Thisdocumentisintendedtoprovidestandardsforthedesignandconstructionofnetballcourts,whichcanbeappliedtothedevelopmentofallcourtsacrossNewZealand.

Thissectionincludesdiagramswhichvisuallyrepresentthevariouscourtlayoutsthatmaybeusedwhenconstructingasinglecourtormultiplecourtlayouts.TheselayoutsarerecommendedbyNetballNewZealand,howevertheyshouldonlybeusedasaguideandthedetaileddesignofnewcourtsshouldoccurinconjunctionwithprofessionaladvice.Thecourtlayoutsincludeumpirezones,safetymarginsandzonestosafelyaccommodatepedestrianmovements.Standardsforthedesignoflightingareaddressedlaterinthisdocument.

ANorth-Southcourtorientationispreferredtominimisetheeffectsofsunglare.Assuchitisrecommendedthatcourtsrunparalleltoeachotherandareallorientedinanorth-southdirection.

ThecourtsizeandinternaldimensionsoftheplayingareasarederivedfromtheINFrules.ThesespecificationsaresetbyNetball’sinternationalbodyandhavebeenadoptedbyNetballNewZealandtoensurecourtsareacceptablefordomesticandinternationalcompetition.Thecourtdimensionsareasfollows:(Note:Alldimensionsaretotheoutsideoflines,withtheexceptionofthegoalcircle)• SideLines30.5metres• Goallines15.25metres• GoalCircle(Radius)4.90metres(Note:thisdimensionisfromtheoutsideofthe goallinetothemiddleofthegoalcirclelinemarking)• CentreCircle(Diameter)0.90metres• WidthofCourtLines50mm• RunoffAreaaroundthecourt3.05m(noobjectsaretoencroachonthisarea). TheRunoffAreaandsafetymarginsarediscussedinSection2.5below.• UmpireZone-1.0mwidealongthesidelineand2.0mwideatthegoalline.• Spacebetweenadjacentcourts4.0mwhererunoffareascanbeshared–multiple courtlayoutsareaddressedinthediagramsbelow.

2. Netball Court Specifications

2.1. Court Orientation and Size

Thefollowingdiagramrepresentsasinglecourtlayoutandstandardcourtdimensions.• Therunoffareaaroundtheperimeterofthecourtisshownas3.05m.Shelters,lightingor anyotherobjectsthatcouldcreateatriphazardarenottoencroachwithinthisarea.• TheUmpire’szone(aroundtheperimeterofthecourtandwithinthe3.05mrunoffarea) isshown.

Theumpirezoneis1.00mwidealongthesidelineand2.00mwideateachendofthecourtandisdepictedbythedifferentshadesinthediagram.Recentcasestudies(e.g.AucklandNetball)haveactuallycolouredthiszoneinthesamecolourastheplayingsurfacetodifferentiatethisareafromthesurroundingspectatorareas.ThearrowswithinthisUmpire’szonedepicttheanticlockwisedirectionofumpiretravel.

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Thefollowingdiagramrepresentsatwocourtlayoutanddimensions.• Therunoffareaaroundtheoutsideperimeterofthecourtisshownas3.05m. Shelters,lightingoranyotherobjectsthatcouldcreateatriphazardarenottoencroach withinthisarea.• Thesharedrunoffareabetweenthesidelinesofadjoiningcourtsisshownasaminimum of4.00m.Shelters,lightingoranyotherobjectsthatcouldcreateatriphazardarenot toencroachwithinthisarea.Whereashelterorstructureistobepositionedbetween thetwocourtsthenthespacebetweenthecourtswillneedtobeaminimumof 6.10m(i.e.3.05moneithersideofthestructure)plusanadditional(variablewidth)areato accommodatetheactualstructureitselfand/orfuture-proofingforcoveredcourts.• Whereadjoiningcourtsrequirelightpoles,benchesorsimilartobeplacedinthearea betweensidelines,thenaminimumrunoffareaof3.05mmustbeprovidedforbetween thephysicalobjectsandthesidelineofbothofthecourts.• TheUmpirezoneisshown(seecommentaboutthiszonein2.2).

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2.4. Multiple Court Layout

Thefollowingdiagramrepresentsamultiplecourtlayoutanddimensions.• Therunoffareaaroundtheoutsideperimeterofthecourtisshownas3.05m.Shelters,lightingor anyotherobjectsthatcouldcreateatriphazardarenottoencroachwithinthisarea.• Thesharedrunoffareabetweenthesidelinesofadjoiningcourtsisshownasaminimumof4.00m Shelters,lightingoranyotherobjectsthatcouldcreateatriphazardarenottoencroachwithin thisarea.Whereashelterorstructureistobepositionedbetweenthetwocourtsthenthespace betweenthecourtswillneedtobeaminimumof6.10m(i.e.3.05moneithersideofthe structure)plusanadditional(variablewidth)areatoaccommodatetheactualstructureitselfand orfuture-proofingforcoveredcourts.• Whereadjoiningcourtsrequirelightpoles,benchesorsimilartobeplacedintheareabetween sidelines,thenaminimumrunoffareaof3.05mmustbeprovidedforbetweenthephysicalobjects and the sideline of each of the courts.• TheUmpirezoneisshown(seecommentaboutthiszonein2.2).• Forcourtslaidend-to-enditisstronglyrecommendedthatafencebeinstalledbetweenthecourts topreventballsmovingbetweencourtsandcreatingasafetyissue.Thisfencingmustbeoutsideof therunoffarea,whichisaminimumof3.05mfromthesideline.• Theobjectiveofalllayoutsshownistoprovideforthesafetyoftheplayers,umpiresand spectators.Inanidealscenarioaningressandegressareaofatleast2.00minwidthshouldbe providedbetweentherunoffareasofadjoiningcourtstoallowforpedestrianmovementbetween courts.However,NetballNewZealandrecognisethatthismaynotbepossibleforallscenariosand willconsidertheproposeddimensionsbetweencourtsonacasebycasebasis.• Whenplanningforacourtlayoutofmorethan8courts,considerationshouldbegiventohow theingressandegressareasprovideforthemovementofspectatorstotheirintendeddestination Layoutsshouldbedesignedtoeliminatetheconcentrationofpedestriantrafficalonga singularroute.

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NetballNewZealand’srecommendedminimumrequirementforaRunoffAreaisa3.05mclearspaceoutsidethesidelinesandaroundtheentirecourt.Thisdimensionshallbeincreasedtoaminimumof4.00min-betweenadjacentcourtswheretherunoffareasaresharedbetweenthecourts.

Thereareexceptionstotheserequirementswhereexistingcourtswereconstructedbeforethestandardswereset.Whereitisclearlynotpossibletoextendtherunoffareabetweenthecourts,thesecourtsareexemptfromthestandardssetdowninthisdocument.However,approvedsafetyprecautionsmustbeputinplacetominimiseriskstothesafetyofplayers,umpiresandspectators.Suchprecautionsmayincludepadding,whichmeetsapprovedsafetystandards,onallposts,lighttowersandotherpotentialhazardsthatfallwithintherunoffarea.

Thegroundsurfacefinisharoundthecourtandwithinthe3.05mrunoffareamayvary.Forexampleitisacceptabletohaveachangeinsurfacematerialswhereasphaltmeetsconcreteorarubberisedsurface,howevertheremustbenodifferenceinheightatthesurfaceinterface.Thisspecificationistoeliminateanytriphazards.Note;astepinthesurfaceofmorethan3mmisdefinedasatriphazard.(Note:Agrasssurfaceisnotsuitablewithinthe3.05mrunoffareaasitmaycauseasafetyissueduetothetrackingofmud/debrisontotheplayingsurface).

Ideallyanysurfacedrainagee.g.dishdrainsshouldbepositionedoutsideofthe3.05mrunoffarea,howeverifitdoesnotcauseatriphazarditcouldbeacceptabletohaveitpositionedwithintherunoff area.

• Dimensionsforgoalposts,ringsandsocketsareasfollows:• Agoalpostwhichshallbeverticaland3.05metershighshallbeplacedatthemid-pointof eachgoalline.• Ametalringwithaninternaldiameterof380mmshallprojecthorizontally150mmfrom thetopofthepost,theattachmenttoallow150mmbetweenthepostandthenearsideof thering.• Theringshallbeofsteelrod15mmindiameter,fittedwithanetclearlyvisibleandopenat bothends.Bothringandnetarepartofthegoalpost.• Paddingusedonthegoalpostshallnotbemorethat50mm(tostartatthebaseofthe goalpostandextendthefulllengthofthepost.)• Thegoalpostshallbebetween65mmand100mmindiameter.Itshouldbeinsertedinto thegroundandplacedsothatthebackoftheGoalpostisattheoutsideoftheGoalline.• Tocaterforjuniornetballandwheelchairnetball,goalsshouldhaveadjustablenetring heights,rangingbetween2.60mandthemaximumof3.05m.• Thesocketsmustbeflushwiththeplayingsurfaceandnotbelargeenoughindiameterto createatriphazardorotherhealthandsafetyissue.• Iftheplayingsurfaceistobesharedusewithothersportingcodes,considerationshouldbe giventoprovidingsuitablesocketstoaccommodatetenniscourtnetpostsorsimilar.

2.5. Runoff Areas and Safety Margins

2.6. Goal Posts, Rings & Sockets

Siteselectionmaybeconstrainedbytheavailabilityandaffordabilityofsuitableland.Thisdocumentalsoappliesstandardsfortheretrofitofexistingfacilities.Thereforethefollowingcriteriahavebeendevelopedforsiteselection,wheresuitablelandisavailable.Considerationsforasuitablesiteincludethefollowing;• Goodsoilconditions(base)withapreferenceforcompactablesoil,avoidhighlyreactive clayswherepossible.Thiswillavoidtheneedforfurtherworkattheoutset,e.g.lime stabilisation,digoutetc.RefertothediscussionaboutcourtbaseinSection3.4below.• Nolargetreeswithinareasonabledistanceoftheproposedcourts.Thiseliminatesthe need to consider root barriers.• Theabilitytocreateacourtplatformthatwillbefinishedhigherthanthesurroundingland toassistwithdrainage.Note:subsurfaceperimeterdrainagemaybeneededforcutandfill sites.• Asitesizethatwillallowforcorrectrunoff,anorth–southorientation(wherepossible), spaceforpedestrianmovementsoutsideoftheplayingareas,adequateparkingand futureinfrastructurerequirements.Asageneralguide,approximately800sq.mofspaceis requiredpercourt,plusanallowanceforaccessetc.

Aninvestigationofthesiteshouldexamineallrelevantissuesbeforeconstructioncanbeplanned.Someexamplesofissuesare;• Water–overlandflowissues,undergroundflowandtheheightofthewatertable. Moistureisonethelargestfactorsinthefailureofcourtconstruction.• Groundcondition/vegetation-Soilreactivity,historyonfillincludingburiedwaste,buried tree roots etc.• Servicesoverandundersite,i.e.power,water,sewerageetc• Machineryaccess• Existingorfutureresidentialdevelopmentsthatcouldbepotentiallyaffectedbythefacility suchashighertrafficflows,lightingspillornoise.• Utilisingnaturalwindbarriers(whereconsistentwithgoodorientationandsiteconditions).

Anorthtosouthorientation(longitudinally)ispreferredtominimisetheeffectofsunglare.Theabilitytoachievethisorientationmaybeaffectedinmultiplecourtdesignswherelandareasareconstrained.

3. Court Planning & Construction

3.1. Selecting a Site

3.2. Site Investigations

3.3. Orientation

ThemostimportantelementofaNetballcourtisthebase.Thisisbecausethecourtwillberenderedunplayableifthebasefailsandtheexpensetorectifyafailedbasecanbeverysignificant.ThereforeamandatoryinvestigationofthesubsoilanddrainageconditionsofanypotentialsitesiscrucialasitwillascertainwhethertheyaresuitablefortheconstructionofNetballcourtsorwhetherappropriatemeasurescouldbeundertakentoimprovetheseconditions.Ageotechnicalreportanddrainagereviewshouldbeconductedbyaqualifiedexpertwithexperienceindesigningsportssurfacesbeforethesitecanbeconsideredsuitableforitsintendeduse.Considerationneedstobegiventowhetherthesitehasanyofthefollowingissues:

• Containsuncontrolledfill• Hasahighwatertableorisfloodprone• Haspoordrainage• Haspoorsoilcharacteristicse.g.highlyreactiveclays,orsusceptibletosettlement

Ifthegeotechnicalreportindicatesgoodsoilwithlittleshrink/swellcharacteristicsandsub-gradematerialsthatcanbecompacted,thenanaggregatebasewithanasphaltsurfacewillbeidealandthisisthemostcommontypeofbaseconstructioninNewZealand.Ifthesoilreportindicateshighreactivity,thenalternativessuchasreinforcedconcretemayneedtobeconsidered.

Itisnotrecommendedtoallowsurfacewatertodrainacrossthreeormorecourtsasitwilldelaythedryingtimeandinturnaffectplay.Toalleviatethisproblemdishdrainsorsimilarshouldbeinstalledbetweenthecourtstohelpdisposeofthewaterquickly.

Surfaceandsubsurfacedrainagesystemsworkhandinhand.Thegroundwaterbeneaththecourtcancauseproblemsinthefuturewithoutadequatesubsurfacedrainage.Excessivewaterunderthecourtswillcausehydrostaticpressurecausingthebasetoheaveandlift.Thiscanpossiblycausecertainareasofthesurfacetodelaminate,enlarge/widenexistingcracksandcreatenewcracksallowingmoremoisturetoenter.

Correctdrainagesystemsareacombinationof;• Platformraisedabovethesurroundingland• Swale/Batterdrainsaroundtheperimeterofthecourts,• Sub-soiltrenchesaroundtheperimeterandunderthecourts• Slot/dishdrains(orsimilar)inbetweencourts,• Insomecaseswherethereisalargenumberofcourts,grateddrains

3.4. Court Base

3.5. Drainage

Inatypicalsituationacrossfall(i.e.thefallacrossacourtsurface)of1:80isconsideredtobethemaximumand1:100isconsideredtobeaminimum.Themaximumlongitudinalfallwouldbe1:100andtheminimumtobe1:500.Thefinaldesignineachsituationwillbedependentonlocalrainfall data and conditions. TwobenchmarkoutdoornetballcourtprojectsareAucklandNetballandthenetballfacilityatSportsParkHawke’sBayRegionalSportsPark.AucklandNetballhasavaryingcrossfallbutatitssteepestthecrossfallisapprox1:80andthelongitudinalfallisapprox1:100.Hawke’sBayNetballhasacrossfallofapprox1:90andalongitudinalfallofapprox1:500.

Thereareavarietyofsportssurfacesthatmeetthecriteriafornetball.Theseincludehardcourtsandcushionedhardcourts.Thecushionedsystemsarebrokenupintoanothertwotypes;LiquidAppliedRubberandPre-FabricatedRubberMats.Whenconsideringcourtsurfacesitisrecom-mendedthattheopportunityistakentotrialdifferentcourtsurfacestoseeifthelocalconditionssuitthatsurface.Itmaypossibletoinitiallycoveroneortwonewsurfaceswhereamultiplecourtlayoutisproposed.Therearearangeofcompetitorsinthemarketwhoprovidedifferentsurfacesanditisimportanttosourcethemostsuitablesurfaceatacosteffectivepricethroughaprocure-mentprocess.Table3.8belowprovidesageneralcomparisonofthedifferentcourtsurfaces.

3.6. Cross Falls

3.7. Court Surfaces

Product Advantages Disadvantages1:Asphaltcourts. Affordablesportssurfaces

withgoodslipresistanceinwet/dryconditions.

Nocushioningproperties.

2:AcrylicHardCourts-Noncushioned(theseareacryliccoatingsonconcreteorasphaltsubstrates).

•Affordablesportssurfaceswithexcellentslipresistanceinwet/dryconditions.•Protection•Colourdifferentiationprotectshotmixbase.

•Nocushioningproperties.•Doesnotaddsignificantbenefitoveranasphaltsurface.

3:LiquidAppliedRubberCushioned(abudgetcushionedsystemdesignedfor concrete or asphalt.

Excellentslipresistanceonwet/dryconditionswithlowcushioning.•Colourdifferentiationprotectshotmixbase.

Duetotheapplication,itcreatesanunevensurfaceandthereforeinconsistencyinbetweencourts.Thebindersinmanyproductsavailableinthemarket,breakdownovertimelosingallcushioningpropertiesandendingupashardcourt.

5:Pre-FabricatedRubberMatCushioned(anadvancedsystemthatcanbeappliedtoconcrete,asphaltortimbersubstrates).

Excellentslipresistanceindryorwetwithashockabsorbtionrating.Lowmaintenanceanddesignedfor both outdoor and indoor use.100%consistentandevenplayingpropertiesinbetweencourts.

Cost of installation and maintenancecanbeprohibitive.

NB:SandFilledArtificialGrass(SFAG’s)whicharecommonwithoutdoortenniscourtsandhockeyarenotrecommendedforNetball.Surfaceslistedabovearelikelytobecompatiblewithothersports.

Generalstandardsforlinemarkingareasfollows:• Alllinesarepartofthecourtandshallbe50mmwide,preferablywhiteandclearly visible.• Allownewasphaltpavementstocurefor7-10dayspriortolinemarking;• Donotuseoilbasedlinepainttomarkneworre-linetheexistingcourtpavementsas theycanbecomeslipperywhenwetandthepaintwillcrack;• Usewaterbasedoutdooracryliclinepaint(goodquality);• Applyinthinlayers–donotputheavycoatsleadingtobuildupovertheasphaltasthis willalsocrackandcurlalongthesides;and• Donotcarryoutlinemarkinginextremeweatherconditionsasthe conditionscanaffecttheaccuracyofthemarkings(e.g.hotweatherandtheresulting expansionofthesurfacecanresultindimensionaldiscrepancies).

3.8. Linemarking

Wheretheremaybeafuturerequirementforseatingand/orcoveredcourts,adequatewidthandspacingforpedestrianmovementsaroundthecourts,equipmentandstructuresshouldbeprovidedforintheinitialdesign.Exactdimensionsoftheseareaswilldependonthosefuturerequirements,howeverasitisdifficulttoretrofittheseareas,aconservativeapproachshouldbetakenwhenconsideringcourtsetoutandthespacerequiredbetweencourts.Agoodexampleofasitethathasbeenfuture-proofedisAucklandNetball,wherethedistancebetweencourtsidelinesinsomecourtbaysis9mtoallowforfuturecourtcoveringstructures.

Whereitisnotproposedtoinstallfloodlightingattheoutsetofaproject,considerationshouldbegiventotheinstallationofductinganddrawwiresforthepowercablingduringtheconstructionphase.

4. Future-proofing for Changes around the Court Area

Lightingallowsforextendedhoursofcourtuseandshouldbeconsideredaspartofallplanningfornewcourtconstruction.TheAustralianStandardsforoutdoornetballfacilitieshavebeenadoptedbyNetballNewZealand.Thesestandardsaddresstrainingandcompetitionlevelsofplay.Thestandardscontaininformationaboutmaintainedhorizontalluminance(lux),minimumhorizontaluniformities(U1&U2)andmaximumglareratinglevelsrequiredfor‘training’and‘competition’playfornetball.Thestandardsdealwithtrainingandcompetitionandtakeintoconsiderationspectatorviewingrequirements.

Thelightingdesignsandlightinglevelsshouldbedeterminedbytheactivityonthecourtsandthepotentialforlightspillintoanyadjoiningresidentialareas.Itisimportantwhendesigningthelightinglevelsandpolelayoutstofollowtherecommendationsofalightingengineer.Lightingdesignshouldalsoconsiderthecurrentcourtnumbersandthepotentialforfutureexpansionofoutdoorcourtareas.

Thefollowingtablerepresentstheminimumluxrequiredforvaryingstandardsofplay.

Level of Play Typical Activity Examples Maintained Horizontal

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LocalCouncilswillhavestandardsforlightspillattheboundary,particularlywherethesportsfacil-itybordersaresidentiallyzonedsite.Thereforeanacceptedleveloflightspillwillbedeterminedonasitebysitebasis.LightspillinexcessofthelocalstandardwillrequirepermissionthroughresourceconsentsfromlocalCouncils.

5. Lighting Standards

5.1. Lighting Designs

5.2. Luminance

5.3. Local Lighting Standards

AresourceconsentmayberequiredfromthelocalCouncilforworksonlandinpublicorprivateownership.Mattersthatmayneedtobeconsideredinaplanningapplicationcouldincludebutarenotlimitedto;lighting,noise,worksonformercontaminatedsites,andhighvolumesofearthworks.ItistheresponsibilityoftheorganisationthataredevelopingthefacilitytoobtainresourceconsentsfromtheCouncil.

Netballcourtlightpoleinstallationsandassociatedinfrastructuresuchassheltersanddrainagemayrequireabuildingconsent.ItisrecommendedthatthelocalCouncilbeconsultedwhenanystructuresareproposedatasiteinordertodetermineifabuildingconsentisrequired.

6. The Planning Process

6.1. Resource Consent Requirements

6.2. Building Consent Requirements

Priortoundertakinganetballcourtdevelopmentorupgrade,pleaseensurethatyou: FEASIBILITY

• Undertakeafeasibilityexerciseandenvironmentalimpactstudybeforeselectinga developmentsite. SITE

• Ifpossible,selectasitethatwillaccommodatethespatialrequirementsforfullsizednetball courts,runoffareasandassociatedinfrastructureforcurrentandfuturescenarios.Provide forsiteacquisitionandlegalfeesintheconstructionbudget.• Developagoodunderstandingofsoilconditionstodeterminecorrectcourt constructionrequirements:• Ageotechnicalsoiltestshouldalsodeterminethepossibleneedforstablefillorthe removalofpoorqualitysub-grade.• SoiltestsshouldbecarriedoutbyarecognisedGeotechnicalspecialist.• Ifupgradinganexistingcourt,engageanappropriatelyqualifiedpersontodetermine currentcourtprofileandrequirementsforanupgrade.• Undertakeasitecontoursurveyanddrainagestudytodeterminetheneedfor,and positionof,batterdrainsandsubsurfacedrainage. DESIGN

• Designacourtbasethatshouldbebuiltonanelevatedplatformaboveanywatertable orseepagewaterconditions.Surfaceaccuracyofconstructedbasesshouldbe3mm maximumdeviationbeneatha3.00mstraightedgewhenmeasuredinanydirection.• Afterconsideringthesoiltestresultsandanagreedmethodofbaseconstruction,agreeon theintendedcourtsurfacethatisthemoststableandcosteffectiveforlocalconditions.• Commencecourtplanninganddetaileddesign.Thisphaseshouldconsidercourtsize, courtorientation,courtgradient,walkwayaccessbetweencourts,suitableshadeareasfor spectators,andtheplacementoffloodlights.• CourtdimensionsmustbedesignedtomeetNetballNewZealand’srequirementsof 30.5mx15.25mfortheplayareawithaminimumof3.05mrunoffaroundthecourt (or4.00mbetweencourts).• Thecourtsshouldbedesignedinanorthtosouthorientation.• Thegradientofthecourts(i.e.crossfall)mustbeadequateforeffectivewaterdrainage.• Ductingshouldbeprovidedforanyfuturefloodlightingthatisnotbeinginstalledat the outset.• Considerhowthechosensurface,linemarking,goalpostsocketsandassociated infrastructuremeettherequirementsofothersportingcodesintendingtousethecourts. CONSTRUCTION

• ObtainthenecessaryconsentsfromlocalCouncilsandprovideforallfeesandchargesin theconstructionbudget.• Preparethesiteforconstructionofthecourts,siteutilitiesandassociatedinfrastructure includingclubrooms,seatingandshadestructures.• Constructionofthecourtsandcourtsideinfrastructureplusadjoiningcarparking, landscaping,walkwaysandfencing(whereapplicable).• Constructcourtlighting.Thedesign,layoutandLuxratingsofthislightingmustbesuitable forthetypesoftournamentstoberunatthefacility,whilstremainingasnonobtrusiveas possibleforthenearbyresidences.• Constructsafetyfencingandotherhealthandsafetyrequirements.Fencingispreferred tobegalvanizedsteelposts,frames,andgates,withPVCcoatedwiremeshto preventcorrosion.• Note:Theselectionofthecontractorandasuitableconstructionmethodiscrucialto avoidpoorworkmanshipandanycontractorshouldhaveextensiveexperienceinthe construction of sports court surfaces.

7. Checklist

TheOutdoorNetballCourtSpecificationsandGuidelineshasbeendevelopedbyN-CompassinassociationwithNetballNewZealand.

EnglandNetball,FacilityandCourtInformationhttp://www.englandnetball.co.uk/make-the-game/Facilities_and_Courts

NetballCourtPlanningGuide,NetballVictoriahttp://www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/39081/NetballCourtPlanningAmend-Jan2011.pdf

NetballAustralia;CourtandVenueSpecificationshttp://www.netball.asn.au/extra.asp?id=29&OrgID=1

CommunitySportingFacilityLightingGuideforAustralianRulesfootball,Football(Soccer)andNetballStateGovernmentVictoria2012

NetballQueensland“CourtPlanningGuide”

8. Acknowledgements

Appendix 1: Auckland Netball Case Study

AMIAucklandNetballCentreTheAucklandNetballCentreislocatedonMorrinRoadinthesuburbofTamaki,Auckland.AsofMay2013itisthelargestnetballcentreinNewZealandandishometoapproximately28,000members.Itprovidesnetballfacilitiesforplayersofallagesandlevels,andisalsoadiversecommunityfacilityprovidingforarangeofsportingcodes.It’sfloodlightingovertheoutdoorcourtsenableoutdoorgamesandtrainingsessionsthroughouttheseason.

TheAucklandNetballCentrehas30outdoorcourtsintotalandfloodlightingthatenablestrainingintotheevening.19oftheoutdoorcourtsaredualmarkedfornetballandtennis.Ithassufficientspacearoundthecourtstoenablefutureadditionstotheoutdoorfacilitiessuchasadditionalseatingandcoveredcourt facilities.

Theindoorcourtfacilityincorporatesafurther3courtspluschangingroomfacilities,anadministrationarea,meetingroom(s),andacafe.Thefloorlevelofthefacilityadjacenttothecourtsiselevated,whichallowsgoodviewingoverthecourtsfromthecentralboxforspectators.

Photo1:OutdoorNetballFacilities,NetballAuckland

Photo2:Courtmarkings

Courtmarkingsareclearanda1mwidestripbeyondthesidelinesandgoallinesiscolouredthesamecolourastheplayingsurfacetodenotetheumpire’szone.Photo3:Dishdrainbetweencourts

Thelargedishdrainbetweenthecourtsislocatedoutside of the runoff area and does not present a trip hazardtoeitherplayersorspectators.Thedistancesbetweenthecourtsidelinesatthisfacilityareeither6.10or9.00m.At9.00mthewiderseparationsprovideplentyofspaceforseating,shelters,andfuture-proofthecourtsfortheadditionofcoveredroofstructuresatalater date.

Photo4:CourtsideFloodlighting

Floodlighttowersareplacedinthecornersandarewelloutsideofsafetyrunoffareas.

Photo5:CourtsideShelters,SideView

Thecourtsideshelters,witharubbishbinasshownabove,providesomespectatorcomfortineitherwetorsunnyconditions.Thedistancesbetweenthecourtsidelinesatthisfacilityareeither6.10or9.00m.At9.00mthewiderseparationsprovideplentyofspaceforseating,shelters,andfuture-proofthecourtsfortheadditionofcoveredroofstructuresatalaterdate.

Photo6:CourtsideShelters,FrontView

Photo7:Fencingandpedestrianareasbetweencourts(endtoend).

Fencingattheendofthecourtsprovidesalevelofsafetyforplayersandspectatorswhengamesarebeingplayedsimultaneously.Thegapsinthefencingprovideforspectator/playermovementbetweenthebaysof courts.

Photo8:Congregationareabetweenthecourtsandtheclubrooms

Lowfencingseparatesthecongregationareanexttotheindoorfacilityandtheoutdoorcourts.

Photo9:Lockablepolesockets

Thepolesocketsandtheadjacentsocketsthatprovidealockablecableareflushwiththeplayingareaandsmallenoughindiametersoasnottorepresentatriphazard.Verysimilarsocketsareusedwithintheplayingsurfacetoallowtennisnetstobesecuredonsite.

Vision Statement

TheChristchurchNetballCentreisaleaderinnetball,continuallyexpandingthegamebyincorporatinginnovationandexpertise.Mission Statement

TheChristchurchNetballCentreiscommittedtofosteringparticipationandsuccessinnetballbyprovidinghighqualitynetballopportunitiesinapositivecompetitiveenvironmentandcontributingproactivelytoournetballcommunity.Goals

•OurPeople-toofferwellorganisedsocialandcompetitiveopportunitiesforallmembers•Participation/Promotion-increasetotalmembership•OurFacilities-toprovidequalityfacilitiestomeettherecreationalandcompetitiveneedsnowandinto the future•TheBusiness-tomanageaqualitybusinessandensurefinancialviability

Christchurch Netball CentreTheChristchurchNetballCentreislocatedonHagleyAvenueinthesuburbofAddingtonChristchurchItisthelargestnetballcentreintheSouthIslandandishometoapproximately6,000members.Itprovidesnetballfacilitiesforplayersofallagesandlevels.It’sfloodlightingovertheoutdoorcourtsenableoutdoorgamesandtrainingsessionsthroughouttheseason.

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Appendix 2: Christchurch Netball Centre Case Study

TheChristchurchNetballCentrehas34outdoorcourtsintotalandfloodlightingthatenablestrainingintotheevening..

TheBenchofficialboxesalongsideCentrecourt,withspectatorseating.Thedistancesbetweenthecourtsidelineswithallrefurbishedcourtsatthisfacilityareapproximately3metresapart.

HAWKE’S BAY NETBALL CENTRE Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park – Percival Road – Hastings The Hawke’s Bay Netball Centre is located at the 30 hectare Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park located at the Hastings end of the Napier / Hastings expressway. The park is developing into a major sporting hub. In addition to the Hastings Pak n Save sponsored Netball Centre the Park has an internationally accredited athletics track and grandstand, 8 sports fields and car parking for 600 vehicles. Further developments for 2013 include a hockey turf and a cycle skills course. Hawke’s Bay Netball Centre was established in December 2012 and is a result of the amalgamation Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay Centres. Hawke’s Bay Netball caters for approximately 5000 netballers. It provides opportunities and facilities to various ages and abilities. Hawke’s Bay Netball also manages the Napier and Central Hawke’s Bay venues. The focus of this case study is the Hastings venue. Hawke’s Bay Netball is in the process of developing a Strategic Plan, Vision and Mission.

Appendix 3: Hawkes Bay Netball Centre Case Study

Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park Vision “A stunning sporting and recreational hub that promotes sporting excellence and is a catalyst in improving the region’s social, cultural and economic outcomes.” Mission To create an environment that drives outstanding performances from our sportspeople and contributes strongly to the wellbeing of the people of Hawke’s Bay. Values “More than just a sport and recreation ground” Vibrancy A bustling environment ... every day Success Promoting outstanding sporting performance through excellent facilities and great people Social responsibility Leadership in the use of sport and recreation to deliver social and cultural outcomes Financial balance Balancing the needs of sporting and ratepayer interests and boosting regional economic performance

The Hawke’s Bay Netball Centre has successfully hosted major events including the 2013 New Zealand U17 Age Group Championships

There are 18 courts, 8 of which have floodlights

Recently installed shelters provide spectator protection from the elements

Appendix 4: Mark a Netball Court

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