futsal
A futsal court is the ideal solution for those who aim to provide a high-quality playing space that meets the official standards of the sport. Designed for both casual matches and professional tournaments, it combines durability, functionality, and modern design.
Such a court integrates seamlessly into sports clubs, schools, and community centers, offering a versatile and prestigious facility that enhances both the athletic and aesthetic appeal of any sports venue.
Such a court integrates seamlessly into sports clubs, schools, and community centers, offering a versatile and prestigious facility that enhances both the athletic and aesthetic appeal of any sports venue.
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Court Dimensions and Layout
Standard dimensions:
• Length: 25-42 meters (82-138 feet)
• Width: 16-25 meters (52-82 feet)
• Goal area: A 6-meter (19.7-foot) semi-circle radius around each goal.
• Penalty mark: 6 meters (19.7 feet) from the goal line.
• Second penalty mark: 10 meters (32.8 feet) from the goal line.
• Goal dimensions: 3 meters (9.8 feet) wide and 2 meters (6.6 feet) high.
• Length: 25-42 meters (82-138 feet)
• Width: 16-25 meters (52-82 feet)
• Goal area: A 6-meter (19.7-foot) semi-circle radius around each goal.
• Penalty mark: 6 meters (19.7 feet) from the goal line.
• Second penalty mark: 10 meters (32.8 feet) from the goal line.
• Goal dimensions: 3 meters (9.8 feet) wide and 2 meters (6.6 feet) high.
These measurements provide a good balance for both professional and recreational use, with enough space for competitive play.
PVC or Vinyl Flooring:
Often used for indoor futsal courts due to shock absorption, slip resistance, and ease of maintenance.
Often used for indoor futsal courts due to shock absorption, slip resistance, and ease of maintenance.
Acrylic surfaces:
Used for outdoor futsal courts; these are weather-resistant and provide good ball bounce.
Used for outdoor futsal courts; these are weather-resistant and provide good ball bounce.
Outdoor courts:
Consider materials like synthetic turf or acrylic to withstand weather and maintain durability.
Consider materials like synthetic turf or acrylic to withstand weather and maintain durability.
Indoor courts:
Use smooth, hard surfaces like wood, synthetic flooring, or modular tiles, which provide ideal ball control and traction.
Use smooth, hard surfaces like wood, synthetic flooring, or modular tiles, which provide ideal ball control and traction.
Interlocking tiles:
These modular tiles are suitable for both indoor and outdoor courts, allowing easy installation and maintenance.
These modular tiles are suitable for both indoor and outdoor courts, allowing easy installation and maintenance.
Surface Materials
Surface Materials
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Sub-base and Foundation
Foundation:
For outdoor courts, prepare a concrete or asphalt base with proper drainage. Indoor courts can have a concrete or plywood base.
Sub-base material:
For better drainage in outdoor settings, a layer of gravel or crushed stone below the surface material prevents water pooling.
For outdoor courts, prepare a concrete or asphalt base with proper drainage. Indoor courts can have a concrete or plywood base.
Sub-base material:
For better drainage in outdoor settings, a layer of gravel or crushed stone below the surface material prevents water pooling.
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Goals and Netting
Goal frames:
Use durable materials like powder-coated steel or aluminum to withstand heavy use and impact.
Use durable materials like powder-coated steel or aluminum to withstand heavy use and impact.
Netting:
High-quality synthetic nets are recommended for durability. The net should be securely attached to the goal frame.
High-quality synthetic nets are recommended for durability. The net should be securely attached to the goal frame.
Installation:
Goals are often anchored to the court to prevent tipping, especially in indoor facilities.
Goals are often anchored to the court to prevent tipping, especially in indoor facilities.
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Court Markings
Lines:
Markings should be 8 cm (3.1 inches) wide, using white or yellow paint for high visibility. Essential lines include:
• Boundary lines
• Goal area lines
• Center circle (3-meter radius)
• Penalty area and penalty marks
Paint type:
Use durable, weather-resistant paint for outdoor courts and slip-resistant paint for indoor courts.
Markings should be 8 cm (3.1 inches) wide, using white or yellow paint for high visibility. Essential lines include:
• Boundary lines
• Goal area lines
• Center circle (3-meter radius)
• Penalty area and penalty marks
Paint type:
Use durable, weather-resistant paint for outdoor courts and slip-resistant paint for indoor courts.
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Lighting Requirements
Outdoor lighting:
Install LED floodlights around the perimeter, mounted on poles 4-6 meters (13-20 feet) high for even coverage. Outdoor futsal courts usually need 200-300 lux for recreational use or
500 lux for competitive play.
Install LED floodlights around the perimeter, mounted on poles 4-6 meters (13-20 feet) high for even coverage. Outdoor futsal courts usually need 200-300 lux for recreational use or
500 lux for competitive play.
Indoor lighting:
LED lights are also ideal, providing bright, consistent light without glare. Aim for 500-750 lux to ensure visibility.
LED lights are also ideal, providing bright, consistent light without glare. Aim for 500-750 lux to ensure visibility.
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Fencing and Surrounding Structure
Fencing:
Install 2-3 meter (6-10 feet) fencing or netting around the court to keep the ball in play. Chain-link fencing is commonly used for durability and visibility.
Install 2-3 meter (6-10 feet) fencing or netting around the court to keep the ball in play. Chain-link fencing is commonly used for durability and visibility.
Padding:
For indoor futsal courts, padding on walls around the court can enhance safety for players.
For indoor futsal courts, padding on walls around the court can enhance safety for players.
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Drainage System (Outdoor Courts)
Proper drainage:
Design the court with a slight slope to allow water runoff or install perimeter drains to avoid water pooling.
Design the court with a slight slope to allow water runoff or install perimeter drains to avoid water pooling.
Surface slope:
Aim for a slope of around 1% to direct water off the playing surface without affecting play.
Aim for a slope of around 1% to direct water off the playing surface without affecting play.
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Additional Amenities
Seating:
Consider adding spectator seating or benches outside the boundary lines.
Consider adding spectator seating or benches outside the boundary lines.
Scoreboard:
Optional, but for competitive or training purposes, an electronic scoreboard can enhance the experience.
Optional, but for competitive or training purposes, an electronic scoreboard can enhance the experience.
Storage area:
Include a small storage space for balls, training equipment, and maintenance supplies if needed.
Include a small storage space for balls, training equipment, and maintenance supplies if needed.
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Maintenance Requirements
Indoor courts:
Regularly clean and check for wear and tear on the flooring. Polyurethane or PVC floors may need refinishing periodically.
Regularly clean and check for wear and tear on the flooring. Polyurethane or PVC floors may need refinishing periodically.
Outdoor courts:
Inspect for weather-related damage, especially on synthetic turf or acrylic surfaces, and repaint lines as needed. Regularly clean to remove debris.
Inspect for weather-related damage, especially on synthetic turf or acrylic surfaces, and repaint lines as needed. Regularly clean to remove debris.
Benefits to Highlight for Clients:
High Durability:
Futsal courts are built for consistent, heavy play.
Futsal courts are built for consistent, heavy play.
Cost-Effective:
Smaller than traditional soccer fields, futsal courts are cost-effective to build and maintain.
Smaller than traditional soccer fields, futsal courts are cost-effective to build and maintain.
Weather-Resistant Options:
With proper construction, outdoor futsal courts can handle different weather conditions.
With proper construction, outdoor futsal courts can handle different weather conditions.
Versatile Use:
Can be used for training, recreational games, or professional leagues, appealing to players of all ages.
Can be used for training, recreational games, or professional leagues, appealing to players of all ages.
