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These are the minimum size dimensions you'll need for the playing area (this

means the area required for one table tennis table), based on the standard of

table tennis competition being played...

International Events, World Championships & Olympic Games

14m x 7m (46 feet x 23 feet)

National tournaments

12m x 6m (40 feet x 20 feet)

National league / Representative matches

10m x 5m (33 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)

Local league / Local tournaments

9m x 5m (30 feet x 16 feet 6 inches)

Recreational play and coaching

8.5m x 4.12m (28 feet x 13 feet 6 inches)

Of course, if you want to play table tennis at home, you could use any space

that will accommodate a table tennis table (9 feet long and 5 feet wide - 2.74m

x 1.525m).

However, any area smaller than the recommended size of 8.5m x 4.12m will

mean that you'll be restricted in either the type of strokes you can use and/or

your style of play.

But remember, the idea is to HAVE FUN.

Size of a table tennis table...

9 feet (2.74m) long,

5 feet (1.525m) wide and2 feet 6 inches (76cm) high

... and the net is

6 feet (1.83m) long and

6 inches (15.25 cm) high.


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Beach volley ball

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The dimensions of a beachvolleyball court include not only the area of the court itself, but a

"run-off" space around it so players can avoid making contact with onlookers during play. The

depth of the sand must also meet requirements. Since Olympic standards are measured by the

metric system, it is necessary to convert them in the United States. One meter is equal to 3.28, or

approximately 3 , feet.Area

International volleyball is played on a court measuring 8 m by 16 m, or approximately 26 ft. by52 ft, for doubles. This represents the court itself with no additional boundary to keep

spectators back. For play with teams of three, four or six players, the area size increases to 14 m

by 24 m, or approximately 46 ft. by 79 ft.
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Run-off Space

A run-off space, or perimeter, must be laid out around the court itself. Olympic play requires a

minimum of 5/6 of a meter on all sides. Three meters, or roughly 10 feet, are recommended forrecreational play, and other professionalcompetitions require four meters at the sides and five at

the ends. The American Volleyball Coaches Association advises measuring your initial pit to an

area of at least 14 m by 24 m, or 46 ft. by 79 ft., to allow for adequate run-off space around aregulation court.

Depth

Footing is important, and the depth of your court matters. The initial pit should be at least 70 cm

but not more than 100 cm deep. An inch equals approximately 2.5 centimeters, which equates tobetween 28 and 40 in. Sand should then be filled in to a depth of not less than 40 cm, or about 16

in.

Tips

Equally as important as the dimensions of your court is where you place it. The American

Volleyball Coaches Association recommends orienting it from north to south to accommodate

the sun. If it runs east-west, players will encounter sun glare that can detract from play. The courtshould also be situated somewhere away from trees, rooflines and eaves -- anything that can

interfere with the air space above it. Ideally, you should incline the base of your pit to

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BADMINTON COURT DIMENSIONS

Overall Court Dimensions

The overall dimensions of a badminton court is 20 feet by 44 feet. The lines along these

measurements mark the sidelines for doubles play and long service lines for singles play.

The Net Line

The net line marks the middle of the court where the net is placed, creating a 22 feet by 20 feet

area on each side of the net.

Short Service Line

The short service line is marked 6 feet 6 inches (some are marked 7 feet) from the center line.

The area inside the short service line is also called the Non Volley Zone.

Center Line

The Center Line is the line that divides the court from the Short Service Line to the Back

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Side Line for Singles Play

The Singles Side Line is marked 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the outer boundary (doubles side

line)

Back Boundary Line and Long Service Line for Singles

The back boundary line is the same for singles and doubles play it is the outermost back line on

the court.

Long Service Line for Doubles

The Long Service line for Doubles is marked 2 1/2 feet inside the Back Boundary Line.

The Badminton Net

The badminton net measures 5 feet tall in the center.

Squash court

The Basic Requirements for building a Squash Court(International Soft-ball courts)

Playing Space Requirements

The floor area (playing area) of one singles squash court is 9.75m x 6.40m. This is 62.4 square m. Theminimum height from the floor to the ceiling or to anything that projects from the ceiling (lights, fans, air-conditioning ducts, structural items etc.) is 5.64m. See the detailed specification (go to opening page pulldown index) for full details and drawings.

NOTE: Please ensure that you are working to plans that have the 9.75m x 6.40m floordimensions. Some publications show American size Squash Courts, which only have a width of 5.64m orRacquetball Courts, which are only 6.10m wide. Neither of these is suitable for the International game ofSquash.

Other Requirements

These requirements are dependant on where the Squash Courts are built and for what purpose they arebuilt. If, for instance, courts are built into a condominium or hotel then it is possible that there are no otherspace requirements although we would recommend viewing space behind the glass back wall. If a glassback wall is not used, then we recommend a small viewing gallery or balcony.

If courts are built into, say, a Sports Centre or Tennis Court Complex any other requirements may well becatered for by the existing facilities. In a completely new facility the following are some of the points thatshould be considered.


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Changing Facilities. Men and Women Toilets Showers Lockers Drinking facilities. Water Fountain Office

Bar and Snacks counter including kitchen Check-in area Sports Shop/Racket repair Air-conditioning/Heating Court lighting control Public Address equipment Computer booking equipment Telephones/Clocks/Fire Alarms Vending Machines Notice Boards (more rather than less) Cabinets for Trophies etc. First Aid Kits/Emergency Medical Aid No Smoking/Eating signs Correct Dress/Footwear signs Staff requirements (Operations and Maintenance) Credit Card use facilities Car parking facilities Tiered Seating Insurance

The above list is not exhaustive and some items need not be considered in some circumstances.

Number of Courts

This depends on what you have in mind. For a condominium or hotel probably one or two are required,

depending on the size of the condominium or hotel. For a commercial fee paying complex a minimum of4 courts with space for expansion up to 8 courts and preferably more. An economic study isrecommended. Single or multi-story construction should be considered.

Court Details

Walls Walls can be constructed either in brick or concrete block or any other construction method thatgives solid non-yielding walls. The back wall is preferably made of glass, with a door in the centre of thewall. Such glass is a special product and should be obtained from a recognised supplier. The back walldoes not have to be glass but this is the preferred arrangement to allow spectators to see the game.

The walls (except the glass) are covered with white plaster, which has to be carefully bonded with thewalls. This is particularly important as the walls take punishment from both the wall and to a lesser extentthe racket. The ball , whilst only weighing about 24 gms. Can reach speeds of up to 160Km./hr. and theforce can be considerable. An alternative is plastic or reinforced panels.

Floors Floors should be constructed of light colored wood (similar in colour to English Beech orCanadian Rock Maple) tongued and grooved in as long lengths as possible. Other methods are alsoused and it is preferable to use a Squash court specialist for the installation. The boards should be laidfrom front to back and not transversely. (See photo below) Rubber or other flexible material is usedunderthe wood to give the floor a certain amount of spring or give. Our recommendation is that thefloor is sanded but not painted, varnished, oiled or polished to avoid players slipping.


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Showing how the floors should be laid

Concrete floors are not usually suitable unless the court is a basic outdoor court without a roof used forbeginners. Parquet floors have been used but do not have the spring or give.

Lighting Lighting may be made in various ways but most commonly it is by fluorescent tubes. Thespecification, later in the book, gives an example. If the courts are fee-paying on a time basis, you maywish to consider the central control of the individual court lighting by the Supervisor/Receptionist.

Note: No part of any lighting fixture must be lower than 5.64m from the floor level.

Door It is very important that the door to the court is in the centre of the back wall. This is because therear corners of the court are very important in the game of Squash and there should be smooth surfacesunbroken by the cracks of a door which may cause the ball to bounce unevenly.

The door, its frame, hinges and handle should all be flush with the inside back wall. The door shouldopen into the court and be strong enough to withstand a player crashing into it. A recessed inside handleis required so that players can open the door. For a glass back wall, the glass supplier provides the doorand all accessories to mount the wall.

The Board and Tin Particular attention should be paid to the installation of the Board and tin. This isequivalent to the net in Tennis. The specification provides details.

The Line and Out of Court Markings This also requires particular attention, particularly as to width,placing and colour. In Tennis any ball on a line is considered in whereas in Squash it is consideredout. The specification provides details.

Ventilation and Air-conditioning/Heating We will not go into the arguments for and against ventilationor air-conditioning/heating. Whilst there are still a number of courts that are not air-conditioned orheated, the current trend is for them to be air-conditioned or heated. What is important, whichevermethod you use, that no fans, ducts or air-conditioning/heating openings must project into the requiredclear space. See the specification.

Coloured Courts Coloured courts are now allowed by the WSF Specification. Walls and floors may becoloured and up to a maximum of 3 colours may be used. Please see section 10 for details.

Doubles Courts An International Doubles Court has exactly the same dimensions as a InternationalSingles Court with the exception that the width is 7.62m instead of 6.4m. The general trend inconstruction is to build singles courts with a movable side wall to increase the size to that of a doublescourt. Squash Doubles is an exiting game for 4 players (rather like Badminton, Tennis and Table Tennis)and the provision of doubles courts should be considered. The specification gives details of this andseveral of the suppliers listed can supply such moving walls.


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Smoking, Eating and Drinking It is strongly recommends that no smoking be allowed in any Squashcourt buildings.

It also recommends that where eating and drinking is allowed in any Squash court buildings thatmeasures are taken, where there is a balcony or gallery, so that no food, drink, glasses, bottles, cans,plates or any other items can fall on the playing surface.

The World Squash Federation

The Technical Committee of the World Squash Federation is responsible for the Specifications thatgovern the building of Squash Courts. For details of its members please go to the pull down menu on theopening page. If you have a query please contact one of these members.


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Basketball court

Your basketball court performs best when installed over a concrete or asphalt subsurface. However,

youroutdoor basketball courtor indoor basketball court can also be installed over a level,

compacted stone base. Whether it's a backyard basketball court or inside full basketball court, the

right subsurface will ensure your quality basketball court flooring construction. In addition to

regulation size and half court size, we can also build a customized kids basketball court. VersaCourt

also sellsbasketball hoops and goals.

We recommend building a backyard basketball court over a concrete or asphalt base or some otherform of hard subsurface. This construction recommendation applies to both indoor basketball courts

and outdoor basketball courts. This helps ensures a stable foundation for yourbasketball goalsand

hoops.

With the right subsurface underneath, your outdoor basketball court or indoor basketball court will

perform as intended with features that include:
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Flat, uniform game court tiles Responsive ball bounce Orthopedic design

So whether the court construction you need is an indoor or backyardbasketball court, we can help

you build a court with enhanced performance and safety. Our basketball goals and hoops are of

equal quality design.

Contact us for specifications so that we can help design your subsurface to proper size for your

outdoor basketball court or indoor basketball court. Be it a backyard basketball court, inside full

basketball court or customized kids basketball court, we can help.

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Tennis Court Dimensions

Here are some basic guidelines to help you install a new tennis court. Above are the official

dimensions of a tennis court.

Overall Area (Standard)

The minimum suggested length of the overall court area is 120 ft. and the minimum suggested width

is 60 ft., giving 7,200 sq. ft. (minimum) of total area needed for a single one court.

Overall Area (Tournament or Stadium Courts)An additional 10 ft. on both the length and width of the overall dimensions of the court are suggested

to give extra perimeter area for judges to stand and for player overrun. Therefore, the overall court

length would be 130 ft. and overall width would be 70 ft.

Playing Area

The length of the playing area is 78 ft. and the maximum width (the doubles court) is 36 ft., giving

2808 sq. ft. of total playing area.

Measurements

Always measure to the outside of the line to get the correct measurement. The Center Line and

Center Mark are measured on the centerline of the court.

Side Space and Back Space

Leaving enough space along the sides and back of the playing area is important. You want to have a

minimum of 12 ft. from the sideline to the fence, divider curtain or any fixed obstruction. A minimum

of 21 ft. from the baseline to the fence or backdrop is required.

Overhead Space

For indoor facilities, the minimum overhead clearance free of any obstructions should be 20 ft. above

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Backstops and Fences

Normally the fencing or walls around a court are a minimum of 8 ft. high for residential courts and 10

ft. for clubs or park facilities.

Court Lines

The white lines that mark the court also have standard thicknesses. All lines should be 2 inches in

width, and the baseline may be up to 4 inches.Padding for Round Poles, Posts and Columns

When ordering padding for a circular column, you will need to provide the circumference and

diameter of the column in inches for whichever pad you want (2 or 4 thick) so that the size of the

padding can be determined. The finished pad size will be significantly different than the post

circumference because foam changes shape as it wraps around a round object. Our customer

service staff at Do It Tennis will provide you with the finished pad size and price.


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MASSAGE NUTS

Overview

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Inspector Highlights

ServiceThe staff at The Umstead Spa keeps your comfort top of mind at all times, offering

you everything from your choice of background music to a cold glass of cucumber-infused

water once you're done.

FacilityThe theme of The Umstead Spa is "nature meets nurture," reflected in earth-toned

browns, taupes and soft greens and many of the common areas have a trickling water

wall that adds to the tranquility.

AmenitiesCucumber-infused water, dried fruit and nuts are all available in the waiting areas. And the

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Physical Fitness (Exercise Room)

by WBDG Staff

Last updated: 06-02-2009

Within This Page

Overview

Space Attributes

Relevant Codes and Standards

Major Resources

OVERVIEW

The Physical Fitness (Exercise Room) space type is a space specifically designated for exercise, fitness

training, and physical wellness activities. Also included aretoilets,office, andgeneral storagenormally found in a

Physical Fitness (Exercise Room) space to meet codes and regulations.

Fitness space types do not include: high bay court games (basketball, racquetball), saunas, hot tubs, steam

rooms, swimming pools,food preparation, and serviceor sporting goods retail.

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SPACE ATTRIBUTES

The Physical Fitness (Exercise Room) space types provide a comprehensive, varied program of physical

activities to meet the individual training regimens of its occupants. Indoor fitness programs can typically be

divided into four categories of exercise: warm-up/cool down, free weight, circuit training, and cardiovascular.

Each area that houses a particular exercise category should be designed around the requirements of the

necessary equipment, including spatial, utility, and HVAC requirements, as well as circulation and control. Also

important to the design of this space type is the durability of finishes,flexibility of space, and acoustical control.

Typical features of physical fitness space types include the list of applicable design objectives elements as

outlined below. For a complete list and definitions of the design objectives within the context of whole building

design, click on the titles below.

Functional / Operational

Spatial Requir ements of Equipment and Exercise Activities:A minimum 12' ceiling height is generally required in this

space type to accommodate the clearances needed for daily equipment usage. Special surfaces are also required for many

athletic activities such as cushioned training surfaces, mirror walls, or impact-resistant walls. Anticipate circulation, in

particular controlled circulation, using a flow diagram at the beginning of the design process.

Dur abili ty of Structure and F inishes:Increased structural steel is typically provided to reduce vibration transmission.

Exercise and weight rooms, including equipment storage rooms, should be designed for a 150 LB/SF live load. Finishesshould be durable and easy to maintain in anticipation of maximum use. See also WBDGWall Systems.

Acoustical Control :Reduce noise impact generated by physical activity, by including sound baffles at all acoustically

rated partitions, in particular exercise and weight rooms and tenant demising partitions.

Occupancy:Occupancy Group Classification is Business Occupancy B, withsprinklered protected constructionand GSA

Acoustical Class X space where noisy operations are located.

Sustainable
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Special HVAC:Employ measures to reducemoistureand odor migration to other spacesassume this space type requires

a 20% increase in cooling capacity above the overall building shell and core. Provide a separate AHU for exercise areas.

Fitness centers will typically have negative air pressure relative to other areas of the building.

Example Program

The following building program is representative of the Physical Fitness space type.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Description

Tenant Occupiable Areas

Qty. SF

Each

Total

SF

Sum

Actual SF

Tenant Usable

Factor

Tenant

USF

Front Lobby 80

Entry Lobby 1 80 80

Lockers 1,400

Male Lockers (70 lockers) 1 490 490

Male Toilets (3 stalls) 1 180 180

Male Showers (4 showers) 1 100 100

Female Lockers (50 lockers) 1 350 350

Female Toilets (3 stalls) 1 180 180

Female Showers (4 showers) 1 100 100

Exercise Facilities 4,320

Free Weight Room 1 960 960

Exercise Station Room 1 960 960

Aerobics Machine Room 1 1,200 1,200

Fitness Instruction 1 1,200 1,200

Support Spaces 320

Equipment Repair/Storage 1 200 200

Housekeeping 1 120 120
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Tenant Suite 6,120 6,120 1.16 7,076

Tenant Usable Areas 7,076

Example Plans

The following diagram is representative of typical tenant plans.


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