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AppendixH:VenueSpecifications&EquipmentRequirementsPurpose: Toprovideasummaryofvenueandequipmentspecifications.
MinimumCompetitionVenueFacilityRequirementsFieldofPlay
NumberofCourts
Minimumof2indoorcourts+warmupareatoaccommodate2matchesplayedsimultaneously.
WarmupareatobelocatedadjacenttotheFOPandincloseproximitytotheplayerchangerooms
CourtLength 30.5m(100ft)
CourtWidth 15.25m(50ft)
CourtRunOff 3.05m(10ft)onall4sidesofthecourt(i.e.3.05m(10ft)fromtheperimetercourtlines).
Runoffmustbethesamelevelastheplayingsurface.
CourtLines White&50mm(2in)inwidth.
Linesmustbecontinuous.
Nootherlinemarkingsshouldbevisible.
TotalDimensions Length36.6m(includingrunoff)(120ft)
Width21.35m(includingrunoff)(70ft)
Floortype Sprungwoodenflooring–reboundresistance.
FloorSurfaceColour
Naturallighttimberpreferred,withnopermanentbrandingonthecourtsurfaceorcourtsurround.
GoalPosts Goalpostsmustbesunkintofloorsockets–sleevegrooveflushwithfloorsurface.Freestandinggoalpostsareunacceptable.
3.05m(10ft)high.
1sparegoalpostmustbeavailableandeasilyaccessibletothefieldofplay.
Whitenetstestedandopen.(refertodiagram)
GoalPostPadding
Shouldbeuniforminthicknessnotmorethan50mm(2in)thick&shallstartatthebaseofthegoalpostandextendthefulllengthofthegoalpost(3.05m).
BrandedgoalpostpaddingispermissibleandmustcomplywiththeINFcommercialregulations.
(refertodiagram)
ClearCeilingheight 8.3m(27ft3in)minimum.
Lightinglevel Minimumof1500LuxorasdeterminedwithHostBroadcast.
Digitalbroadcastspecificationsmayrequirehigherlightingluxlevels.ThisshallbedeterminedbytheHostBroadcaster.
Minimumof800luxinwarmupareas.
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Signage Sufficientspacestoaccommodatea50mm(2inapprox.)signagebaseoutsideofthe3.05m(10ft)runoffareaandinfrontofanycourtsidebenches/wallsetc.
PortableAframestobeconstructedfromstyrenefoam/corfluteorsimilarmaterialwithnorigidorinflexibleframesupport.PortableAframesmaybepositionedadjacenttothe3.05m(10ft)runoffline.
Digitalsignagemaynotbepositionedadjacentto3.05m(10ft)runofflineandmustbeplaced4.0m(13ft2in)fromthecourtlines.
CourtDecals Decalsmustmeetallnecessarysafetyrequirementsandwillbepositionedaspertheguidelinesoutlinedinthecommercialoperationssectionofthismanual.
TeamBenchArea Maximumlength5m(16ft5in)
Seatingx17
Tableforwatercontainer
Rubbishbin
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NonOfficialTeamMemberSeating
Seatingx3
Positionedinthefirstrowofspectatorseatingimmediatelybehind&incloseproximitytoTeamBench.
OfficialBenchArea
Tabletoseat5
3xadditionalseatsforMatchOfficials(Umpires)andsuspendedplayersRefertoAppendixI:NetballCourtDimensions,EquipmentandSampleFieldofPlayLayout
SportPresentationDesk
Locatedcourtsideinpurposebuiltelevatedtribunesonthesamesideastheofficialbench,TSR&mediatribunesandbroadcasthostingpositions.
Accessiblepower&internetaccess.
Areatoaccommodateaudio&videoboardtechnicians,courtsideannouncer,sportpresentationmanager&assistant(5–6operators)
Areatobeseparatefromspectatorsandprotectedfromspectatormovement.
RefertoAppendixI:NetballCourtDimensions,EquipmentandSampleFieldofPlayLayout
VideoBoard Minimum1xhighendperformancevideoboardpercompetitioncourt–
SoundSystem HighendperformancePAfacility+mixingstation(iPod&CDcapability)
ScoreBoard Minimum2xelectronicscoreboards(1percourt)-visiblefromallspectatorseating,teambenchesandofficialbench.
TSRTribunes Datastatisticalentryterminalssituatedcourtsideinpurposebuilttribunes.
TribunesshouldbebuiltintograndstandseatingareastoprovideanelevatedviewingpositionoftheFOP.Thestatisticianpositionsshouldbecentredandonthesamesideofthecourtastheofficialbench,sportpresentationtribunesandbroadcasthostingpositions.
Accessiblepower&internetaccessprovidedtoalltribunes.
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BackofHousePreparationAreas
TeamChangeRooms
4xseparate&lockablefacilities.
LocatedincloseproximitytotheFOPandwarmupareas.
Minimumof3showersand3toiletsperchangeroom.Capacitytoaccommodate1.0mx2.0m(3ft4inx6ft8in)icebath.Whiteboardsrequired.
Rubbishbin&sharpscontainers.
Amenitiesmustbeseparatetopublicfacilities
MatchOfficial(Umpire)Changingrooms
Separatemale&femalelockablefacilities
LocatedincloseproximitytotheFOPandwarmupareas
Rubbishbin&sharpscontainers
Showerandtoiletamenities
Capacitytoaccommodate1.0mx2.0m(3ft4inx6ft8in)icebath.
Amenitiesmustbeseparatetopublicfacilities.
MatchOfficial(Umpire)&TechnicalOfficialsLounge
ABOHareashouldbeprovidedwhereMatchOfficials(Umpires)&TechnicalOfficialsmaytakebreaks,meetforbriefings,andwherecateringshouldbeprovided.
LocatedadjacenttoorincloseproximitytotheCompetition
Managementoffice.
Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• Portablerefrigerationunits• Storagelockers• Tables,chairs&sofaseating• Internetaccess• Television&DVDplayer• Informationdesk
DopingControlFacility
Waitingroomtoaccommodate8people(4players&4chaperones).
Processing&administrationroomwithtable&chairs(seatingfor3).
Samplecollectionroomwithdedicatedtoilet(withoutdoor)&handbasin.
Refrigerationfacilitiesforsamplecollectionstorage.
Sealedbottlewatermustbeprovided.
Facilitiesmustbelockableandnotaccessibletothegeneralpublicandmediatoensuretheplayer’sprivacyandconfidentiality.
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MedicalFacilities SeparatesportsmedicinefacilityforTeamsandMatchOfficials(Umpires),locatedBOHandwith
• wheelchairaccess• Stretcher,wheelchair,crutches,spinalboard&collar• Sharpscontainers&largebinforcontaminatedwaste• Bloodspillcleaningkits&generalfirstaidsupplies• refrigerationforstorageofice• Telecommunications,internet,landlineandmobilephoneaccess• Treatmentbeds• Runningwater
StJohn’sAmbulance/RedCrossorlikeserviceavailableforgeneralpublicandworkforcelocatedFOH.
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CompetitionManagementSpaces
CompetitionManagement
Competitionmanagementwillrequirededicatedofficespace,locatedadjacenttothePlayerchangerooms,FOPandMatchOfficials(Umpires)&TechnicalOfficialsLounge.Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• officefurniture,desk&chairs• faxmachine• computer&printer• photocopier• wirelessinternet,landline&mobilephoneaccess• television&DVDplayer• Separatemeetingroom• Equipmentstorageroom
INFExecutiveOffice
TheINFwillrequirededicatedofficespace.ItisnotessentialthattheINFofficeislocatedintheBOHpreparationareasoradjacenttocompetitionmanagement.Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• officefurniture,desk&chairs• computer&printer• wirelessinternet,landline&mobilephoneaccess• television&DVDplayer
Facilitiesmustbelockableandnotaccessibletothegeneralpublicandmediatoensureprivacyandconfidentiality.
INFTD&JOAOffice
Dedicatedofficespace,locatedincloseproximitytothecompetitionmanagementoffice.Officeequipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• officefurniture,desk&chairs• computer&printer• wirelessinternet,landline&mobilephoneaccess• television&DVDplayer
MatchOfficial(Umpire)&TechnicalOfficialAppointmentPanelOffice
Dedicatedofficespace,locatedincloseproximitytotheTechnicalOfficial’sLounge.Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• officefurniture,desk&chairs• computer&printer• wirelessinternet,landline&mobilephoneaccess• television&DVDplayer
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CompetitionInformationService
DedicatedspaceshouldbeallocatedtotheCompetitionInformationService,whichshallbethedistributionandcollectionpointofrelevantcompetitioninformationforTeamManagers,MatchOfficials(Umpires)&TechnicalOfficials.
Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• servicedesk• faxmachine• computer&printer• photocopier• internetaccess• landline&mobilephoneaccess• information&resultsdisplayboards• Teampigeonholes
VenueAccreditationHelpOffice(VAHO)
DedicatedspaceshouldbeallocatedtoVenueAccreditationHelpOffice,whichshallbethedistributionpointforallChampionshipaccreditationpasses,accreditationupgradesandguestdaypasses.TheVAHOshallmanagethereissuingoflostorstolenaccreditationpassesandanyotheraccreditationproblemsthatoccuratanyoftheChampionshipvenues.Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• officefurniture,desk&chairs• laminatingmachine• faxmachine• computer&printer• photocopier• internetaccess• landline&mobilephoneaccess
SportSpecificVolunteer&WorkforceBreakArea
ABOHareashouldbeprovidedwhereworkforce(paidstaff&volunteers)maysignin&out,meetforbriefings,andwherecateringshouldbeprovided.
LocatedadjacenttoorincloseproximitytotheCompetitionManagementoffice
Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• Portablerefrigerationunits• Storagelockers• Tables,chairs&sofaseating• Internetaccess• Television&DVDplayer
AdditionalMeetingRooms
Minimumof1additionalmeetingroom
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Broadcast&MediaFacilities
BroadcastCompound
Spacetoaccommodateaminimumoftwooutsidebroadcastvans(OBVans)andlocatedbackofhouse.
Compoundmustbeseparatetopublicfacilitiesandprotectedfromspectatormovement.
MixedZone LocatedadjacenttotheFOPwhereplayersexitpost-match&onthesamesideoftheFOPasthebroadcasthosting&commentarypositions.
Areashouldbelargeenoughfortelevision&radiorequirements.
Accesstopower.
Media&CommunicationsFacilities
Courtside
Printmediapurposebuilttribunesshouldbeestablishedinthegrandstandseatingonthesamesideastheofficialbench,TSR&sportpresentationtribunesandbroadcasthostingpositions.
CommentarytribunesshouldbebuiltintograndstandseatingareastoprovideanelevatedviewingpositionoftheFOP.Thecommentarypositionsshouldbecentredandonthesamesideofthecourtastheofficialbench,TSR&sportpresentationtribunesandbroadcasthostingpositions.
Accessiblepower&internetaccessprovidedtoalltribunes.
Commentarycontrolroomshouldbeestablishedincloseproximitytothecommentarytribunes.
Spacetoaccommodatephotographerpositionslocatedoutsideofthe3.05mrunoffaroundtheperimeterofthecourt.
RefertoAppendixI:NetballCourtDimensions,EquipmentandSampleFieldofPlayLayout
MediaCentre
Workstations
Dedicatedareatoconductpressconferences
Accessiblepower&internetaccess(jacksforlaptopcomputers&wirelessaccess)
Facsimile&telephoneaccess–multipleoutlets
Photocopyandprinteraccess
Teaandcoffeefacilities
Functions&CorporateHospitalityServices
FunctionRooms Desirable
Audiovisualequipment
Cocktailandsitdowndinnercapabilities
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PatronFacilities
VenueCooling/Heating
Itisdesirablethatthefollowingareashaveheating/cooling:
• PlayerandMatchOfficial(Umpires)changerooms• Drugtestingfacility• Competitioncourts• MediaCentre• CompetitionManagementoffices• Functionrooms• Seatingbowl&publicamenities,cafes&food&beverageoutlets
Seating Minimumspectatorseatingcapacityof5000forNWC&2000forNWYC,excludingbroadcast,sponsorandoperationalseatkills.Comfortablechairswithbacks.
Provisionforspectatormovementawayfromcompetitioncourt.
Catering Onsitevenuecateringforfunctions&workforcerequirementsCanteen/caféfacilitiesforthegeneralpublic
PublicTransport Desirable
Access InformationrethevariousmodesofpublictransportavailabletoaccessthevenueshouldbecommunicatedwidelythroughtheChampionshipwebsite,ticketagencyandvenuewebsites.
Parking Spectatorparkingshouldbemanagedbythevenueoperatorandbesufficientforcapacityattendance,andofferedatreasonablerates.Teambusparkingshouldbemanagedbythevenueoperator.Secureandadequatefacilitiesmustbeavailablefor:
• Teambuses• MatchOfficials(Umpires)&TechnicalOfficials• Workforce• VIP/Sponsors
Accessibility Venueisexpectedtomeetallstatutoryrequirementsfortheprovisionofaccessibleseatsandcompanionseats
DisabledAccess WheelchairaccessFOHandBOH.DisabledtoiletamenitiesFOH&BOH.
MinimumTrainingVenueFacilityRequirements(wherepossible)
NumberofCourts
SufficientindoorcourtsmustbeavailabletoaccommodatethenumberoftrainingsessionsscheduledforthedurationoftheChampionships.
Multipletrainingvenuesmaybeused.
TrainingvenuesmustbeincloseproximitytotheTeamHotelandcompetitionvenue.
Courtsmustbeseparatetopublicfacilitiesifvenueiscohabitedandpartofalargermulti-purposesportingcomplexandprotectedfromgeneralpublicmovement.
CourtLength 30.5m(100ft)
CourtWidth 15.25m(50ft)
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CourtRunOff 3.05m(10ft)onall4sidesofthecourt(i.e.3.05m(10ft)fromtheperimetercourtlines).
Runoffmustbethesamelevelastheplayingsurface.
Minimumof6.10m(20ft)betweencourtsifmultiplecourtsarecontainedwithintheonetrainingfacility
CourtLines White&50mm(2in)inwidth.
Linesmustbecontinuous.
Nootherlinemarkingsshouldbevisible.
TotalDimensions
Length36.6m(includingrunoff)(120ft)
Width21.35m(includingrunoff)(70ft)
Floortype Sprungwoodenflooring–reboundresistance(wherepossible).
FloorSurfaceColour
Naturallighttimberpreferred,withnopermanentbrandingonthecourtsurfaceorcourtsurround.
GoalPosts Goalpostsmustbesunkintofloorsockets–sleevegrooveflushwithfloorsurface.Freestandinggoalpostsareunacceptable.
3.05m(10ft)high.
Sparegoalpostsmustbeavailableandeasilyaccessibletothetrainingcourts.
Whitenetstestedandopen(refertodiagram).
GoalPostPadding
Shouldbeofuniformthicknessandnomorethan50mm(2in)thick&shallstartatthebaseofthegoalpostandextendthefulllengthofthegoalpost(3.05m/10ft).
BrandedgoalpostpaddingispermissibleandmustcomplywiththeINFcommercialregulations.
ClearCeilingheight 8.3mminimum(27ft3in).
Lightinglevel Minimumof600lux
TeamBenchArea
Maximumlength5m(16ft5in)
Seatingx17
Tableforwatercontainer
Rubbishbin
TeamChangeRooms
Separate&lockablefacilities.
Locatedincloseproximitytothetrainingcourts.
Minimumof3showersand3toiletsperchangeroom.
Capacitytoaccommodate1.0mx2.0m(3ft4inx6ft8in)icebath.
Whiteboardsrequired.
Rubbishbin&sharpscontainers.
MatchOfficial(Umpire)ChangeRooms
Separatemale&femalelockablefacilities.
LocatedincloseproximitytotheFOPandwarmupareas.
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Showerandtoiletamenities.
Capacitytoaccommodate1.0mx2.0m(3ft4inx6ft8in)icebath.
Rubbishbin&sharpscontainers
MedicalFacilities SeparatesportsmedicinefacilityforTeamsandMatchOfficials(Umpires)with
• wheelchairaccess• Stretcher,wheelchair,crutches,spinalboard&collar• Sharpscontainers&largebinforcontaminatedwaste• Bloodspillcleaningkits&generalfirstaidsupplies• refrigerationforstorageofice• Telecommunications,internet,landlineandmobilephoneaccess• Treatmentbeds• Runningwater
TrainingVenueManagement
Venuemanagementwillrequirededicatedofficespace,locatedadjacenttothetrainingcourts.Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• officefurniture,desk&chairs• faxmachine• computer&printer• photocopier• wirelessinternet,landline&mobilephoneaccess
Separatemeetingroom
Equipmentstorageroom
SportSpecific
Volunteer&WorkforceBreakArea
Anareashouldbeprovidedwhereworkforce(paidstaff&volunteers)may
signin&out,meetforbriefings,andwherecateringshouldbeprovided.
LocatedadjacenttoorincloseproximitytotheVenueManagementoffice
Equipmentshallincludebutisnotlimitedto:
• Portablerefrigerationunits• Storagelockers• Tables,chairs&sofaseating• Internetaccess• Television&DVDplayer
MediaFacilities Spacetoaccommodatephotographerpositionslocatedoutsideofthe3.05mrunoffaroundtheperimeterofthetrainingcourts.
Dedicatedareatoconductmediainterviews.Areamustnotencroachonthetrainingsessionofthoseteamsnotinvolvedinthemediainterview.
VenueCooling/Heating
Itisdesirablethatthefollowingareashaveheating/cooling:
• PlayerandMatchOfficial(Umpire)changerooms• Medicalfacility• Trainingcourts• VenueManagementoffices
Catering Onsitevenuecateringforworkforcerequirements
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Canteen/caféfacilitiesfortheTeams&MatchOfficial(Umpires)&TechnicalOfficials
PublicTransportAccess
Desirableforworkforcetransportationpurposes
Parking
Teambusparkingshouldbemanagedbythevenueoperator.
Secureandadequatefacilitiesmustbeavailablefor:
• Teambuses• Match&TechnicalOfficials• Workforce
DisabledAccess Wheelchairaccess
Disabledtoiletamenities
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AppendixI:NetballCourtDimensions,EquipmentandSampleFieldofPlayLayout
Court
Thecourtisrectangularinshapeandislevelandfirm.Thesurfaceshouldbewooden(preferablysprungwooden)butmayconsistofothermaterialprovideditissafetoplayon.
Thetwolongersidesarecalledsidelinesandmeasure30.5m(100ft.).
Thetwoshortersidesarecalledgoallinesandmeasure15.25m(50ft.).
Twolinesparalleltothegoallinesdividethecourtintothreeequalareas.Theselinesarecalledtransverselines.Themiddleareaiscalledthecentrethirdandthetwoendareasarethegoalthirds.
Acircle0.9m(3ft.)indiameterislocatedinthecentreofthecourt.Thisiscalledthecentrecircle.
Agoalcircleislocatedateachendofthecourt.Thisisasemi-circleofradius4.9m(16ft.)whosecentreisthemid-pointoftheoutsideofthegoalline.
Alllines(preferablywhite)are50mm(2in)wideandarepartofthecourtareatheyoutline.
CourtSurround
Thecourtsurroundisrectangularinitsoutershapeanditsurroundsthecourt.Thedistancebetweentheedgeofthecourtsurroundandthegoallinesandsidelinesis3.05m(10ft.).
FieldofPlay
Thefieldofplayisrectangularinshapeandconsistsofthecourtandthecourtsurround.Duringplayonlyon-courtplayersandMatchOfficials(Umpires)arepermittedinthefieldofplay.
PlayingEnclosure
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Abenchzoneislocatedimmediatelyadjacenttothefieldofplay.Theofficialbench,MatchOfficial(Umpires)benchandteambenchesarealllocatedononesideofthecourtinthebenchzone.
Theplayingenclosureconsistsofthefieldofplayandthebenchzone.Entrytotheplayingenclosureduringamatchislimitedtothosepersonswithofficialeventaccreditation.
Ifdesired,anequivalentzoneontheoppositesideofthecourtmayalsobeincludedintheplayingenclosure.Thiszoneistobeusedbymediaandothertechnicalofficialsasneeded.
Goalposts
Agoalpostisplacedatthemid-pointofeachgoalline.Itconsistsofthefollowing:
(i) Averticalmetalpole65-100mm(2.5-4in)indiameterand3.05m(10ft.)high.Thepoleis:
InsertedinthegroundorsleevedbeneaththefloorsowhenitisknockedthereisaminimalamountofmovementanditremainsstablePlacedsothebackofthepoleisattheoutsideedgeofthegoallineCoveredwithpaddingofuniformthicknessnotmorethan50mm(2in)thickandextendingthefulllengthofthepole
(ii) Ahorizontalmetalringmadeofsteelrod15mm(5/8in)indiameterwithaninternaldiameterof380mm(15in)
(iii) Ahorizontalmetalbaroflength150mm(6in),projectingfromthefrontedgeatthetopofthepole,towhichtheringisattached
(iv) Anet(preferablywhite)fittedtothering,clearlyvisibleandopenattopandbottom.
BALL
(i) Thematchballwhichissphericalinshape:
Measures690-710mm(27-28in)incircumferenceandweighs400-450g(14-16oz).Ismadeofleather,rubberorsuitablesyntheticmaterial.Isinflatedtoapressureof76-83kPa(11-12psi).
(ii) Thesamematchballisusedthroughoutamatch.AspareballmustbeattheofficialbenchandtheMatchOfficials(Umpire)mayorderitsuseintheeventofdamagetothematchballorbloodontheball.
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(iii) TheMatchOfficials(Umpires)checkallmatchballsbeforeplaystarts.