Areas To Think About

Below read frequently asked questions and have a look at our illustration to help you with areas to think about.

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• What height of fence do I require?

• This depends on the sport & usage of the fencing system:
• Spectator Areas : 1.2m
• Soft Perimeter: 2.4 – 3.0m
• Hard Perimeter: 3.0 - 6.0m

• What must I consider in the specifications of a sports system?

• This depends on the complexity of the project, however common points are:
• Proximity of fence line to the playing area
• Height of fence
• Sport being played (hard ball or soft ball sports)
• Is the fence also acting as a security perimeter?
• Are there minimum performance criteria to apply?

• What are fence protection nets?

• Protection nets are nylon nets used to absorb the energy from a high speed ball and thus reduce the impact forces on rigid fencing systems. These are particularly relevant behind goal areas & more so for installation serving semi / professional teams (one hopes practise leads to accuracy).

• What are Ballcatches and how are they different from Ballstops?

• Ballcatches are used to retain high flying balls, preventing them from leaving the pitch area and so limit nuisance and damage to neighbouring properties.
• Heights typically range from 8.0 to 12.0m.
• Ballstops are used to retain low level balls from leaving the pitch boundary. Ballstops are available in varying levels of rigidity – the suitability of which is governed by the assessment of the frequency and force of impact.
• Heights typically range from 3.0 – 6.0m.