Community / education
Community field with durable surface, goals, containment, training lighting and simple operations.
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Football
Facility Specification Pack
A football ground is a surface system, civil/drainage project, equipment package, lighting project and spectator venue at the same time. This centre connects those layers without treating a turf certificate as a complete stadium approval.
OWNERApollo NZ Global · LUTHVAR
COMMERCIAL MODELWholesale & Project Supply · Supply-only
TECHNICAL OWNERFootball Facility Technical Centre
PROJECT PATHProject Brief
01
PROJECT INTENT
Define the facility level before selecting systems.
Club / academy
Club ground with match equipment, dugouts, stronger lighting, spectators and maintenance.
Competition
Regional competition venue with higher field/equipment evidence, grandstand, display/audio and event operations.
Elite / major venue
Professional stadium pathway with FIFA-level field requirements, broadcast lighting, major spectators, media and high-performance operations.
02
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Twelve coordination clauses for the complete facility.
geometry
Field dimensions, run-offs, technical areas, goal positions, perimeter and spectator zones must follow the intended competition and local governing requirements.
surface
Compare natural, hybrid and artificial turf around hours of use, climate, maintenance capability, drainage, shock/performance and certification target.
equipment
Goals, nets, anchors, corner flags, team shelters and training equipment need exact-model safety/performance evidence and local foundation interfaces.
lighting
Training, competition and broadcast levels require different photometric design, glare/spill control, pole/roof structure and camera coordination.
spectators
Separate teams/officials, spectators, accessible viewing, grandstands, hospitality and media without compromising safety zones or field maintenance access.
structure
Coordinate goal foundations, fencing/netting, floodlight structures, scoreboards, spectator roofs, pavilions and field-service routes.
environment
Rainfall, heat, frost, wind, salt exposure and irrigation water quality affect surface design, drainage and maintenance.
accessibility
Accessible spectator circulation, viewing, amenities and community/player access should be integrated at precinct level.
storage
Goals/training equipment, maintenance machinery, infill/repair materials, spare seats and match-day systems need secure storage and vehicle access.
technology
FÍSVOR score/video, HLJÓÐ audio, cameras, VAR/analysis where required, timing, network and control should be coordinated with sightlines and structures.
evidence
FIFA distinguishes laboratory testing from installed-pitch field testing and awards FIFA QUALITY / FIFA QUALITY PRO to pitches meeting the relevant programme.
lifecycle
A turf asset needs mowing/grooming/brushing/decompaction/infill or natural-turf agronomy, irrigation/drainage care, testing, repairs and usage control.
03
PROJECT INPUT SCHEDULE
Information to obtain before the exact system is released.
01
Competition level
02
Field dimensions
03
Natural / hybrid / artificial pathway
04
Use hours
05
Base / drainage / irrigation
06
FIFA certification target if any
07
Goals / shelters / containment
08
Lighting level
09
Spectator capacity
10
Display/audio/camera systems
11
Maintenance resources
04
DRAWING & SUBMITTAL ROADMAP
Draw the interfaces that can create procurement errors.
Field + run-off plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Base/drainage section
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Irrigation plan where relevant
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Goal foundation detail
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Floodlight photometric/structure plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Dugout/technical area
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Spectator/venue map
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Maintenance access plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
05
EVIDENCE & RELEASE
Keep each evidence type attached to what it actually proves.
Governing rule
Defines sport or competition requirements. It does not approve a supplier or local construction detail.
Exact product evidence
Testing, approval, certification or manufacturer evidence must match the selected product/configuration.
Installed outcome
Where applicable, field/court/facility certification relates to the completed installation rather than the product alone.
Project engineering
Foundations, structural supports, wind/seismic, electrical and building interfaces remain project-specific.
Commercial release
Quantity, documentation, warranty, freight, installation boundaries, spares and handover are closed before order.
06
MAINTENANCE & HANDOVER
Specify how performance will be maintained.
01
Surface-specific maintenance programme
02
Drainage/irrigation checks
03
Goal/net inspection
04
Infill/brush/decompaction if applicable
05
Line marking
06
Lighting
07
Dugouts/containment
08
Testing / recertification planning
07
TECHNICAL RISK CHECK
Common symptoms that should trigger investigation.
Poor drainage / ponding
Investigate profile, drains, outlets, compaction and surface permeability.
Artificial turf matting
Review brushing, infill level, fibre condition and usage concentration.
Ball roll inconsistent
Review surface condition, infill/moisture, mowing or turf density.
Goal instability
Check foundation/anchor/restraint and frame condition.
Dark spots under lights
Review aiming, lamp/LED output, dirt, pole position and photometric design.
High wear in goalmouth/centre
Adjust maintenance/rotation, repair strategy and training load.
08
PRIMARY GOVERNING REFERENCES
Verify final requirements at the official source.
FIFA Quality Programme for Football Turf
Official FIFA programme separating laboratory testing, installed-field testing and FIFA QUALITY / QUALITY PRO marks.
FIFA Innovation Documents
Current football-turf test manuals, football-goal manual and maintenance guidance.
SUPPLY BOUNDARY
Apollo is supply-only.
Local design, foundations, civil works, installation, electrical work, statutory approvals, accessibility compliance and professional sign-off remain with the appropriate project parties unless a specific support item is expressly included. Current governing-body rules, exact selected-system data and local requirements take precedence over this planning pack.