Community / education
Single/community court with durable frame, glass, turf and lighting.
LUTHVAR · GLOBAL SPORTS TECHNICAL LIBRARY
Padel
Facility Specification Pack
Padel is a structural court system, not simply a fenced playing surface. Glass, steel, mesh, turf, lighting, foundations, wind, clear height and court-bank circulation all need coordinated design.
OWNERApollo NZ Global · LUTHVAR
COMMERCIAL MODELWholesale & Project Supply · Supply-only
TECHNICAL OWNERPadel Facility Technical Centre
PROJECT PATHProject Brief
01
PROJECT INTENT
Define the facility level before selecting systems.
Club / academy
Club court bank with circulation, viewing, shade and repeat maintenance.
Competition
Competition-oriented venue with controlled FIP geometry, lighting, player/event operations and spectator zones.
Elite / major venue
Destination/major club with panoramic courts, covered play, hospitality, digital systems and professional operations.
02
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Twelve coordination clauses for the complete facility.
geometry
Protect the 10 × 20 m court geometry, enclosure, entrances, external play zones where relevant, circulation and multi-court spacing.
surface
Padel-specific turf needs correct pile/infill, seams, base/drainage and maintenance; turf choice affects ball response and player movement.
equipment
Net/posts and enclosure components need exact geometry, glass quality, mesh and safe interfaces.
lighting
Integrated or external lighting must control glare through glass and provide consistent play across the full enclosure.
spectators
Panoramic courts support strong viewing but circulation, seating, accessible routes and hospitality must stay clear of entrances/external play.
structure
Steel frame, tempered glass, anchors/foundations, lighting columns, wind/seismic criteria and roof/cover interfaces require project engineering.
environment
Heat, UV, wind, rain, salt and thermal movement affect glass, coatings, turf and foundations. Covered facilities need ventilation/condensation planning.
accessibility
Provide accessible venue circulation and viewing while maintaining court entrances and safe glass/enclosure zones.
storage
Turf maintenance tools, nets, spare glass/hardware, furniture and event systems require operational storage.
technology
Booking/access, cameras, scoring, FÍSVOR, PA and digital signage can support commercial clubs.
evidence
Use current FIP Rules of Padel and competition documents for court/tournament requirements; exact structure/glass/lighting evidence remains project-specific.
lifecycle
Inspect glass, fixings, steel coating, anchors, mesh, turf/infill, lighting, net and drainage; maintain a spare-component strategy.
03
PROJECT INPUT SCHEDULE
Information to obtain before the exact system is released.
01
Court count
02
Court architecture
03
Indoor/outdoor/covered
04
Wind/seismic/site criteria
05
Foundation/base
06
Glass/enclosure
07
Turf
08
Lighting
09
External play / access
10
Spectators/hospitality
11
Commercial operations
04
DRAWING & SUBMITTAL ROADMAP
Draw the interfaces that can create procurement errors.
Court plan/elevations
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Foundation/anchor detail
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Glass panel schedule
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Steel/frame layout
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Lighting plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Turf/base/drainage section
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Multi-court circulation
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Cover interface
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
Glass cleaning/inspection
02
Fasteners
03
Coating/corrosion
04
Mesh
05
Turf grooming/infill
06
Net
07
Lighting
08
Drainage
09
Spare glass/hardware
07
TECHNICAL RISK CHECK
Common symptoms that should trigger investigation.
Glass vibration/rattle
Inspect fixings, pads, frame tolerance and structural movement.
Turf migration/uneven bounce
Review seam, infill distribution and grooming.
Condensation in covered hall
Review ventilation, humidity and surface temperature.
Lighting reflection in glass
Review fixture aiming/position and glass sightlines.
Corrosion
Review coating damage, salt exposure, drainage and fasteners.
Door/entrance conflicts
Review court-bank circulation and external play requirements.
08
PRIMARY GOVERNING REFERENCES
Verify final requirements at the official source.
FIP Documents
Current Rules of Padel, competition regulations and 2026 tour documents.
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.