Community / education
School/community hall with safe posts, floor sockets or portable bases and easy storage.
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Volleyball
Facility Specification Pack
Volleyball facility design is three-dimensional. The playing rectangle matters, but free zones, clear height, overhead services, post restraint, lighting and multi-court separation often decide whether the hall really works.
OWNERApollo NZ Global · LUTHVAR
COMMERCIAL MODELWholesale & Project Supply · Supply-only
TECHNICAL OWNERVolleyball Facility Technical Centre
PROJECT PATHProject Brief
01
PROJECT INTENT
Define the facility level before selecting systems.
Club / academy
Club hall with repeat setup, resilient floor, officials equipment and multi-court capability.
Competition
Competition court with exact equipment evidence, larger free space, lighting and spectator/event infrastructure.
Elite / major venue
Major event arena with FIVB-level free-space planning, high clear volume, broadcast lighting, FÍSVOR and seating.
02
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Twelve coordination clauses for the complete facility.
geometry
Protect the 18 × 9 m court, free zone and free playing space above. For higher competition levels the free zone and clear height increase substantially.
surface
Indoor surfaces must be flat, uniform and non-hazardous. Coordinate wood/synthetic floor performance, sockets, line markings and portable event floors.
equipment
Posts, sockets or portable bases, net/tensioning, antennae, referee stand and padding must operate safely under net tension and repeated setup.
lighting
Keep luminaires and roof services out of the playing volume while controlling glare and camera flicker.
spectators
Locate seating and officials outside the free zone while maintaining court access, team benches and event circulation.
structure
Coordinate floor sockets, portable base loads, roof clearances, dividers, scoreboards, lighting, ducts, sprinklers and speakers.
environment
Air movement and temperature affect comfort and ball behaviour; avoid draughts through the active playing volume.
accessibility
Accessible routes, viewing and event circulation should be designed around the free zone and seating rather than narrowing them.
storage
Posts, nets, referee stands, padding, ball carts and portable floors need protected storage near the hall.
technology
FÍSVOR scoreboards, match control, PA and video should remain outside the playing volume and connect cleanly to officials.
evidence
Use the current FIVB rules for court/free-space requirements and keep exact equipment approval evidence tied to the selected products.
lifecycle
Inspect sockets, post bases, net/tension equipment, padding, referee stand, floor and scoring systems after repeated changeovers.
03
PROJECT INPUT SCHEDULE
Information to obtain before the exact system is released.
01
Competition level
02
Court count
03
Free zone
04
Clear height
05
Floor system
06
Post/support method
07
Net and officials equipment
08
Lighting
09
Divider systems
10
Scoring / display
11
Storage / changeover
04
DRAWING & SUBMITTAL ROADMAP
Draw the interfaces that can create procurement errors.
Court/free-zone plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Clear-height section
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Post/socket detail
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Multi-court layout
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Roof-services conflict plan
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.
Officials/team layout
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Storage 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
Floor clean / friction check
02
Socket inspection
03
Post/base hardware
04
Net/tension cable
05
Padding / referee stand
06
Divider system
07
Scoreboard/controls
08
Storage inventory
07
TECHNICAL RISK CHECK
Common symptoms that should trigger investigation.
Net tension instability
Check posts, sockets/bases, cable, tensioner and floor/foundation restraint.
Ball contacts roof/service
Recheck clear playing volume and suspended services.
Glare on high balls
Review fixture position/aiming and bright background surfaces.
Slow multi-court setup
Review equipment carts, socket caps, divider sequence and storage distance.
Floor slip
Check contamination, finish condition and cleaning chemistry.
Officials sightline obstruction
Review referee stand, benches, scorer and spectator layout.
08
PRIMARY GOVERNING REFERENCES
Verify final requirements at the official source.
FIVB Official Volleyball Rules 2025–2028
Current FIVB rules covering playing area, free zone, playing surface and equipment.
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.