# Sports and Recreation Facilities

## Court and Field Dimensions

### Basketball
| Level | Court Size | Key | 3-Point Line |
|-------|------------|-----|--------------|
| NBA | 94' × 50' | 16' × 19' | 23'-9" |
| NCAA | 94' × 50' | 12' × 19' | 22'-1.75" |
| High School | 84' × 50' | 12' × 19' | 19'-9" |
| Youth | 74' × 42' | 12' × 19' | Variable |

### Volleyball
| Type | Court | Ceiling |
|------|-------|---------|
| Competition | 59' × 29'-6" | 40' minimum |
| Recreation | 60' × 30' | 25' minimum |
| Sand/Beach | 52'-6" × 26'-3" | Outdoor |

### Tennis
| Type | Playing Area | Runback |
|------|--------------|---------|
| Singles | 78' × 27' | 21' ends, 12' sides |
| Doubles | 78' × 36' | 21' ends, 12' sides |
| Recreation | Reduced runback OK | 18' ends, 10' sides |

### Badminton
| Type | Court Size |
|------|------------|
| Singles | 44' × 17' |
| Doubles | 44' × 20' |
| Ceiling | 30' minimum |

### Pickleball
| Element | Dimension |
|---------|-----------|
| Court | 44' × 20' |
| Kitchen (NVZ) | 7' from net |
| Recommended area | 60' × 30' |
| Net height | 36" ends, 34" center |

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## Indoor Multi-Purpose

### Gymnasium Standards
| Level | Clear Height | Area |
|-------|--------------|------|
| Elementary | 22' | 4,500-6,000 SF |
| Middle School | 24' | 6,000-8,000 SF |
| High School | 24'-28' | 8,000-12,000 SF |
| Collegiate | 28'-35' | 15,000-25,000 SF |
| Competition | 35'+ | 20,000+ SF |

### Multi-Court Layout
| Configuration | Size | Courts |
|---------------|------|--------|
| Junior high | 104' × 84' | 1 basketball/2 volleyball |
| High school | 126' × 94' | 1 basketball/3 volleyball |
| College | 154' × 94' | 2 basketball/4 volleyball |

### Floor Systems
| Type | Application | Shock Absorption |
|------|-------------|------------------|
| Hardwood (maple) | Basketball, volleyball | High |
| Synthetic | Multi-purpose | Medium |
| Rubber | Weight rooms, gyms | High |
| Sport court (modular) | Recreation | Medium |

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## Aquatic Facilities

### Pool Dimensions
| Type | Length | Width | Lanes | Depth |
|------|--------|-------|-------|-------|
| 25-meter short course | 82' | 60' | 6-8 | 4'-7' |
| 50-meter Olympic | 164' | 84' | 8-10 | 6.5'-9' |
| Diving | 60' × 75' | - | - | 15'-17' |
| Recreation | Variable | - | - | 3'-5' |
| Therapy | 30' × 40' | - | - | 3.5'-4.5' |

### Pool Support
| Space | Size |
|-------|------|
| Locker rooms | 15 SF/peak user |
| Deck space | 100% of pool area |
| Spectator seating | 18" × 24" per seat |
| Mechanical | 500-1,000 SF |
| Storage | 200-400 SF |

### Pool Deck
| Element | Requirement |
|---------|-------------|
| Material | Non-slip, drainage |
| Width | 8' minimum |
| Slope | 1/4" per foot |
| Drainage | To trench drains |
| Gutter | Perimeter overflow |

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## Fitness Centers

### Space Planning
| Area | SF per Member |
|------|---------------|
| Cardio | 40-60 SF per machine |
| Strength | 50-70 SF per station |
| Free weights | 30-50 SF per user |
| Stretching | 60-80 SF per user |
| Group fitness | 40-60 SF per participant |
| Overall facility | 10-15 SF per member |

### Equipment Spacing
| Equipment | Spacing |
|-----------|---------|
| Treadmill | 24" sides, 36" rear |
| Elliptical | 18" sides, 24" rear |
| Stationary bike | 18" sides, 12" rear |
| Strength machines | 36" between |
| Free weight benches | 48" between |

### Ceiling Heights
| Area | Minimum Height |
|------|----------------|
| Cardio | 10' |
| Strength | 10' |
| Free weights | 10' |
| Group fitness | 12' |
| Studio (yoga) | 10' |
| Functional training | 14' |

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## Locker Rooms

### Space Planning
| Element | Per User |
|---------|----------|
| Locker area | 8-12 SF |
| Shower | 1 per 15 lockers |
| Toilet | 1 per 30 lockers |
| Lavatory | 1 per 20 lockers |
| Grooming area | 2-4 SF |

### Locker Types
| Type | Size | Use |
|------|------|-----|
| Full height | 12"W × 18"D × 72"H | Staff, members |
| Half height | 12"W × 18"D × 36"H | Members |
| Box | 12"W × 18"D × 12"H | Day use |
| ADA | 12"W × 18"D × 48"H | Accessible |

### Amenities
| Level | Amenities |
|-------|-----------|
| Basic | Lockers, showers, toilets |
| Standard | + grooming, benches |
| Premium | + sauna, steam, massage |
| Luxury | + lounge, concierge |

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## Spectator Seating

### Seating Types
| Type | Width | Depth | Rise |
|------|-------|-------|------|
| Bleachers (wood) | 18" | 10" | 8"-10" |
| Bleachers (plastic) | 18" | 12" | 8"-10" |
| Fixed seats | 18"-20" | 32"-36" | 6"-10" |
| Premium seats | 22"-24" | 38"-42" | 8"-12" |
| ADA | 33" × 48" | N/A | N/A |

### Sight Lines
| Sport | Focus Point |
|-------|-------------|
| Basketball | Near sideline |
| Hockey | Ice surface |
| Football | Sideline |
| Baseball | Home plate |
| Soccer | Midfield |

### Capacity Calculations
| Seating Type | SF per Seat |
|--------------|-------------|
| Bleachers | 2.5-3 SF |
| Theater seats | 6-7 SF |
| Suites | 15-20 SF |
| Club seats | 8-10 SF |

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## Support Spaces

### Team Areas
| Space | Size |
|-------|------|
| Locker room | 20 SF per player |
| Training room | 500-1,500 SF |
| Equipment room | 300-800 SF |
| Coach's office | 120-150 SF |
| Meeting room | 300-600 SF |
| Shower/toilet | 1 per 4 lockers |

### Officials
| Space | Size |
|-------|------|
| Locker room | 200-400 SF |
| Showers | 2-4 |
| Toilet | 1-2 |

### Media/Press
| Space | Size |
|-------|------|
| Press box | 20-30 SF per position |
| Interview room | 400-800 SF |
| Broadcast booth | 100-200 SF each |

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## Specialized Facilities

### Ice Rinks
| Type | Ice Surface | Total Building |
|------|-------------|----------------|
| Community | 185' × 85' | 45,000-60,000 SF |
| NHL | 200' × 85' | 60,000+ SF |
| Olympic | 200' × 100' | 70,000+ SF |
| Curling | 150' × 16' | Per sheet |

| Support Space | Size |
|---------------|------|
| Zamboni room | 600-800 SF |
| Ice plant room | 800-1,200 SF |
| Skate rental | 400-600 SF |
| Sharpening | 100-200 SF |

### Indoor Track
| Type | Length | Lanes |
|------|--------|-------|
| Standard indoor | 200m | 4-6 |
| Hydraulic | 200m | 6-8 |
| Flat | 220 yards | 4-6 |

### Climbing Walls
| Height | Type |
|--------|------|
| Bouldering | 12'-16' |
| Top rope | 30'-50' |
| Lead climbing | 40'-60' |
| Auto belay | 30'-50' |

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## Field Facilities

### Soccer/Football
| Field | Dimensions | Total Area |
|-------|------------|------------|
| Soccer (full) | 360' × 225' | 81,000 SF |
| Football | 360' × 160' | 57,600 SF |
| Lacrosse | 330' × 180' | 59,400 SF |
| Field hockey | 300' × 180' | 54,000 SF |

### Baseball/Softball
| Field | Baseline | Outfield |
|-------|----------|----------|
| MLB | 90' | 325'-400' |
| College | 90' | 320'-375' |
| High School | 90' | 300'-350' |
| Softball | 60' | 200'-225' |
| Youth | 60'-70' | 200'-300' |

### Track and Field
| Element | Dimension |
|---------|-----------|
| Track (8 lanes) | 400m × 32' |
| Infield | 180' × 300' |
| Pole vault | 130' runway |
| Long jump | 130' runway |
| Shot put | 34'-6" diameter |
| Discus | 8'-2" diameter + cage |

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## Lighting Standards

### Indoor Sports
| Sport | Illuminance (FC) | Uniformity |
|-------|------------------|------------|
| Basketball (practice) | 50 | 2:1 |
| Basketball (competition) | 100-150 | 1.5:1 |
| Volleyball | 50-100 | 2:1 |
| Swimming | 50-100 | 2:1 |
| Fitness | 30-50 | 3:1 |

### Outdoor Sports
| Sport | Illuminance (FC) | Class |
|-------|------------------|-------|
| Football (high school) | 30-50 | III |
| Football (college) | 50-100 | II |
| Baseball (rec) | 30-50 | IV |
| Baseball (pro) | 100-150 | I |
| Tennis | 30-75 | Varies |

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## HVAC Considerations

### Air Changes
| Space | ACH |
|-------|-----|
| Gymnasium | 6-8 |
| Locker room | 10-15 |
| Pool | 6-8 |
| Fitness | 8-12 |
| Ice rink | 4-6 |

### Temperature/Humidity
| Space | Temperature | Humidity |
|-------|-------------|----------|
| Gymnasium | 65-68°F | 40-60% |
| Pool area | 82-86°F | 50-60% |
| Ice rink | 55-65°F | 40% max |
| Locker room | 70-75°F | 50-60% |
| Fitness | 65-68°F | 40-60% |

### Special Systems
| Space | Requirement |
|-------|-------------|
| Pool | Dehumidification, corrosion-resistant |
| Ice rink | Low humidity, dehumidification |
| Climbing | Controlled humidity |
| Yoga studio | Heated floors, humidity |

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## Acoustics

### Background Noise
| Space | NC Level |
|-------|----------|
| Gymnasium | NC 45-55 |
| Natatorium | NC 50-55 |
| Fitness | NC 45-50 |
| Racquetball | NC 45-50 |
| Locker room | NC 45-50 |

### Reverberation
| Space | RT60 |
|-------|------|
| Gymnasium | 1.5-2.0 sec |
| Natatorium | 2.0-2.5 sec |
| Fitness | 0.8-1.2 sec |
| Group fitness | 0.6-0.8 sec |

### Sound Isolation
| Condition | STC |
|-----------|-----|
| Gym to classroom | 50-55 |
| Weight room to office | 55-60 |
| Group fitness to quiet | 55-60 |
