Schools Outdoor Basketball & Goalpost Leaflet.

Recently we posted our Outdoor Basketball & ‘Goals for every game‘ flyer to Irish schools. We manufacture Outdoor Basketball to Department of Education specifications & can also supply the appropriate safety padding. All relevant standards are adhered to when manufacturing our Goalposts which come in a range of sizes, made from either steel or aluminium. We produce goalposts for all sports but mainly GAA, football and rugby.

If you haven’t received this leaflet and would like one either posted or emailed in a high quality version please contact us; lo-call 1890-252-856 or email niall@fitnessfunctions.ie

Outdoor Basketball Safety Padding offer to end.

Fitness Functions are offering a free set of Outdoor Basketball Safety Padding (worth €230 ex Vat). This outdoor basketball offer has run from early October until 30th November. This safety padding is specifically made for Department of Education Outdoor Basketball sets. These basketball units are ideally suited to Irish schools & sports clubs.

Claiming your free Outdoor Basketball Padding?

To avail of this offer simply mention/reference ‘Blog Basketball Padding Offer‘ when ordering, email niall@fitnessfunctions.ie

Department of Education Outdoor Basketball Sets comprise of the following:

1. Fully galvansied basketball poles & arms.
2. Outdoor weather proof basketball backboards.
3. Basketball hoops to EN standard.
4. Basketball ground sockets.

New Indoor Basketball for a Premium GAA Sports hall.

St. Patricks GAA Club contacted Fitness Functions to install main indoor basketball units in their new multi purpose sports hall. St. Patricks GAA Club have been working on their extremely impressive facility for the past three years. It’s a testament to the all the hard work and dedication of the committee & club members and surely now ranks with the premium GAA club facilities in Ireland.

St. Patricks GAA Club today has the following:

1. three playing pitches
2. running track
3. club house including 4 dressing rooms, multi purpose function rooms, sports shop, reception and office
4. multi purpose sports hall

Our installation.

For our part, Fitness Functions installed the following:

• 2 x Main Indoor Basketball Units to National League standard, side folding
• Sports hall indoor line marking.

If you require any further marketing information on Indoor Basketball units or our GAA sports equipment range, please don’t hesitate to contact us, niall@fitnessfunctions.ie

Outdoor Basketball Safety Padding – Free.

Fitness Functions are offering a free set of Outdoor Basketball Safety Padding (worth €210) on all Outdoor Basketball sets ordered from now until 30th November. This basketball safety padding is specifically made for Department of Education Outdoor Basketball sets. These basketball units are ideally suited to Irish schools & sports clubs.

Claiming your free Outdoor Basketball Padding?

To avail of this offer simply mention/reference ‘Blog Basketball Padding Offer’ when ordering, email niall@fitnessfunctions.ie

Department of Education Outdoor Basketball Sets comprise of the following:

1. Fully galvansied basketball poles & arms.
2. Outdoor weather proof basketball backboards.
3. Basketball hoops to EN standard.
4. Basketball ground sockets.

(To see full Department of Education outdoor basketball specifications, click outdoor basketball specifications)

Indoor Basketball Units installed in local GAA Club.

Within the last month Fitness Functions completed indoor basketball installation work for O’ Loughlin Gaels GAA Club, Kilkenny. During the summer months we had visited, made recommendations and quoted the club for an upgrade from their old style basketball backboards and basketball rings.

We installed a new wall mounted basketball unit complete with Perspex backboard, break-away ring, safety padding and associated steel framework. We also upgraded their existing ceiling mounted basketball unit (photo no.2) again with a Perspex backboard, break-away ring and board padding . The club are now in the position to play competitive basketball matches, host national league basketball competition and can also rent out their hall as a league basketball venue.

The club have made a capital investment in their sports hall which will be enjoyed by their members for years to come.

Should you have any questions about wall mounted/ceiling mounted indoor units in your sports hall or outdoor basketball please email niall@fitnessfunctions.ie.

School Line Marking and Outdoor Basketball.

The school summer holidays are almost over but during this time we completed a number of indoor and outdoor line marking projects for schools. Our most recent indoor line marking installation brought us to St. Marys, Naas, where we line marked 10 indoor courts:

• 1 x Basketball.
• 1 x Handball.
• 4 x Badminton.
• 3 x Volleyball.
• 1 x Tennis.

We then attended to Dunsany National School where we applied outdoor basketball line marking and installed an outdoor basketball set complying with the Department of Education standards and specifications. We installed the same outdoor basketball set in St. Andrews National School, Lucan. 

Should you wish to obtain a quote or pricing for your Sports hall or outdoor sports area, please contact us on lo-call 1890-252-856 or email niall@fitnessfunctions.ie

Outdoor Basketball Installation & Assembly

Fitness Functions have supplied & installed numerous Outdoor Basketball sets to primary and secondary schools all over Ireland which conform to the Department of Education Outdoor Specifications.

Outdoor basketball posts

Sometimes we only supply the school with the outdoor basketball equipment and they install & assemble the outdoor sets themselves. We have advised many schools on outdoor basketball issues. Below please see some important points which should be helpful.

Outdoor Basketball (PEO/150) parts list

- ground socket (2)
- upright 88.9mm pole (2)
- insert caps (2)
- extension arm with board bracket (2)
- 4ft x 3ft board (2)
- heavy duty ring and net (2)
- protective padding (2) (optional)
- pack fixings & safety labels (optional)

Outdoor Basketball Installation Guidelines (School Caretaker / Groundsman)

1. Install ground sockets at correct locations. If basketball court is unmarked check with architect or client for clarification. Each basketball socket requires hole size of min 500mm diameter and approximately 900mm depth. Ensure the basketball socket is set level with ground after installation. Concrete should be painted after installation. Vital: it is essential that ground sockets are correctly installed to ensure basketball poles are upright.
2. Court size; sockets should be set 28m apart where possible, but at least 1.m from end fences/walls. If necessary reduce court size to allow adequate safety runoff.
3. Allow basketball sockets to settle for a minimum of 48 hours before assembling the goals. Two adults should assemble the units. First place extension arm over the upright, lock the arm to the pole at approximately 4ft. Now, the board and ring should be attached to the basketball extension arm using the bolts supplied. Ensure the basketball board is level and plumb. Black target box should be towards the bottom of board-top of ring should line up with bottom line of small rectangle box (150mm from bottom of board).
4. Using a step ladder and bracing bar, bring the board/arm/ring combination to the correct height. Lock the grubscrews/bolts into position using allen key/19mm ratchet.
5. The correct height from ground of the basketball ring is 10ft for seniors and 8ft6” for juniors.
6. Ensure all bolts are fully tightened and attach safety warning labels to boards and/or uprights. Finally, attach safety padding (if supplied)
7. Inspect the goals at regular intervals and tighten bolts where necessary. Check basketball safety padding for damage.
8. Children should not climb on the framework and should not be unsupervised using any sports equipment.
9. Two competent adults are required for this assembly.

If you have any further queries or require some marketing literature regarding installation of outdoor basketball equipment please please feel free to contact niall clancy, niall@fitnessfunctions.ie