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Climbing Frames for Irish Schools and Clubs.
Fitness Functions can supply and install a full range of traditional climbing frames and gymnastic wall bars. Our own skilled craftsmen produce climbing frames to your exact requirements with safety and correct fitting procedures strictly adhered to.
Climbing frames are one of the most versatile items of equipment in any school or modern sports centre. We primarily make 2 types of climbing frames; ‘Y frame’ and ’2 panel’ climbing frames.
“Y” Type Climbing Frame.
Sample Y-Type climbing frame specification. (3 panels)
“Y” type climbing frame of 3 panels each approximately 2.75m high by 2.45m wide constructed of Grade “A” timber standards and 32mm diameter cross bars. To be colour powder coated.
No.1 panel: To have one only section with ladder spacing, one only rope ladder and one only vertical pole.
No2. panel: Four section wide, one only section to have approximately five only metal rings, the other panels to have cross bars to be at Wallbar/Window ladder spacings. (Colour powder coated.)
No.3 panel: Four sections wide with alloy cross bars to be at Wallbar/Windowladder spacings. (Colour powder coated.) “Y” frame to be held secure in the outworking position by stay wires and tension handle, all folding back against the wall when not in use.
2 Panel Climbing Frame.
Sample 2 Panel Hinged Agility unit climbing frame specification:
Comprising of two panels approximately 3000mm high by 2450mm wide. Each four sections wide, constructed in Grade “A” timber standards and approximately 12 only 3mm diameter alloy tubes at wallbar /window ladder spacings.
Units to hinge from the wall at 90 degs and held secure by means of stay wires and quick release handle, connected at top outside standard by 63mm diameter steel tube. The unit to fold back against the wall and held in locking position when not in use. (With 3 best hemp climbing ropes.)
All metal crossbars and fittings colour powder coated, 3 primary colours. For more (postal or digital) marketing information on these climbing frames contact Niall Clancy;
niall@fitnessfunctions.ie
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Gym Mats for Schools – recommendations.
With the announcement of the school PE Grants we have been asked by schools what gym mats we recommend? At Fitness Functions we refer schools to the Department of Education’s recommendations in their sports hall tender packages; 406 (small sports halls) & 594 (larger sports halls).
The two gym mats currently recommended by the Department of Education for PE general exercises are the PE10A Horizontal Gym Mat and the PE10B Lightweight Vertical Gym Mat from the Department’s furniture lists as below.
1.) Horizontal Storage type Flame Retardant Gymnastic Mat.
1830 mm x 1220 mm x 25 mm to comply with EN 12503 with particular reference to regulations concerning
- a) classification & intended use, and b) flame retardancy.
- 4.5 kg (10 lbs) density reconstituted chipfoam. Bonded cover.
- Anti-slip base. Horizontal storage recommended.
2.) Lightweight Flame Retardant Gymnastic Mats.
1830 mm x 1220 mm x 32 mm to comply with standard, specification & flame retardancy as above. Anti-slip base. Designed for vertical storage.
If you have any queries or questions regarding which gym mats are best for your school don’t hesitate to email or phone Fitness Functions for advice and quotations.


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