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 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
Firstly, a massive thanks to all those teachers and schools who expressed an interest in our €250 School Sports competition. The response from our Facebook page and at the IPPEA Conference, was so positive it has encourgaged us to run even more schools draws and competitions.
School Sports Equipment Gift Voucher
The Winning School.
Without any further delay the winning school entrant was Galway Community College, Moneenageisha, Co. Galway entered by Claire Quinn and Susie Cunnigham who can take equal credit.
A massive congratulations from everyone here in Fitness Functions and once again, thanks to all that entered.
The School Draw.
To ensure complete independence we used the little device below to select the School winner. You can even try it yourself.
This years PEAI conference was held in Ballincollig, Co. Cork on the 14th & 15th October. We would like to thank the PEAI organising committee and all those teachers for their interest and questions over the weekend.
The PEAI organising committee evidently put many hours of planning into this successful event with lectures, forums and workshops all being co-ordinated throughout the days. Keynote lectures & presentations were given by respected figures and on the practical side there was everything from volleyball, badminton, ultimate Frisbee, rugby and Gaelic football sessions.
A number of teachers expressed interest in entering our schools Facebook competition at PEAI conference and we were receiving entries yesterday evening. We want to give those schools/teachers a fair chance of entering the competition so the draw will now be made this Friday 21st October. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused but believe that this is the fairest option.
“The Billis NS recently invested in playground markings (hopscotch, adventure trail, dinosaur prints, teddy prints and a snake) for our new playground area. They have exceeded our expectations! The adventure trail is particularly impressive. The children have been using them every day, increasing their physical activity at lunch-time. The service given by Fitness Functions was excellent-they came when they said they would, stayed until the job was finished and left the playground neat and tidy. Top marks!”
‘Thermoplastic’ playground markings were what Ruth Williamson requested for the school (less than 70 pupils) during the summer. She wanted playground markings that would be enjoyed by the children for many years to come. After an email or two, all the details were confirmed and we applied the thermosplastic markings to Billis National School schools yard last month. The playground markings were:
Numbered snake 1-10
Dinosaur prints
Hopscotch 1-10
Paw prints
Activity trail
The short (1 minute) video below shows how we applied the thermoplastic markings. For more marketing information, videos or photo galleries please email Niall Clancy; niall@fitnessfunctions.ie
Fitness Functions are offering a free set of Outdoor Basketball Safety Padding (worth €230) 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:
Thanks to all the Irish Teachers for your interest in our Facebook School Sports Draw. It’s only into our second week but we’ve had a great response so far. However, they’re are two important points to note:
1. The draw is limited to the first 100 Irish Schools, however there is no limit to the number of teacher entrants per school. The more entrants per school, the better your schools chances of winning. Some schools have entered several times.
To celebrate we are giving one school a €250 sports equipment voucher.
2 Steps to enter:
Any teacher who has a Facebook account (if you wish to set up a free account click here) may enter their school by simply:
1. Clicking the ‘Like’ button on our Facebook page. View our page here. (If signed in.)
2. Email me with a) your name, b) the schools name and c) phone number. To email me click niall@fitnessfunctions.ie.
The competition is limited to the first 100 Irish schools to enter. The winning school will be announced and contacted on the Tuesday, 18th October @ 1pm.
To view the Facebook Schools Voucher Competition T&C. Please click here.
“Our basketball courts have been transformed over the summer thanks to Fitness Functions. The pupils love the bright colours and it has enhanced my teaching and their learning.
The amount of new games I can play with the primary school pupils due to the different colours and zones adds excitement to our warm ups. The surface finish is excellent and even during wet weather the grip is fantastic. I would like to thank Fitness Functions for their professional deliverance of the courts. Excellent Job, i would highly recommend them.”
(Linda Finnegan, PE Teacher, Stratford College)
Basketball Courts ‘before’ Solid Full Court Painting
Basketball Courts ‘after’ Solid Full Court Painting
Solid Full Court Painting & Linemarking.
Stratford College (Rathgar, Dublin) have two outdoor basketball courts. Over years the basketball line marking and painted surface had become worn and faded. After discussions with the school it was decided solid full court painting followed by basketball line marking presented the best solution for the school to revive these basketball courts.
The Process.
The solid full court painting process involved high pressure power washing to remove the moss, dirt and any other debris that had accumulated on the courts through the years. Regarding the colours, the basketball perimeter was painted in spring green, summer red was used on basketball keys and centre circle & the basketball courts were completed in saxe blue. Finally both courts were re-lined.
The whole process took six days but will give the school many years of enjoyment and activity. For more marketing information on court painting or school playground markings please contact our Marketing Manager, Niall Clancy; niall@fitnessfunctions.ie or lo call 1890-252-856.
With the start of the Rugby World Cup 2011 we will be giving away 4 no. x €50 vouchers (incl Vat) on our Facebook page, click here. We’ll run a draw and announce a winner each week of the RWC 2011 pool stages (see details below).
Rugby Equipment Specials.
We are offering a rugby equipment special offer each week of the pool games, in addition, we have also organised a ‘Tournament Special’; our Rugby Coaching Pack which will stay on offer for the duration of the tournament.
RWC Tournament Special – Coaching Pack.
This rugby coaching pack is designed for participants over the age of 7 years and contains 1 Dsx ball sack, 2 packs of Tag Rugby belts, 5 Mitre Sabre size 5 rugby balls, 4 agility ladders 4m, 1 set of 50 multi-purpose flexible marker cones and 1 inflator.
Standard price €251 (incl. Vat & Delivery)
RWC Special €210 (incl. Vat & Delivery)
Rugby World Cup 2011 Draw.
Each week of the pool stages we will draw out one of our Facebook Friends who will win a €50 voucher (incl.Vat) and we’ll organise delivery. The winners will be announced on Facebook. You can only win once and the draw dates & times are listed below. You can visit our Online Shop by clicking here.
Irish Pool Games.Draw Dates
Ireland v USA – 11th September. 12th September @ 1pm
Ireland v Australia – 17th September. 19th September @ 1pm
Ireland v Russia – 25th September. 26th September @ 1pm
Ireland v Italy – 2nd October. 3rd October @ 1pm
Best of luck to all our Facebook friends. To become one just click here!
Terms & Conditions.
1. Entrants must be over 18 years old & resident in Rep of Ireland. 2. Only ‘individuals’ as opposed to groups or compaines will be considered for the competition. 3 Fitness Functions employees & relatives may not enter. 4. Entrants must have valid email address 5Voucher is not transferable & may not be redeemed for cash. 6. Voucher must be used within 1 month of award 7. No discounts / special rates may be used in conjunction with a voucher. 8 Voucher is inclusive of vat @ 21%. 9 Contact details may be retained by Fitness Functions. 10 Where winners do not claim / use their voucher within the life of the voucher the winner will automatically forfeit the voucher. 11 Should the voucher be redeemed against an item that is out of stock or no longer available fitness functions reserve the right not to accept order. a. If this should be the case we will notify that customer and advise the voucher should be redeemed against another item. 12 Fitness Functions will not be liable for published pricing errors and/or omissions or errors product descriptions. 13 The customer will be responsible for the return of goods ordered in error at his / her full cost a. If an item should be returned to Fitness Functions the customer will be responsible for carriage costs on the subsequent orders at the standard vat @ 21%. 14 Fraudulent, illegible or incorrect entries will not be accepted. 15. Fitness Functions will announce the winners name on Facebook.
This is time of the school year when attention turns to tests & school reports but not before the annual school sports day is done. It’s the time for all types of races; 3 legged races, sack races and not forgetting the egg and spoon, it’s the time for rounders and skipping competitions. Every school is different so there are many types of sporting activities and games to be enjoyed.
Sports Day Pack -15% Offer.
The nature of the school sports day has always been healthy competiveness but participation has always taken first place on the school sports day. To make the most out of your sports day and get the maximum amount of sports equipment we are offering 15% Discount on our Huff & Puff ‘Jumbo’ sports day pack. This pack contains sports equipment that will challenge hand-eye co-ordination, (such as mini golf clubs) balance (hoppers) and refine motor skills as well as encouraging team skills and co-operation.
Only 4 left in stock…
This special offer lasts until the end of June 2011 and just as important we have only 4 of these sports kits left in stock. You can order by phone, lo-call 1890-252-856 we will apply the 15% discount when invoicing the school.
The ‘Jumbo’ pack contains over 270 pieces of sports equipment, as such there truly is something for everyone allowing all the children to fully participate in your schools sports day.
Contact Fitness Functions.
Should you require further information on Sports Equipment don’t hesitate to contact Niall Clancy (email niall@fitnessfunctions.ie),Lo-call 1890-252-856 or visit our main website www.fitnessfunctions.ie
