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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
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Our Goalposts – A Goal for Every Game.
Fitness Functions manufacture and supply quality goalposts from our facilities in Co. Carlow.
Irish Schools, universities,
GAA, Football and Rugby clubs make up the majority of our customers. Our goalposts are supplied in either steel or aluminium as either fixed or portable units. All our goals come in a varying sizes (see below) ensuring that our customers will find a goal that suits there sports requirements and budget. We also provide a goalpost installation service, if required.
Goalpost Accessories.
We can also supply a range of goalpost accessories such as
safety padding, balance weights, ball stop netting and team shelters.
GAA Goalposts.
- Club Level (6.5 x 2.44 m)
- Schools (4.57 x 2.13 m)
- Juvenille (3.05 x 1.83 m)
Football Goalposts.
- Full size (7.32 x 2.44m)
- 7 a side (4.88 x1.83m)
- 5 a side (3.66 x1.22)
Rugby Goalposts.
- Club (10 x 5.6m)
- Schools (7.3 x 5.6m)
Sports Equipment Catalogue & Playground Markings requests.
Unfortunately we have been encountering some technical difficulties with our main website request forms; not all of your Sports Equipment Catalogue, Playground Markings & GAA equipment website requests reached us. We’re now glad to say that this website request issue has been resolved and we have contacted all those who had submitted the following requests:
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1. Sports Equipment Catalogue request form.
- click here for Sports Catalogue & Shop Online information.
2. What We Do brochure request form
- click here for What We Do information.
3. GAA pricelist request form
- click here for GAA information.
4. Snapsports surfaces request form.
- click here for Snapsports surfaces information.
5. Playground Markings request from **
- click here for Playground markings information.
**Our Playground marking requests & pricelists are currently being emailed & posted. Thank you for your patience, sorry for any inconvenience and our sincere apologies.
If you have any further queries or questions please email niall@fitnessfunctions.ie.
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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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Sports Equipment Supply and Installation – It’s what we do.
We have dealt with various Irish schools, sports centres, teachers, sports managers, architects and builders over a number of years supplying and/or installing differing types of sports equipment. Our customers have enquired on a number of occasions what exactly do we do in the sports game? Recently we created a “What We Do” 6 page brochure, just email niall@fitnessfunctions.ie post or email you one. This brochure is image based and gives an introduction to the services and sport ranges we provide.
Fitness Functions is best described under 3 headings:
1. Sports Equipment Supply
Our Sports Equipment Catalogue covers most school & sports clubs commercial sports ‘reoccurring’ requirements. All sports products have images and descriptions so you can be sure what you’re purchasing.
2. Sports Equipment Installation.
Our team of installers apply and install items such as Playground Markings, Sports Hall equipment (Basketball Units, Scoreboards etc) and Outdoor Sports Equipment.
3. Manufacture / Supply & Install Specialist sports equipment.
We manufacture certain sports products, as required, to Department of Education standards and specifications, items such as Outdoor Basketball and Volleyball posts. We also provide top international sports equipment for volleyball, gymnastic and athletics.
All of these areas are covered in the “What We Do” brochure, it’s a great starting point if you’re wondering if Fitness Functions could be of service to you. Should you require any more marketing information please contact our Marketing Manager, Niall Clancy; niall@fitnessfunctions.ie
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Recently Fitness Functions were awarded the contract to install our equipment in the newly built sports hall in Davitt College, Castlebar for Co. Mayo V.E.C.
Included in this installation will be ceiling mounted basketball goals, cross court basketball goals, gymnastics equipment including vaulting apparatus and landing modules, along with a divisional curtain, table tennis equipment to name some sports items.
We are now looking forward to completing the project for the school and the VEC.
If your school is getting a new sports hall in the future why not give us a call and we can talk to you and take you through some of the key factor involved in such a large project. As with all of our advice and site vists there is no cost involved for you or your school.
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How to install outdoor tennis posts in Irish schools & sports clubs.
Outlined below please see an outdoor tennis ‘Parts’ list and our installation steps.
Department of Education PEO/150 Outdoor Tennis parts list
- tennis ground sockets (92mm internal diameter) (2)
- tennis caps (2)
- tennis upright posts, (89mm external diameter) (2)
- tennis external winder (1)
- tennis net, 2.5 mm twine (1)
Step 1 – Tennis Posts Positioning:
Determine the correct positions to install the tennis ground sockets. Tennis posts are set 42’ apart for a doubles court and this measurement is made from the center of one post to the center of the other. Also, take into account tennis line marking dimensions and allow for at least 1m for an adequate run-off safety area.
Step 2 – Tennis Ground Sockets installation:
Each tennis socket requires a hole size of minimum 500 mm diameter and approximately 400 mm depth. Ensure tennis socket is set level with the ground after installation, use a spirit level. At this point, pour the concrete into the hole surrounding the tennis sockets making sure the tennis caps are covering the tennis sockets. It is essential that tennis ground sockets are correctly installed to ensure the tennis poles are upright. Allow tennis sockets to settle for a minimum of 48 hours before setting up the tennis posts.
Step 3 – Tennis Post set up:
Tennis posts & nets should be set up by an adult. Remove the tennis caps and place the tennis upright posts into the tennis sockets. Now attach the tennis net to the external winder. Measure the height of the net near the posts. The top of the net tape should be approximately 42 inches from the ground.
Tenis Posts Safety Notes:
Inspect the tennis winder and tennis nets at regular intervals. Children should not climb on the tennis posts and should always be supervised using any sports equipment. An adult is required for set up.
Hopefully this information concerning outdoor tennis installation & set for Irish schools and sports clubs was helpful.
If you require any further information or literure on installing outdoor tennis or indeed tennis equipment in general please don’t hesitate to contact niall clancy, marketing; niall@fitnessfunctions.ie
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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.
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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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- The correct height from ground of the basketball ring is 10ft for seniors and 8ft6” for juniors.
- Ensure all bolts are fully tightened and attach safety warning labels to boards and/or uprights. Finally, attach safety padding (if supplied)
- Inspect the goals at regular intervals and tighten bolts where necessary. Check basketball safety padding for damage.
- Children should not climb on the framework and should not be unsupervised using any sports equipment.
- 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
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