What is a multi-use games area?
A multi-use games area or ‘MUGA’ can be used for a range of different sports and activities. The area can be used in all weather conditions and is most commonly used for games such as football, tennis, netball and field hockey. Here at Cleveland Land Services we are experts when it comes to designing and constructing the perfect multi-use games area for our clients wants and needs. Our team have over 20 years of experience designing and constructing the perfect MUGA for a wide range of clients.
Here at CLS Sports, we can install porous macadam multi-use games areas which are perfectly suited to areas of high use. These areas will also be great for rebound sports such as netball, tennis and basketball or any sport that requires the ball to bounce.
Open graded porous macadam MUGAs self-drain. and can be played on all year around in most weather conditions.
Macadam MUGA’s are installed in two layers. The first layer will be a base that provides stability and then a surface/wearing course is installed. Both layers are installed with industry leading technology, using laser-controlled paving machines to achieve the required levels and tolerances. The tolerances of the surface will depend on what sporting standards you wish to achieve.
We can also install a large range of colour coatings to improve the look of your macadam games area.
Polymeric surfacing is also suitable for rebound ball sports. However, unlike Macadam the polymeric surface offers a degree of inherent shock absorption.
The thickness and composition of the polymeric surfacing can be altered so that it is suited to the specific needs of the sports that are to be played. The thinner polymeric surfaces provide less shock absorption and a higher surface friction creating the perfect surface for netball and tennis. Thicker polymeric surfaces provide more shock absorption. This means that there is less surface friction making it suited to 5-a-side football, basketball and athletics training.
We offer a wide variety of surface colours. This improves the aesthetic look of the playing surface.
There are many different types of synthetic turf which are all designed and suited to specific sporting requirements. The three main types of synthetic turf are;
Sand-filled Synthetic Turf
This type of turf is a great all round surface. This sort of synthetic turf can accommodate almost all non-contact sports at a non-professional level. The sand infill fills the whole open structure of the carpet which is short and dense.
Sand-dressed Synthetic Turf
The sand-dressed synthetic turf has a shorter, denser pile and requires a reduced amount of sand infill material. This means that 5-8mm of fibres are exposed at the surface. This type of surface is ideally suited to field hockey.
3G Synthetic Turf
This surface requires both sand and rubber infill to ensure the right characteristics of play are met. It is ideally suited for football or rugby as it is designed to replicate a natural turf pitch.
As well as designing and constructing your bespoke MUGA, CLS can also provide sports fencing, floodlighting, sports equipment, equipment storage, dividing nets and ball rebound systems to allow you to make the most of your facility. We are a SAPCA Principle Contractor for the construction of artificial sports pitches and Sport England Approved Contractor for the design and construction of artificial sports surfaces.
If you’re looking for a MUGA for your next project, then get in touch with the CLS team today!
