Indoor Structures

Contents

B2 Traditional Buildings

2

B3 Air Supported Structures

16

B4 Frame Fabric Structure

67

B2 INDOOR COURTS BUILDING BRIEF TRADITIONAL

BUILDINGS

Contents

Introduction

2

Project Lifecycle

3

LTA Funding

4

Standards

4

Statutory Approvals

4

Disabled Users Policy

4

Contract

4

Design Principles

5

Environmental Issues

6

Design Parameters -Tennis Hall Dimensions -Court Surface -Walls -Roof Lights -Ceilings -Heating and Ventilation -Electrical Services

6 6 7 8 9 9

10 10

Lighting

11

Provisional Sums 14

Outdoor Courts

14

Non-Traditional Buildings

14

Introduction

The purpose of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Indoor Building Brief is to provide a guide

to the minimum standards to which indoor courts should be constructed. The Brief consists of

recommended minimum design parameters. This information should not be considered to be

a complete brief in itself but the basis from which a full project brief, design and specification

can be evolved.

It should be noted that the standards contained in this document are for most levels of play

however some dimensions require to be exceeded for specialist events, services and

tournaments. In these instances further advice should be sought from the LTA. Further

requirements will also need to be agreed where space is to be allocated for coaching, LTA

county and area offices.

Project Life Cycle

START ON

SITE

Key

Stage

One

FEASIBILITY /

PLANNING

Two

DESIGN STAGE

Three

CONSTRUCTION

STAGE

Four

OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE

Confirm funding for

tennis structure

Appoint PM/ project

team.

Project team to decide

Type of court surface

Type of structure

Sixe of structure (LTA

dimensions met

including foundations

and drainage).

Number, type and

location of doors.

Power supply

required.

Lighting (levels to be

obtained and location)

and heating required.

Contact planning

officer for there

opinions on gaining

planning permission.

PM to submit planning

application.

Project team to:

Select procurement

route.

Produce project brief

/ scope of works

document.

Prepare tender

package (based on

guidance note B2).

Submit tender

package to LTA for

review and comment.

Send approved

tender to suitable

suppliers.

Review contractors

bids and submit to

LTA for comment and

review.

Appoint contractor.

Review design

packages submitted

by contractor.

Review design

packages submitted

by contractor.

Submit final design to

LTA and other

bodies.

PM to arrange a pre

start meeting to confirm

site logistics.

PM to monitor

construction of the

building to ensure that it

complies with the

Employers Requirement

and guidance note B2.

On completion of the

project the purchaser

receives a maintenance

manual from the

contractor.

PM in association with

the LTA to undertake

completion and

commissioning checks

and tests.

Club to appoint person

(s) to be responsible for

maintenance.

Commence

maintenance regime in

accordance with

maintenance manual.

Submit records to LTA

quarterly.

LTA Funding

All LTA funding for Indoor Tennis Court projects is conditional upon compliance with the

minimum requirements of the LTA Indoor Building Brief.

Standards

All construction projects should conform to the minimum requirements of all relevant current building legislation, including British Standards and Codes of Practice.

Statutory Approvals

The LTA requires confirmation in writing that Building Regulation and appropriate Planning

approvals have been obtained before construction begins.

It should be noted that the Construction Design & Management Regulations 1994 (CDM

Regulations) will apply to all but a few minor projects.

Disabled Users Policy

Please refer to Guidance Note B1 for details of the Disabled Users Policy.

Contract

All projects that require LTA funding should use a recognised standard form of building

contract eg Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) standard forms, which are suitable for dealing with

a range of project values and types.

Space should be allocated on the construction site signboard for an LTA Building for Tennis

sign (310mm x 1220mm).

Design Principles

The design of the centre should create a building with warmth of character and environment

that will be attractive to users of all ages and abilities.

The accommodation should be fit for its intended purpose and made attractive by the considered use of materials, textures and colours in suitable combinations. In addition to satisfying the fundamental requirements of function, safety, elegance and economy, the design must minimise future maintenance needs and running costs.

Effective regulation must be maintained of both natural and artificial lighting and of the

internal environment. Mechanical and electrical systems should meet the requirements of the

brief, be suitably concealed without prejudice to their operation and maintenance. They

should not interfere with the use of the indoor courts or conflict with the clear height

requirements above the courts.

The relationship between internal and external spaces and between the tennis courts, and

ancillary accommodation, etc should show creativity in design but should also provide an

economically suitable solution. The following key issues should be considered:

views from social area to indoor/ outdoor courts positioned so as to avoid distracting players

accessibility for users to coaching/tennis development staff

accessibility from car park to main entrance for all users

a viewing area within the tennis hall, behind the baseline of indoor courts with easy access for disabled and family users

good clear signage internally and externally combined with a considered use of colour and texture

parent and child bays or a drop off point system should be included in any scheme in addition to statutory minimum requirements

revenue facilities should be easily accessible to social/entrance spaces

each internal and external court should be easily accessible without disturbing users on adjacent courts e.g. by the use of separate access doors for each court

the indoor hall should be positioned so that it does not overshadow any outdoor courts.

Environmental Issues

The LTA embraces environmental issues in the design of tennis facilities. The following

areas should be considered:

use of materials obtained from renewable sources

measures to minimise dependence on finite fossil fuels, emissions and operating costs and improve energy efficiency.

Design Parameters

Tennis Hall Dimensions

Principal Play

Area

Other

Dimensions

Length

Width

Length of net (doubles)

23.77m (78 0)

10.97m (36 0)

12.8m (42 0)

Min Runback (ie clear

depth behind baselines, at

each end)

6.40m (21 0)

Width of lines (white)

included within above

court size

see drawing

Min Side-run (ie clear

width beside each side)

3.66m (12 0)

Min Side-run between

courts not separately

enclosed

4.27m (14 0)

Unobstructed height at

netline

9.00m (29 6) min

Unobstructed height at

base line

5.75m (18 11) min

Unobstructed height at

rear of run-back

4.00m (13 1) min

Total length 36.57m (120 0)

Width for one enclosed ct 18.29m (60 0)

Width for two enclosed cts 33.53m (110 0)

Width for three enclosed

cts

48.77m (160 0)

Width for four enclosed cts 64.01m (210 0)

The minimum clearances and dimensions given above shall not be infringed without the prior approval of the LTA. In certain circumstances, space restrictions may reduce the available clearance, and the LTA will consider such situations on their individual merits. Special clearance requirements apply in the case of air-supported structures, as defined in the separate LTA Brief for Non-Traditional Structures (B3).

Court Surface The LTA must approve the choice of playing surface and its colours.

The main contractor will be required to obtain the written approval of the playing surface

installer as to the suitability of the prepared sub-base before laying of the playing surface

commences. This approval must be copied to the LTA.

The playing surface must lie in a single level horizontal plain with no gradient. The maximum

permitted tolerance in the level of the finished playing surface is a 6mm gap under a 3m

straight edge.

Movement joints will not be allowed in the court surface of