Last Updated on July 23, 2022 by UDC Sports
Indoor sports fields, from the ones found at your local rec center to covered professional stadiums used by world-renowned athletes, have a variety of benefits that make them ideal locations for playing sports.
Indoor sports facilities are offer a consistent, controlled environment that can be customized to fit the needs of the athletes using them.
Whether it’s football, baseball, soccer, or any other sport played on a field, constructing an indoor sports facility offers some key advantages over an outdoor field:
- All-Season (and All-Weather) Play – First, indoor sports fields provide protection from the elements. This is especially important in climates where inclement weather can make playing outdoors impractical, impossible, or dangerous. Indoor fields also allow for year-round play, meaning that athletes can keep their skills sharp and stay in shape no matter what the season.
- Greater Control – Furthermore, indoor sports fields offer greater control over the environment, which can lead to a safer and more enjoyable experience for all involved. For example, the temperature and humidity can be regulated to ensure that players are comfortable, and the lighting can be adjusted to reduce the risk of injury.
However—despite being well-protected from rain, sun, and wind—it might surprise you to learn that indoor sports fields can actually be subjected to more abuse per square foot than outdoor sports fields. How can this be?
- 24/7/365 Wear – Indoor fields are often available to be used every day, all year-round regardless of the season or weather conditions. Being used more frequently means they may experience more wear and tear.
- Maintenance/Recovery Time – Because indoor fields are often used more frequently than outdoor fields, they may not be given as much opportunity to rest and recover between use the way outdoor fields are. Without proper design and construction using the right sports surface/turf products, this can lead to early breakdown of the playing surface.
- Size Matters – Indoor fields are often smaller in size than outdoor fields, but players play just as hard on them. That means the wear is more concentrated, rather than being spread out across a larger area.
This is why it’s so important to choose an experienced and reputable sports facility construction firm for your indoor field. Indoor sports facilities need to be properly designed and constructed in order to provide the safest and most enjoyable experience possible for players and fans, while also being built to withstand the rigors of frequent use.
Despite the potential for receiving more wear per square foot, indoor sports fields can be built to withstand many years of use with proper design, construction, and surface installation. Whether you’re looking for an indoor or outdoor sports facility for your school, university, or municipality, contact UDC Sports today to learn more about our all-inclusive sports facility design, consulting, and construction services. Our team of experienced experts can help design and build the perfect sports facility for your needs, and manage the project from initial design to finished product—transforming your vision into buildable plans and specifications.
