In an age where the ever increasing use of technology has led people to blame it for a decreased interest in outdoor sports and activities, multi use games area installation could be the answer.
A multi use games area, or MUGA for short, provides a sports area for children where they can enjoy a variety of sports. These might include the following:
- Football
- Netball
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Rugby
Users can play the sports all on the same surface, while honing and developing their skills. It’s also a good way for schools, colleges, community centres and sports clubs to encourage children and young people to meet and make friends while they play.
What is a MUGA?
The MUGA is an all-weather sports surface made with asphalt, synthetic, or polymeric materials, which have different coloured coded markings for different sports and it also usually comes fenced in, in order to deter vandals and prevent balls from going out of play.
Multi use games area installation is perfect for places where there isn’t much space, but there is a desire to encourage children to have the opportunity to experience and play as many different sports as they can.
When diversity and choice play a part in sport, it increases the likelihood of more children finding an activity that they are good at, enjoy and want to play regularly.
Having your MUGA installed
With regard to multi use games area installation, there are a variety of surfaces to choose from. These might include tarmac, artificial grass or polymeric rubber, depending on what sort of surface would best suit your needs, budget and the sports you’re aiming to play on it.
The different surfaces offer different benefits, for example, tarmac and rubber are extremely hardwearing, making them great all year round. The rubber surface, which can come with an anti slip coating, is incredibly versatile, while the artificial grass is perfect for games which might normally be played on a field, such as football, hockey and rugby.
When budget is a consideration, as it so often is, the different surfaces can be provided at a range of prices, to fit a whole variety of areas, big and small.
Get in touch with the experts
Remember, when you’re looking for multi use games area installation for your school, college or community centre, it’s always a good idea to get the advice of the experts, in order to find the surface that’s right for you.
At CJ Sport Surfaces, we offer a range of services for multi use games areas and have installed MUGAs for schools and leisure centres all over the UK for many years.
We can come and assess your current facilities and provide a FREE report to outline all options before making a decision.
Then, once you have decided on the MUGA that’s right for you and we have completed your MUGA installation, we can also offer a repair and maintenance package to ensure it continues to provide the surface you need for years to come.
Get in touch with a member of our team today to discuss your options for multi surface games area installation and start helping young people to get outside and enjoy being active once more.