Decidir bien
antes de instalar.

Three steps to take sports facility projects from an open need to a proposal that you can review with your team. Start with what you already know about your installation.

  1. Entender
    el recinto.

    Antes de elegir un modelo, ordenamos el uso del espacio, su estado actual y el objetivo de la intervención.

    • Tipo de recinto, ubicación y personas que lo utilizarán.
    • Aforo orientativo, zonas de público y circulación.
    • Soportes existentes, fotografías y planos disponibles.
    • Calendario de uso y plazo previsto.
  2. Definir
    la solución.

    Producto, distribución, fijación y acabados se estudian juntos. La propuesta debe responder al espacio, no solo a la imagen del asiento.

    • Comparar familias y modelos según la necesidad.
    • Contrastar fijaciones con el soporte del proyecto.
    • Revisar colores, cantidades y organización de localidades.
    • Identificar la documentación técnica necesaria.
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  3. Preparar
    el siguiente paso.

    Con una base concreta, puedes revisar el alcance con tu equipo y resolver las decisiones que siguen abiertas.

    • Contrastar la configuración y las cantidades.
    • Confirmar documentación y condiciones aplicables.
    • Acordar el alcance, la planificación y las necesidades de instalación.

    La viabilidad, los plazos y las condiciones se confirman para cada proyecto.

No necesitas
tenerlo todo decidido.

Una primera consulta puede empezar con una descripción del recinto y del objetivo. Si tienes más información, estos datos ayudan a concretar.

Información útil para empezar

  • Espacio y uso: ubicación, medidas aproximadas y actividades previstas.
  • Estado actual: fotografías generales y detalle de asientos y soportes.
  • Identidad: colores del club y referencias visuales.
  • Alcance: cantidades orientativas, fases y calendario.
  • Condiciones técnicas: planos y requisitos disponibles.

Puedes iniciar la consulta con los datos disponibles y completar la información durante la revisión.

Dudas antes
de empezar.

¿Tengo que saber qué modelo necesito?

No. Puedes iniciar la consulta indicando el tipo de recinto, el uso y el objetivo. La elección del producto forma parte de la definición de la solución.

Orientarme por mi instalación
¿Puedo consultar una renovación por fases?

Sí. Indica las zonas, las prioridades y el calendario de uso para estudiar cómo organizar la intervención.

La planificación definitiva depende del alcance y de las condiciones del proyecto.

Consultar una renovación
¿Dónde consulto las fichas técnicas?

Cada ficha de producto incluye su documentación disponible y la central de descargas permite localizarla por modelo.

Ir a las fichas de producto

How we approach sports facility projects

Sports facility projects usually start with an open need: broken seats, a stand that has become too small, a club that wants to renew its image or a new spectator area. Our method turns that need into a concrete proposal that you can review with your technical team, with the owner or with the other parties involved in the works.

You do not need to have everything decided to get started. What matters is organising the information available, spotting what is missing and taking decisions in the right order: first the space, then the product and, finally, the scope and the schedule.

Types of sports facility projects we study

Although every venue is different, most enquiries fall into one of these cases:

  • Seat renovation. Replacing seats in phases based on the condition of the facility, checking the existing supports and fixings.
  • Capacity increase. Studying new seats and how they fit into the existing space, for example with two- or three-row modular concrete stands or with the ECOBench modular stand.
  • Team areas. Shelters for players and technical staff, with 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 m modules in the case of the VIP shelter.
  • Padel clubs. Seating and storage next to the court with PADELBench.
  • Maintenance and replacement. Identifying models, parts and priorities to keep the facility in good condition.
  • One-off projects. A particular layout, a club identity or a different use that does not yet fit any category.

Recognising the type of work from the start helps sports facility projects move forward with the right questions and without studying products that do not fit.

Step 1 in sports facility projects: understand the venue

Before choosing a model, we analyse the use of the space, its current condition and the goal of the intervention. In this phase we gather:

  • Type of venue, location and the people who use it.
  • Approximate capacity, spectator areas and circulation.
  • Existing supports, photos and available drawings.
  • Calendar of use and planned timeframe for the work.

This information shows whether the project is a renovation, a capacity increase or a new installation. In sports facility projects with several stands, it also helps to prioritise areas and decide whether it is better to work in phases.

Sports facility projects: seats on the stand at the Castalla football ground
Seats on the stand at the Castalla football ground.

Which photos and data to prepare

In sports facility projects, a well-documented enquiry saves everyone time. Useful material includes a general view of each stand, front and side images, details of the support and fixings, access points, aisles and any visible damage. If you can, add a scale reference to the photos.

If drawings, measurements or a preferred model already exist, they also help to define the proposal sooner. The guide Which photos to prepare before renovating a stand explains how to do it step by step.

Step 2: define the solution

In the second phase we study product, layout, fixing and finishes together. The proposal must respond to the space, not just to the look of the seat. To do this:

  • We compare the right models for each area: SPARK SR without backrest, SPARK CR with a closed backrest or SPARK CRO with a ventilated backrest, as well as stands and shelters when the project includes them.
  • We check the fixings against the real support: direct on the step, individual riser bracket or collective tread-mounted support.
  • We review colours, quantities and seat layout.
  • We identify the technical documentation the project will need.

In sports facility projects, fixing is one of the decisions that most affects the result. An existing fixing should never be assumed to be valid without checking its type, position, condition and compatibility with the new product.

Tread-mounted fixing in sports facility projects
Example of a collective tread-mounted support.

How the number of seats is calculated

In sports facility projects, the number of seats is obtained from the real geometry, the useful width, the steps, the evacuation routes and the required spacing between seats. The final figure requires checking the support and the regulatory conditions of the venue. That is why it is better to work with measurements and not only with the previous capacity.

Colour and identity in sports facility projects

Colour helps to express the identity of a club or a town. A stand can be organised by sectors, rows, letters, crests or patterns, but first the layout must be defined and quantities and tolerances checked. On-screen colours are only a guide, so we recommend validating the project colour with a physical sample. You can request one from resources.

Step 3: prepare the next step

With a concrete basis, you can review the scope with your team and resolve the decisions that are still open. In this phase:

  • We check the proposed configuration with the people who manage the facility.
  • We confirm the applicable documentation and conditions.
  • We agree on the scope, the planning and the installation requirements.

In sports facility projects, feasibility, lead times and conditions are confirmed case by case. This way, sports facility projects reach the site with less uncertainty and with a scope that all parties understand.

What the quote includes

To compare proposals, it is worth separating the items. In sports facility projects, the quote can include product, fixings, layout, transport, auxiliary equipment, removal of the old equipment and installation. We detail the scope so that it can be compared without mixing concepts. The final price is confirmed once the model, colour, quantity, fixing, logistics and installation scope are defined. The guide What determines the cost of renewing a stand explains this in more detail.

Phased renovations

Many sports facility projects have to coexist with the season. If the venue cannot close, you can indicate the areas, priorities and calendar of use so that we can study how to organise the work. The final planning depends on the scope and the conditions of the project.

In Meruelo, for example, the football ground and the sports hall were renovated in a coordinated way with 772 SPARK SR seats. In Calp, the renovation included 1,800 SPARK CR seats in the sports hall and the football ground with a shared visual identity. You can see more cases in projects.

Sports facility projects: renovation of the Reino de León Stadium
Reino de León Stadium: 13,500 customised seats.

Common mistakes to avoid

After studying many sports facility projects, there are decisions we see repeated and that are worth reviewing in time:

  1. Choosing the seat from a photo. The model must fit the slope, the clear passage and how long spectators stay seated.
  2. Taking old fixings for granted. Their type, position and condition must be checked before reusing them.
  3. Comparing quotes with different scopes. An offer without removal or installation cannot be compared with one that includes them.
  4. Approving colour on screen. A physical sample avoids surprises when large quantities are manufactured.
  5. Forgetting outdoor use. Sun, water and environment affect the specification of the shell, supports and anchors.
  6. Not thinking about removal. Dismantling and the destination of the old seats are also part of the project.
Sports facility projects with SPARK SR seats in Castelserás
SPARK SR seats in the Castelserás multi-purpose hall.

Technical documentation and standards

Each product page gathers its available documentation, and the download centre lets you search for it by model. The SPARK data sheets refer to UNE 13200-4 and UNE-EN 12727, and include certifications from the Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia and AIDIMME. However, the compliance of the whole installation depends on the venue, its use and its location, and must be reviewed within each project.

Working with international clients

Sports facility projects outside Spain follow the same three steps. The difference lies in logistics, documentation language and local requirements, which are confirmed for each project. References such as the 11,000 SPARK CR seats supplied to N.E.C. Nijmegen in the Netherlands, or the SPARK CRO seats at the outdoor stage in Kalocsa, Hungary, show how the method works at a distance: clear information at the start, decisions in the right order and a scope that all parties can check.

After installation

Sports facility projects do not end on the day of handover. It is worth scheduling cleaning compatible with the material and inspections of seats, fixings, structure and aisles. To replace damaged units, simply identify the model, colour, version and fixing. And when the time comes to renovate, material recovery is best studied before dismantling. You will find more information in the maintenance guide and in the frequently asked questions.

Start your project

To start sports facility projects with FanBase, you only need to describe the venue, the goal and the timeframe. The rest is defined during the enquiry. Request a quote and we will tell you what information to prepare.

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