Why Fabric Structures Are Revolutionizing Community Sports Complexes

Building an indoor sports complex could be at the top of your list if you’re a program manager or a city looking to draw in crowds. Traditional buildings take years to complete, require constant maintenance, and need a substantial budget to start building. However, fabric community sports complexes offer far better benefits and could be in place in a matter of weeks.

Are they worth your money? Consider the advantages communities are seeing now with the use of fabric-covered indoor sports facilities.

What Are Fabric Community Sports Complexes?

Just as their name implies, fabric community sports complexes are long-lasting structures custom-designed to be the size and shape you desire. They provide natural light, good ventilation, and lower maintenance costs. These structures can be permanent or removable if needed. The best are all-weather, year-round structures to facilitate virtually any sporting need.

You can use fabric community sports complexes for nearly endless options, including:

• Traditional indoor sports
• Outdoor sports where you want to maintain the natural outdoor feel with protection
• Swimming pools
• Fitness center facilities
• Pickleball and all other racket sports

The Benefits of Fabric Community Sports Complexes

The advantages of fabric buildings used for a community sports complex are numerous:

Lower initial costs

Though pricing varies based on size and features, fabric buildings typically have a price that’s a fraction of the cost of traditional buildings.

For communities that have limited budgets and need additional facilities to meet sports needs, these lower initial costs, from materials to construction, are a nice advantage. Like traditional buildings, though, you can finance fabric buildings. You can still get funding for them as you would any other structure.

Faster installation time

For athletic program spaces, timing can matter most. A traditional building can take a year or longer to build, based on the overall size requirements. Fabric buildings shorten that time. Again, the timeframe is dependent on the size and type of structure, but you can expect installation to take months rather than years.

Customization options are nearly endless

Also, you can customize these structures and layouts as needed. Create them to be multi-sport layouts that allow you to host more than one event at a time. Choose a layout that fits the specific amount of space you want to dedicate to sports in your community, and have a custom-designed fabric community sports complex created.

Another notable benefit is the column-free interior. Without dozens of columns and walls in the way, these open spaces can be versatile for multiple sports and applications. They allow your community sports programs to share spaces without needing multiple buildings constructed. Consider the wide range of municipal sports and recreation facilities to fit your needs.

Climate and local regulations ease

Another benefit of fabric community sports complexes is that there’s no real limit to meeting demands. They can be designed for virtually any climate and will continue to operate through the toughest wind and snowstorms, matching the durability of a traditional building.

At the same time, any community regulations or sports league requirements can be met without limitations. These facilities can meet any specific regulatory requirements set by communities and for multiple sports programs.

Lower maintenance costs

Though there are times when you may need to make repairs over the years, the amount of maintenance fabric structures require on an annual basis is much lower than that of traditional structures. Applying a few best practices for fabric building maintenance enables your structure to last for decades.

Other benefits

All of our fabric is PVC-free and nontoxic. It is a NovaShield fabric that provides sustainable construction with C2C certification. Our buildings are fully engineered and site-specific for where they will be used. In addition, Britespan also offers a 25-year warranty on its products.

Accommodate The Size and Scope of Features You Need

Fabric building features give you versatility. Athletic program spaces may be custom-designed to meet virtually any requirements you need. Consider some of the spec options for our indoor sports complex solutions:

• Column-free interiors allow for ample versatility in interior design
• Choose weights of up to 210 feet by any length desired
• Provide ample space for play as well as seating for spectators
• Natural light and air ventilation minimize the need for HVAC systems, but you can install them as needed
• Customizable side openings and doors, allowing for the specific design necessary for any sporting need
• Modular designs allow for buildings to meet specific program goals as well as year-round versatility
• Designed and engineered specifically for the site that it will be used for

A wide range of accessories is available to accommodate most needs. These include doors, chimneys, lighting, fire suppression, and insulation.

Explore the Options in Fabric Community Sports Complexes

From the versatility and strength of Britespan’s Apex fabric building to the dome-shaped, remarkably strong functionality of the Atlas series, our fabric community sports complexes provide the versatility you need.

Custom designs are available for all building needs. The arch-shaped structures of the Atlas series allow your teams to maximize height in a comfortable, naturally lit space. The Apex series provides functional variance in a dome-shaped option with a strong, noticeable peak.

Finding the Fabric Community Sports Complex Solutions for Your Needs

As you consider the value and cost-effectiveness of fabric community sports complexes, get started with a consultation now. You can request a free quote from Britespan today and get an idea of just how affordable this type of structure can be for your needs. Contact our team now to learn more about the wide range of solutions to accommodate all of your sports programs.