Constructing and renovating UEFA training facilities - Revision history

Editor at 15:05, 5 May 2021

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	* Fitness studio design.		* Fitness studio design.
	* Forest Green Rovers football stadium.		* Forest Green Rovers football stadium.
		+	* Interview with Kevin Borg, founder of KJB Building Consultants.
	* London 2012 Olympic Stadium.		* London 2012 Olympic Stadium.
	* Scunthorpe Sports Academy.		* Scunthorpe Sports Academy.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	In February 2021, UEFA published a guide to help clubs and national associations plan for constructing and renovating training centres. The document, ‘[https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/0266-11a36a9c4504-5bfeaf9c366f-1000/uefa_training_centre_final_en.pdf UEFA Best Practice Guide to Training Centre Construction and Management]’, provides an overview of factors to consider when looking to invest in new facilities or improve existing sites. ~~These~~ guidelines also provide generic advice ~~in respect to the~~ facility and service requirements for training centres.	+	In February 2021, UEFA published a guide to help clubs and national associations plan for constructing and renovating training centres. The document, ‘[https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/0266-11a36a9c4504-5bfeaf9c366f-1000/uefa_training_centre_final_en.pdf UEFA Best Practice Guide to Training Centre Construction and Management]’, provides an overview of factors to consider when looking to invest in new facilities or improve existing sites. The guidelines also provide generic advice about facility and service requirements for training centres.

−	~~= Overview =~~	+	Designed for organisations of all sizes and expertise, guidance is offered for training centre design, construction and management from a sporting and operational perspective. Key areas include:
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−	Designed for organisations of all sizes and expertise, ~~the guide provides~~ guidance for training centre design, construction and management from a sporting and operational perspective. Key areas include:	+

	* Infrastructure.		* Infrastructure.
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	== Build a team to succeed ==		== Build a team to succeed ==

−	Just as on the pitch, the composition of a team brought together to deliver a project is crucial. A wide variety of knowledge and skillsets are needed to ensure all ~~stakeholder needs~~ are ~~met~~, whether that is providing the right facilities for coaches and players, or addressing the requirements of marketing, media or community opportunities.	+	Just as on the pitch, the composition of a team brought together to deliver a project is crucial. A wide variety of knowledge and skillsets are needed to ensure all stakeholders are considered, whether that is providing the right facilities for coaches and players, or addressing the requirements of marketing, media and community opportunities.

	== Training, testing, rehab and recovery ==		== Training, testing, rehab and recovery ==

−	The importance of recovery and rehabilitation have long been accepted as essential by coaches and sports scientists for athletes to perform at their best during increasingly intense schedules. Modern training centres now reflect the advances made in this area in the array of facilities installed at the elite level. Performance testing labs are increasingly common in order to identify key physical traits and ~~perhaps~~ detect and ~~therefore~~ avoid burnout or injury.	+	The importance of recovery and rehabilitation have long been accepted as essential by coaches and sports scientists for athletes to perform at their best during increasingly intense schedules. Modern training centres now reflect the advances made in this area in the array of facilities installed at the elite level. Performance testing labs are increasingly common in order to identify key physical traits and help detect and avoid burnout or injury.

	== Technology and future proofing ==		== Technology and future proofing ==

−	~~There is no escaping the importance of technolgy.~~ From monitoring player performance to tracking the length of grass, there is barely a detail that is left to chance. Popular uses of technology include live GPS, automated cameras, giant screens, digital signage and ~~mission~~ control centres as well as interactive training aids to improve technical skills.	+	From monitoring player performance to tracking the length of grass, there is now barely a detail that is left to chance. Popular uses of technology include live GPS, automated cameras, giant screens, digital signage and control centres as well as interactive training aids to improve technical skills.

	== Support through sustainability ==		== Support through sustainability ==

−	Increasingly, sustainable and environmentally friendly designs and construction schemes are enjoying ~~significant~~ political, public and financial support. Sustainability is a key issue in the development of infrastructure, and clubs and associations that take account of such matters are regarded as being representative of their local communities. A strong sustainability strategy can help achieve commercial goals, as well as reinforcing positive values.	+	Increasingly, sustainable and environmentally friendly designs and construction schemes are enjoying political, public and financial support. Sustainability is a key issue in the development of infrastructure, and clubs and associations that take account of such matters are regarded as being representative of their local communities. A strong sustainability strategy can help achieve commercial goals, as well as reinforcing positive values.

	The following are all key areas in this regard:		The following are all key areas in this regard:

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	* Forest Green Rovers football stadium.		* Forest Green Rovers football stadium.
	* London 2012 Olympic Stadium.		* London 2012 Olympic Stadium.
		+	* Scunthorpe Sports Academy.
	* Stadium.		* Stadium.
	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.

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	* Best gym architecture in the world.		* Best gym architecture in the world.
	* Best practice.		* Best practice.
−	* Colosseum.
	* Fitness studio design.		* Fitness studio design.
	* Forest Green Rovers football stadium.		* Forest Green Rovers football stadium.

Editor at 16:24, 26 February 2021

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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		+	* Accessibility in the built environment.
		+	* Best gym architecture in the world.
		+	* Best practice.
		+	* Colosseum.
		+	* Fitness studio design.
		+	* Forest Green Rovers football stadium.
		+	* London 2012 Olympic Stadium.
		+	* Stadium.
		+	* Sustainability.
		+	* Sustainable materials.
		+	* The Family Stand, Dover Athletic Football Club.
		+	* Types of building.

	= External resources =		= External resources =

	* UEFA, [https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/0266-11a36a9c4504-5bfeaf9c366f-1000/uefa_training_centre_final_en.pdf UEFA Best Practice Guide to Training Centre Construction and Management].		* UEFA, [https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/0266-11a36a9c4504-5bfeaf9c366f-1000/uefa_training_centre_final_en.pdf UEFA Best Practice Guide to Training Centre Construction and Management].
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= Introduction =

In February 2021, UEFA published a guide to help clubs and national associations plan for constructing and renovating training centres. The document, ‘[https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/0266-11a36a9c4504-5bfeaf9c366f-1000/uefa_training_centre_final_en.pdf UEFA Best Practice Guide to Training Centre Construction and Management]’, provides an overview of factors to consider when looking to invest in new facilities or improve existing sites. These guidelines also provide generic advice in respect to the facility and service requirements for training centres.

= Overview =

Designed for organisations of all sizes and expertise, the guide provides guidance for training centre design, construction and management from a sporting and operational perspective. Key areas include:

* Infrastructure.
* Process and function.
* Training facilities.
* Sustainability.
* Accessibility.

= Five training centre suggestions =

== Each project is unique ==

There is no one-size-fits-all model but specific best practice examples and business models can be used as reference points to build a bespoke facility regardless of how it will be used (and who will be using it).

== Build a team to succeed ==

Just as on the pitch, the composition of a team brought together to deliver a project is crucial. A wide variety of knowledge and skillsets are needed to ensure all stakeholder needs are met, whether that is providing the right facilities for coaches and players, or addressing the requirements of marketing, media or community opportunities.

== Training, testing, rehab and recovery ==

The importance of recovery and rehabilitation have long been accepted as essential by coaches and sports scientists for athletes to perform at their best during increasingly intense schedules. Modern training centres now reflect the advances made in this area in the array of facilities installed at the elite level. Performance testing labs are increasingly common in order to identify key physical traits and perhaps detect and therefore avoid burnout or injury.

== Technology and future proofing ==

There is no escaping the importance of technolgy. From monitoring player performance to tracking the length of grass, there is barely a detail that is left to chance. Popular uses of technology include live GPS, automated cameras, giant screens, digital signage and mission control centres as well as interactive training aids to improve technical skills.

== Support through sustainability ==

Increasingly, sustainable and environmentally friendly designs and construction schemes are enjoying significant political, public and financial support. Sustainability is a key issue in the development of infrastructure, and clubs and associations that take account of such matters are regarded as being representative of their local communities. A strong sustainability strategy can help achieve commercial goals, as well as reinforcing positive values.

The following are all key areas in this regard:

* Design.
* Construction method.
* Lighting and energy use.
* Transport.
* Landscaping and biodiversity.
* Re-use and recycling (including reduction of water consumption).
* Generation of waste.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

= External resources =

* UEFA, [https://editorial.uefa.com/resources/0266-11a36a9c4504-5bfeaf9c366f-1000/uefa_training_centre_final_en.pdf UEFA Best Practice Guide to Training Centre Construction and Management].