INDEX:
0 SCOPE OF APPLICATION
1.FIELD SIZE
2.EXTERNAL SAFETY BANDS
3.LAYOUT OF FIELD
4.OBSTACLE FREE HEIGHT
5.SOLAR ORIENTATION
6.LIGHTING
7.PLAYING SURFACE
7.1 ARTIFICIAL GRASS PLAYING SURFACES FOR GRASS HOCKEY FIELDS
7.1(a) The artificial grass playing surface
7.1(b) The elastic base
7.1(c) The construction of the artificial grass playing surface
7.1(d) The lines of markings on the artificial grass playing surface
7.1(e) Irrigation of the artificial grass playing surface
7.2 ARTIFICIAL GRASS PLAYING SURFACES FOR FEDERATIVE FIELDS
7.2(a) The artificial grass playing surface
7.2(b) Base and sub-base 7.2(c) Irrigation Net 7.3 ARTIFICIAL PLAYING SURFACES.
THE GOAL
8.1 THE FRAME
8.2 SIDE AND BOTTOM TABLES
8.3 THE NET
8.4 THE NET
9 HOLDERS.THE BALL
10.THE STICK OR STICK
11.FLAG OF CORNER
12.PERIMETER RAIL
13.SAFETY NETS (PARABOLAS)
14.GOALKEEPER PROTECTION TEAM
15.15.1 THE TIMEKEEPER’S TABLE AND THE PLAYERS’ BENCHES.
15.2 AUXILIARY AREA
15.3 HEATING ZONES
15.4 THE PLAYING FIELD FOR HOCKEY 5s AND MINIHOCKEY
16.MARKER
17.MEGAPHONIA
18.CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)
19.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTROL UNIT (UCO)
20.AUXILIARY SPACES FOR ATHLETES
20.1 CHANGING ROOMS, SPORTS TOILETS, COACHES
20.2 CHANGING ROOMS, REFEREE TOILETS
20.3 INFIRMARY – FIRST AID
20.4 DOPING CONTROL AREA
20.5 SPORTS EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE
21.UNIQUE AUXILIARY SPACES
21.1 ADMINISTRATION OFFICES, ORGANIZATION CHAMPIONSHIP AND ROOM ACCREDITATION
21.2 PERSONNEL CHANGING ROOMS
21.3 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
21.4 SPACES FOR AUTHORITIES AND PERSONALITIES
21.5 SPACES FOR THE MEDIA
22.SPACES FOR SPECTATORS
23.ACCESSIBILITY
24.BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
25.FIGURES:
- HCH-1 THE PLAYING FIELD
- HCH-2 THE AREA
- HCH-3 PLAYING SURFACE. TEST POINTS
- HCH-4 GOAL
- HCH-5 GOAL, PERSPECTIVE
- HCH-6 BALL OR BALL
- HCH-7 STICK OR “STICK”
- HCH-8 STICK SHAPE AND DIMENSIONS OR “STICK”
- HCH-9 STICK CURVATURE OR “STICK”
0. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
This Regulatory Rule is applicable in all fields that are carried out totally or partially with funds from the Superior Sports Council for the practice of grass hockey and where competitions of the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation (RFEH) are to be held. It is the competence of this Sports Federation to approve each installation for the organization of official hockey grass competitions. This document has been prepared with the purpose of normalizing the regulatory aspects of any facility useful for the practice of that sport, for which the current International Regulations have been taken into account and has been submitted to the consultation of the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation.
1. FIELD SIZE
The playing field is a rectangle of dimensions 91.40 m long by 55 m long (these dimensions correspond to the British measurements of 100 yards by 60 yards)
2. EXTERNAL SECURITY BANDS
To facilitate the development of the game, the safety of the players and the vision of the spectators, the surface of the playing field will continue in external bands free of obstacles around it, with dimensions of at least 2 m in width and recommended 3 m to the outside of the bottom lines and 1 m and recommended 2 m in width to the outside of the band lines, in addition there will be an additional zone free of obstacles of 1 m in minimum width to the outside of the entire perimeter and recommended 2 m in the bottoms, which may or may not have the same surface of the playing field. Therefore, the full dimensions of the external safety bands are at least 2 m and recommended 3 m on the band lines and at least 3 m and recommended 5 m on the bottom lines. See Figure HCH-1.
3. LAYOUT OF THE FIELD
The field layout shall be in accordance with Figures HCH-1 and HCH-2. The lines of marks will be 7.5 cm wide, form part of the delimiting surfaces and will all be preferably white in colour. The longest lines of 91.40 m are the strip lines, the shortest lines of 55 m are the bottom lines. The following details are specified for the complete route:
3a) Centre or centre line: Cross the field in the center of it.
3b) Lines of 22.90 m: They are drawn parallel to the bottom lines so that their edge closest to the center line gave 22.90 m of the outer edge of the nearest bottom line. The area between these lines and the bottom is known as the 23 m area.
3c) Out-of-field 30 cm lines on each strip line: They are drawn parallel to the bottom lines with the outer edge at 14.63 m from the outer edge of the bottom line.
3d) Out-of-field 30 cm lines on each bottom line: They are drawn on both sides of the goal at 5 m and 10 m from the outer edge of the nearest goal post.
3e) 15 cm out-of-field lines on each bottom line: They are drawn 1.83 cm from the center of each bottom line, measured between the nearest edges of those lines.
3f) Goal area lines: They delimit the Goal Area and are composed of three parts: a 3.66 m long central line parallel to the bottom line, traced to 14.63 m from the outside of that line and two other sides that will be quarters of a circle of 14.63 m in radius until they join the bottom line. The center of each arch will be on the anterior inner edge of each goal post.
3g) Broken lines: They are drawn 5 m from the outer edge of each area line, 30 cm long and 3 m apart between each section, starting with a section in the center.
3h) Penalty points: 15 cm in diameter marked in front of the centre of each goal at 6.40 m from the inner edge of the bottom line, i.e. at 6.475 m from the outer edge of said line.
In international competitions of senior level and in national competitions of the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation no other brand is admitted.
In polysports fields, for recreational or non-federative sports use, they can have lines of marks of other sports. When the hockey is not a majority, the lines may be of another color, preferably yellow.
4. BARRIER-FREE HEIGHT
It will be at least 5 m above the field and the outer bands, however a free height of 7 m is recommended.
5. ORIENTATION
The longitudinal axis of the field in outdoor installations will be N-S, admitting a variation between N-NE and N-NO and recommending that the maximum variation be 15°.
6. ILLUMINATION
The artificial lighting will be uniform and in a way that does not cause dazzling of the players, the referee team or the spectators. It will have the following minimum levels of horizontal lighting and color performance, in accordance with the criteria of the UNE-EN 12193 standard “Lighting of sports facilities” and will have the following minimum levels of lighting:
| MINIMUM LIGHTING LEVELS – GRASS HOCKEY (Outdoor) |
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| LEVEL OF COMPETITION | Horizontal illuminance | Rend. Color (Ra) |
GR ≤ |
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Emed (lux) |
Uniformity Emin/ Emed |
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| National and international competitions of high level | 500 | 0.7 | 65 | 50 |
| Regional competitions, high level training | 300 | 0.7 | 65 | 50 |
| Local competitions, training, school and recreational sport | 200 | 0.7 | 20 | 55 |
For color TV broadcasts and film recording a vertical level of illuminance is required depending on the speed of action and the dimension of the object, in the aforementioned UNE-EN 12193 standard, sports have been classified, in that sense, in three groups A, B and C; herb hockey belongs to group B. The value of the vertical illuminance varies with the distance from the camera to the object, to determine it see the following graph:
Vertical lighting level to be maintained depending on the maximum shooting distance of the cameras (UNE-EN12193)
For national high-level televised competitions, the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation (RFEH) requires a vertical illuminance greater than 1,400 lux and a horizontal illuminance between 1,500 – 3,000 lux.
The scales or the lighting towers will not be placed in any case in the bands outside the field that will be free of obstacles.
The distribution of the scales or the lighting towers will be in two lines parallel to the strip lines, arranging four in each strip, always placing one behind each corner and outside the external security strips, to ensure a good lighting of the goal and its area.
The mounting height of the luminaires on the lighting fixtures or towers shall be at least 18 m so that there is no glare, in any case the angle formed by the line from the mounting line of the luminaires to the central axis of the field shall be at least 25° with the horizontal.
Where ladders exist, the ladders or towers shall be installed behind them, if the ladder permits for its limited capacity. When the trim covers have a sufficient height, the luminaires can be placed on them in a lateral arrangement to the strip lines. Another possibility is to concentrate the lighting in the four corners, however the lateral placement of the luminaires is preferable since it provides greater uniformity. The mounting height should be increased to avoid glare.
The requirements for artificial lighting required by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) are contained in the “Guides for Artificial Hockey Field Lighting” of March 2011 and April 2000” which have been taken into account in this regulation.
Lighting will prevent light pollution in its surroundings and in the night sky by reflection and diffusion of artificial lighting, for which the potential light impact on the environment will be assessed so that it does not reach maximum light pollution values according to the criteria of the UNE-EN 12193 “Lighting of sports facilities” mentioned above, in the following concepts:
| MAXIMUM LIGHT POLLUTION VALUES FOR OUTDOOR LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS | |||||
| Environmental zone | Vertical lighting in surrounding properties Ev (lux) |
Intensity of luminaires in the direction of potential light pollution I (cd) |
Luminous flux ratio in the upper hemisphere ULR (%) |
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| Maximum | Maximum recommended | Maximum | Maximum recommended | Maximum | |
| E1 Dark areas such as national parks or protected areas |
2 | 0 | 2,500 | 0 | 0 |
| E2 Low light areas such as residential, industrial or rural areas |
5 | 1 | 7,500 | 500 | 5 |
| E3 Areas of medium luminosity such as industrial or residential neighbourhoods |
10 | 2 | 10,000 | 1,000 | 15 |
| E4 High-light areas such as city centres or shopping areas |
25 | 5 | 25,000 | 2,500 | 25 |
Likewise, on nearby roads or streets, the effects of the lighting installation will be limited in terms of reducing the ability to view essential information, as indicated by the aforementioned UNE-EN 12193 standard.
7. PLAYING SURFACE
Artificial grass playing surfaces with or without the addition of filling material are suitable. The outer bands must be of the same sports surface as the playing field and with identical characteristics.
7.1) ARTIFICIAL GRASS PLAYING SURFACES FOR GRASS HOCKEY FIELDS:
7.1(a) Artificial grass playing surface
The artificial grass playing surfaces are constituted by a supporting fabric to which the synthetic artificial grass fibers are fixed. Artificial grass playing surfaces can be unfilled surfaces with high density of short length fibers, this type of surface requires being wet (impregnated with water drops) during the practice of grass hockey for greater performance, safety and comfort. Another type of surfaces are the filled surfaces, generally of sand, or of sand and rubber granules, which usually have a longer hair length and lower hair density than the unfilled ones, in this type it is convenient to irrigate the surface especially in dry and hot seasons to improve the characteristics and performance of the surface, although the amount of water they require is less than those of the unfilled type. The following are summarized and approximately the characteristics of artificial herb types:
| ARTIFICIAL GRASS FOR HOCKEY | ||||
| GRASS TYPE/ Filling |
Hair height (mm) |
Type of fibre | Filling height (%) |
Irrigation |
| No filler (Water-based) |
10 - 20 | Fibrillated / Monofilament | - | You need to be wet during the game |
| With partial sand filling (Dressed surface) | 15 - 20 | 65 - 80 | The irrigation improves its characteristics | |
| Filled with sand (Filled surface) |
20 – 35 | 80 – 90 |
7.1 b) The elastic base
Under the artificial grass playing surface an intermediate elastic layer or base is generally arranged which is placed on the base layer in order to improve the reduction of forces in the athlete-sports surface interaction, thus achieving a good absorption of impacts, the thickness of said layer according to its characteristics and required response varies between 8 and 35 mm generally. The elastic bases can be prefabricated or “in situ”.
7.1(c) Artificial grass playing surface construction
The construction of the artificial grass surface requires previously the excavation of the base natural terrain eliminating all the vegetation and vegetation existing, reaching the level of the firm and preparing its surface which will constitute the subsoil of the construction. When it is necessary to make fillers to achieve the required level or to replace inconsistent terrains, the fillers will be made by layers of compacted zahorras to achieve the necessary carrying capacity, this layer is called sub-base. On the prepared natural ground or subsoil or on the sub-base the base or support layer is arranged, for which there are two types of constructions:
- Construction with bonded support layer and horizontal drainage: Consisting in making a first support layer or unbonded base layer by providing a layer of compacted zahorras and on it a second support layer or bonded base layer of asphaltic agglomerate is spread with a correct planimetry and slopes towards the perimeter rain water collection and/or irrigation gutters for horizontal drainage being this impermeable layer, the slopes of this layer are between 0.4% and 1%. The elastic layer or base and finally the artificial grass surface and the filler are installed on the asphaltic agglomerate layer, where appropriate. In order to obtain the necessary flatness and regularity of the sports surface, the base layer of saws and the asphaltic agglomerate will have the required flatness.
- Construction with unbonded support layer and vertical drainage: Consisting in making a support layer or base layer unbonded by providing a layer of compacted pans and under it a drainage network for collecting rainwater and/or irrigation as this solution is permeable. The drainage network is made with drainage trenches filled with filtering material and drainage pipes, a geotextile sheet is also arranged to prevent the washing of fine material from the support layer to the drainage trenches. In this case, if the drainage works correctly, it would not be strictly necessary to arrange the slopes on the sports surface. The elastic layer or base and finally the artificial grass surface are installed on the non-bonded support layer, where appropriate. In order to obtain the necessary flatness and regularity of the sports surface, the base layer of shoes will have the required flatness.
As for the criterion for deciding on one or other type of construction, it should be noted that constructions with unbonded support layer are usually cheaper than constructions with bonded support layer, however they could have a lower level of dimensional stability because of potential seats if they do not have a good design or have not considered well the characteristics of the land and place, or have not had a good quality control of the materials and construction. In any case for a correct decision and a good design that ensures the good behavior of the surface in the long term, it is convenient to carry out a geotechnical study of the available lands to know the type of soil, its resistance, composition, water content, drainage capacity, water table and its expansivity potential by desiccation/wetting, as well as other important characteristics. This initial site assessment stage is an essential part of the design. In grass hockey fields is usually used the construction with attached support layer and horizontal drainage,
7.1(d) The lines of marks on the artificial grass playing surface
The lines of marks of the field are made by incorporating such lines during the installation of the field with the same type of synthetic grass although in white color, they will not be made by painting the synthetic grass.
7.1(e) Irrigation of artificial grass playing surface
As indicated above, there are systems in which irrigation is essential and in general it is advisable to have an automatic irrigation system for the surfaces of synthetic grass and a drainage at least perimetral with gutter. The irrigation system will be made perimetrally and outside the outer bands and the perimeter rail by means of water cannons, only sprinklers will be placed externally to cover the areas where the cannons do not arrive. The fall of the irrigation water will not cause displacement of the filling, if applicable, for which the inclination and pressure of the water will be adequate.
7.2) ARTIFICIAL GRASS PLAYING SURFACES FOR FEDERATIVE FIELDS:
7.2a) The artificial grass playing surface
The Royal Spanish Hockey Federation establishes installation levels according to the types of competition, for which it requires artificial grass surfaces to have the characteristics according to the classification and regulations of the FIH, the following table indicates the correlation between installation levels of the RFEH, the type of competition and the category according to regulations of the FIH:
| FIELDS ARTIFICIAL GRASS HOCKEY | ||
| LEVEL INSTALLATION ACCORDING TO RFEH |
COMPETITION | CATEGORIA according to FIH regulations --- TYPE |
| UPPER |
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GLOBAL --- artificial grass without filler |
| MIDDLE |
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GLOBAL --- artificial grass without filler |
| BASIC |
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NATIONAL --- artificial grass with filling |
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) classifies the surfaces of grass hockey fields into the following categories:
- Global or World Class Weed: For global FIH competitions including qualifying tournaments.
- National or Grass of national level: For other international competitions and high-level national competitions.
- Multi-sport or Grass of multi-sport level: For other levels of play, surfaces designed for various sports without hockey being the main one.
The types of artificial grass that correspond to the above classification are as follows:
- Global: The artificial grass type is unfilled and needs irrigation
- National and Multi-sport: The type of artificial grass can be unfilled or filled that doesn’t necessarily need watering.
The requirements for the FIH surface categories are set out in the “Performance, Durability and Construction Manual. Requirements for synthetic hockey grass fields” of February 2014 of the aforementioned FIH, which are indicated in the following paragraphs.
Before its installation, the artificial grass sports surface must be approved initially. For the initial approval of the product, the laboratory carries out tests to verify the data provided in the manufacturer’s product declaration, within the established tolerances, in the following table the properties and tolerances of the artificial grass, the buffer layer and the filler where applicable are indicated:
| PRODUCT COMPOSITION TESTS OF ARTIFICIAL GRASS |
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| Artificial grass | ||
| Property | Method of testing | Tolerance |
| Mass per unit of surface | ISO 8543 | ≤ ±10 % |
| Number of tresses per unit of surface | ISO 1763 | ≤ ±10 % |
| calibre of stitches | Measurement | Equal calibre |
| Hair length (above the support) |
ISO 2549 | ≤ ±10 % |
| Total hair mass | ISO 8543 | ≤ ±10 % |
| Characterization of the hair | ISO 11357-3 | Peak temperature ± 3 °C |
| Dtex of the hair | ≤ ±10 % | |
| Profile and dimensions of the hair | FIH method C7 | Same shape |
| Hair type (P.E. : straight, curly, fibrillated, etc.) | Photographic record and description | Same profile |
| Manufacture of hair (P.E. : stitching, weaving, punching) | Photographic record and description | Equal manufacture |
| Colour of hair | RAL Colour Chart | The same RAL number |
| shock absorbing layer | ||
| Property | Method of testing | Tolerance |
| Thickness | IN 1969 | ≥ 90 % of the manufacturer's declaration |
| Mass per unit of surface | ISO 8543 | ≤ ±10 % |
| Absorption of impact | IN 14808 | ≤ ± 5 % reduction in force |
| Tensile strength | IN 12230 | ≥ 0.15 Mpa |
| Filling (Where applicable) |
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| Property | Method of testing | Tolerance |
| Size of the particles | IN 933-1 | ≥ 80 % of the declared range |
| Shape of the particles | IN 14955 | Similar shape |
| Apparent density | IN 1097-3 | ≤ ±15 % |
| Composition | Photographic record and description | Same composition |
| Polymer Composition (Polymer Fillers Only) |
Thermogravimetric analysis | Organic/inorganic content ≤ ± 15 % |
Likewise in the Initial Product Approval Tests, the laboratory verifies the product requirements and performance requirements, which are indicated in the following tables:
| ARTIFICIAL HERB TESTS IN LABORATORY (For all categories) |
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| Property | Method of testing | Requirement | ||
| Colour | Green,Blue or other uniform color approved by FIH | |||
| Shine | ≤ 15 % wet | |||
| Permeability to water | > 150 mm/h | |||
| artificial grass carpet traction | EN ISO 13934-1 | > 15 N/mm | ||
| Traction of artificial grass fibres | IN 13864 | Monofilament ≥ 5 N/mm | ||
| Fibrillated ≥ 30 N/mm | ||||
| artificial grass tuft or plume joint | ISO 4919 and EN 13744 |
New | ≥ 25 N | |
| After aging with water | ||||
| Resistance to the aging of artificial grass fibres | IN 20105-A02 | Colour change ≥ 3 on grayscale | ||
| Strength of the joints | Sewn and joined joints |
EN 12228 method 1 and EN 13744 |
New | ≥ 1000N/100 mm Reduction after ageing ≤ 25 % |
| After aging with water | ||||
| Strength of the joints | United Boards | EN 12228 method 2 and EN 13744 |
New | ≥ 50N/100 mm Reduction after aging ≤ 25 % |
| After aging with water | ||||
| Tensile strength of the shock absorbing layer | EN 12230 and EN 13817 |
≥ 0.15 Mpa Before and after aging |
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| Abrasion/wear resistance | IN 13672 | < 350 mg (After 2,000 cycles) |
| LABORATORY PERFORMANCE TESTS | ||||
| CHARACTERISTICS | REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORY | |||
| GLOBAL | NATIONAL | MULTISPORT | ||
| Bote de la pelota (altura de caída 2,00 m) Método de ensayo EN 12235 |
Pot Height(mm): | |||
| 100 – 400 individual tests< ± 10% of the mean |
100 – 400 individual tests< ± 20% of the mean |
75 – 400 individual tests< ± 20% of the mean |
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| Ball Rolling Test Method: IN 12334 | Rolling Length(m): | |||
| ≥ 10.0 m individual tests< ± 10% of the mean |
≥ 8.0 m Individual tests< ± 20% of the mean |
≥ 5.0 m Individual tests< ± 20% of the mean |
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| Ball Rolling Deviation Using Test Apparatus EN 12334 |
2 m from the end of the test ramp | |||
| ≤ 3rd | ||||
| friction shoe surface | Method of testing: Pendulum Leroux (FIH) | 0.6 - 1.0 individual tests<±0.1 |
0.6 - 1.0 individual tests<±0.2 |
0.6 - 1.0 individual tests<±0.2 |
| Rotational Strength Test Method: EN 15301-1 (Plain Sole) |
25 – 45 Nm Individual tests <±3 of the mean |
25 – 45 Nm Individual tests <±3 of the mean |
25 – 50 Nm Individual tests <±5 of the mean |
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| Shock absorption Test method: IN 14808 |
40% - 60% < ±5% of the average |
40% - 65% < ±5% of the average |
40% - 65% < ±5% of the average |
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| Surface compression without filler Test method: Based on EN 14808 |
Measures the average reduction of forces in impacts Nos. 14 and 15 | |||
| ≥ 40% < ±2% of the mean |
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| Loss of speed (Test for data collection only) |
< 9 % | ≥ 9 % | ≥ 9 % |
The tests are carried out after wetting the samples, to guarantee the performance after rain or irrigation, likewise the tests must be carried out by test laboratories accredited by the FIH. The products that after the tests meet the established requirements are considered by the FIH as approved products, the approval is in force for 5 years and after being approved they can be used to be installed according to the required level.
Likewise, it is required to carry out tests on the finished field (“in situ” tests) which allows to obtain the FIH certificate of the field. The requirements for these “in situ” tests are set out below:
| “IN SITU” REHEARSALS OF THE HOCKEY FIELD | ||||
| CHARACTERISTICS | REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORY | |||
| GLOBAL | NATIONAL | MULTISPORT | ||
| Bote de la pelota (altura de caída 2,00 m) Método de ensayo EN 12235 |
Pot Height(mm): | |||
| 100 – 400 individual tests< ± 10% of the mean |
100 – 400 individual tests< ± 20% of the mean |
75 – 400 individual tests< ± 20% of the mean |
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| Ball Rolling Test Method: IN 12334 |
Rolling Length(m): | |||
| ≥ 10.0 m individual tests< ± 10% of the mean |
≥ 8.0 m Individual tests< ± 20% of the mean |
≥ 5.0 m Individual tests< ± 20% of the mean |
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| Ball rolling deviation using test apparatus EN 12334 |
2 m from the end of the test ramp | |||
| ≤ 3rd | ||||
| friction shoe surface | Method of testing: Pendulum Leroux (FIH) | 0.6 - 1.0 individual tests<±0.1 |
0.6 - 1.0 individual tests<±0.2 |
0.6 - 1.0 individual tests<±0.2 |
| Rotational Strength Test Method: EN 15301-1 (Plain Sole) |
25 – 45 Nm Individual tests <±3 of the mean |
25 – 45 Nm Individual tests <±3 of the mean |
25 – 50 Nm Individual tests <±5 of the mean |
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| Shock absorption Test method: IN 14808 |
40% - 60% < ±5% of the average |
40% - 65% < ±5% of the average |
40% - 65% < ±5% of the average |
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| Longitudinal slope | < 0.2 % | < 1 % | < 1 % | |
| Transverse slope (On both sides of the field axis) |
< 0.4 % *(Exceptionally < 1.0% if authorized by FIH) ** The RFEH requires 0.75% |
< 1 % | < 1 % | |
| Surface regularity Test method: EN 13036-7 |
With rule of 3m | Deviation ≤ 6 mm | ||
| With rule of 300 mm | Deviation ≤ 2 mm | Deviation ≤ 3 mm | ||
| Irrigation of the field | As specified by the artificial herb manufacturer | If specified by the artificial herb manufacturer | ||
| Permeability of the field | ≥ 150 mm/h | |||
| Colour | Green or Blue RAL 5002 or 5005, for another color you must get the approval of the FIH |
* Exceptionally up to 1% is allowed upon justified request of the owner of the field and authorization of the FIH before the construction of the same.
** The RFEH requires slopes at four waters of 0.75%
The tests on the playing field or “in situ” will be carried out on the 14 points indicated in figure HCH-3, in the tests to be carried out before indicated (Ball boat, ball rolling, sliding, shock absorption, permeability, etc.) They will be done considering in the case of the ball rolling the possible effects of the wind and the slope of the field. All tests must be performed by FIH-accredited testing laboratories. If the tests meet the established requirements, the FIH certificate of the field is obtained.
7.2b) Base and sub-base
The asphaltic agglomerate base and the compacted zahorra sub-base must provide the artificial grass surface with an ideal support allowing for surface regularity characteristics, slopes etc. for which the RFEH requires the following features.
Base (Asphaltic agglomerate):
- Primer layer
- 4 cm base layer of hot asphaltic agglomerate type G-20.
- Irrigation of adhesion
- D-12 Type Closed Tread Layer
Sub-base:
- General and compacted filling of 20 cm minimum.
- Formation of slopes at 4 waters, compaction 98% Proctor.
- 20 cm artificial spring coat with slopes of 0.75% at 4 waters, compaction 98% Proctor.
7.2c) Irrigation Network
A system of perimeter irrigation to the field will be provided to achieve the optimal performance of the artificial grass surface by moistening it, for which the RFEH requires the following characteristics:
- Automatic irrigation system, consisting of eight cannons located outside the perimeter rail, on elevated supports 2 m above ground level, with electric pump and reservoir of 30 m3, archway and programmer of 8 stations.
7.3) ARTIFICIAL GRASS PLAYING SURFACES FOR NON-FEDERATIVE FIELDS:
For non-federative competitions, local competitions, non-federative training, school sport and recreation, artificial grass surfaces for grass hockey will meet the performance, durability, product identification and testing requirements based on UNE-EN 15330-1:2014 “Artificial grass and punched surfaces designed primarily for outdoor use. Part 1: Specifications for artificial grass surfaces for football, hockey, rugby, tennis and multisport use”, in relation to hockey.
This standard consists of two parts, Part 1 describes the requirements of artificial grass sports surfaces according to the intended use, to be verified by laboratory tests for the prior approval of the product and Part 2 describes the requirements of artificial grass sports surfaces once installed to be verified by “in situ” tests, to confirm that their properties are suitable for the intended use.
1st part: Type approval in laboratory.
The following table lists the laboratory testing requirements for the materials, to ensure the required levels of athletic performance and player-to-surface interaction, as well as being made from materials of acceptable quality for the intended use.
| MATERIAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORY TYPE APPROVAL ARTIFICIAL GRASS SURFACES FOR HOCKEY GRASS |
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| artificial grass carpet traction | > 15 N/mm | |
| Traction of artificial grass fibres | > 30 N for fibrillated fibres > 8 N for monofilament fibres |
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| Resistance to the aging of artificial grass fibres | ≥ 50% for the unaged sample and not less than the tensile values indicated above | |
| Colour | After artificial aging color fastness ≥ 3 on the gray scale, compared to the unaged sample | |
| resistance of artificial grass carpet joints | Sewn joints | ≥ 1000N/100 mm After immersion in hot water, the strength of the sewn joints will be: ≥ 75% of the value obtained before aging and ≥ 1000N/100 mm |
| Glued joints | ≥ 60N/100 mm After immersion in hot water, the strength of the bonded joints will be: ≥ 75% of the value obtained before aging and ≥ 60N/100 mm |
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| artificial grass tuft or plume joint | Extraction force of the plume: ≥ 30 N After immersion in hot water, the extraction force of the plume: ≥ 75% of the value obtained before ageing and ≥ 30 N |
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| Permeability to water | ≥ 500 mm/h | |
| Tensile strength of the shock absorbing layer | > 0,15 MPa After ageing by exposure to air, the maximum tensile strength shall be: ≥ 75% of the value obtained before ageing and ≥ 0,15 MPa |
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| Abrasion/wear resistance | Maximum percentage of mass loss after 2,000 cycles ≤ 2% | |
| vertical hockey ball pot | ≤ 70 % | |
| hockey ball rolling | ≥ 8.0 m | |
| Impact absorption/Force reduction | ≥ 40 % | |
| Vertical deformation | Between 3 mm and 10 mm | |
| Rotational resistance | Between 25 Nm and 50 Nm |
The product identification tests will also be carried out which must correspond to the values contained in the manufacturer’s product declaration with the tolerances indicated in the UNE-EN 15330-1:2014 standard indicated above.
The product identification tests will also be carried out which must correspond to the values contained in the manufacturer’s product declaration with the tolerances indicated in the UNE-EN 15330-1:2014 standard indicated above.
2nd Part: Requirements for testing the facilities.
After installation or construction of the artificial grass surface, on-site testing shall be performed to ensure that the artificial grass sports surface offers the expected acceptable performance levels, such initial assessment being carried out after installation or construction. Further evaluations of these requirements are also recommended throughout the life of the artificial grass surface, every two or three years depending on the use. Initial and subsequent field testing performance requirements are included below.
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“IN SITU” TESTING REQUIREMENTS ARTIFICIAL GRASS SURFACES FOR GRASS HOCKEY INITIAL AND SUBSEQUENT TRIALS |
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| Vertical bounce of the hockey ball | ≤ 70 % | |
| hockey ball rolling | ≥ 8.0 m | |
| Absorption of impact | > 40 % | |
| Vertical deformation | > 3 mm and < 10 mm | |
| Rotational resistance | 25 Nm to 50 Nm | |
| Water infiltration rate | > 180 m | |
| Superficial regularity | Rule of 3 m | < 6 mm |
| Rule of 0.3 m | < 2 mm | |
| Maximum transverse slopes |
0.5% - 1% (Recommended 0.5%) |
“In situ” tests are performed at the positions indicated in the figure according to the cited standard.
The manufacturer and/or the installer of the sports surface shall provide the documentation of the sports surface, which shall include at least the following:
- Results of laboratory test tests and their compliance with the required requirements.
- Description of the installation procedure of the same.
- The results of the “in situ” tests and their compliance with the required requirements.
- Estimated useful life of the sports surface, which should not be less than 10 years and guarantee thereof.
- Information on the maintenance of the artificial grass sports surface.
For the construction of the sports surface the bonded and unbonded base layers will have the slopes and surface regularity required for the surface.
A system of perimeter irrigation to the field will be arranged outside the perimeter railing, preferably automatic.
8. THE GOAL
The grass hockey playing field will be equipped with two doorposts that are placed in the center of the bottom lines, outside of those lines. Its interior measurements are 2.14 m high by 3.66 m wide. The goal will measure 0.90 m in depth at the top and 1.20 m on the ground. See Figure HCH-4.
The doorposts must be firmly fixed to the ground, which according to their design can be by means of ground or self-standing drawers with anti-roll system (for example with fixed or removable anchors). They will comply with the regulations of the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation and the UNE-EN 750 “Hockey Goal” standard, especially the resistance and stability requirements indicated in the aforementioned standard.
The goal consists of frame, net and net fastening elements.
8.1 THE FRAMEWORK
The frame is composed of the poles and the crossbar, built from the same material (wood, steel, light alloy or plastic material) of non-corrosive or corrosion-protected material.
It will have a rectangular section with dimensions of 5 cm wide by 7.50 cm in background and painted the faces in white color. The posts will not protrude from the crossbar. See Figures HCH-4 and HCH-5.
The edges or edges shall be rounded to a minimum radius of 3±1 mm.
8.2 SIDE AND BOTTOM TABLES
They will be 0.46 m high, the sides are fixed to the posts without protruding from them and perpendicular to the bottom line, the bottom tables are fixed at the ends of the sides and at right angles to them. They will be painted in a dark color on the inside.
8.3 THE NETWORK
Of square mesh, it can be made with natural (hemp, jute) or synthetic (nylon) fiber yarns the diameter of the yarn will be at least 2 mm, the width of the mesh will be at most 4.5 cm.
8.4 THE FASTENING ELEMENTS OF THE NET
The net must be fixed, at intervals of 15 cm, to the inside of the posts and the crossbar and behind the bottom and side boards it will be fastened to the rear floor frame, without being taut to prevent the ball from bouncing to the outside and so that the ball cannot pass through any gap between it and the posts, the crossbar or the side or bottom boards.
The net fastenings to the posts and crossbar must be designed in such a way that they cannot harm the players, for this it is required that the openings do not exceed 5 mm and open steel hooks will not be used.
9. THE BALL OR BALL
Spherical, hard, with a smooth outer surface, although seams and white or other authorized colors that contrast with the playing surface are accepted. It will have a circumference between 23.5 cm and 22.4 cm and a weight between 156 and 163 g. See Figure HCH-6.
10. THE STICK OR STICK
The stick is formed by a straight handle and a curved head or blade according to the traditional shape, it will have a flat smooth face at the bottom of its left side (playing face), the stick will have a smooth and continuous transition without any irregularities or other discontinuity in the transition from the handle or grip to the blade. See Figure HCH-7.
The other side of the stick, the right side with which you don’t play, will be rounded and smooth. All edges will be rounded.
Figure HCH-8 shows a diagram of the stick or stick in a vertical position showing the playing face, the curved base of the blade is shown positioned on the XX axis, perpendicular to this axis is the vertical YY axis. For measurements, the stick must be aligned such that the YY axis passes through the center of the top of the handle. The blade must be of “J” or “U” shape whose end terminates in the CC line parallel to the XX axis, at 100 mm along the YY axis in a positive direction (towards Y+). The handle starts on the CC line and continues in the Y+ direction. The flat play portion of the stick paddle and its entire continuation along the handle must be smooth and single-plane, being able to have a concavity or convexity of no more than 4 mm in either direction.
The size of the stick or stick will be such that it can pass through a ring of 5.1 cm in inner diameter.
The lines AA and A1A1 of the diagram will be 51 mm, parallel and equidistant from the YY axis.
Lines BB and B1B1 of the diagram will be 20 mm from AA and A1A1 respectively. The handle may be curved or arcuate protruding from the line AA but only once along the length of the axis YY and not exceeding the boundary line BB.
Any curvature along the length of the stick will have a continuous and smooth profile throughout its length and will be limited to a maximum arrow of 25 mm. The point of maximum curvature should not be less than 200 mm from the base of the blade.See Figure HCH-9.
The stick will be made of wood or other material that is suitable for the practice of hockey and does not pose a risk to the health of athletes, metallic materials or metallic components are not admissible. Tapes and resins can be added as long as the surface remains smooth.
The total weight will not be greater than 737 g. The length of the stick measured from the top of the handle to the bottom of the blade (line X) should not exceed 105 cm.
The ball speed will not exceed 98% of the stick speed of the stick shovel under tested conditions. This is verified experimentally in the laboratory, with a simulator that provides a speed of 80 km/h to the club, the speed of the ball is calculated from the time it needs to pass through two fixed measuring points and is expressed as a percentage of the speed of the club. This test is performed with FIH-approved balls and in FIH-authorized laboratories. Five measurements are performed and the laboratory conditions are: 20ºC of temperature and 50% of relative humidity.
11. FLAG OF CORNER
At each corner of the field a pole with a flag will be placed, the poles will have a height between 1.20 m and 1.50 m, they will not be spiky, if they are rigid they will have a tilting base and they will not have dangerous characteristics for the players.
The flags shall have dimensions of length and width not exceeding 30 cm.
12. PERIMETER RAIL
There must be a perimeter rail at the boundary of the outer bands. It will consist of a fence of 0.90 m in height that will have the purpose of delimiting between the playing field and the spectators, as well as avoiding the exit of the scratching balls from the playing field. The fence will have a plinth placed in its lower part of height 0.20 m, continuous, resistant to impact and humidity. The fence shall not have protruding elements towards the inside of the field and its gaps or openings shall not be greater than 10 mm. The vertical elements or supports of the perimeter fence shall be placed towards the opposite side of the playing surface and fixed to the ground in a solid and resistant manner. These will be stainless metal or protected against corrosion by hot galvanizing, cold galvanizing or with layers of protective paint. The elements between fence supports will be resistant to the impact of the ball and the stick or stick. The vertical elements or supports of the perimeter fence can consist of metal net, perforated metal sheet or synthetic panels, if they are metallic they will be made of stainless metal or protected against corrosion. The upper part of the perimeter fence shall have a continuous handrail with rounded edges with a minimum radius of 3±1 mm.
The perimeter fence can be interrupted in front of the judges’ table and the players’ benches or in another case it will have two access doors to the track next to the team benches and on both sides of the table that will open out of it, without invading it.
13.SAFETY NETS (PARABOLAS)
Nets shall be placed behind the bottom lines outside the outer safety strip behind the doorposts to stop the balls, the nets shall have a minimum length of 25 m and a minimum height of 5 m, with a mesh width of not more than 5 cm, if they extend over the entire length of the bottom line the remaining length may have a height of 3 m. The safety nets will reach the ground and will not be tensioned or have some flexibility to avoid rebounds.
In the playing fields where RFEH competitions or training are to be carried out, the nets in the funds will have a minimum length of 40 m and a minimum height of 8 m.
14.DOORMEN'S PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
The goalkeepers shall be provided with the following personal protective equipment:
- Hand guards or goalkeeper mitts, with maximum dimensions of width 22.8 cm and length 35.5 cm when placed flat with the palm facing upwards. They should not have any elements to hold the stick or stick when it is not being held by hand.
- Leg protections (guards): They will be up to 30 cm wide once placed on the legs.
The protections will meet the requirements of the UNE-EN 13546 “Protective clothing. Protectors for hands, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, feet and genitalia for hockey goalkeepers on grass and pimples protectors for players. Requirements and test methods” according to the corresponding performance level indicated by the standard (Men level 4 or 5, Women level 3, Young level 3, Children level 2). Likewise, in order to be used, they will have the declaration of conformity with the essential requirements of Directive 89/686/EEC or, where appropriate, Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
15.USEFUL SPACES FOR SPORT
15.1 THE JUDGES' TABLE AND THE PLAYERS' BENCHES
Outside one of the security bands of the playing field, there will be a space for the judges’ table and for the players’ benches with a minimum width of 4 m. See Figure HCH-1.
The judging table will be located in front of the center line and with perfect visibility of the entire playing field, the scoreboard and the players’ benches. In high-level sports competitions, the judges’ table will be equipped for electronic monitoring of the matches (electrical sockets, internet connection and data transmission).
Banks for players reservations, technicians etc. They will be located on both sides of the judges’ table.
In competitions where spectators are placed close to the players’ benches and the judges’ table for security, it is advisable to have translucent or transparent protections.
In national sports competitions, the judges’ table and the benches will have the following characteristics required by the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation:
Table of judges:
It shall be at a distance from the strip line of at least 4 m and at most 8 m and shall have at least the following characteristics:
- It will be placed on an elevated platform 0.25 m above the level of the playing field.
- The table will have dimensions of 3 m by 1 m and the front and the two sides will be closed.
- It will have seats for six people.
- It will have electrical plugs.
- It will have protection against the sun, irrigation and impacts through a cabin of dimensions of 6 m by 3 m and 2 m high.
Benches:
They shall be located on both sides of the judges’ table, at a distance of not more than 5 m from it, and shall have at least the following characteristics:
- They will have at least 9 seats.
- They will have electrical plugs.
- They will have protection against the sun, irrigation and impacts through a cabin of dimensions of 8 m by 2.5 m and 2 m high and will be open to the playing field.
15.2 AUXILIARY AREA
In sports facilities where high-level sports competitions will be held, an auxiliary area around the playing field and the security bands will be available for security reasons, consisting of a perimeter space for cameras, photographers, advertising, medical care, external security area, etc., outside the security bands, with a minimum dimension of 2 m and 3 m in the areas of players’ seats and judges’ table, as a protected area. The protected area (playing field, security bands, judges’ table, players’ benches and external perimeter space) will not be accessible or accessible to spectators.
15.3 HEATING ZONES
In addition to the central playing court, it is recommended to provide at least two other courtIn high level competitions, in addition to the main grass hockey field of the sports facility, it is required to have two additional zones for training and warm-up before the game exercises..
15.4 THE PLAYING FIELD FOR HOCKEY 5s AND MINIHOCKEY
The playing field can be used transversely for Hockey 5s and minihockey. En Hockey 5s se utilizará con dimensiones máximas de 55 m de longitud y 41,70 m de ancho. In fields built specifically for Hockey 5s the field dimensions recommended by the FIH are: 48 m long and 31.76 m wide.
16.SCOREBOARD
The scoreboard will be placed in a situation of perfect visibility for referees, players and the public. The scoreboard will indicate the names of the teams and reflect the scores.
In national competitions, an electronic scoreboard will be provided so that it can be operated from the judges’ table. It will be located in one of the corners of the playing field, opposite the situation of the benches, so that it can be seen correctly by the players, table of judges, benches and the spectators. It will mark the time in minutes and seconds and the result and will have an acoustic signal to determine the match times.
17.MEGAPHONY
In sports facilities where high-level national competitions are to be held, the sports facility must have a megaphone facility. The installation of megaphony should allow for individual control of the sound system in the areas where media representatives and commentators are located.
The megaphone system must be designed to automatically make warnings in case of an emergency, both to athletes and spectators.
18.CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV)
In sports facilities where national high-level competitions are to be held, the sports facility must have a closed-circuit color television installation, if required by the authorities for the prevention of violence in sport, however, it is advisable to provide for its installation.
The closed-circuit television installation will have fixed and mobile cameras that control the interior and exterior (graderío, accesses, etc. ), own supply of electricity and will be handled from the organizational control room of the facility.
19.ORGANIZATIONAL CONTROL UNIT (UCO)
In sports facilities where national high-level competitions are to be held, if required by the authorities for the prevention of violence in sport, due to the importance of the competition, the number of attendees, the safety of the same and the modality of its development, a control room will be provided from which an overview of the installation is obtained (track, grandstands, etc. ), this organisational control unit shall have at least a closed-circuit television, megaphony and radio and telecommunication links, as well as such other means as may be necessary for the control of the enclosure.
20.AUXILIARY SPACES FOR ATHLETES
20.1 CHANGING ROOMS, SPORTS TOILETS
At least two independent changing rooms will be available, one for each team and four recommended. The changing rooms will have a laundry area with benches and hangers, a shower area with space for drying and a toilet area with toilet cabins and basins.
The characteristics of these spaces are indicated in the NIDE standard “Large Fields”.
The changing rooms will be located as close as possible to the playing field, on the side of the bench area and with direct access to it. The changing rooms shall have a minimum free height of 2,50 m and shall consist of areas with the following characteristics:
- Players’ clothing change area, for at least 20 people, equipped with benches, hangers or closets wardrobe, massage table and blackboard. Minimum surface of 45 m2.
- Shower area, with non-slip and waterproof floor, with at least 10 showers.
- Area of toilets and washbasins with mirrors and hair dryers.
For safety reasons it may be necessary to install a protection tunnel with respect to the possible graderío, which may be extendable from the runway to the entrance to the changing rooms.
20.2 CHANGING ROOMS, REFEREE TOILETS
At least two referees will be provided with a dressing room, which can be used, when there is no competition, as a dressing room for coaches, instructors or teachers. The dressing room will have a change of clothes area with benches and hangers, a shower area with space for drying and a toilet area with toilet cabins and basins. In the same dressing room or annex to it there will be an area for writing minutes, reports, etc. With the appropriate furniture. Likewise, the characteristics of these spaces are indicated in the NIDE standard “Large Fields”.
20.3 NURSING – FIRST AID
It will be arranged so that access to it from the field is easy and will have a quick exit to the outside for the evacuation of accidents, injuries or patients. It will be equipped with an exam table, stretcher, desk, armchair, medicine cabinet, clothes rack and medical equipment essential for first aid. The first aid room must be available to both athletes and the public if there is no other specific room for the public.
20.4 DOPING CONTROL AREA
In official competitions, the doping control area will be provided, which will be used exclusively for this purpose. It must comply with the requirements established by Order PRE/1832/2011, of 29 June, which regulates the area of control of doping, the material for taking samples and the protocol for handling and transporting blood samples and will have the following spaces:
- A waiting room with chairs and refrigerator for non-alcoholic beverages or other substances that could have an adverse effect, as well as container(s) for the collection of beverage containers.
- A work room adjoining the waiting room and directly connected to it with table, chairs and a refrigerator with a key to store the samples until they are transferred.
- Urine sampling room adjoining the work room (In case of competitions for men and women two are recommended) with toilet, sink and mirror.
- A blood collection room as an additional room adjacent to the work room or as a space included in the work room. If it is an additional room, it will be equipped with a refrigerator with a key to store the samples until they are transferred.
20.5 SPORTS EQUIPMENT WAREHOUSE
A store of sports equipment, of sufficient size to store sports equipment of grass hockey, will be available and can be locked. You will have easy or direct access to the grass hockey field, you will meet the requirements of the NIDE standard “Large Fields”.
21. SINGULAR AUXILIARY SPACES
21.1 ADMINISTRATION OFFICES, ORGANIZATION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND ACCREDITATION ROOM
They are the spaces intended for the people in charge of the administrative management of the sports installation for grass hockey. Its size will be in accordance with the size of the sports facility it serves, however it is advisable that each area has a space of no less than 20 square meters. It will meet the requirements of the NIDE “Large Fields” standard.
For high-level national competitions, an office or room will be provided for the installation of the organization office of the Championship.
21.2 STAFF LOCKER ROOMS
The personnel locker rooms will be of a size depending on the number of people involved in the maintenance of the grass hockey playing field, cleaning, maintenance of technical facilities, etc. These changing rooms will be arranged separately from the area of changing rooms for athletes and referees.
21.3 MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE
A maintenance and maintenance warehouse will be provided, which will include warehouse spaces for machinery and utensils for cleaning the grass hockey field, equipment for installations, etc. It will meet the requirements of the NIDE “Large Fields” standard.
21.4 SPACES FOR AUTHORITIES AND PERSONALITIES
In large sports facilities where relevant sports competitions are to be held, there will be a reception and stay area for authorities and personalities, which will be located near the Tribune of authorities.
21.5 MEDIA SPACES
In large sports facilities where important sporting events are held, spaces will be available for representatives of the media and the facilities they require, such spaces will be separated from the spectator areas and with independent access.
For high-level competitions, it is also required that the sports facility has a differentiated entrance for the media with reception area and has the following spaces:
- Covered press stands separate from viewers, with seating equipped with desk, telephone line, electrical sockets, internet connection and data transmission, printer, etc.
- Covered cabins for radio and TV commentators with space of 3 m x 3 m each, with window of possible opening in the front of the cabins, with good visibility and without obstacles of the game track, will have electrical plugs, internet connection, printer, etc.
- Spaces for TV cameras, around the game track and in elevated positions, planning must be coordinated with competent experts of the TV media.
- Media working rooms will have a key-lock and will be equipped with sufficient electrical outlets, telephone connections and Internet and equipped with office furniture (tables, chairs, etc. ).
- Press conference room, equipped with microphones and megaphone system, electrical outlets and sufficient furniture for a minimum number of 50 people.
- Mixed area that allows media representatives to talk and/or interview players, on the court or on the way from the court to the changing rooms and/or from the changing rooms and the exit from the facility. This area must be separate and not accessible to spectators and will have controlled access and different from that of athletes.
- There will be a reserved parking for media area, direct and differentiated entrance to the interior of the sports facility and an equally reserved grandstand, as well as a room with catering facilities for its use.
22. SPACES FOR SPECTATORS
The spaces for the spectators will allow to see the sports competitions that take place and will have the necessary auxiliary spaces such as: entrance hall/s with zone and information posters, access control, lockers, bar-cafeteria, toilets, wardrobe, etc. The spaces for spectators will be designed and built in a way that is accessible to people with disabilities in a non-discriminatory, independent and safe way, places will be reserved for people with reduced mobility (1 for wheelchair users for every 100 seats or fraction) and they will comply with national, regional and local regulations for this purpose. The spaces intended for spectators will comply with the requirements of the Technical Building Code (CTE) and other current regulations, especially that of public shows, accessibility and fires. These spaces will also meet the requirements of the NIDE “Large Fields” standard.
The number of spectators to be predicted depends on the level and character of the sporting event. For the celebration of national sporting events it is necessary to provide the following minimum number of spectator seats:
- Copa de S.M El Rey and S.M. The Queen and Play Offs Division of Honor:1,000 seats (100 decks)
- Spanish Championships: 500 seats (50 covers)
- Stages of ascent: 200 places
In competitions of national level and high level of sport, a Tribune will be available, covered with authorities and personalities, which will be in a central position of the graderío, near the playing field and close to the reception and stay area of authorities and personalities. The gallery should not be accessible to the rest of the public and will have its own toilets. It will have a capacity for at least 20 people in Copa de S.M El Rey and S.M. The Queen and Play Offs Division of Honor and 10 people minimum in Spanish Championships.
The sports facilities where high-level sports competitions are to be held must have independent access for players and referees other than those of the public, so that they cannot enter into physical contact with the public.
24.ACCESSIBILITY
Sports facilities for grass hockey will be designed and built in a way that is accessible to people with disabilities, in a non-discriminatory, independent and safe way.
They will have an outdoor itinerary accessible to the installation and accessible itineraries to the playing field, the auxiliary sports spaces, (changing rooms, infirmary, toilets, etc.) and the spaces for spectators.
The aforementioned sports, auxiliary and spectator spaces will be accessible, meeting the accessibility criteria indicated in the NIDE standard “Campos Grandes” as well as the national, regional and local regulations for this purpose. They are recommended to meet the requirements of the UNE “Accessibility” Standards.
24.BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Hockey Rules 2017. International Hockey Federation.
- Rules of matches and competitions. Royal Spanish Hockey Federation.
- Specifications for obtaining a certificate of installation of a hockey field of the Royal Spanish Hockey Federation.
- Manual of performance, durability and construction. Requirements for Synthetic Hockey Grass Fields” from February 2014. International Hockey Federation
- UNE-EN Standards for “Sports Surfaces and Equipment”
- UNE-EN standard for “Lighting of sports facilities”
- UNE-EN standards for “Facilities for spectators in sports facilities”
- UNE standards for “Accessibility”