FUT-7 Football 7

This Regulatory Standard applies to all fields that are wholly or partially conducted with funds of the Sports Higher Council for the practice of football 7 and for the holding of competitions of the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF). The Sports Federation is responsible for the approval of each installation for the organisation of official football competitions at national and international level of national teams. This document has been prepared with the aim of normalizing the regulatory aspects of any useful installation for the practice of this sport, for which the current international regulations have been taken into account and has been submitted to consultation of the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.

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0 SCOPE

This Regulatory Standard applies to all fields that are wholly or partially conducted with funds of the Sports Higher Council for the practice of football 7 and for the holding of competitions of the Real Federación Española de Fútbol (RFEF). The Sports Federation is responsible for the approval of each installation for the organisation of official football competitions at national and international level of national teams. This document has been prepared with the aim of normalizing the regulatory aspects of any useful installation for the practice of this sport, for which the current international regulations have been taken into account and has been submitted to consultation of the Real Federación Española de Fútbol.

 

1 FIELD SIZE

The playing field is a rectangle of dimensions between the following limits:

FIELD DIMENSIONS	Length(m)	Width(m)
Maximum	65	45
Minimum	50	30

2 EXTERNAL BANDS AND SECURITY

In order to facilitate the development of the game and the safety of players, around the playing field there shall be an obstacle clearance of at least 1,5 m wide, outside the band lines and outside the finish lines, with the same type of sport area as the playing field. It is recommended that the free space behind the finish lines be 2.50 m wide.

 

3 FIELD LAYOUT

The layout of the playing field shall be in accordance with the figure

the markings lines shall be not more than 12 cm wide and it is recommended that they be at least 10 cm, generally white in colour so that they are clearly distinct from the colour of the playing field. The markings shall not be made by means of grooves on the playing field.

All the lines are part of the area they demarcate.

Paints and substances used for field marking shall not contain toxic chemicals for players and field keepers, only products which the manufacturer and supplier declare as non-toxic in accordance with the legislation in force and which specify the form of use and the protection required in their use (gloves, eye protection, washing of contacts with the skin, etc.) shall be allowed. In any case, lime (calcium hydroxide) will not be used in any case as it can cause severe burns and irritations to the skin and eyes in contact with it.

 

4 OBSTACLE FREE HEIGHT

It shall be at least 15 m above the field and the external safety belts.

 

5 ORIENTATION

The longitudinal axis of the field shall preferably be N-S, allowing a variation between NE-SO and NO-SE.

 

6 LIGHTING

Artificial lighting shall be uniform and so as not to hinder the sight of players, arbitral equipment or spectators.

It will have the following minimum levels of horizontal lighting, color performance and peak glare (GR) in the area of play, according to the criteria of UNE-EN 12193 “Lighting of sports facilities”, which are indicated below:

 

MINIMUM FOOTBALL LIGHTING LEVELS(Exterior)
COMPETITION LEVEL	Horizontal illuminance	Rend. Colour (Ra)	GR ≤
E med (lux)	Uniformity E min/ Emed
High-level international and national competitions	500	0.7	80	50
Regional competitions, high-level training	200	0.6	60	50
Local competitions, training and recreation	75	0.5	60	55

 

For TV transmissions color and film recording a level of vertical illuminance is required in function of the speed of the action and the dimension of the object, in the aforementioned standard UNE-EN 12193, sports have been classified, in this sense, in three groups A, B and C; football is not quoted; however by analogy it is included in the same group as football 11, group B illumination.

Level of vertical lighting to be maintained depending on the maximum shooting distance of the cameras (UNE-EN-12193)

The lighting must achieve a good chromatic reproduction index, for which its colour performance will be Ra ≥ 60 as indicated in the table above, however it is recommended that it be equal to or greater than 80. Likewise, the color temperature should be between 4000º K and 6500ºK. For high-definition television (HD) the levels are higher exigencia.Los scales or the lighting towers will not

be placed in any case in the external safety bands, which will be free of obstacles. The distribution of the cords or lighting towers shall be on two lines parallel to the band lines at a minimum distance of 4 m, having three or four on each line, the lateral placement of the luminaires provides good uniformity. In order to avoid glare to the porterers and ensure good lighting of the goal and its area, no lighting scales shall be placed in the sector between two straight lines having as center the middle point of the finish line and those lines form an angle of 10° to one side and to the other of that line meta.La the mounting height of the luminaires in the scales or light towers to ensure that there is no light line The angle formed by the line

from the assembly line of the luminaires to the centre of the field shall be at least 25°.

 

7 PLAYING AREA

The playing surfaces of natural grass, natural and artificial grass (hybrid system), artificial grass and dirt are suitable. In national competitions the playing area will be natural grass, however it may be artificial grass or hybrid system in competitions, when authorised by the Spanish Real Football Federation or the corresponding Sport Organization, if permitted by the regulation of the competition n.En regional competitions, amateur and

juvenile competitions the area of play will be preferably natural, it may be artificial grass when the Spanish Federation authorizes it

7.1) Natural grass playing areas

Natural grass playing surfaces, depending on the scope of the sport activity (local, recreational, regional, national or international) and intensity of use (Low, medium or high) must meet the requirements or quality specifications indicated in the NIDE FUT-football standard to the delivery of the field, which will be maintained over time with the same characteristics through conservation and maintenance oportuno.Para

obtain the previous The automatic irrigation system shall comply with the requirements of UNE 41952-2 “Automatic irrigation systems on natural grass surfaces for football and rugby”. Sprinklers within the playing field shall be buried emerging sprinklers protruding from the natural grass surface only during irrigation, may bear a top cap with natural grass for safety, in any case they shall not present risks of stumbling, hitching or shock of the players with their fixed or movable part. A reservoir for irrigation will also be provided, which will also collect the water from the drainage for better use and management of agua.Las actions for the conservation and maintenance of the natural grass surface will be carried out so that the initial properties of the sports surface will be maintained with use and time.

7.2) Natural and artificial grass playing areas. Hybrid or mixed system.

Natural and artificial grass play surfaces, known as hybrid or mixed systems, consist of systems which, by means of artificial fibres inserted in the field or in porous and draining synthetic bases spread on the ground, allow the growth of natural grass between them. These systems aim at a better rooting of the natural grass, greater resistance to the rooting of the grass surface by the action of the players' boots, greater uniformity and regularity of the surface, better reduction of forces, avoid compaction of the surface, reduce maintenance, etc. These systems are currently in full development. The natural and artificial grass playing surfaces (hybrid or mixed system) shall comply with the same specifications as the natural grass surfaces indicated in the preceding point.

7.3) Artificial grass playing areas

Artificial grass surfaces hardly need conservation and maintenance work and have no limits in terms of the number of hours of use as in natural grass, are therefore suitable for training fields and with an intense degree of use n.Las

artificial grass play surfaces usually consist of a supporting fabric to which they are fixed and from it stands the fibres of artificial grass, among which the existing space is usually filled with base material. Artificial grass game surfaces for soccer 7 tend to have the characteristics listed in the table below:

 

HIERBAARTIFICIALSOCCER	Filling	Fiber height(mm)	Type of fibre	Derellene height (%)
Sand + rubber granulate	40 - 65	Fibrillated /Monofilament	60 - 80

 

Artificial grass play surfaces also sometimes include an intermediate elastic layer or base over the base layer in order to improve the reduction of forces in the athletic surface-sport interaction, thus achieving a good absorption of impacts, however they may not include the indicated elastic base provided that the artificial grass and the stuffing of rubber granules provide the required absorption levels of impacts, however it must be considered that with the elastic base the uniform behavior of the sports surface is more useful. The elastic layers or bases can be prefabricated or "in situ". The construction of the artificial grass surface requires the excavation of the base natural terrain eliminating all the existing vegetation and vegetable land, reaching the level

of the firm and preparing its surface, which will constitute the subsoil of the construction. When fillers are required to achieve the required level or to replace inconsistent land, fillings shall be made by layers of compacted zahorras to achieve the required bearing capacity, this layer is called sub-base. In the prepared or subsoil natural terrain or on the sub-base the base or supporting layer is available, for which there are two types of constructions:

- Construction with bonded support layer and horizontal drainage: Consisting of making a first layer support or base layer not linked by the contribution of a layer of compacted zahorras and on it a second layer support or base layer bonded of asphalt agglomerate is extended with a correct planimetry and with slopes towards the perimeter canals for collecting rain water and/or irrigation for horizontal drainage because this layer is waterproof and underneath. The elastic layer or base is installed on the asphalt agglomerate layer, and finally the artificial grass surface and the filling. In order to obtain the necessary planness and regularity of the sports surface, the base layer of zahorras and the asphalt agglomerate shall have the required planimetry.

- Construction with untied support layer and vertical drainage: Consisting of making a support layer or base layer unbound by the contribution of a layer of compacted zahorras and under it a drainage network collecting rain and/or irrigation water as this permeable solution. The drainage network is carried out with drainage ditches filled with filtering material and drainage tubes. A geotextile sheet is also available to prevent the washing of fine material from the layer supporting the drainage ditches. In this case, if the drainage works correctly, it is not strictly necessary to have the earrings on the sports surface. On the non-attached support layer, the elastic layer or base is installed, and finally the artificial grass surface. In order to obtain the necessary planness and regularity of the sports surface, the base layer of zahorras and the asphalt agglomerate shall have the required planimetry.

As far as the criterion for deciding by one type of construction is concerned, it should be noted that buildings with untied support layer are usually cheaper than buildings with attached support layer, however they could have a lower level of dimensional stability due to potential seats if they do not have a good design or the characteristics of the site and the site have not been considered well, or have not had a good quality control of the materials and construction. In any case, for a correct decision and a good design to ensure the good long-term surface behavior, it is convenient to carry out a geotechnical study of the available land to know the type of soil, its resistance, composition, water content, drainage capacity, water table level and its expansivity potential by desiccation/humectation, as well as other important characteristics. This initial site assessment stage is an essential part of the designo.Las artificial grass game surfaces

for soccer 7 depending on the level of sport activity (Local, recreational, regional, national) must meet the quality requirements or specifications indicated in the NIDE “FUT-Football” standard for this type of surfaces, both for laboratory type-approval and for “on-site” tests. Such specifications shall be maintained over time with the same characteristics by conservation and maintenance oportuno.Para sand as stuffing material of artificial grass is required:

- SiO2 96%, CaO 3% content by weight

- Shape: rounded or spherical chants

- Granulometry: 80% of the weight will be between 0.16 mm and 1.25 mm

Artificial grass surfaces shall have a perimeter strip outside the safety, paved and at least 1 m wide outer strips. For the preparation of the artificial grass playing field, cooling it and making it the softest surface to the friction, they shall be equipped with irrigation system, preferably automatic and at least perimeter drainage with canaleta situated on the external edge of the safety belts and the internal edge of the outer perimeter band. The irrigation system may be by means of water cannons arranged perimetrally and outside the outer bands, without sprinklers within the field and, if necessary, by placing emerging sprinklers buried, externally to cover the areas where the cannons do not arrive. The drop of irrigation water will not result in displacement of the filling for which the inclination and pressure of the water will be adequate. Another option is the sprinkler irrigation system located within the playing field, in that case they will be buried emergent sprinklers, protruding from the artificial grass surface only during irrigation and carrying an upper lid with the artificial grass surface for safety, in any case they will not present risks of stumbling, hitching or collision of players with their fixed or mobile part. This option may pose risks for players in the medium and long term as well as greater conservation and maintenance complexity.

 

7.4) Compact Earth Play Surfaces

Compact earth play surfaces are made up of several layers consisting of granular mixtures of aggregates of different grain sizes mechanically stabilized by compaction, usually without binding substances except water. Compact dirt playing surfaces are only acceptable in basic facilities, for recreational use and local and/or regional competitions. The ground playing areas shall comply with the following requirements:

 

COMPACTED LAND FIELD REQUIREMENTS
Uniformity / Flatness, (mm)At a distance of 3m	≤ 10
Infiltration/Drainage (mm/h)	≥ 10
Ball boat (%)(Drop from 3 m)	35-65
Ball rolling (m)	>10
Hardness (g)	>140
Traction (Nm)	≥ 35
Maximum cross-sectional slopes (%)	≤ 1

The tests shall be carried out using the test methods specified in UNE 41951-1 “Natural grass sports surfaces”

 

In addition, the following will be noted:

- The ground pavement shall not contain toxic or harmful substances to health.-
Its constituent materials must not cause persistent spots or weaning.- It
must not contain clay materials.- There will be no
grains larger than 1 mm and the percentage by weight of grains between 0.5 mm and 1 mm will be less than 25% to avoid danger of abrasion injury.

The dirt surfaces shall have a irrigation system to improve the hardness of the field and to avoid dust formation. Likewise, they will have a drainage network in case the base ground is not sufficiently permeable (permeability less than 70 mm/h). The actions of conservation and
maintenance of the playing surface of compacted soil are essential to keep the field in perfect condition avoiding its compaction and irregularities in it that would make it hard, with risk of joint injuries and therefore dangerous for athletes. Maintenance and maintenance operations shall be carried out (Decompaction, levelling, supply or replacement of the upper layer, etc.) so that the initial properties of the sports surface are maintained with use and time.

8 LA PORTERIA

The football field 7 will be equipped with two lotteries, they are placed in the center of the finish line, their interior measurements are 2 m high by 6 m wide.

It shall comply with the rules of the Real Federación Española de Fútbol and the requirements of resistance and stability as indicated by the standard UNE EN-748 “Soccer Lotteries” The assembly, installation and maintenance shall be carried out in accordance with the instructions to be provided by the manufacturer. The lotteries shall have the documentation indicating that they comply with the stability and resistance requirements of

the said standard, as well as the name of the fabricante.La goal consists of frame, elements of network and network support.

8.1 THE FRAMEWORK

The frame is composed of posts and crossings, constructed from the same material (steel, light alloy or plastic material) of non-corrosive or corrosion protected material.

It shall preferably be of semicircular or elliptical circular section, those of square or rectangular section shall have rounded corners with a radius of at least 3 mm. The maximum dimension of the cross section shall be 12 cm and minimum 10 cm, the posts and the crossbar shall have the same section, their maximum dimension shall be the same as that of the finish line. See figure

The goal posts must be firmly fixed to the ground by means of drawers in concrete blocks. In case the goal is portable, it will have a ground frame with ground anchoring system that will provide anti-roll security or a fixed counterweight that will also provide anti-roll security. This system can include side wheels in the ground frame to facilitate the movement of the goal. They can also be used laterally for cross-sectional fields, so that when folding the safety band of the main field is free, these systems will have axles anchored in concrete blocks, turning wheels and system fasteners for the playing position. Any solution shall comply with the requirements for resistance and stability required by the UNE standard EN-748.Entre posts and ground frame bars, if any, no free space should be left. The cross-section of the frame to soil shall not override the

poles and shall be rounded to a radius of at least 30 mm.

 

8.2 THE NETWORK

Of square mesh, it can be made from natural or synthetic fibres, the diameter of the yarn shall be at least 2 mm, the width of the mesh shall be no more than


12 cm. 8.3 THE ELEMENTS OF SUPPRESSING THE NETWORK

The net must be fixed to the poles and to the travesaño without being tense to prevent the ball entering it from bouncing off the outside and so that the ball cannot pass through any gap between it and the postes.Las net

fasteners to the poles and to the travesaño must be designed in such a way that they cannot damage the players, for this reason it is required that the openings do not exceed 5 mm and

The net must be fixed to the ground (by means of a lacquered rope or fasteners which do not protrude from the field surface) or to the rear frame to the ground, in order to prevent the ball from passing through it, in any case they will not hinder the holder.

When the rear supports are used for the network they will not stand out from the scope of the goal.

The clamping system shall be such that a ball entering the goal cannot bounce off the constituent parts of it.

9 THE BALL

Spherical consisting of a leather cover or suitable synthetic material. It will have a circumference between 66 and 62 cm, a weight between 390 g and 340 g and a pressure equivalent to 0.4 – 0.6 atmospheres (400 – 600 g/cm²) at sea level, at the start of the match. Materials which may constitute a danger to gamblers shall not be used in their construction.

 

10 BANDERINES

At each corner of the field a pole with a banderin shall be placed, the pole shall not be pointed and its height shall be at least 1,00 m. V

At each end of the midline of the field, they may be optionally placed at a distance of at least 1 m outside the band line.

 

11 PLAYERS BANKS

Banks for players reserves, technicians etc. they shall be parallel to the band line and at a minimum distance of 2 m. They shall also be placed at a minimum distance of 5 m from the half-field line. It is advisable that they have respaldo.Los banks must be at the level of the playing area and

not below it. Bank dimensions shall be provided for a minimum of 7 seated persons or for the number specified in the Competition Rules concerned. Banks should be protected from bad weather or from objects launched by viewers, if they exist, this protection may be of transparent material provided that it effectively fulfils its function. They shall be so that they are not accessible to espectadores.Los banks may be fixed or demountable, if they are demountable or mobile they must be firmly fixed to the ground during use for safety

reasons.

12 ARBITRATOR BANKS

Arbitrator banks shall be located between the two player banks, aligned with them and in the extension of the midline of campo.Los arbitrator

banks shall be at the level of the playing area and not below it. They shall have protection against the harsh weather and/or objects released by viewers, if any, this protection may be of transparent material provided that it effectively fulfils its function. They shall be placed in such a way that they are not accessible to viewers or impede their viewing.

Bank dimensions will be provided for 3 people sitting in national sports competitions.

Banks can be fixed or demountable, if they are demountable or mobile, they must be firmly fixed to the ground during use for safety reasons,

The requirements of this point are mandatory in national sports competitions and are recommended in other competitions.

 

13 Scoreboard

The scoreboard will be placed in a position of perfect visibility for referees, players and the public. The scoreboard shall indicate the time of the meeting, the names of the teams and the valid goals as they arise.

 

14 CLOSURE, PROTECTION NETWORKS AND ELEMENTS FOR THE SEPARATION OF SPECTATORS FROM THE PLAYING FIELD

 

14.1 CLOSURE

In football grounds 7 without spectator facilities, in order to avoid the loss of balls and the risk of balls, a perimeter enclosure of sufficient height must be provided outside the security bands. The perimeter enclosure may consist of metallic mesh or galvanized metallic nets and poles, shall be resistant to the impact of balls, the metal elements shall be resistant to corrosion and shall have at least a height of 6 m behind the finish lines and 2 m on the band lines. In the presence of facilities for spectators, the perimeter enclosure shall not be installed on the sides that have a graderío or shall be available on the graderío if its height is less than 6 m after the finish lines or 2 m after the band lines until completing those heights respectively. When the perimeter enclosure separates the playing field from another property or public road, it is recommended to provide a rigid enclosure whose height after the finish and band lines will be at least 6 m respectively. In any case, the risks of exit of bullets shall be evaluated in accordance with the height of the perimeter enclosure in order to avoid such risk.

14.2 PROTECTION NETWORKS

In camps with spectator facilities, in order to protect players from objects launched by the public and to stop balls, the placement of networks after the finish lines to the outside of the external security bands will be valued. The nets shall have a maximum mesh width of 5 cm x 5 cm, shall be black, shall be suspended throughout the whole width of the playing field, shall have a minimum height of 6 m, shall reach the ground and shall not be tensioned to avoid rebounds.

 

14.3 ELEMENTS FOR THE SEPARATION OF SPECTATORS FROM THE PLAYING FIELD

The football fields 7 shall be perimetrally surrounded by a fence or handrails from 1 m to 1,10 m high, fixed to the ground, which shall aim at separating the playing ground from the area intended for spectators. In child competitions and training for children aged 10 years and younger, in order to reduce the risk of stroke due to the impact of the head or neck of boys and girls against the handrails of the fences located behind the endlines at a distance of less than 2.50 m from the finish line, the handrail must have a protection element that will provide a damping (Absorption of impacts) that will not exceed 500 m/s² (50g), according to

 

15 PUBLIC ADDRESS

In sports facilities where high-level national competitions are to be held, the sports facility must have a public address system a.El,

a public address system (FATF), which must enable it to be used in cases of emergency and be designed to automatically advertise in case of emergency, both athletes and spectators.

16 PROTECTION EQUIPMENT FOR PLAYERS AND PLAYERS AND

PORTERS SHALL BE OBLIGED TO USE SHIN GUARDS UNDER THE STOCKINGS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE GAME, THEY MUST BE OF SUITABLE MATERIAL OFFERING PROTECTION. Shin guards as personal protective equipment shall comply with the harmonised standard UNE-EN 13061:2010. “Protective clothing. Shin guards for soccer players. Test requirements and methods.”

In addition, they may use other protective equipment that is not dangerous for other players. These may be headguards, face masks, arm protectors, knee pads and goalkeeper gloves. Goalkeeper gloves as personal protective equipment shall comply with the harmonised standard UNE-EN 16027:2012 Protective clothing. Protective gloves for football gatekeepers.

 

17 AUXILIARY SPACES FOR ATHLETES 17.1

COSTUMES, ATHLETE TOILETS, COACHES shall have at

least two separate costumes, one for each team, which shall be separated from the spaces for the public and close to the field of play. Changing areas of clothing with benches and hangers, area of showers with drying space and area of toilets with toilets and washbasins shall be available in the changing rooms, and they shall be able to be locked with a key.

The locker rooms will have separate entrances from other areas from the playing field, each locker room will be provided for a minimum of 15 users for basic levels up to 25 users for high level.

The locker rooms shall have the following characteristics:
• Changing area of the players' clothing, equipped with fixed benches with a minimum length of 0,65m/user, hangers or cupboards wardrobe and
slate. • Massage area with at least two massage beds, with ice machine and refrigerator. • Area of showers, with non-slip
and waterproof floor, with a minimum of 6 showers and recommended of 10 showers. • Toilet area (2 minimum, 3 recommended), urinary
(2 minimum, 3 recommended), washbasins with mirrors (2 minimum, 5 recommended) and hair dryers (2 minimum, 5 recommended).

The rest of the characteristics of these spaces will be as indicated in the clothing and toilets section of the NIDE standard “Large fields and athletics”. In high-level facilities, a training room adjacent to each of the equipment changing rooms shall be available, with a bench, clothes rack or cupboards, slate, toilet, sink and shower.

For safety reasons, players must be allowed to leave from locker rooms to the playing field of a tunnel of protection in relation to the gradation of spectators, which may


be extensible. 17.2 CHANGING

ROOMS AND ARBITRAGE TOILETS shall provide a dressing room for referees, which may be used, when there is no competition, as a clothing of trainers, monitors or teachers, and also be able to be locked with a key. This locker room will have a changing area of clothing with benches and hangers, a shower area with drying space and an toilets area with toilets and washbasins. In high-level sports competitions, the exchange zone shall be provided for at least 4 persons. In the same locker room or annex there will be an area for writing records, reports, etc. with the appropriate furniture. The characteristics of such spaces shall be as indicated in the NIDE standard “Large

fields and athletics” in paragraph vestuarios-aseos.Por security grounds must be given the exit of arbitrators from locker rooms to the playing field of a tunnel of protection with respect to the gradation of spectators, which may be extensible.

 

17.3 NURSING – FIRST AID AND

EMERGENCY VEHICLES FOR THE EVACUATION OF CASUALTIES, INJURED OR SICK PERSONS. The spaces and doors shall have sufficient width for the passage of beds, the corridors shall be at least 2,25 m wide and the doors shall be 2,20 m wide. It shall be equipped with an examination table, stretcher, a desk table, armchair, a cabinet 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. In professional category competitions there will be a differentiated nursing for spectators with similar characteristics. The rest of the characteristics will be as indicated in the clothing and toilets section of the NIDE standard “Large fields and athletics”.

 

17.4 SPORT EQUIPMENT STORE and

will have a sports equipment store of sufficient size to store football sports equipment and may be locked. It will have easy or direct access from the unhindered playing field, meet the requirements of the NIDE standard “Large fields and athletics”.

 

18 NATURAL AUXILIARY SPACES 18.1

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ON

SPACES INTENDED FOR PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE SPORTS FACILITY. Its size will be according to the size of the sports facility it serves. It will meet the requirements of the NIDE standard “Large fields and athletics”.18.2 PERSONNEL COSTUMES will be of


a size depending on

the number of people involved in the conservation, maintenance and preparation of the playing field, cleaning, maintenance of technical facilities, etc. These locker rooms will be arranged separately from the area of sportspeople and referees' costumes.18.3 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE WAREHOUSE and will provide a store or warehouses for machinery, utensils, products,

etc. maintenance and maintenance of the

playing field and the sports facility with sufficient dimensions and may be locked with a key. It will have easy or direct access from the field of play without obstacles, it will meet the requirements of the NIDE standard “Major fields and athletics”.21.4 SPACES FOR AUTHORITIES AND PERSONALIDADESEn large sports facilities will be available a reception area and

stay of authorities and personalities,

which will be located near the Tribune of authorities as a pre-palco. There will also be parking spaces with a differentiated access area

and direct access to the interior of the facility and close to the reception area.18.5 SPACES FOR THE MEDIA OF COMMUNICATION large sports facilities where important sports events will be

held will be

available for representatives of the media and the facilities that require.requieren, these spaces will be separated from the areas of spectators and competitions.

• Press tribunals Cabinas.•
Cabinas for radio and TV commentators.• Spaces
for TV cameras.• Media
working rooms.•
Press conference room.• Press
working room.• Mixed area allowing
media representatives to speak and/or interview players. • Parking reserved for media.

The characteristics and requirements of these spaces are indicated in the NIDE Football standard FUT19

SPACES FOR VIEWERS

The spaces for the spectators will allow you to see the sports competitions that take place and will have the necessary auxiliary spaces such as: lobby/s access with area and information posters, access control, lockers, bar – cafeteria, toilets, wardrobe, etc.

Spectator spaces shall be designed and constructed in such a way that they are accessible to persons with disabilities in a non-discriminatory, independent and safe manner. Places shall be reserved for persons with reduced mobility (1 for wheelchair users per 100 places or fraction) and shall comply with national, regional and local regulations for this purpose. The spaces intended for spectators shall comply with the requirements of the Technical Building Code (CTE) and other current regulations, in particular that of public performances, accessibility and fires. These spaces will also meet the requirements of the NIDE standard “Major Fields

and Athletics”.The sports facilities for football 7 must have independent access for players and referees other than those of the public, so that they cannot come into direct contact with the

espectadores.Todas the spectator locations will be of fixed seats at the graderío. In professional competitions, they will have numbered seats, with a 30 cm back and preferably a folding seat. However, in other competitions, if required by the authorities for the prevention of violence in sport, numbered seats will also be available for all viewers. The seats shall comply with UNE-EN 13200-4 “Facilities for spectators. Seats”The signalling of

the sports facility should facilitate access to the areas of the graderío or other existing ancillary spaces (toilets, stairs, elevators, nursing, catering areas, etc.). In addition, they will allow the orientation to go to the exits whether ordinary or emergency. The size and characteristics of the signalling and pictograms must be easily recognisable by any espectador.El number of spectators to be predicted depends on the level

and character of the sport event, as well as the number of inhabitants of the locality where the installation is located.

In addition to the above, the spectator spaces shall meet the requirements of the NIDE standard “Large fields and athletics”For high level competitions, offices shall be dedicated to the.20 ACCESSIBILITY

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FOOTBALL SPORTS FACILITIES shall be designed and constructed in such a way that they are accessible to persons with disabilities, in a non-discriminatory, independent and safe manner. They will have an external itinerary accessible to the installation and itineraries accessible to the field of play, the auxiliary sports spaces (Changing rooms, nursing, etc.) and the spaces for spectators. The aforementioned sports, ancillary and spectator spaces shall be accessible, meeting the accessibility criteria specified in the NIDE standard “Campos Grandes y Atletico” as well as the national, regional and local regulations for this purpose. It is recommended that they comply

with the requirements of the UNE Accessibility Standards. 21 BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY

- Game rules 2016/2017. “IFAB” (International Football Association Board) – General Regulation.
Real Federación Española de Fútbol.- General Regulation
of the National League for Professional Football.- FIFA
Quality Programme (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)- Law 19/2007 against
violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport. - Regulation on the prevention of violence, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport. (R.
D. 203/2010)- Normas UNE-EN de “Superficies y Equipamientos deportivos”- Normas UNE-EN de “Iluminación de instalaciones deportivas”- Normas UNE-EN de “Instalaciones para espectadores en instalaciones deportivas”- Normas UNE de “Accesibilidad”