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VOLLEYBALL COURT DIMENSIONS

References: http://www.sportsknowhow.com/volleyball/dimensions/volleyball-court-dimensions.html http://suite101.com/article/official-volleyball-court-dimensions-and-net-height-guidelines-a250190
Overall Dimensions The overall measurements for a Volleyball court is 60 feet by 30 feet. Each side of the court is therefore 30 feet by 30 feet in size. Center Line A center line is marked at the center of the court dividing it equally into 30 feet squares. Attack Line The attack line is marked 10 feet on each side of the center line of the court. Some rules show the attack line at 9' 10" however that includes the width of the line itself (2"). Service Line A service line is marked 10 feet inside the right sideline on each back line. This is the area from which the server may serve the volleyball. The Net The net is hung directly above the center line at 7 feet 4 inches for women and 8 feet for men. Standards Volleyball standards should be set at 36 feet apart, 3 feet on either side of the sidelines. Ceiling Height The minimum ceiling height should be 23 feet. Preferably the ceilings should be higher.

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2. ADULT SOCCER/FOOTBALL FIELD DIMENSIONS:

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_football http://www.sportsknowhow.com/soccer/dimensions/soccer-dimensions.html
Overall Dimensions The overall dimensions of a regulation soccer field is 100 yards long and 60 yards wide. Midfield Line The middle of the field is divided lengthwise by the midfield line. Center Circle In the center of the field a 10 yard circle marks the area where defenders must stay outside of at the start of a kickoff Penalty Area A rectangular box (sometimes called the "penalty box") centered on the goal marks the penalty area. This box is 44 yards wide by 18 yards deep. It includes an arc 10 yards from the "penalty mark". Fouls committed in this area may result in a penalty kick. Penalty Mark The penalty mark inside the "penalty area" 12 yards from the end line. The penalty mark is where "penalty kicks" are placed. Goal Area The goal area is a smaller rectangle inside the "penalty area", centered on the goal. The measurements of this box are 20 yards wide by 6 yards deep. This box marks the area from which a goal kick must be placed.

Corner Kick A one yard quarter circle is marked on each corner of the field to mark where a player must place the ball prior to a corner kick. The Goal The adult soccer goal is 24 feet wide by 8 feet high.

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3. CRICKET
References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket_field http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket A cricket field consists of a large circular or oval-shaped grassy ground on which the game of cricket is played. There are no fixed dimensions for the field but its diameter usually varies between 142 m to 155 m. "The playing area shall be a minimum of 142.16 m from boundary to boundary square of the pitch, with the shorter of the two square boundaries being a minimum 65.43 m. The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be a minimum of 69.00 m. Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch to be used. In all cases the aim shall be to provide the largest playing area, subject to no boundary exceeding 87.29 m from the centre of the pitch to be used. " In addition, the conditions require a minimum 3 yard (in metres increase by 5) gap between the "rope" and the surrounding fencing or advertising boards. This is to allow the players to dive without hurting themselves. A cricket field must have at least 16,000 square yards ((150+3+3)/2*(70+70+3+3-22/2)/2*pi) of grass area(in metres increase by 5). A more realistic test-match stadium would have more than 20,000 square yards of grass (having a straight boundary of about 85m) Most of the action takes place in the centre of this ground, on a rectangular clay strip usually with short grass called the pitch. The pitch measures 25 m long. For a one-innings match played over a set number of fair deliveries, there are two additional field markings. A painted oval is made by drawing a semicircle of 32.4 m radius from the centre of each wicket with respect to the breadth of the pitch and joining them with lines parallel, 32.4 m to the length of the pitch. This line, commonly known as the circle, divides the field into an infield and outfield. Two circles of radius 18.7 m, centered at middle stump guard on the popping crease and often marked by dots, define the close-infield.

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4. (a) Outdoor: Hockey - field

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_hockey

http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/hockeydimensions (Best Site) Hockey, or field hockey as it is known in some parts of the world, is a team game of 11-a-side played by men and women. It is played with a stick and a ball and most often played on grass or synthetic surfaces.

Field of play
The field of play or pitch is rectangular, 91.4m long and 55m wide. All lines are 75mm wide, white and are part of the field of play. Sidelines mark the long perimeters, backlines mark the shorter perimeters. Goal lines are lines between the goal posts. A centre line is marked across the middle of the field. Lines known as 23m lines are marked across the field 22.9m from each backline. Circles are marked with lines 3.66m long inside the field around the goals and opposite of the centre of the backline. Penalty spots 150mm in diameter are marked in front of the centre of each goal 6.4m from the inner edge of the goal line. Flag posts between 1.2m and 1.5m in height are placed at each corner of the field.

Run-off
The playing surface must extend at least 3m at the end and 2m at the sidelines. These are minimum requirements with the respective recommended areas being 4m plus 1m and 3m plus 1m (that is, a total of 5m at the ends and 4m at the sides of the field).

Goals
Goals are positioned outside of the field of play at the centre of and touching each backline. Two white, vertical goal posts 2.14m high are joined by a white, horizontal crossbar 3.66m wide. Sideboards 460mm high and 1.20m wide are placed at right angles to the goal line. Backboards 460mm high and 3.66m wide are placed at right angles to the sideboards and are fixed to the end of the sideboards. Nets are fitted loosely to the back of the goal posts and crossbar at intervals not more than 150mm.

Lighting
In hockey, play occurs predominantly at ground level, although the ball is also played in the air. The visual requirements are quite difficult because of the relatively small size of the ball and the speed it travels. This is particularly so for goalkeepers who are required to judge the flight of the ball at various heights and directions. The luminaires must be positioned so that, from a goalkeepers perspective, the background on which the ball is seen is as free as possible from glare and distraction.

Recommended lighting criteria for outdoor hockey

Lighting system side (4 + 4 poles) corner (4 poles) side (4 + 4 poles) corner (4 poles) side 30 Lux

Major grade club, national and international

500

Ball training, junior and minor grade competition

250

Physical training only

The International Hockey Federation has produced a document specifying the minimum lighting requirements for international competition Guide to Artificial Lighting of Hockey Pitches. This document can also assist hockey organisations processing and contemplating the installation of pitch lighting for any purpose. This document is available at www.worldhockey.org.

(b) Indoor hockey

Indoor hockey or floorball is a version of hockey that is played indoors on a hard, smooth and flat surface and is usually played in a sports hall. It is a six-a-side game. The main difference between indoor and outdoor hockey is that the ball may only be pushed and not hit. Indoor hockey has sideboards along both sidelines which keeps the ball in play.

The pitch
The field of play is rectangular, not less than 36m or more than 44m long and not less than 18m or more than 22m wide. Recommended run-off areas are 5m at the backlines and 4m at the sidelines. The two goals at either end of the fields are 3m wide by 2m high. Sideboards 100mm high run along both sidelines of the pitch. The sideboards must be made of wood or materials with similar physical properties. They must not have fittings or supports that are dangerous to players or umpires. The field set up and markings are similar to outdoor hockey, except the lengths vary in keeping with the smaller field of play. The goals posts are 2m high to the underside of the crossbar. The crossbar is 3m long between the inside edge of the goal posts. The nets are attached to the goal posts at 150mm intervals.

Lighting
There is an Australian Standard (AS 2560.2.2) for lighting of multi-purpose indoor sports centres. The International Hockey Federation recommends the following minimum requirements for indoor hockey:

training and local club play 500 lux major regional and international matches 750 lux televised matches 1000 lux.

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5.Basketball
References: http://kids.britannica.com/comptons/art-90063/For-NBA-competition-a-basketball-court-is-laid-out-on http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Basketball.html http://www.sportsknowhow.com/basketball/dimensions/basketball-court-dimensions.html Basketball court dimensions in practice vary in overall length and width. In many areas of the country, older high school gymnasiums in particular have smaller overall size than regulation. Many of these same gyms have varying backboard designs and dimensions. Even though Pro, College, High School and Junior High School courts may differ on overall size and layout, the interior markings for the Foul Line, The Key and The Backboard and Rim are the same. The NBA court has a unique 3 point line (arc).

Regulation Sizes- Official Measurements: Court Size Overall: NBA and College 94 feet long and 50 feet wide High School 84 feet long and 50 feet wide Junior High 74 feet long and 42 feet wide The Foul Line: For all courts the foul line distance is 15 feet from the foul line to the front of the backboard. This measurement is commonly confused as from the center of the basket and front of the rim. The Key: Standard for all basketball courts, the key (sometimes called the lane) is 12 feet wide. Regulation courts have the backboard extending out 4 feet over the baseline into the key. A 6 foot arc (half circle) extends from the foul line away from the basket to complete the key. The 3 Point Line (Arc): Women's College and High School Basketball Courts the 3 point arc is 19 feet 9 inches. NBA Basketball Courts the 3 point arc is 22 feet to the center of the rim on the sides with a straight line extending out 16 feet 9 inches from the baseline. Past those points the line extends out 23 feet 9 inches from the center of the rim. Men's College Basketball Courts the 3 point arc is 20 feet 9 inches. The Backboard and Rim: The regulation distance from the ground to the top of the rim is 10 feet for all levels of play. Regulation backboards are 6 feet wide (72 inches) by 42 inches tall. All basketball rims (hoops) are 18 inches in diameter. The inner square on the backboard is 24 inches wide by 18 inches tall. All line markings on the floor are 2 inches wide and can vary in color.

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6. 8-lane Swimming pool

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic-size_swimming_pool

An Olympic-size swimming pool is the type of swimming pool used in the Olympic Games, where the race course is 50 meters in length. This is typically referred to as "long course", delineating it from "short course" which applies to competitions in pools that are either 25 meters or 25 yards in length. The long course size is commonly used as a casual measure of volume. FINA specifications for an Olympic-size pool are as follows:[1]

Length

50 m (164 ft)

Width

25 m (82 ft)

Number of lanes

10

Lane width

2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)

Water temperature 2528 C (7782 F)

Light intensity

minimum 1500 lux (140 foot-candles)

Depth

minimum 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in)

Volume

minimum 2,500 m3 (88,000 cu ft) or 2,500,000 L (550,000 imp gal; 660,000 US gal), depending on depth

There must be two spaces 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) wide outside lanes 1 and 8 (in effect, two empty lanes).[1] The length of 50 metres (164 ft) must be between the touch pads at the end of each lane, if they are used.[1]

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7. BADMINTON COURT DIMENSIONS

Overall Court Dimensions The overall dimensions of a badminton court is 20 feet by 44 feet. The lines along these measurements mark the sidelines for doubles play and long service lines for singles play. The Net Line The net line marks the middle of the court where the net is placed, creating a 22 feet by 20 feet area on each side of the net. Short Service Line The short service line is marked 6 feet 6 inches (some are marked 7 feet) from the center line. The area inside the short service line is also called the Non Volley Zone. Center Line The Center Line is the line that divides the court from the Short Service Line to the Back Boundary Line. This delineates the Left from Right Service Court. Side Line for Singles Play The Singles Side Line is marked 1 1/2 feet from the edge of the outer boundary (doubles side line) Back Boundary Line and Long Service Line for Singles The back boundary line is the same for singles and doubles play it is the outermost back line on the court.

Long Service Line for Doubles The Long Service line for Doubles is marked 2 1/2 feet inside the Back Boundary Line. The Badminton Net The badminton net measures 5 feet tall in the center.

References: http://www.sportsknowhow.com/badminton/dimensions/badminton-court-dimensions.html http://www.badmintonact.asn.au/hall.html __________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. Lawn Tennis (Tennis)

References: http://www.hickoksports.com/glossary/gtennis.shtml http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/tennisdimensions http://www.sportsknowhow.com/tennis/dimensions/tennis-court-dimensions.html The court The court is a rectangle, 23.77m long and for singles matches, 8.23m wide. For doubles matches, the court is 10.97m wide.

The court is divided across the middle by a net suspended by a cord or metal cable attached to two net posts 1.07m high. The net is fully extended and small enough mesh so a ball cannot pass through it. The height of the net is 0.914m at the centre, where it is held down tightly by a white strap. A white band covers the cord or metal cable and the top of the net. For doubles matches, the net posts are 0.914m outside the doubles court on each side. For singles matches the centres of the net posts are 0.914m outside the singles court on each side. Line markings All court measurements are made to the outside of the lines and all lines of the court are the same colour clearly contrasting with the colour of the surface. Baselines are lines at the ends of the court. Each baseline is divided in half by a centre mark, 10cm long and parallel with the singles sidelines. The baseline is up to 10cm wide. Sidelines are the lines at the sides of the court. Service lines are two lines between the singles sidelines 6.40m from each side of the net, parallel with the net. The centre service line is on each side of the net. The area between the service line and the net is divided into two equal parts by the centre service line and is called the service courts. The centre service line is parallel with the singles sidelines and halfway between them. The centre service line and centre mark is 5cm wide. Space around the court For international competitions, the minimum distance between baselines and backstops is 6.4m. The minimum distance between side lines and sidestops is 3.66m. For recreational and club play, the minimum distance between baselines and backstops is 5.48m. The minimum distance between sidelines and sidestops is 3.05m. The minimum height to the ceiling is 9.14m for indoor tennis. Where courts are constructed within the confines of a common enclosure, the distance between sidelines is not less than 3.658m. Court surfaces There are several types of courts depending on the materials used for the court surface. Each playing surface has its own unique characteristics which affect the playing style of the game. The table below identifies generic court surfaces type and description as provided by the International Tennis Federations (ITF). Type of surface Acrylic textured, pigmented, resin-bound coating Artificial clay synthetic surface with the appearance of clay Artificial grass synthetic surface with the appearance of natural grass Asphalt bitumen-bound aggregate Carpet textile of polymeric material supplied in rolls or sheets Clay unbound mineral aggregate Concrete cement-bound aggregate Grass natural grass Other modular systems (tiles), wood, canvas

Lighting The fundamental requirement of a tennis lighting installation is the control of the brightness of the ball and the background against which it is viewed. The ball must be visible regardless of its location and speed. The Australian Standard for outdoor tennis courts for recreational and residential is 250 lux, club competition and commercial 350 lux and national and international 1000 lux. It is recommended that floodlights be installed at a minimum of 6m for residential and recreational and 8m for club competition and above. The following types of lighting systems are used for lighting outdoor tennis courts. Further technical information is available in Australian Standard 2560.2.1. Lighting system Side lighting Corner lighting Hybrid lighting Description Advantages Disadvantages

four or six poles adjacent to less glare, lower poles, easier to control spill pole locations if more than one sides of the court light court is to be lit only four luminaires are used high level of illuminance on ball surface, glare from luminaires, higher situated at each corner of the suitable for two or more courts where limited poles, difficult to control spill court room is available between courts light combination of side and less glare, lower poles, easier to control spill not suited to the use of side or corner lighting on a multilight corner lighting fittings court installation

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8. Dimensions of a singles squash court

A squash court is a rectangular box with four vertical walls of varying height. These are the front wall, side walls and back wall. It has a level floor and a clear height above the court area. Following are the dimensions of a standard squash court: length of court between playing surfaces is 9.75m width of court between playing surfaces is 6.4m diagonal is 11.665m height above floor to lower edge of front wall line is 4.57m height above floor to lower edge of back wall line is 2.13m height above floor to lower edge of service line on front wall is 1.780m height above floor to upper edge of board is 4.8m distance to nearest edge of short line from back wall is 4.26m internal dimensions of service boxes is 1.600m width of all lines and the board is 5cm minimum clear height above the floor of the court is 5.640m Lighting The court is lit by artificial light. The recommended standard is 500 lux, minimum standard is 300 lux and the television standard is 1200 lux. The lighting must be shadow-free and free from any stroboscopic effects. In courts with transparent walls, the level of illumination is the same on both sides of the wall.

References: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squash_(sport) http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/squashdimensions