Community / education
Permanent participation court with durable outdoor surface, backstop and practical lighting.
LUTHVAR · GLOBAL SPORTS TECHNICAL LIBRARY
3×3 Basketball
Facility Specification Pack
A 3×3 facility is not simply half a basketball court. Permanent community courts, commercial-social venues and event courts need their own footprint, drainage, equipment, lighting, scoring, circulation and operational strategy.
OWNERApollo NZ Global · LUTHVAR
COMMERCIAL MODELWholesale & Project Supply · Supply-only
TECHNICAL OWNER3×3 Basketball Facility Technical Centre
PROJECT PATHProject Brief
01
PROJECT INTENT
Define the facility level before selecting systems.
Club / academy
Club / social court with spectator edge, scoring and repeat operating model.
Competition
Competition court with exact approved surface/equipment, shot clock and event zoning.
Elite / major venue
Broadcast/event court with temporary infrastructure, media, audience, display and rapid installation/changeover.
02
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Twelve coordination clauses for the complete facility.
geometry
Use the 15 × 11 m formal playing surface and the dedicated 18 × 14 m 3×3 footprint as different planning controls rather than simply cutting a 5-on-5 hall in half. Protect scorer, player, spectator and event-service zones outside the playing surface.
surface
Outdoor systems should be checked for UV weathering, wet slip, permeability / drainage, thermal expansion and base tolerance. Where sufficient drainage is not possible, the FIBA Venue Guide allows a slight single-plane slope of up to 1%; for impermeable systems it gives a guide of no more than 5 mm undulation under a 3 m straightedge.
equipment
Backstop geometry, board/ring, padding and anchoring or ballast must match the exact permanent or event system. Where FIBA approval is required, verify the exact current product and competition level in the approved catalogue.
lighting
Community lighting and broadcast/event lighting are different briefs. The FIBA Venue Guide uses 100 lux as an ordinary outdoor visibility reference where regular broadcasting is not anticipated and 1200 lux minimum across the playing area for competitions with broadcasting demands; full design still requires glare, uniformity, spill and camera review.
spectators
Protect the player boundary while creating close spectator energy. Temporary barriers, seating, fan zones and accessible viewing need defined offsets.
structure
Review pole/foundation or temporary support conditions, scoreboard/display supports, shade/cover and wind exposure.
environment
Outdoor courts need solar orientation, heat expansion, wind, rain and stormwater planning. Avoid tree debris and uncontrolled runoff onto the playing area.
accessibility
Provide accessible court approach, ramped tile edges where required, inclusive player access and accessible spectator positions.
storage
Event tiles, barriers, backstop components, shot clocks and furniture require transport cases, dry storage, handling routes and an installation sequence.
technology
Treat the 12-second shot clock, scoring, PA, FÍSVOR event display, streaming/camera and content-control systems as one event layer with clear power/data ownership.
evidence
Confirm exact FIBA 3×3 Approved surface/equipment where the competition brief requires it; keep product approval separate from local base, electrical and structural work.
lifecycle
Inspect tile movement, edges, drainage, surface wear, backstop stability, pads, fasteners, clocks, cables and spare parts on a defined schedule.
03
PROJECT INPUT SCHEDULE
Information to obtain before the exact system is released.
01
Permanent or event court
02
Competition level
03
Available footprint
04
Base and drainage
05
Surface pathway
06
Backstop / anchoring method
07
Lighting hours / broadcast need
08
Shot clock / scoring / display
09
Spectator and barrier plan
10
Storage / transport / installation model
04
DRAWING & SUBMITTAL ROADMAP
Draw the interfaces that can create procurement errors.
3×3 court + footprint plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Drainage / base concept
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Backstop foundation or ballast detail
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Lighting / camera plan
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Spectator barrier layout
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Shot-clock / scoring schematic
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
Event storage + install sequence
Planning reference first. Exact fabrication, foundation, fixing or selected-system drawings follow after system verification.
05
EVIDENCE & RELEASE
Keep each evidence type attached to what it actually proves.
Governing rule
Defines sport or competition requirements. It does not approve a supplier or local construction detail.
Exact product evidence
Testing, approval, certification or manufacturer evidence must match the selected product/configuration.
Installed outcome
Where applicable, field/court/facility certification relates to the completed installation rather than the product alone.
Project engineering
Foundations, structural supports, wind/seismic, electrical and building interfaces remain project-specific.
Commercial release
Quantity, documentation, warranty, freight, installation boundaries, spares and handover are closed before order.
06
MAINTENANCE & HANDOVER
Specify how performance will be maintained.
01
Surface cleaning
02
Drainage inspection
03
Tile edge / expansion checks
04
Backstop and padding checks
05
Shot-clock functional test
06
Lighting inspection
07
Event hardware inventory
07
TECHNICAL RISK CHECK
Common symptoms that should trigger investigation.
Ponding after rain
Check base falls, permeability, blocked drainage and local surface undulation.
Tiles buckling in heat
Check expansion allowance, edge restraint and installation temperature.
Backstop movement
Check anchoring/ballast, base level and hardware.
Wet slip
Check surface condition, contaminants and approved outdoor slip characteristics.
Clock visibility
Check position, sun angle, brightness and spectator/player sightline.
Event setup too slow
Map component packing, court sequence, handling equipment and crew roles.
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PRIMARY GOVERNING REFERENCES
Verify final requirements at the official source.
FIBA Outdoor Courts & Facilities
Outdoor basketball and 3×3 planning guidance covering footprint, flooring, drainage, equipment and lighting.
FIBA Official 3×3 Basketball Equipment & Software
Current 3×3 equipment appendix covering the playing surface, boundary space and sports-functional requirements.
FIBA Approved 3×3 Backstop Units
Current catalogue of approved 3×3 backstop systems with competition level and licence information.
SUPPLY BOUNDARY
Apollo is supply-only.
Local design, foundations, civil works, installation, electrical work, statutory approvals, accessibility compliance and professional sign-off remain with the appropriate project parties unless a specific support item is expressly included. Current governing-body rules, exact selected-system data and local requirements take precedence over this planning pack.