With rugby, football and numerous other sports, the overwhelming majority of sporting events take place outdoors. And while fans love the thrill of catching a game or perhaps cheering their child on from the side-lines at a school match, it all becomes a lot less fun in freezing, persistent drizzle, biting wind or a scorching heatwave.
Not only can these things lead to a miserable experience for spectators, but poor weather often means a considerably smaller crowd. This dampens morale for the players, and enthusiasm among fans who do make the effort to attend, while reducing revenue from tickets, food and alcohol.
Why sports canopies are the solution
Sports canopies offer the ideal answer, providing those who enjoy watching sports with adequate cover from the elements whatever the weather is doing. At the same time, a canopy can give players shelter during breaks, for example when training, or shield dugouts to protect watching managers or coaches.
You’ll find plenty of choice in terms of styles and sizes; plus shelters can be either wall-mounted or freestanding. And they can be finished in the club’s colours or to match the surrounding buildings.
Let’s face it, most people don’t typically go to matches because of the architectural style of the buildings involved, but with sports canopies you can add more than a touch of elegance and panache to your site.
There are myriad ways of enhancing your sporting venue with these structures, creating an all-round more positive experience for your visitors. Covered walkways and hospitality areas, for example, provide shelter as people are walking around the site, or queuing for loos or refreshments.
Finally, why not add even more distinctive style to your premises with an entrance canopy, to create the best possible impression as people arrive?
Sports canopies from Kensington Systems
At Kensington Systems, we produce an extensive range of versatile, high-quality, durable and customisable sports canopies for spectators and others in robust, low-maintenance and impact-resistant aluminium. Our structures allow you to maximise income while providing a comfortable experience for your visitors while they’re on-site.
As with all our projects, groundworks are included. And we hide the downpipes and gutters to protect them from flying balls or other sporting equipment.
Within our range of sports canopies are entrance structures, spectator and dining areas, cycle shelters, shade sails and more. View the line-up here and start thinking about how we could transform your venue this spring and summer as you enhance the experience for fans and players. You’ll be joining delighted customers including the likes of Exeter FC.
What’s more, we’ll be with you from start to finish, every step of the way. Get in touch today to learn more.
