One of the key characteristics of a Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) pitch is that it’s incredibly versatile. And if you’re looking to make a cost effective investment in an activity space, versatility is going to be vital. Facilities like this are designed to be a source of fun but also somewhere that will increase capacity for playing sports and games and reduce the need to invest in other spaces. These are just some of the reasons why a MUGA pitch is more cost effective than a standard football pitch.
- Multiple activities in one space. This is one of the main reasons why a MUGA is renowned for being so versatile – because it’s a space where you can not only play multiple games and sports but run several concurrently. From cricket and hockey to netball, tennis and basketball, a MUGA can be marked up with a full range of sports so as to offer a broad spectrum of activities. A single space can accommodate all of these, maximising the sports offering available.
- All year round play. A MUGA is designed to be used as often as possible and that includes when the weather isn’t ideal. With the right surface – such as artificial grass – a MUGA will remain safe and effective even in the rain, which means that it offers more extended play all year round. The MUGA isn’t a fair weather activity space but will support games and sport throughout the year.
- High quality and long-lasting. A MUGA pitch is designed to last, which makes it a very cost effective investment indeed. Surfaces are designed to be hard wearing and to be able to sustain high use over an extended period of time. Because the standard of design, and the quality of materials, is so high with a MUGA it’s a reasonable expectation to be able to play constantly for many years to the same high performance standard.
- Low burden of maintenance and repair. The way a MUGA is designed and installed means it will be long lasting without the need for constant maintenance and repair. This is especially so where a surface like artificial grass is being used, which carries a far lower maintenance burden than football pitches that are created using real turf – and is far less likely to get damaged and require repair. The markings on a MUGA are also designed to be long lasting and won’t fade during repeated use.
- MUGAs have a broad appeal and can be used to generate income. For example, installing a MUGA in a school can create many options for students to explore when it comes to sports and activities. It can also be a revenue generating space for the school, as the versatile and professional nature of the pitch means it can also be offered to local groups and sports teams (not just football teams) for regular use at a price.
From the versatile nature of the space to the low maintenance burden, these are just some of the reasons why a MUGA is more cost effective than a standard football pitch.