Sports Netting

Sports Safety Netting at Spurs Football Ground

Alison F December 19, 2024

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Case Study

One of the exciting projects we have been involved with in 2024 is at the world-famous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where our expert team installed safety netting above the players’ tunnel entrance. This iconic venue isn’t just home to Premier League football but also a global hub for entertainment and innovation. Ensuring safety in such a high-profile space was an exciting challenge that we were proud to take on!

Safety netting plays a crucial role in venues like this. Positioned above the players’ tunnel, the netting helps prevent falling debris and keeps objects like balls and equipment secure, protecting players, staff, and fans alike. It’s all about creating a safer environment without compromising the stadium’s sleek design or world-class reputation.

At G&M Safety Netting, we’ve been providing professional fall protection solutions for over 24 years. We bring experience, reliability, and a hands-on approach to every project, and working at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was no different. From initial site assessments to final installation, our team ensured everything met the highest safety standards—because when it comes to protecting people, there’s no room for compromise.

sports netting at Spurs Football ground About Spurs Football Stadium ‘New White Hart Lane’

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, located in north London, serves as the home ground of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, replacing their former stadium, White Hart Lane. With a seating capacity of 62,850, it is the third-largest football stadium in England and the largest club ground in London. A standout feature of the stadium is its world-first dividing, retractable football pitch, which unveils a synthetic turf field beneath, used for NFL London Games, concerts, and other events.

The stadium was developed as the centrepiece of the Northumberland Development Project, intended to drive a 20-year regeneration plan for Tottenham. This project encompasses the site of the now-demolished White Hart Lane and surrounding areas. Originally conceived in 2007 and announced in 2008, the plans underwent several revisions, and construction faced significant delays and disputes before finally starting in 2015. The stadium officially opened on 3 April 2019, marked by a ceremony preceding its first Premier League match.

The name “Tottenham Hotspur Stadium” was initially intended to be temporary, with plans to sell the naming rights to a sponsor. However, the stadium has yet to be renamed. Fans and some media outlets occasionally refer to it as “New White Hart Lane.”

Whether it’s a cutting-edge football stadium or a construction site, we believe safety starts with us. Our bespoke safety netting solutions are designed to meet the unique needs of every project, big or small.

Safety netting is vital in high-traffic environments like sports stadiums, where player and fan safety is paramount. Our netting minimises the risk of injury and ensures compliance with rigorous safety standards. G&M Safety Netting specialise in work at height across all sectors as well as supplying temporary safety systems. We are a long standing FASET Member. At our approved FASET training centre, we offer a full range of training courses including NOCN NVQ qualifications in Safety Net Rigging and Occupational Work Supervision. We work to the requirements of BS8454, and our instructors are PTTLs & first aid qualified.

At G&M, we pride ourselves on working with blue-chip organisations across various sectors, and the opportunity to contribute to Tottenham Hotspur’s FC safety measures was another milestone.

Want to know more about how we can help your site or venue? get in touch at 01606 834 630 or email office@gmsafedeck.co.uk.

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Rugby Netting : Application Focus

Daniel L February 4, 2024

With the Rugby Six Nations well under way what better time to share a post focused on the specialist rugby netting systems that G&M Safety Netting design and supply.

Rugby is a thrilling sport the excitement of the game can lead to unexpected ball trajectories, spectators can be at risk of injury. Unchecked stray balls can also lead to damage or disruption in adjacent areas such as roads or buildings. Rugby netting acts as a safety net, quite literally, ensuring that any wayward balls are contained within the field of play. This allows players and fans to focus on the game or their training without worrying about stray balls.

Moreover, rugby netting needs to contribute to the aesthetics of the pitch or stadium, and blend with the overall design. It should not obstruct the view for spectators, or the appearance of the surrounding neighborhood.

Rugby netting needs to reliably withstand the force of powerful kicks, and maintain its integrity for a good number of years.

Size, Weight and Speed of Rugby Balls

The measurements and weight of a rugby ball are specified by World Rugby and the Rugby League International Federation, the governing bodies for both codes, rugby union and rugby league respectively and they vary slightly. A regulation rugby ball is 27–30 cm long and 58–62 cm in circumference at its widest point. It weighs between 380–460 g.

Studies have shown that elite Rugby Union players are able to achieve velocities of 38.1 m/s whilst imparting 405 rpm to a rugby ball (drop kick). (Holmes, C., Jones, R., Harland, A., Petzing, J. (2006). Ball Launch Characteristics for Elite Rugby Union Players. In: Moritz, E.F., Haake, S. (eds) The Engineering of Sport 6. Springer, New York, NY.)

This means that rugby nets may need to contain balls of nearly half a kilogram in weight, travelling at speeds up to 85 miles per hour and spinning at over 400rpm!

G&M Rugby Netting Systems

Our rugby netting systems are designed for the protection of players, spectators and buildings while also being unobtrusive and long lasting. Structures can be permanently installed or designed to be retractable. Every system is designed to meet individual client requirements with various widths, heights, grades and colours. We generally use polypropylene, UV treated, 10-12 cm square mesh which is hard wearing and resistant to degradation from weather or rotting.

G&M Safety Netting is a long established independent company. We supply safety netting systems, sports netting, debris netting, bird netting and fall protection systems to a range of industries across the UK. Our reputation is built on having the best customer service in the industry. Prompt, reliable, professional and ultimately always aiming to delivering customer satisfaction on every project.

We are happy to arrange an on site visit to assess your specific needs so we can propose the ideal solution and an accurate quote. Contact Us.

Rugby Netting at Sandbach RUFC — Rugby Netting Supplied by G&M Safety Netting at Sandbach RUFC

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FASET Membership Renewed 😎

Daniel L 0 Comments October 1, 2020

Very proud of this – FASET Membership – the mark of excellence for Temporary Safety Systems

Following a full and thorough audit by FASET Director Tony Seddon we have renewed our FASET Membership. Consequently, as long serving members of FASET, G&M Safety Netting Ltd are a proud member of the premier Temporary Safety Systems trade association. We have contributed, and continue to contribute to FASET and it’s many committees and working groups.

Originally started back in the early 2000’s FASET is the trade association for the Temporary Safety Systems industry.

FASET Members enjoy multiple benefits. Preferred contractor status amongst the major principal contractors, legal aid, input into FASET committees, group buying power to name a few.

This is a result of the rigorous FASET Audit which covers all of the aspects of being a reputable company. Consequently, Safety Management & Environmental responsibilities are assessed. Along with the company’s ability to manage and maintain their equipment, be it Safety Netting, or other temporary Safety Systems.