A muga surfaces is an all-weather sports pitch surface which allows people to play a wide range of different sports all on the same surface. This includes, but is not limited to tennis/mini-tennis, netball, hockey, five a side football and basketball and training areas for non-ball sports such as athletics. Some surfaces, such as polymeric and sand-filled (2G) MUGAs are also suitable for wheelchair sports.
A key benefit of a MUGA is that it saves schools money by having to maintain a whole area of natural grass as well as providing an additional revenue stream when the pitches can be hired out to local clubs and organisations. High-quality MUGAs can also motivate participants to participate in regular physical activity, which will ultimately lead to improved health and wellbeing for the community.
The Key to a Successful MUGA: Exploring Various Surfacing Options
Porous tarmacadam (type 1 and type 2) are surfaced with anti-slip paint and mainly used for ball re-bound sports like tennis and netball. They are hard wearing and offer a good level of shock absorption. These surfaces are designed to be frost resistant and open graded, which is ideal for a sports surface.
Type 4 MUGA is a polymeric surface with a higher level of shock absorption and slip resistance. This surface is mainly used for netball and tennis and is also suitable for wheelchair sports. Unlike a tarmac surface, a polymeric MUGA is a soft, cushioned synthetic surface that feels very natural to play on. This type of surfacing is also durable and requires very little maintenance.
