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Sports equipment for campsites and holiday villages
On a holiday site, the equipment that earns its keep is the equipment that runs itself. Activity staff are the scarcest resource of a summer season, and any installation needing an attendant stops working the moment the rota is short. Structures that generate their own activity, ninja courses, street workout cages and pump tracks, are the ones that hold up.
On a holiday site, the equipment that earns its keep is the equipment that runs itself. Activity staff are the scarcest resource of a summer season, and any installation that needs an attendant on duty stops working the moment the rota is short. The structures that work on a campsite generate their own activity: guests use them without supervision, at any hour, in whatever numbers turn up. That single criterion, more than price, should drive the selection. Installation is scheduled between October and March so that no work takes place while the site is open.
Matching structures to guest segments
A campsite serves several distinct populations at once, and a single structure rarely satisfies more than one of them. The table below sets out what each option delivers and what it demands of the site.
| Structure | Primary users | Site requirement | Staffing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja course | Children 6 to 16 | Level ground, impact-attenuating surface under fall height | None, unsupervised use |
| Street workout cage | Teenagers and adults | Small footprint, concrete anchoring | None |
| Pump track | Cyclists, scooter and skate users, all ages | Shaped ground or modular track, drainage | None |
| Fitness trail, 4 to 12 stations | Families and older guests | Green space, path network | None, exercise panel at each station |
Ninja modules are custom built to the space and budget available: ropes, traverses, obstacles, walls and walkways are configured around the plot rather than sold as a fixed kit. Street workout cages are supplied in galvanised or stainless steel for daily use in sun and damp. Pump tracks are built in concrete or as a modular system. Wooden fitness trails use certified natural materials and integrate into existing planting.
Certification, insurance and annual inspection
Structures used by children on a commercial site fall under EN 1176, the European standard for playground equipment, with EN 1177 governing the impact-attenuating surface beneath any equipment with a fall height. Outdoor fitness equipment for adults is covered by EN 16630. Certification documents are supplied with the installation because your insurer will ask for them and because they form the baseline for the annual inspection your site is required to carry out.
Practically this means budgeting for the surface as well as the structure. A ninja course dropped onto compacted earth is not compliant, and retrofitting an impact-attenuating surface after installation costs more than specifying it correctly at the outset.
The off-season window
Everything on a holiday site has to happen between closing and opening. That window is the real project constraint, and it is short once ground conditions are taken into account.
| Phase | Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Site plan or photographs sent to us | Any time in season | Quotation and 2D layout drawing returned within 48 hours |
| Design sign-off and order | September to November | Custom ninja configurations need drawing time |
| Installation | October to March | 3 to 6 weeks depending on project complexity |
| Handover and documentation | Before reopening | Certificates, maintenance schedule, inspection baseline |
Ground conditions matter more than the calendar. A pump track or a concrete-anchored cage needs workable ground, so a February installation in a wet region can slip. Sites that book the design phase in early autumn rather than in January consistently get the better slot.
What it changes commercially
The return on a spectacular sports structure on a holiday site is visible in the review scores rather than in a separate revenue line, because guests do not pay to use it. Sites that have installed one report an average gain of around 0.4 points on their Booking rating and an 18 per cent increase in review mentions relating to activities. The structures also produce guest-generated photography and video, which reaches an audience no advertising budget on a campsite scale can buy. These are averages observed across installed sites, not a promise for any individual project, and they depend heavily on where the structure sits relative to the main circulation of the site. Equipment tucked behind a hedge does none of this.
Frequently asked questions
Which structure has the most impact?
For families with children, the ninja course, which is the strongest draw for the 6 to 16 age group. For three to five star sites positioning on adult guests, the street workout cage. The pump track creates continuous daily activity across all ages with no staffing. A wooden fitness trail suits families and older guests.
Can installation avoid disturbing guests?
Yes. We schedule installation into your closed season, October to March, with a 3 to 6 week build depending on the project. No work takes place while the site is open.
Are the structures certified for children?
Yes. Ninja modules and outdoor structures are certified to EN 1176, with EN 1177 for impact-attenuating surfaces. Certification documents are supplied for your insurance file and annual inspections.
Can ninja courses be built to our site?
Yes. Courses are designed around the space and budget available. Send a site plan and we return a 2D layout drawing within 48 hours.
Send us your site plan
Site plan, photographs of the plot and an indicative budget are enough for us to propose a zoning layout and the structures that will carry the most weight on your site. See outdoor ninja structures and pump tracks, or submit a quotation request.
Réalisations documentées
- Cage street workout ultime, Carcassonne – armee francaise
- Cage street workout ultime, Tahiti – armee francaise, Polynesie
- Cage SP Max, centre EPIDE de Combree – etablissement public d insertion
- Cage SP Max, lycee Saint-Benigne de Dijon – etablissement scolaire
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Sources et références
- Décret n° 96-1136 du 18 décembre 1996 – prescriptions de sécurité relatives aux aires collectives de jeux (Légifrance)
- NF EN 1176-1 – Équipements et sols d’aires de jeux, partie 1 : exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai générales (AFNOR)
- NF EN 1177 – revêtements de surface amortissants : détermination de la hauteur de chute critique (AFNOR)
- NF EN 16630 – modules fixes d’entraînement physique de plein air : exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai (AFNOR)
Who we equip
- Training equipment for military and police units
- Equipping a combat sports gym
- Hotel wellness and spa equipment
- Gym equipment for sports clubs
- Fitness trails for tourist resorts
- Ninja structures for leisure centres
- Installing a pickleball court
- Investing in a commercial ninja park
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