Football training ground fencing

An overview of the 5Ds

The 5 Ds model of integrated security can be applied to any property or site that requires protection. Deter, detect, deny, delay, and defend make up the layers, with various measures implemented for each ‘D’ to build a robust strategy, such as fencing, gates, CCTV, PIDS, alarms, and security personnel. Whether you are specifying for a community club or elite club, the same principles apply, but the levels of security may change for each product, such as the type of fencing.

Location

Some training grounds are located in highly remote areas, where rural crime risks may apply. Groundskeeping equipment may be a target of theft so it pays to ensure this is kept in a secure area or compound. We recommend that expensive machinery is kept in compounds surrounded by low visibility fencing such as EuroGuard® Combi or Jakoustic® barriers, to keep them out of sight. Both are available with LPS 1175 ratings to provide certified protection against attempts at forced entry. If these items are kept in buildings, the perimeter fence should be protected against panels being removed to create gaps to get equipment and vehicles out.

Again, if the training ground is located in an urban area or parallel to a busy road, privacy and security is key and this is where perimeter solutions specifically designed to enhance privacy should be used.

Areas to consider:

Perimeter security

The perimeter of a training ground should be secured by fencing that is at least 2 metres high with matching gates to enable vehicular and also pedestrian access.

Depending on where the pitches are in relation to public access, you may need privacy fencing around the perimeter to protect players and prevent spying. This will not only stop spying and distractions but deter people from walking the perimeter and trying to get a glimpse of players, which could potentially lead to further problems such as people congregating outside the perimeter shouting abuse, throwing objects, trying to gain access, or potentially more dangerous threats.

Jakoustic® acoustic barriers help to achieve privacy while also reducing noise, which helps to keep training under wraps and keeps neighbours happy. Acoustic barriers can be installed up to any height required (with permission) and have no hand or foot holds, providing robust security.

Anti-climb mesh fencing is also popular when layered with ball stop netting pitch side, while vertical bar or ornamental railings and gates provide a grand appearance which works well around site entrances.

Access control

For community clubs, a manual double leaf gate provides convenient access and enables emergency and maintenance vehicles space to come on site when required. Having a manual gate reduces maintenance costs.

Larger clubs may have multiple entrances and exits. Sliding gates are a popular option as they provide good levels of security and offer quiet operation. Various access control devices can be paired with our automated gates to provide convenient access control.

Adding a measure which delays and slows down access is ideal for larger clubs. A rising arm barrier or automated bollards work well with manned security to perform checks and grant access.

Outside the training ground

The safety and security of players does not end at the training ground gates. Unfortunately, as is common with celebrities, there have been incidents involving footballer’s homes; home security is also important. We discuss high value property security here.

In addition, stadiums have their own set of complex security problems. Read more about stadium fencing solutions here.