Grandstand Construction
Ekip Spor manufactures and installs telescopic grandstands for sports halls, school gyms and multi-purpose venues. The rows slide out to form tiered seating for matches and events, then fold into a compact block against the wall so the floor is free for training. We plan the stand together with the hall floor, the exits and the way it will be operated.
- TelescopicRows slide out and fold away
- EN 13200-5European standard for telescopic stands
- Floor + standPlanned as one hall project
Short answer
Which stand suits your venue?
- Halls used for training and matches: a telescopic grandstand frees the floor whenever seating is not needed.
- Permanent spectator areas: a fixed stand is part of the building structure and is designed with the building engineer.
- One-off events: a demountable stand is assembled for the event and removed afterwards.
How it works
A telescopic stand in three steps
Closed
When closed, the rows nest under each other in a block about one row deep against the wall. The hall floor in front of it is free for training, lessons or other events.
Extended
The front row is pulled out first and each row follows until it locks at its stop. Treads and risers form a stepped seating bank, and the seats are unfolded on each row.
Operation
Small stands can be opened by hand; larger ones are usually motorised. In both cases the row locks and safety stops are checked before spectators use the stand, and only trained staff operate it.
Side by side
Stand types compared
| Telescopic | Fixed | Demountable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor when not in use | Free: the stand folds against a wall | Permanently occupied | Free after dismantling |
| Typical setting | Sports halls, gyms, auditoriums | Stadiums and arenas | Temporary events and tournaments |
| Set-up for each event | Pull out and lock | None | Assembly and dismantling |
| Main planning point | A level floor that carries the loads | The building structure | Storage and an assembly crew |
From our range
Plan the whole hall with us
Standards
EN 13200-5 and local building rules
EN 13200-5, "Spectator facilities - Part 5: Telescopic stands", is the European standard that specifies product characteristics for telescopic stands at sports halls, stadiums and other venues. National building, fire and accessibility rules also apply to the seating area: they set escape routes, aisle widths, guardrails and wheelchair spaces.
Bring the building designer in early and agree which documents should come with the stand, such as the operating and inspection manual.
- SpaceDepth when open and when closed.
- FloorLoads and wheel tracks on the sports floor.
- ExitsAisles, stairs and guardrails.
- OperationManual or motorised, and who runs it.
Planning
What we need to know
The number of rows, the rise between them and the depth of each row decide how many people the stand seats and what they can see. We work these out from the hall plan.
| Wall length | Sets the width of the stand |
|---|---|
| Depth in front of the wall | For the extended stand and the exit route |
| Ceiling and obstacles | Beams, doors, wall bars, heaters |
| Floor build-up | Slab and sports floor type |
| Capacity | Seats or rows needed |
From survey to handover
How we deliver a telescopic grandstand
Survey
We measure the hall, the wall line, the floor and the exits.
Design
Rows, rise, seat type and aisles are set out on the hall plan.
Manufacture
We manufacture the stand to the agreed layout.
Installation
Our team installs the stand and checks every row lock.
Handover
Operators are trained and receive the operating and inspection manual.
Maintenance
Keeping it playing as built
Before each use
Open the stand fully, check that every row is locked and keep the area in front of it clear.
Regular inspection
Check wheels, guides, row locks, guardrails and seat fixings at the interval given in the manual, and keep a log.
Sports surfaces
Surfaces we build for sport
Questions
Questions about grandstand construction
What is a telescopic grandstand?
It is a retractable seating stand whose rows slide into each other. It is pulled out to form tiered seating for spectators and folded into a compact block against a wall when the floor is needed.
Does Ekip manufacture and install telescopic grandstands?
Yes. Ekip Spor manufactures and installs telescopic grandstands, and it can plan the stand together with the indoor sports floor of the hall.
Can a telescopic stand be installed on any hall floor?
Only on a floor that can carry the loads of the stand. The wheel tracks and supports are agreed with the sports floor build-up before installation, which is easier when the floor and the stand are planned together.
Which standard applies to telescopic stands?
In Europe, EN 13200-5 specifies product characteristics for telescopic stands. National building, fire and accessibility rules also apply to escape routes, aisles, guardrails and wheelchair spaces.
What should we send for a quote?
Send the hall plan or dimensions, the number of seats or rows you need, the floor type, whether the stand should be manual or motorised, and the timing of the project.
Planning seating for a hall?
Send the hall plan and the number of seats you need. We reply with a layout and a quote.
- Hall plan or dimensions
- Number of seats or rows
- Floor type
- Manual or motorised
- Project timing