A MUGA – Multi Use Games Area – is a great resource for any school. It is a versatile activity space that is designed to accommodate a range of different sports and games. MUGAs are often enclosed by fencing and are recognisable by the various line marking configurations that allow multiple games to be played in a single space. These are just some of the ways in which a MUGA benefits any school that invests in one.
- Upgrade the sports facilities that your school offers. Both spaces and budgets are tight for many schools today. A MUGA is a great alternative to investing in a number of different pitches and games areas and continually paying for upkeep on each one. With a MUGA you can accommodate many different sports, from netball to tennis, sometimes with several games taking place at the same time. Investing in a MUGA is a simple, fast way to expand the sports facilities that your school provides.
- Offer students more opportunities to be active. Sport and activity are incredibly good for children. Whether it’s the creativity of movement or learning how to deal with adversity, failure, getting enjoyment from movement or mastering the art of teamwork, children grow in many ways from having access to the most diverse possible range of sports facilities. A MUGA helps to expand the range of opportunities available to your students to do just that. It’s a great way to get children moving and to enable them to start enjoying sport.
- Helping students better manage anxiety. There is a lot happening in the world today and this has created a lot of anxiety for many children who feel quite powerless. Activity and sports provide a way to burn off some of that anxiety and build strength and confidence to improve self-esteem. For schools that have trouble with disruptive children in a classroom environment, providing a MUGA where students can let off some steam during break times could make all the difference.
- No limits when it comes to the number of sports your students can enjoy. We all like different activities and if your school is limited to a football pitch and a netball court there may be many children who feel uninspired and less likely to participate fully. With a MUGA you can offer many activities, including hockey, basketball, rugby and tennis so that there is something for everyone to enjoy.
- Ultra versatile. A MUGA at your school is ideal for sports sessions and break time fun. However, that’s not where its usefulness ends. You can also use a MUGA for hosting after school clubs and weekend sessions. Plus, you could offer the space to local groups or sports teams for weekend or evening private hire to generate additional income for the school.
From the variety of sports that a MUGA can accommodate to the way it encourages children to be more active – and the income generating opportunities it presents – these are just some of the benefits of Multi Use Games Areas for schools.