Smarter Planning for Multi-Use Spaces
School facilities are under constant pressure. That’s where multi-use school gym planning comes in. Primary schools often rely on a single hall for assemblies, performances, and wet-weather PE. Intermediates and high schools face different challenges, gyms that need to support a wide range of sports codes while doubling as exam halls, prizegivings, and cultural spaces. […]
How to: Get School Leadership Boards to Approve Gym Upgrades
Convincing school leadership to invest in sports facilities isn’t always easy. Budgets are tight, boards are cautious, and principals need solid evidence before they sign off. To win approval, the case for a gym upgrade must go beyond a wish list; it must show how new equipment and facilities improve student outcomes, strengthen school pride, […]
What to Consider When Upgrading a School Sports Gym or Hall
Whether it’s a full refurbishment or a modest gym upgrade, improving your school’s sports hall or gym is a valuable opportunity to increase both functionality and flexibility. But without a clear plan, it’s easy to invest time and money into upgrades that don’t deliver the benefits your students, staff, or community need. Here’s what we […]
Common Design Mistakes in New School Gyms and Multi-Use Halls
For many schools across New Zealand, building a new gym or multi-use hall is a significant investment. But too often, school gym mistakes are made early in the design process—mistakes that can’t easily be fixed later. From low ceilings to missing fixing points, these issues reduce long-term functionality and limit the use of these high-cost […]
Smart Solutions for Hard Installs: Gym Divider Curtain at Ormiston Senior College
When Ormiston Senior College reached out about a new gym divider curtain, the job looked straightforward on paper, but once we reviewed the site, it was clear this would be one of the most technically challenging installations we’ve taken on. The ceiling structure, where the curtain track and motor typically need to be fixed, was […]
Minimum Ceiling Heights for Indoor Sports Facilities
Minimum ceiling heights for indoor sports facilities are one of the most critical — and commonly overlooked — design factors in gym and sports hall planning. Ceiling height impacts what sports can be played, what equipment can be installed, and how future-proof your space will be. At Gymleader, we regularly support architects throughout New Zealand […]
Custom Solutions to Keep Projects on Track
When the Plans Don’t Fit: We Adapt and Provide Solutions to Keep Projects on Track No matter how detailed the drawings, construction doesn’t always go according to plan. Measurements are off. Design elements changes happen mid-build. And sometimes, the sports equipment gets overlooked entirely until late in the process. That’s where we come in. At […]
Multi-Sport Gym Fit-Outs: What to Know Before You Start
Planning a multi-sport gym fit-out? Whether you’re managing a school, university, or council-run facility, creating a high-performing, flexible space takes careful planning—and the right equipment. From indoor court gear to sideline essentials, every detail plays a role in how your facility functions day to day. At Gymleader, we’ve supported hundreds of fit-outs across Aotearoa. Here […]
