Membership Structure

SAPCA now has over 200 member companies and represents a wide range of interests and activities from across the sports facility construction industry.

SAPCA's membership structure, comprises six distinct groups of members. These are:

Group 1: Principal Contractors

Specialist contractors that design and construct sports and play facilities, including tennis courts, pitches, athletics tracks, cricket wickets, bowling greens and multi-use games areas, acting as the main contractors for projects.

Group 2: Surfacing Contractors

Installers of sports surfaces that have in-house expertise in their particular surfacing disciplines.

Group 3: Ancillary Contractors

Contractors engaged in related trades within the industry, such as floodlighting, fencing, line-marking and maintenance services.

Group 4: Manufacturers & Suppliers

Manufacturers and suppliers of products used in the industry, such as aggregates & materials, paints & coatings, equipment and surfacing.

Group 5: Professional Services

Organisations that provide professional services, including consultants that offer expert advice and guidance on sports facility projects, and laboratories that specialise in testing sports surfaces.

Group 6: Affiliate Members

Organisations that have a direct interest in the development of sports facilities in the UK, and a close working relationship with SAPCA, such as Sports Governing Bodies.

As a result of the Strategy Review, SAPCA is also introducing new criteria for membership for each group, and a new system of technical monitoring will operate to ensure that SAPCA members maintain the appropriate standards of construction and workmanship.