Covair highlights growing demand for covered training facilities from grassroots to elite level
SURREY, UK – UK football clubs lose an estimated four months of consistent training each year due to weather disruption, prompting growing interest in covered facility solutions from grassroots organisations through to Premier League academies, according to Covair.
The impact extends beyond cancelled sessions. Inconsistent playing surfaces affect technique development, while player welfare concerns in extreme weather conditions create additional challenges for coaches and facility managers. For professional academies, where player development directly affects commercial outcomes, weather-dependent training represents a significant competitive disadvantage.
“Elite academies have long understood that consistent, high-quality training environments separate top players from the rest,” said a Covair spokesperson. “What we’re now seeing is community clubs recognising the same principle—reliable facilities keep young players engaged and finances healthy through year-round bookings.”
Covair has supplied covered training facilities to several Premier League clubs, where GPS-compatible materials enable performance tracking and climate control maintains optimal conditions regardless of external weather. These installations have delivered 95% training consistency compared to uncovered alternatives.
For community facilities, the business case is equally compelling. Covered pitches typically generate 30-40% additional revenue through winter bookings, with Football Foundation funding available to support eligible projects. Seasonal air domes offer the most cost-effective entry point, with installations from £85,000 that can be stored during summer months.
Covair offers three approaches to year-round football: permanent air domes for elite facilities from £450,000, framed fabric structures for community clubs from £200,000, and seasonal air domes for budget-conscious operations from £85,000.
For media enquiries about football facility solutions, contact press@covair.co.uk or call +44 (0)1883 743988.
About Covair
Covair is the UK’s leading provider of sports facility covering solutions. With installations for Premier League academies and community clubs alike, the company offers the complete range of football facility coverings. For more information, visit www.covair.co.uk.
