SIK-Holz Schoolyard Playgrounds

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Schoolyard Playgrounds 100 individual and classic products ⋅ including 50 new products ⋅ flexible design options for climbing cubes ⋅ innovative climbingand balancing courses ⋅ new gymnastic and sports elements, benches and meeting points ⋅ integrative and expanded products

With this brochure we present our products for supporting movement and communication when designing schoolyards.

Originality and quality are of great importance in this regard. Make use of Robinia wood’s rich diversity of shapes and our many years of experience in planning and constructing schoolyards. We are happy to assist you in finding a distributor of our products in your country.

Content

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Material & Quality

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The Schoolyard

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General Planning Structure

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Nature Area

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Play and Movement Area Climbing & Exercise Equipment

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Climbing-Balancing-Structures 16 Multi Units 25 Swings 32

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Sports Area Sports Elements 38 Sports Facilities 41

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Communication Area Benches & Seating Groups

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Meeting Points 48 Rotating Elements 51 Single Elements 52

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Additional Elements

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Legend, Publications, Contact

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SIK-Holz® › SIK-HOLZ®

SIK-Holz® SIK-Holz® is an owner managed, mid-sized company, based in the south of Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1988, the company’s expertise is certified by the German chamber of wood sculpting crafts. It specializes in planning, designing and the sustainable production of individual playground equipment made from Robinia wood.

SIK-HOLZ® ‹ SIK-Holz® Opposite, top: Product designer working on new playground structure Opposite, bottom: Woodcarver using a chainsaw to form a sculpture from a log Left: Sculpture of Einstein at the entrance of a school Below: Workshop

The name SIK-Holz® not only stands for individual products made from Robinia wood, it also stands for more than 220 people creating these products. They are mainly joiners, carpenters and wood carvers, but also mechanics, clerks and engineers. All of them contribute to the success of the company with their high level of responsibility.

At SIK-Holz®, all departments exist under one umbrella – from construction design to production of playground equipment to installation on site. It’s possible to follow the development of a product from tree trunk to finished playground equipment through the individual production areas.

Each of our products is unique. Irregularities in growth, grain, tree rings, branches and roots give our playground equipment and sculptures their individual character and make them special. The natural form and structure of the wood are maintained and have a crucial influence on the impression of our products.

By participating in societal networks we assume responsibility, especially for children and their right to free play.

On the regional level, we actively participate in a company-school-cooperation. Through this direct exchange, we are able to better understand school children’s needs and provide them an insight into the world of work.

After successful completion of a company-wide assessment, SIK-Holz® has been awarded a federal seal of approval for environmentally responsible crafts in the year 2010. This seal specifies a functioning environmental management system which verifies the environmental sustainability of all operational processes on a regular basis. In addition, we use climate friendly power from the Electric Power Company Schönau, generated from renewable energy and combined heat and power, with harmful CO2 emissions being 90% lower than the German average. This is our contribution to the necessary transition to clean energy.

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Standard colours for large playground equipments: Opposite, top: Carpenter building a play tower Robinia bright

Robinia dark

White

Yellow

Red

Dark red

Light green

Dark green

Blue

Grey

Black

Untreated

Hanging rope and netting colours:

Yellow

Green

Black

Red

Blue

Natural

Springs colours:

Yellow (default for Blue (default for large springs) small springs)

Opposite, centre: Hanging rope inventory

Material & Quality

All SIK-Holz® playground equipment is made from regional Robinia wood. It is the hardest European lumber and is permitted to be used with direct exposure to soil without any chemical preservatives, as Robinia wood belongs to resistance class 1-2 in accordance to DIN EN 350-2 standards. Our Robinia wood is felled during the autumn and winter months in sustainably managed mixed forests in Brandenburg.

By utilising all wood residues, any waste of material is prevented. The moisture content of the wood does not exceed 20 percent.

We are certified in accordance with FSC® and PEFC® guidelines. With this certification, we are able to account for the complete flow of materials and to support sustainable forestry. We can provide FSC® or PEFC® certificates for all products shown here.

We use environmentally benign wood stain for our playground equipment which is carefully crafted and soundly constructed. All wooden parts are bevelled, sharp edges and corners are chamfered. Timber joints (for example braces, extensions and crossings) are force-locked. Nettings and ropes are made of 4-stranded Hercules (nylon) material with a steel inlay. All fastening elements such as screws, bolts and brackets are zinc coated. Protruding metal parts such as bolt heads are made round, nuts and the like are recessed and secured with plastic caps. Slides are made of solid stainless steel with a thickness of 2.5 mm. Bars and climbing poles are made of stainless steel pipes with a diameter of 33.7 mm. ▶ By default our equipment is coated in Robinia light, unless stated otherwise. We are happy to arrange wood stains and rope colours according to your wishes.

Material & Quality ‹ SIK-Holz®

For us, safety of equipment and quality are inseparably connected.

This is why we follow the requirements of the up-to-date European Standards for Playground Equipment EN 1176 right from the planning stage. Compliance with safety standards is verified by our staff on a regular basis. We fully integrated an ISO 9001:2008 quality management system into our organisational structures and processes. It’s the foundation for good working conditions and adherence to our high quality standards.

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SIK-HolzŽ › The Schoolyard

The Schoolyard

From barrack square to adventure space

School is an important element of our society. Everyone has spent a great part of life in school. Alongside with family, school is where values, skills and mindsets are imparted for the whole life. Everyone has been influenced by school and remembers schooldays and the schoolyard to a greater or lesser extent.

The elder generation might remember it as a place with trees, shrubs and paths to hidden places, an adjacent school garden and a sports ground. This might have still been the case in the 60s. Over time, these schoolyards have been transformed to barrack squares for the sake of improved orderliness and tidiness. It became appa-

rent that such schoolyards are more prone to causing accidents. To avoid accidents, supervision during breaks is intensified, which in turn calls for improved visibility of the area. A vicious circle! What can be done? The vicious circle, that is the clean, tidy and paved area, must literally be broken up and designed in a way that is attractive to both students and teachers. This redesign requires active involvement from students and teachers, which is to a greater or lesser extend the case in many places. There is no norm that specifies how this participation should be carried out. And that’s how it should be. Else, the result could be standardised schoolyards with little individual character. There are, however, some

The Schoolyard ‹ SIK-Holz®

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Requirements concerning planning law and funding and a near-term realization must be ensured before the start of participation procedures.

The atmosphere, the method and the material (for example the plan of design, images) must be selected and prepared in a way that is adequate for the age-group.

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The wishes of the children must be taken seriously. The decisions made and any rejected suggestions must be binding and comprehensible.

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The design must take into consideration that spaces and areas are able to evolve and that future classes have also an opportunity to shape their school yard.

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Not to be forgotten is the greatest possible involvement of stakeholders of the redesign of the schoolyard (teachers, parents, janitors, neighbours …)

basic principles that should be observed during implementation of participation procedures.

User participation can take the form of painted pictures, wish lists, models and can be selective or project-specific within the scope of the implementation of individual construction stages or the care for areas that have already been newly designed, all in accordance with students’ skills.

We are happy to support you in the implementation of ideas and conceptions that students developed for their schoolyards, with our experience as well as our design and technical know-how.

Children need models rather than critics. j. joubert

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SIK-Holz® › General Planning Structure

General Planning Structure The schoolyard begins at the exit door

The division of school yards into functional areas has proved its worth. These functional areas do not necessarily need to be distributed equally across the schoolyard.

The size, form and topography as well as the materials used depend on the way in which the space is used.

Attention should be paid to the gender-specific needs in some functional areas.

natural area creative area

In the nature area children have the opportunity to experience and understand nature. It is more important than ever to give the children a chance during their school day to get to know the interactive dependencies between plant and animal world and thus to develop a sense of responsibility for the environment.

Elements for retreat areas should be located in calm places in the schoolyard. By recessing, raising or planting around these areas, places of rest are automatically created. However, they can also deliberately interrupt a larger area, thus lowering the pace within this area.

The creative area is particularly important at all-day schools. These include, in particular, areas where one can play creatively and imaginatively with the elements of sand and water in the afternoon. Wood and small stones for building should be available in this area, too. It is also possible to set up an outdoor workshop, if possible in the

sport area

communication area

scool building

entrance

vicinity of a shed or a storage room for tools and materials. It can provide opportunities for crafts and arts, either on a daily or project basis.

Communication areas always form where small or large groups can sit, stand or lean. Particularly wide stair steps also facilitate this.

The sports area should not only be used for sports lessons, but should also be available during breaks and especially at all-day schools in the afternoon. The classic sports stadium is not necessary for this. It makes sense to have several smaller areas (e.g. football, volleyball or basketball). In these areas, manageable groups with the same intentions and interests often meet. In addition, the orientation in a smaller room is easier and the change to a different game is possible more quickly.

Account when planning DIN EN 1176 »Playground equipments« and DIN EN 1177 »sPlayground flors«.

bicycles

Depending on the school size and the number of schoolchildren, the play and movement area takes up the largest part of the schoolyard. Natural elements, such as slopes and valleys, can also play a role in inviting physical activity. Playground equipment is also important in this area. Children like both traditional as well as modern variation of playing and use objects and spaces in very varied ways. It is crucial to offer a diverse and well-balanced range of play and movement in this area.

play and movement area

gymnasium

The entrance area of a school can also be a meeting point within a neighbourhood. Information about the school, about public events in the school or in the neighbourhood should be displayed here in an inviting manner. This creates a networking function for the school and improves acceptance within a neighbourhood. The entrance area is also a waiting place for students and parents. Covered seating as well as small play and movement opportunities can make the waiting more pleasant.

retreat area

Nature Area ‚ SIK-HolzŽ

The child's interest depends on the possibility of making his own discoveries. m. montessori

Natural Area Experience and understand nature

With relatively small financial means, dreary schoolyards can be turned into open air laboratories for a dynamic and enthusiastic learning experience. To achieve this, every schoolyard needs a sustainable "green framework" of trees, shrubs, lawns and flower beds. The more diversity, the better. It is comparatively easy to bring a beautiful flower field to the schoolyard.

It requires only a pieces of open soil. Already in the first year many wild herbs will grow.

The interaction of flora and fauna can be increased within the areas of the schoolyard which are not frequented very much. By creating heaps of leaves and stones, and ideally also a small pond, many birds, insects and small animals will be attracted to the schoolyard. Nesting boxes and insect hotels can be built to observe those animals. Each child should also be able to experience the life of a plant from sowing to harvest during his school days. No great efforts are necessary for this. A small bed for each child, about half a square meter, is sufficient. Raised beds with a height of 50 cm are especially advantageous. Here, children who use wheelchairs or carry prostheses can also do garden work. Another way to create a little garden for each child is to use mobile vegetable boxes that can be

taken home during the holidays. After the harvest, the vegetables can be prepared and eaten together. Or it is processed into jam, dried fruit or tea. All of these are defining social experiences with very complex learning contents. In the computer age these things must not be lost.

Each child should also learn how waste food and plant matter become valuable compost. Here the importance of earthworms, snails, beetles and other bugs can be learned through observation. Simple compost containers can be constructed by stacking and wedging some wooden boards. By evenly mixing dry and wet waste, annoying odors are prevented. But these also belong to the sensual experience of nature in a schoolyard.

Other sensory experiences in the schoolyard can be self-built wind chimes that hang in the trees and appeal to the sense of hearing. Or the familiar touch path, which, by touching natural elements with feet or hands, trains the tactile sense and the temperature sense. The sense of balance is trained by interesting opportunities for movement. There are many examples for this on the following pages. Only the entirety of the senses lets us experience the dimensions of our self.

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SIK-HolzŽ › Play and Movement Area

Sedentary lifestyles are the biggest problem of our health care system. Obesity, motor weaknesses and an underdeveloped sense of balance are the consequence, already in childhood.

A major requirement for the conversion or new design

of school yards must therefore be a high number of opportunities for playing and movement. A schoolyard which offers many possibilities for movement can contribute decisively to the quality of the school. This requires an elaborate area layout, which allows a large number of interactions. Movement can be encouraged in a variety of ways. Small landscaping measures and different types of surfaces can help developing a range of play forms. But smooth, paved surfaces also have their charm. They are suitable for ground and ball games during the breaks as well as for skateboarding and streetball in the afternoon. Slopes invite running up and down again.

Combining them with bridges, beams or ropes results in a wide array of play paths. Stairs that lead to a higher or deeper plateau are also a basic element of encouraging movement in a schoolyard. For this purpose, the classical stair dimensions can vary in height and width in order to increase attention.

The arrangement of play equipment must fit the over-

all picture of the schoolyard. Interestingly designed climbing structures, taking into account the age structure, can both encourage movement as well as invite to relax on high-level platforms. In any case, the equipment should be designed in a way that allows access for as many children as possible.

Varying surface coverings make a schoolyard come

alive. The choice of cover must be in accordance with the function of the surface. Grass, for example, is only suitable on larger areas. Pavement is appropriate where a high user frequency exists and gravel or wood chips are suitable as fall protection material under play structures.

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Climbing & Exercise Equipment

2.3.1 Horizontal bar single 2.3.2 Horizontal bar double 2.3.3 Horizontal bar triple

3 – 12 years ~ 0.15 / 0.25 / 0.35 m³

kg

2 inst. at 2 / 3 / 4 h

1.0 / 1.4 / 1.8 m

~ 95 / 145 / 195 kg

from 5

Measures: Length (total): ~ 1.5 / 2.85 / 4.2 m Length (bar): 1.2 m Height (bar): 1.0 / 1.4 / 1.8 m optional: coloured design

2.4 Gymnastic equipment

6 - 12 years ~ 0.35 m3

Measures:

kg

2 installers at 4 h

2.0 m

~ 230 kg; biggest ~ 120 kg

from 5

2 installers at 10 h

2.5 m

~ 550 kg; biggest ~ 120 kg

from 5

Width (total): ~ 3.3 m Height (total): 2.0 m 1 bar; l = 1.0 m; h = 1.4 m 1 Climbing net; 0.81 x 1.5 m; MS 27 / 25 cm 1 Ladder; w = 0.9 m

2.8.1 Climbing combination 8-cornered

6 – 12 years ~ 0.9 m³

Description: Diameter: ~ 3.0 m; Height: 2.5 m 1 Ladder; w = 0.8 m; 1 Fireman´s pole ; h = 2.35 m 1 Hanging rope ladder; w = 0.4 m; h = 2.35 m; 1 Climbing rope with climbing supports; h = 2.35 m; 4 Bars; l = 0.8 m; h = 1.9 m 1 Horizontal net; Ø ~ 2.5 m; h = 2.3 m; MS ~ 30 / 30 cm Note: This pictured product is without glaze.

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Climbing & Exercise Equipment ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

2.8.8 Big climbing combination

6 – 12 years ~ 1.3 m³

Description:

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2 installers at 14 h

2.5 m

~ 900 kg; biggest ~ 150 kg

from 5

assembly by Fa. SIK-Holz®

2.5 m

~ 770 kg

from 5

Length: ~ 6.1 m Width: ~ 4.7 m Height: 2.5 m 1 Ladder; w = 0.8 m 1 Fireman´s pole ; h = 2.35 m 1 Hanging rope ladder; w = 0.4 m; h = 2.35 m 1 Climbing rope with climbing supports; h = 2.35 m 4 Bars; l = 0.8 m; h = 1.9 m 1 Horizontal net; Ø ~ 2.5 m; h = 2.3 m; MS ~ 30/30 cm 1 Monkey Bars with climbing post; l = 3.0 m; w ~ 0.5 m; h = 2.5 m 1 Waving Ladder; l ~ 3.0 m; w = 0.5 m

2.5.2.3 Big climbing cave

6 – 12 years ~ 0.4 m³

Measures: Base (heptagonal): ~ 3.5 x 4.0 m Height: ~ 2.0 – 2.5 m 2 Climbing nets ~ 0.8/1.7 x 2.0 m; mesh size ~ 30/25 cm 2 Climbing walls ~ 0.8/1.7 x 2.0 m; of rubber belt with climbing grips 1 Sliding wall ~ 0.8/1.5 x 2.3 m of rubber belt 1 Ramp ~ 0.6/1.2 x 1.5 m; with support rope 1 Side wal ~ 1.2/2.2 x 2.5 m with opening 1 Seating surface heptagonal; ~ 1,2/2,2 x 2,5 m; of rubber belt optional: coloured design alternative: 2.5.2 Little climbing cave 2.5.7 Climbing cave; 2-parts 2.5.7.1 Climbing cave; 3-parts

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Climbing & Exercise Equipment

2.55.250 Climbing Cube «Flexi» Measures:

from 6 years –

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2,5 m

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from 5

Length: 2.5 m Width: 2.5 m Height: 2.5 m Note: The structure is made of oak wood.

The cube is a mathematical body formed by six equal squares. A body that illustrates mathematics in the shape of a playground structure on the schoolyard. The individual squares can be fitted with a variety of climbing, balancing, brachiating and seating elements. Communication, movement, coordination and strength, the basic elements of a healthy development of students’ bodies and minds are all stimulated by this. The climbing cubes can be assembled and upgraded individually. Colour accents can put highlights on the squares, edges or installed elements, which enhances the definition of space.

Details depend on the equipment elements

Climbing & Exercise Equipment ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

2.55.250.1 Monkey ladder (stainless steel)

2.55.250.2 Monkey bars

2.55.250.3 Monkey net

2.55.250.4 Monkey ropes

2.55.250.5 Balancing rope with vertical ropes

2.55.250.6 Climbing net

2.55.250.7 Fireman´s pole and ladder

2.55.250.8 bar and swing handle

2.55.250.9 Balancing plates units

2.55.250.10 Y-rope traverse

2.55.250.11 Climbing ropes with balls

2.55.250.12 Hanging rope ladder and vertical climbing rope

2.55.250.13 Climbing wall

2.55.250.14 Ball wall

2.55.250.15 Blackboard

2.55.250.16 Sprawling bench

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Climbing-Balancing-Structures

2.15.184 Balancing Course «Flexi 1» Description:

3 – 12 years ~ 2.0 m3

kg

2 installers at 15 h

1.4 m

~ 906 kg; biggest ~ 80 kg

from 4

1 Attachment-horizontal bar double; l (bar) = 1.2 m; h = 1.0 / 1.4 m 1 Balancing beam, hovering; l = 2.5 m 1 Hanging rope net ascent; l = 3.0 m

2.15.184.1 Flexi 1 Colours» (posts in warm colours) 2.15.184.2 Flexi 1 «Grassland» (posts as blades of grass)

1 Balancing rope (thick) with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Hovering wood; l = 2.0 m 1 Balancing beam, rotating; l = 2.0 m 3 Bollards; h = 0.5 m / 0.4 m / 0.3 m

2.12.118 Climbing Balancing Unit «Flexi 2» Description:

6 – 12 years ~ 2.0 m3

kg

2 installers at 18 h

1.8 m

~ 1147 kg; biggest ~ 200 kg

from 5

1 Look out; h = 3.5 m; staggered rungs platform area Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 1.9 m 1 Hanging rope net ascent; l = 3.0 m

2.12.118.3 Flexi 2 «Flowers» (3 Posts with flower applications ) 2.12.118.4 Flexi 2 «Südsee» (Look out as palm and skulpture «Parrot»)

1 Balancing beam with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 slanted ladder; w ~ 0.5 / 0.9 m; h = 1.2 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Hovering wood; l = 2.0 m 1 Slanted net ascent with support rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Balancing rope jetty with support rope; l = 2.0 m; w = 0.2 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Balancing rope with vertical ropes; l = 3.0 m 1 Balancing beam with support rope; l = 3.0 m 2 Attchment-Balancing beam; l = 2.5 m / 2.0 m

2.12.119 Climbing Balancing Unit «Flexi 3» Description:

6 – 12 years ~ 2,6 m3

kg

2 installers at 18 h

2,0 m

~ 1200 kg; biggest ~ 200 kg

from 5

1 Look out; h = 3.5 m; staggered rungs platform area Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 2.0 m 1 Y-rope traverse; l = 3.0 m 1 Balancing rope with vertical ropes; l = 3.0 m 1 Balancing rope jetty with support rope; l = 3.0 m; w = 0.2 m 1 Hanging rope traverse with balls; l = 3.0 m 1 Attachment balancing beam with support rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Slanted ladder; w ~ 0.5 / 0.9 m; h = 1.2 m 1 Monkey rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Wobbly boarded jetty with support rope; l = 3.0 m; w ~ 0.4 m 1 Hanging rope net ascent; l = 2.5 m 1 Tree trunk stairs; h = 1.5 m with rope handrail and posts; h = 1.0 m 1 Horizontal rope ladder; l = 3.0 m; w = 0.45 m

2.12.119.5 Flexi 3 «Coloured pencil» (Look out as brush, 3 posts as pencils) 2.12.119.6 Flexi 3 «Nature» (without glaze)

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2.12.120 Climbing Balancing Unit «Flexi 4» Description:

6 - 12 years ~ 2.0 m3

kg

2 installers at 14 h

1.3 m

~ 1100 kg; biggest ~ 90 kg

from 5

4 Posts; h ~ 2.7 – 3.3 m 2 Posts with step; h ~ 2.7 m / 3.3 m 1 Hanging net; Ø ~ 2.1 m; h ~ 1.2 m 1 Slanted net ascent; 0.7 x 1.6 m; MS 10/10 cm 1 Slanted net ascent; 0.6 x 1.5 m; MS 30/30 cm 1 Wobbly jetty; l ~ 2.65 m; w ~ 0.4 m 1 Hanging rope net ascent; l = 2.5 m; with Triangle net; 1.4/1.2/1.2 m 1 Balancing rope jetty; l = 2.2 m; w = 0.2 m 1 Balancing rope (thick) with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Rotating balancing beam; l = 3.5 m 1 Hovering wood; l = 2.9 m

2.12.120.7 Flexi 4 «Wheat» (posts as spike wheat, 1 butterfly)

Climbing-Balancing-Structures ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

2.12.28 Climbing Balancing Unit «Raccoon» Description:

3 - 12 years ~ 2.0 m3

kg

2 installers at 20 h

1.8 m

~ 1510 kg; biggest ~ 350 kg

from 5

2 Stilts; h = 2.0 m / 2.5 m 4 Posts; h = 1 x 1.0 m / 2 x 1.8 m / 1 x 2.5 m 3 Climbing posts; h = 2.5 m / 2 x 2.0 m 1 Balancing beam; l = 1.5 m; h = 0.4 / 0.5 m 1 vertical triangular net; 1.2 / 1.2 / 1.68 m 2 Triangular nets; 3.0 / 3.0 / 3.0 m; MS 30 / 30 cm 1 support rope; l = 1.35 m 1 Balancing rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Balancing rope (thick); l = 2.0 m; h = 0.7 / 0.9 m 1 Play tower 3-cornered; 1.25 / 1.2 / 1.2 m; Ph = 1.5 m 1 Vertical ladder; w = 1.2 m; h = 1.5 m 1 Slanted net ascent; 0.6 x 2.1 m; MS 30/30 cm 1 Hanging rope traverse; l = 3.0 m 1 Hanging rope net ascent; l = 3.0 m; with Triangle net; 1.4 / 1.2 / 1.2 m 1 Attachment double horizontal bar angled; l (bar) = 1.2 m; h = 1.0 m / 1.5 m

Note: This pictured product is without glaze.

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Climbing-Balancing-Structures

2.12.71.5 Climbing Balancing Unit «Badger» Description: 6 Climbing posts; h = 2 x 3.0 m / 4 x 2.5 m 4 Posts; h = 2 x 2.0 m / 2 x 2.5 m 2 Posts with step; h = 4.0 m 1 Attachment bar, quadruple 3 Triangular nets; 1.8/1.9/1.9 m; MS 30/30 cm 1 Hanging rope; l = 3.3 m 1 Attachment-Balancing beam with support rope; l = 3.5 m 1 Balancing rope jetty; l = 3.0 m; w = 0.2 m 1 Balancing rope (thick) with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Attachment-Balancing beam with support rope; l = 4.25 m 1 Attachment-Balancing beam; l = 3.0 m 1 Wobbly jetty; l = 2.5 m; w ~ 0.4 m 1 Hovering wood; l = 3.0 m 1 Wobbly boarded jetty; l = 2.85 m; w ~ 0.4 m 1 Hanging rope traverse; l = 3.0 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 2.8 m 1 Slanted net triangular; 2.0/2.0/2.0 m; MS 30/30 cm

3 – 12 years ~ 3.4 m3

kg

2 installers at 21 h

1.9 m

~ 1935 kg; biggest ~ 130 kg

from 5

Climbing-Balancing-Structures ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

2.12.71 Climbing Balancing Unit «Weasel» Description: 12 Climbing posts; h = 3.0 m 1 Climbing post; h = 5.0 m 2 Posts; h = 4.0 m 1 Attachment bar, quadruple 3 Triangular nets; 1.8/1.9/1.9 m; MS 30/30 cm 1 Monkey rope; l = 3.3 m 2 Balancing beam with support rope; l = 3.5 m / 4.0 m 2 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 2.8 m 1 Climbing labyrinth; 6-pieces 1 Balancing beam rotating; l = 3.0 m 3 Ropes; l = 3.0 m / 3.1 m / 3.25 m 2 Triangular nets; 2.0 / 2.0 / 2.0 m; MS 30/30 cm 2 Support ropes; l = 2.0 m 1 Balancing rope jetty; l = 3.0 m; w ~ 0.2 m 1 Hanging rope traverse; l = 3.0 m 1 Wobbly boarded jetty with support rope; l = 2.85 m; w ~ 0.4 m 1 Hovering wood; l = 3.0 m 1 Wobbly jetty; l = 2.5 m; w ~ 0.4 m 1 Balancing beam hovering with support rope; l = 3.5 m

6 - 12 years ~ 4.7 m3

kg

2 installers at 32 h

2.5 m

~ 3180 kg; biggest ~ 200 kg

from 5

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2.12.115 Climbing Balancing Unit «Panther» Description:

6 - 12 years ~ 9.5 m3

kg

assembly by SIK-Holz®

3.0 m

~ 3052 kg; biggest ~ 300 kg

from 5

1 Posts as fork; h ~ 4.7 m 7 Climbing posts, partly as fork; h ~ 3.5 – 5.3 m 2 Climbing posts with look out and partly as fork; h ~ 3.3 m / 4.5 m; platform area Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 1.8 m 2 Posts with look out and fork, staggered rungs; h = 5.1 m / 7.6 m; platform area Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 2.0 / 3.0 m 1 Slanted ladder; w ~ 0.5 – 0.8 m; h = 2.0 m 2 Balancing ropes (thick) with support rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Hanging rope traverse; l = 2.5 m 5 Balancing ropes with support rope; l = 1.5 m / 2 x 2.3 m / 3.15 m / 3.25 m 1 Hanging rope net ascent; l = 3.0 m 1 Balancing rope jetty with support rope; l = 2.35 m; w = 0.2 m 2 Balancing belt jetties with support rope; l = 3.0 m; w = 0.3 m 1 Monkey rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Hovering wood; l = 2.8 m 3 Triangular nets; 3.0/3.0/3.0 m; MS ~ 30/30 cm 1 Wobbly boarded jetty with support rope; l = 2.85 m; w ~ 0.4 m 0ptional: Beam with sculpture ‹Panther›

Note: This pictured product is without glaze.

Climbing-Balancing-Structures ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

2.12.116 Climbing Balancing Unit «Cat» Description:

6 - 12 years ~ 3.0 m3

kg

assembly by SIK-Holz®

2.7 m

~ 3705 kg; biggest ~ 150 kg

from 5

14 Posts; Ø ~ 15 – 18 cm; h ~ 1.4 – 3.9 m 5 Round timber; Ø ~ 12 cm; l ~ 2.5 – 5.0 m 13 Round timber; Ø ~ 10 cm; l ~ 1.65 – 4.05 m 2 Tree trunk stairs; Ø ~ 20 cm; l ~ 5.0 m 2 Climbing posts; h ~ 3.0 m 1 Horizontal net; l ~ 2.75 / 4.6 x 2.25 m; MS ~ 25/25 cm 1 Horizontal net; ~ 0.6 x 1.0 m; MS ~ 25/25 cm 1 Horizontal net; ~ 1.5 x 1.5 m; MS ~ 25/25 cm 1 Horizontal net; ~ 0.45 / 1.4 x 1.75 m; MS ~ 25 x 25 cm 1 Slanted net ascent; l ~ 1.0 / 1.35 x 2.45 m; MS ~ 25/25 cm 1 Slanted net ascent; l ~ 0.75 x 1.8 m; MS ~ 25/25 cm 1 Double balancing rope with support rope; l = 3.0 m 2 Climbing ropes; l = 2.15 m 1 Hanging rope traverse; l = 3.0 m 1 Climbing labyrinth 5-pieces 1 Balancing beam, rotating with support rope; l = 2.0 m 0ptional: sculpture ‹Cat› and climbing balls ‹Wool›

Note: This pictured product is without glaze.

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Climbing-Balancing-Structures

2.15.110.4 «Climbing Course Chinchilla» Description: 1 Posts as tree fork; h ~ 5.0 m 1 Climbing wall 3-cornered with rope handrail; ~ 2.0/1.8/1.5 m; h = 1.8 m 1 Posts with look out; h = 3.5 m; staggered rungs; platform area; Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 1.9 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Hanging rope; l = 2.5 m 1 Posts as tree fork; h ~ 2.5 m 1 Hanging rope traverse; l = 2.5 m 1 Climbing labyrinth out climbing posts; 3-pieces 1 Hanging rope net ascent; l = 2.5 m with Triangle net 1.4/1.2/1.2 m 1 Triangle net; 2.5/2.5/2.5 m; MS 30/30 cm 1 Posts with tree fork; h ~ 5.0 m 1 Climbing wall 3-cornered with rope handrail; ~ 2.3/2.2/1.5 m; h = 2.2 m

6 – 12 years ~ 2.4 m3

kg

2 installers at 16 h

2.2 m

~ 1400 kg; biggest ~ 350 kg

from 5

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Multi Units ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

5.141.2.2 Multi Unit «Tipi» Description:

6 – 12 years ~ 1.7 m3

kg

2 installers at 12 h

2.0 m

~ 1220 kg; biggest ~ 650 kg

from 5

1 Play tower 3-cornered with built in Climbing post Base 2.2/2.2/2.2 m; h (total) ~ 5.0 m Platform area 1.2/1.2/1.2 m; Ph = 2.0 m 1 Climbing wall; w = 2.2/1.2 m; h = 2.7 m 1 Vertical ladder; w = 2.2/1.2 m; h = 2.0 m 1 Hanging rope (thick) bridge; l = 2.5 m; w ~ 0.8 m 1 End post; w = 1.2 m; Ph = 1.5 m 1 Vertical ladder; w = 1.2 m; h = 1.5 m 1 Balancing beam with support rope; l ~ 3.0 m 1 Look out; h = 3.5 m; staggered rungs; platform area Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 1.9 m 1 Hanging rope; l = 2.3 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Balancing rope jetty with support rope; l = 3.0 m; w = 0.2 m 1 Climbing post; h = 2.5 m 1 Triangle net; 2.5/2.5/2.5 m; MS 30/30 cm

alternative: 5.141.2 Multi Unit «Ant» (bigger version)

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Multi Units

5.18.39.2 Climbing wood «Flexi Mini» (Design «Grass») Description: 1 Play tower 3-cornered with pitched roof 1.3/1.3/1.3 m; Ph = 2.0 m; with side trim; 1 Window opening with stainless steel grid 1 Fireman´s pole (stainless steel); h = 2.5 m 1 Vertical ladder; w ~ 1.5 m; h = 2.0 m 1 Balancing rope jetty; l = 2.5 m; w = 0.8 m 1 Play tower 3-cornered; 1.2/1.2/1.2 m; Ph = 2.0 m 1 Slide (stainless steel); w = 0.5 m; h = 2.0 m 1 Slanted net ascent; 0.6x2.75 m; MS 30/25 cm 1 Balancing rope with vertical ropes; l = 1.5 m 1 Look out; h = 4.3 m platform area Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 1.9 m 1 Balancing rope with vertical ropes; l = 1.5 m 1 Look out; h = 4.0 m platform area Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 1.9 m

6 - 12 years ~ 1.7 m3

kg

2 installers at 12 h

2.0 m

~ 1266 kg; biggest ~ 400 kg

from 5

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5.861.3 Multi Unit «Forest hideout»

6 - 12 years

Description:

~ 3.0 m3

1 Play tower conical with Lean-to roof; 1.5 x 1.5 m (Ph = 1.5 m) and 1.2 x 1.2 m (Ph = 2.5 m) 6 closed barriers; 2 openings with grid (stainles steel) 1 Attachment-platform; 1.2 x 1.2 m; Ph = 2.5 m; 1 barrier; 1 ladder; 1 climbing net; 2 built in benches 1 Attachment-platform; 1.5 x 1.0 m; Ph = 1.5 m; 1 climbing wall; 1 ladder 1 Slide (stainless steel); w = 0.5 m; h = 1.5 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Balancing rope (thick) with support rope; l = 2.0 m 1 Look out; h = 3.5 m; staggered rungs platform area Ø ~ 0.75 m; Ph = 1.9 m 1 Attachment-balancing beam with support rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Hovering wood; l = 2.0 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Hanging rope net ascent; l = 3.0 m 1 Climbing labyrinth 5-pieces

kg

2 installers at 25 h

2.5 m

~ 2464 kg; biggest ~ 800 kg

from 5

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Multi Units

5.33 Multi Unit «Armadillo» Description: 1 Play tower; 1.5 x 1.5 m; Ph = 1.7 m 1 Tree trunk stairs; w ~ 0.8 m; h = 1.7 m with solid handrail on one side 1 Vertical ladder; w = 1.5 m; h = 1.7 m 1 Jungle net bridge; l = 3.0 m; w ~ 0.8 m 1 Play tower; 1.5 x 1.5 m; Ph = 1.95 m 1 Slanted net ascent; ~ 0.9 x 2.7 m; MS 30/30 cm 1 Slide (stainless steel); w = 0.5 m; h = 1.95 m with side wall on both sides 1 Attachment-balancing beam with support rope; l ~ 2.4 m 1 Triangle net; 1.5/1.5/1.5 m; MS 30/30 cm 3 Climbing posts; h = 2.5 m

6 – 12 years ~ 1.7 m3

kg

2 installers at 16 h

1.95 m

~ 1600 kg; biggest ~ 350 kg

from 5

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Multi Units ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

5.862 Multi Unit «Sloth» Description: 1 Play tower 5-cornered with pitched roof; Ø ~ 2.0 m; Ph = 1.8 m 1 bench, 1 table below the platform 1 Slide (stainless steel); w = 0.5 m; h = 1.8 m 1 Attachment-play tower; 1.25 x 1.25 m; Ph = 1.5 m 1 Side wall; l = 1.25 m; h = 0.8 m 1 Slanted ramp with support rope; w = 0.75 m; h = 1.5 m 1 Climbing wall; w = 1.25 m; h = 2.6 m 1 Triangle net; 2.5/2.5/1.0 m; MS 30/30 cm 1 Jungle net bridge; l = 3.0 m; w ~ 0.8 m 1 Play tower; 1.5 x 1.5 m; Ph = 1.5 m 1 Vertical ladder; w = 1.5 m; h = 1.5 m 1 Attachment-double bars; l (bar) = 1.2 m; h = 1.2 m and 0.8 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 3.0 m 1 Posts with step; h = 2.0 m 1 Wobbly jetty; l = 2.0 m; w = 0.4 m 1 Climbing post with step; h = 3.0 m

3 – 12 years ~ 1.8 m3

kg

2 installers at 18 h

1.8 m

~ 2070 kg; biggest ~ 650 kg

from 5

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Multi Units

5.28 Climbing Unit «Spider» Description: 8-cornered construction of wood; Ø ~ 8.0 m; h ~ 1.8 m; inside platform; Ø ~ 1.2 m; h = 0.2 m; distance of steps (interior) ~ 30 cm optional: 5.28.01 Climbing net; trapezoid; ~ 2.7/1.5 x 1.8 m; MS 25/25 cm 5.28.02 Balancing rope (thick) with support rope; l ~ 2,5 m 5.28.03 Attachment-platform; trapezoid; ~ 1.5 x 2.5/1.0 m; Ph = 0.9 m 5.28.05 Wobbly bridge with end post; l = 3.0 m; w = 0.8 m

6 - 12 years ~ 0.65 m3

kg

2 installers at 14 h

1.8 m

~ 1187 kg, biggest 150 kg

from 5

informations applies to included attachment possibilities

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Multi Units ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

5.28.12 Multi Unit «Spider» Description: 1 Climbing post; h ~ 2.5 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 2.4 m 1 Play tower 6-cornered; Ø ~ 2.0 m; Ph = 1.5 m 1 Vertical ladder; w = 1.0 m; h = 1.5 m 1 Slanted ramp with support rope; w = 0.6 m; h = 1.5 m 1 Balancing rope jetty; l = 2.8 m; w = 0.8 m 1 Attachment-play tower, trapezoid; 1.1/1.6 x 1.5 m; Ph = 1.4 m 1 Climbing unit «Spider», oval; ~ 4.0 x 6.0 m; h = 1.8 m inside: platform area; Ø ~ 1.7 m; h = 0.5 m; distance of steps (interior) ~ 30 cm outside: 1 balancing rope with support rope; l ~ 1.75 m 1 Attachment-play tower, trapezoid; 1.1/1.5 x 1.5 m; Ph = 1.5 m 1 Slide (stainless steel); w = 0.5 m; h = 1.5 m with side wall on both sides

6 - 12 years ~ 1.9 m3

kg

2 installers at 24 h

1.8 m

~ 2200 kg; biggest ~ 450 kg

from 5

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SIK-Holz® › Play and Movement Area › Swings

4.2.2.10 Swing 2-seated, h = 2.6 m Measures:

6 – 12 years ~ 0.5 m³

kg

2 installers at 4 h

1.6 m

~ 340 kg; biggest ~ 100 kg

from 5

2 installers at 4 h

2.1 m

~ 345 kg; biggest ~ 65 kg

from 5

2 installers at 3 h

1.5 m

~ 140 kg; biggest ~ 60 kg

from 5

Width: 3.8 m Height: 2.6 m 2 Swing seats (standard) 4 Single joints

4.3.1.2.1 Swing with Basket 1 Measures:

3 – 12 years ~ 0.5 m³

kg

Width: 3.7 m Height: 2.5 m 1 Basket with net mat; Ø = 1.2 m 2 Cross joints with safety chain Note: The standard colour of the basket is blue (ring) and black (net/ropes)

4.9 Hammock Measures: 1 Hammock; 1.8 x 0.8 m; MS 10/10 cm 2 Cross joints 2 Posts distance 3.7 m; h = 1.5 m Note: The swing movement can be limited by safety ropes.

The standard colour of the net and the ropes is blue.

3 – 12 years ~ 0.35 m³

kg

Swings ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

4.5.2.2.10 Swing Combination 3-pieces Measures:

3 – 12 years ~ 1.7 m³

kg

2 installers at 8 h

2.1 m

~ 650 kg; biggest ~ 120 kg

from 5

2 installers at 8 h

2.1 m

~ 720 kg; biggest ~ 55 kg

from 5

Width: 9.2 m Height: 2.4 / 2.5 / 2.6 m 2 Swing seats (standard) 1 Basket with recycled rubber steel mat; Ø = 1.2 m 4 Single joints; 2 Cross joint with safety chain

4.6 Sixfold Swing Measures: Diameter: 6.0 m Height: 2.5 / 2.65 m 6 Swing seats (standard) with fix rubber tyres 6 Swing axis

6 – 12 years ~ 1.2 m³

kg

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4.12 Rope Swing Measures: Length: ~ 5.0 m

6 – 12 years ~ 1.0 m³

kg

2 installers at 7 h

1.6 m

~ 500 kg; biggest ~ 70 kg

from 5

2 installers at 8 h

2.2 m

~ 1000 kg; biggest ~ 110 kg

from 5

Width: ~ 3.5 m Height: ~ 3.1 m 1 Swing rope made of PP; l = 2.2 m; h = 0.5 m 4 Cross joints

4.3.4.6 Flying Swing Bed Measures: Length: ~ 6.2 m Width: ~ 4.5 m Height: ~ 3.0 m 1 Swing bed; ~ 1.5 x 1.0 m 1 Support rope; l = 5.0 m 4 Cross joint with safety chain

6 – 12 years ~ 1.9 m³

kg

Swings ‹ Play and Movement Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

Swing seat

Swing seat with tyres

Swing chair

Basket with net mat

Swing seat (integrative)

Swing seat, big (integrative)

Jungle rope

Partner swing

Swing rope

Jungle swing

Flying Carbet

Swing bed (integrative)

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SIK-HolzŽ › Sports Area

Sport lessons are a welcome relief during a school day.

Physical and mental exertion and relaxation, playful individual and group experiences offer a holistic experience. This experience includes the learning of social behaviors that are important for the whole of life. In sport, children learn to deal with defeat. They also learn to compare themselves strategically, mentally or physically with others and to exchange ideas. In sport, the handling of conflict situations and aggression is trained.

In the case of individual sports, the students learn to pit their strength against others and to evaluate their own performance. In team sports, on the other hand, a team spirit emerges, which strengthens the social competence of the individual players.

Model schools, which have introduced a daily sports lesson to the class schedule, generally show better learning outcomes and social skills among the pupils than schools that only offer a sport lesson twice a week.

School sports facilities should therefore not only be used for sports lessons, but should also be available during the breaks and particularly for all-day schools also in the afternoon. The classic sports stadium is not necessary for this. It makes more sense to have several smaller areas. In these areas, manageable groups with the same intentions and interests often meet. In addition, the orientation in a smaller room is easier for the participants and the transition to a different game is quicker.

When planning sports areas, free walls can also be used to paint goals or to mount basketball hoops. It should be checked beforehand whether windows are at risk by the ball games and should be latticed if necessary.

2.2.2 Artistik-Rope

Sports Area

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SIK-Holz® › Sports Area › Sports Elements

1.50 Bouncing Plate Measures:

from 6 years 1 GA 11.1.2

kg

2 installers at 1.5 h

0.35 m

~ 80 kg

from 3

2 installers at 2 h

0.6 m

~ 100 kg

from 3

2 installers at 2 h

0.6 m

~ 210 kg; biggest ~ 70 kg

from 3

Diameter: 1.1 m Height: ~ 0.35 m

1.30 Bouncing Beam Measures:

6 - 16 years 2 GA 11.1.1

kg

Length: 3.0 m Height: ~ 0.6 m

1.103.3 Wave Seesaw 3-parts Measures: Length: ~ 6.2 m Height: ~ 0.6 m rotating connecting parts between the bouncing beams Note: This pictured product is without glaze.

6 – 12 years 3 GA

kg

Sports Elements ‹ Sports Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

2.1.1 Rotating Balancing Beam Measures:

6 - 12 years ~ 0.35 m3

kg

2 installers at 3 h

0.4 m

~ 122 kg; biggest ~ 45 kg

from 3

2 installers at 3 h

0.45 m

~ 80 kg

from 3

2 installers at 10 h

0.6 m

~ 500 kg; biggest ~ 130 kg

from 4

Length (total): ~ 2.5 m Length (beam): ~ 2.0 m Height: ~ 0.4 m 1 Support rope; l = 2.0 m; h = 1.4 m 2 Posts; h = 1.8 m

1.1.10.1 Bouncing Plank Measures:

from 6 years 4 GA 11.1.1

kg

Length: 3.0 m Width: 0.8 m Height: 0.45 m

2.20 Belt Footbridge Measures: Length (total): 8.5 m Width (total): ~ 1.5 m Width (belt): 1.0 m Height (belt): ~ 0.6 m

6 – 12 years ~ 2.1 m³

kg

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2.22.6 Waving Ladder Measures:

6 - 12 years ~ 0.35 m3

kg

2 installers at 4 h

2.4 m

~ 260 kg; biggest ~ 55 kg

from 5

2 installers at 2 h

2.2 m

~ 160 kg; biggest ~ 50 kg

from 5

2 installers at 2 h

0.45 m

~ 110 kg; biggest ~ 50 kg

from 1

Length: ~ 3.0 m Width: ~ 0.9 m Height: ~ 2.4 m 1 Ladder; 3.0 x 0.5 m; h = 2.0 / 2.3 m 4 Posts with steps; h ~ 0.5 m

2.22.5 Monkey Bars Measures:

6 - 12 years ~ 0.2 m3

kg

Length: ~ 3.5 m Width: ~ 0.6 m Height (total): ~ 2.5 m Height (rings): ~ 2.1 m Height (steps): ~ 0.5 m

2.2.2 Artistik-Rope Measures: Length (total): ~ 3.7 m Length (rope): ~ 3.0 m Width (total): ~ 0.4 m Width (rope): ~ 0.16 m Height (rope): ~ 0.35 m Height (bollard): ~ 0.45 m

from 6 years ~ 0.35 m3

kg

Sports Facilities ‹ Sports Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

2.50.3.4 Table Tennis Plate

from 6 years -

Measures:

kg

2 installers at 1 h

-

~ 650 kg

from 1

2 installers at 3 h

-

~ 255 kg; biggest ~ 90 kg

from 1

2 installers at 24 h

-

~ 2020 kg; biggest ~ 250 kg

from 1

Size (concrete plate): 274 x 152 x 8 cm Height (total): 76 cm

2.50.1.1.1.1 Football Goal

from 6 years ~ 0.25 m3

Measures:

kg

Length: ~ 3.25 m Width: ~ 1.4 m Height: ~ 2.15 / 1.9 m optional: coloured design alternative: 2.50.1.1.1.6 Football goal with net

2.50.6.2 Multi Games Area 2 Pitch: ~ 17.0 x 9.5 m Description: 2 Goals (2.50.1.1.1.1) 4 Barriers for goal connection (2.50.1.2.6 / 7) 4 Barriers, with sprawling bench (2.50.1.2.3) 12 Barriers or extension elements for barriers, single (2.50.1.2.1 / 2) alternative: 2.50.6.1 Multi Games Area 1 (angular)

2.50.6.3 Multi Games Area 3 (semicircle)

2.50.6.6 Street Soccer Field

from 6 years ~ 2.65 m3

kg

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SIK-Holz® › Communication- and Retreat Area

Communication areas are both places of rest as well as places of attentiveness. Equipped with simple wooden or stone seating elements, they encourage student’s social contacts during breaks and when lessons are over.

The design of the seat elements should take unconventional forms into account. Not the classic bench on which the students sit next to each other is in demand here, but structures on which one can lounge around or “chill”. Sculptures, which sometimes exert a greater attraction, can also take over this function.

These types of meeting places not only offer the opportunity to retreat and relax. They are also used to present oneself in a small group. A small platform can readily become a stage and a seating log an auditorium.

The larger these places are, the more they are able to assume the function of an open-air classroom.

In principle, every opportunity should be used for teaching outdoors. Tribunes with several platforms, built in a semi or three-quarter circle or in an open rectangle or square, are proven to be of value. At the minimum, an open-air classroom should have 15 seats, as well as the possibility to add chairs or benches as required. When putting an open-air classroom in place, it must be taken into account that it does not interfere with other classrooms.

All forms of meeting places, whether seating group, hangout or open-air classroom, are important for social and educational aspects and are indispensable in a schoolyard.

9.5.26 Mobile Sitting Balancing Structure

Communication- and Retreat Area

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SIK-Holz® › Communication- and Retreat Area › Benches & Seating Groups

9.1.47.1 Bench «Flexi» (without backrest) Measures:

from 6 years –

kg

2 installers at 2 h

-

~ 50 kg

-

2 installers at 2 h

-

~ 80 kg

-

2 installers at 2 h

-

~ 110 kg

-

Length: 2.0 m Width: 37 cm Height: 45 cm to be bolted optional: extendable version with and without backrest

9.1.47.2 Bench «Flexi» (with backrest) Measures:

from 6 years –

kg

Length: 2,0 m Width (total): 54 cm Width (seat): 37 cm Height (total): 82 cm Height (seat): 45 cm to be bolted optional: extendable version with and without backrest

9.1.48 Wobbly Bench Measures: Length: 2.2 m Width (total): 40 cm Width (seat): 30 cm Height (total): 85 cm Height (seat): 45 cm

alle 3 GA

kg

Benches & Seating Groups ‹ Communication- and Retreat Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

9.1.11.11.1 «Suite Picnic 1» (for adults) Description:

from 6 years ~ 0.1 m3

kg

2 installers at 2 h

-

~ 100 kg

-

2 installers at 2 h

-

~ 80 kg

-

1 Table; l = 2.0 m; w = 0.6 m; h = 0.7 m 2 Benches; l = 2.0 m; w = 0.25 m; h = 0.45 m attached alternative: 9.1.11.11 Suite «Picnic 1» ( for adults + mobil)

9.1.11.12.1 Suite «Picnic 2» (for adults) Description:

from 6 years ~ 0.1 m3

kg

1 Table; Ø = 0.8 m; h = 0.7 m 4 Seatings; l ~ 0.8 m; w ~ 0.45 m; h = 0.45 m attached alternative: 9.1.11.12 Suite «Picnic 2» ( for adults + mobil)

9.1.1.9.4 Bench «Sickel» (for adults) 9.1.1.9.4.7 Table «Sickel» (for adults) Description: 2 Benches «Forest» without backrest 9.1.1.4; l = 1.5 m 1 Bench «Forest» with backrest in the middle 9.1.1.5; l = 1.5 m attached, 135° 1 Table; l = 2.2/1.0 m; w = 0.75 m; h = 0.7 m

from 6 years 4 GA 11.1.3.10 ~ 0.3 m3

kg

2 installers at 6 h

-

~ 270 kg; biggest ~ 120 kg

from 1

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SIK-Holz® › Communication- and Retreat Area › Benches & Seating Groups

9.1.2.1.12 Sprawling Bench (vertical) Measures:

from 6 years ~ 0.2 m3

kg

2 installers at 2 h

0.9 m

~ 90 kg

from 3

2 installers at 2 h

0.9 m

~ 90 kg

from 3

2 installers at 4 h

0.9 m

~ 230 kg; biggest ~ 90 kg

from 3

Length: ~ 2.5 m Width: ~ 0.5 m Height (seat): ~ 0.45 m

9.1.2.1 Sprawling Bench (single) Measures:

from 6 years ~ 0.2 m3

kg

Length: 2.5 m Width: ~ 0.5 m Height (seat): ~ 0.45 m

9.1.2.3 Sprawling Bench (semicircular) Description: 3 Sprawling benches; l = 2.5 m attached, 120° alternative: 9.1.2.2 Sprawling bench (circular)

from 6 years ~ 0.4 m3

kg

Benches & Seating Groups ‹ Communication- and Retreat Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

9.1.9.2 Semicircular Bench (with outer arch) Measures:

from 6 years ~ 0.1 m³

kg

2 installers at 2 h

-

~ 100 kg

from 1

2 installers at 3 h

-

~ 210 kg; biggest ~ 140 kg

from 1

2 installers at 4 h

-

~ 300 kg; biggest ~ 100 kg

from 1

Outside diameter: ~ 4.0 m Lenght outer arch: ~ 2.6 m Width (seat): 0.3 m Height (seat): 0.4 m alternative: 9.1.9.2.1 Semicircular bench (with inner arch)

9.1.9.3 Semicircular Bench with Table Description:

from 6 years ~ 0,2 m³ .

kg

1 Semicircular table Ø = 1.5 m; h ~ 65 cm 1 Semicircula bench Ø (outside) ~ 2.9 m l (outside) ~ 4.5 m w (seat): 30 cm h (seat): 40 cm

9.1.9 Semicircular Bench with Table (big) Description: 1 Semicircular table Ø = 2.5 m; h = 65 cm 2 Semicircula benches / 9.1.9.2.1 Ø (outside) ~ 4.0 m l (outside) ~ 2.6 m w (seat): 30 cm h (seat): 40 cm

from 6 years ~ 0.35 m³

kg

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SIK-Holz® › Communication- and Retreat Area › Meeting Points

9.5.14.1 Chilling Corner Description:

from 6 years ~ 0.6 m3

kg

2 installers at 7 h

0.2 m

~ 680 kg; biggest ~ 500 kg

from 1

assembly by SIK-Holz®

-

~ 970 kg; biggest ~ 140 kg

from 1

Montage durch Fa. SIK-Holz®

-

~ 1700 kg; biggest ~ 140 kg

-

1 Play tower, pentagonal with monopitched roof

ø ca. 2.0 - 2.5 m; Ph = 0.2 m 2 Posts; h = 2.0 m 2 Sitting beam with backrest; l ~ 1.5 m 1 Sitting beam with backrest; l ~ 2.0 m 1 Sitting beam; l ~ 2.0 m optional: skulptures and coloured design

9.4.12 Shelter (small) Description:

from 6 years ~ 0.6 m3

kg

Base: Ø ~ 3.0 m Roof: Ø ~ 4.0 m (pyramid roof) Height (total): 3.0 m 2 Side walls; h ~ 0.8 m 6 Built-in benches; l ~ 1.0 m 1 Built-in table; Ø ~ 1.8 m

9.4.28.2 Shelter Measures: Base: Ø ~ 4,0 m Roof: Ø ~ 5.0 m (pyramid roof) Height (total): 3,0 m 6 Side walls; h ~ 0.8 m 6 Built-in benches; l ~ 1.5 m alternative: 9.4 Shelter (big); Ø ~ 5,0 m

alle ~ 0,5 m3

kg

Meeting Points ‹ Communication- and Retreat Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

9.1.33.8 Small Seating Arena Description:

from 6 years ~ 0.8 m³

kg

2 installers at 8 h

1.8 m

~ 700 kg; biggest ~ 70 kg

from 4

2 installers at 16 h

0.6 m

~ 1155 kg; biggest ~ 250 kg

from 1

1 Wooden construction (semicircular), 5 pieces Outside bend ~ 12.5 m; Inside bend ~ 6.5 m; w ca. 3.5 m; h ~ 1.8 m; Rungs (inside and partly outside) in distance of ca. 30 cm 2 Balancing ropes with support ropes; l ~ 2.0 m 1 Climbing net; trapezoid; ca. 2.0/1.7 x 2.0 m optional: platform / stage

5.37.32.1 Resting-Boat Description: Lenght (total): ~ 12.5 m Width (total): ~ 4.5 m 2 Platforms 3-cornered with ropes as handrails; 3.0/3.0/3.0 m; Ph = 0.4 - 0.6 m 1 Wobbly jetty; l = 3.0 m; w ~ 0.4 m 1 Balancing rope with support rope; l = 3.0 m 4 Benches; l = 2.0 m; h = 25 cm 3 Stilts; h ~ 2.0 – 2.5 m 3 Seating trunks; h ~ 25 - 30 cm

from 6 years ~ 1.5 m3

kg

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9.1.46 Sprawling Leaf Description:

from 6 years ~ 1.1 m3

kg

2 installers at 9 h

0.85 m

~ 230 kg; biggest ~ 35 kg

from 1

2 installers at 6 h

-

~ 300 kg

from 1

2 installers at 6 h

-

~ 300 kg; biggest 150 kg

from 1

Length (total): 4.1 m Width (total): 1.2 m 6 Posts; h ~ 0.8 – 1.5 m 2 Triangular nets; 1.5/1.5/1.5 m; MS 10/10 cm 1 Horizontal net; 1.5 x 1.5 m; MS 10/10 cm

2.33.5.12 Seating Platform Measures:

from 6 years ~ 0.45 m3

kg

Diameter: ~ 2.0 m Height: 0.4 m Seating of single-sided shaped platform planks 8 Posts; h ~ 0.4 m

2.33.5.13 Seating Platform (with tree integration) Measures: Diameter: ~ 2.0 m Height: 0.4 m with recess for the tree SSeating of single-sided shaped platform planks 8 Posts; h ~ 0.4 m

from 6 years ~ 0.45 m3

kg

Rotating Elements ‹ Communication- and Retreat Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

4.8.49 Rotating Stool (square) 4.8.49.1 Rotating Stool (round) Measures:

Measures:

Length: 0.37 m

Diameter: 0.4 m

Width: 0.37 m

Height (total): 0.45 m

6 – 12 years 1 GA

kg

1 installers at 1 h

0.45 m

~ 60 kg

from 4

Height (total): 0.45 m optional: coloured design

4.8.48 Rotating Seating Platform Measures:

6 – 12 years 1 GA + ~ 0.2 m³

kg

2 installers at 4 h

0.5 m

~ 200 kg; biggest ~ 150 kg

from 4

Diameter: 1.5 m Height: 0.45 m

4.8.27.1 Karussell «Rotary Capsule» Measures: Diameter: 1.5 m Height (platform): 0.15 m Height (seat): 0.3 m Height (total): 1.0 m 1 Rotating swivel in the middle

3 – 12 years ~ 0.4 m³

kg

2 installers at 2 h

1.0 m

~ 150 kg; biggest ~ 130 kg

from 4

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7.150.3.19 Rotary Play «Tic-Tac-Toe» Measures:

6 – 12 years ~ 0.15 m3

kg

2 installers at 2 h

-

~ 60 kg

from 1

2 installers at 2 h

-

~ 60 kg

from 1

Width (total): ~ 1.1 m Height (total): ~ 1.4 m 9 Rotating bodies, carved contour further types on request

7.150.3.21 Sound Play Measures:

6 – 12 years ~ 0.15 m3

kg

Width (total): ~ 1.2 m Height (total): ~ 1.4 m 8 Sound pipes (1 octave) 1 Beating stick with chain

7.150.3.23 Blackboard (single) Measures: Width: 1.5 m Height: 1.5 m 1 Malfeld; 1.3 m x 1.0 m

7.150.3.23.1 Maltafel (double) Measures: Width: 3.0 m Height: 1.5 m 2 Boards; (each) 1.3 m x 1.0 m Board of weatherproofed glued ply wood, 18 mm thickness Edges filled – blackboard (green)

from 3 years ~ 0.15 / 0.,25 m3

kg

2 installers at 1,5 / 2,5 h

-

~ 125 / 200 kg; biggest ~ 125 kg

from 1

Single Elements ‹ Communication- and Retreat Area ‹ SIK-Holz®

8.40.1.1 8.40.1.2 8.40.2.1 8.40.2.2

Sun Sail triangular (3.0/3.0/3.0 m) Sun Sail triangular (4.0/4.0/4.0 m) Sun Sail quadrangular (3.0 x 3.0 m) Sun Sail quadrangular (4.0 x 4.0 m)

-

kg

1 installers at 0,5 h

-

~ 15 kg

-

Our awnings are manufactured from high quality weather resistant gauze, coated, UV-stable, tear resistant and of low flammability. They allow light and air to pass through, as well they are resistant against intentional discerping. They are continuously bordered and at the edges are rope tensioners. colours: yellow, orange, red, blue, light green, dark green, beige, gray, black Further shapes and sizes on request

8.40.4 Posts for Sun Saill Diameter: 0.2 m Height: 2.0 – 4.0 m

9.2.5.7.1 Biycycle Stand (for 4 bikes) Measures:

~ 0.3 m3

kg

2 installers at 3 h

-

~ 110 kg; biggest ~ 30 kg

-

Length: 3.0 m Height rods (stainless steel): 50/90 cm alternative: 9.2.5.7.2 Bicycle stand ( for 8 bikes)

9.3.2 Dustbin (with lid) Measures: Diameter: 47 cm Height: 63 cm 1 Steel construction, hot galvanized, covered with Robinia wood panelling 1 Container, contents 37 l 1 Lid with springlock alternative: 9.3.1 Dustbin (without lid)

1 GA + ~ 0.02 m³

kg

1 installers at 0,5 h

-

~ 45 kg

-

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SIK-HolzŽ › Additional Elements

Shade roof

Pergola

Tree house classroom

Bridge to tree house

Partition wall for bouldering

Slope slide

Maze with coloured seating alcoves and greening

Tree enclosure seating

Additional Elements ‹ SIK-Holz®

Solar panel

Sundial

Chessboard

Rotating educational game

Balancing stones with «crayon» posts

Balancing and seating path

Leap and seat bollard

Trampoline

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SIK-Holz® › Legend, Publications, Contact

Legende Handicapped accessible unit

Unit can be expanded

From SIK-Holz® recommended age range

No.

Assembly time Free height of fall Mass of required concrete in m³ Model of ground anchor kg

Material

Self-assembly possible (further information on request)

Description

min. layer thickness mm max. fall height mm

1

concrete / stone

2

bituminous surfacing

≤ 600

3

topsoil

≤ 1 000

4

turf

5

bark

20 - 80 mm grain size broken bark of conifers

200

≤ 2 000

300

≤ 3 000

6

wood chips

5 - 30 mm grain size mechanically broken wood, without bark and leaf components

200

≤ 2 000

300

≤ 3 000

0.2 - 2 mm grain size

200

≤ 2 000

300

≤ 3 000

Weight 7

sand

≤ 600

≤ 1 500

Surfacing (see table) 8

Minimum area

9 All specifications without guarantee, bindingly are the information, you receive on our corresponding product sheets.

Publications

main catalogue #10

gravel

2 - 8 mm grain size

other material or thicknesses

generation's #2

facts & fugures #2

contact

SIK-Holzgestaltungs GmbH Langenlipsdorf 54a D-14913 Niedergörsdorf tel.:

+ 49 (0)33742.799 0

fax:

+ 49 (0)33742.799 20

mail: info@sik-holz.de web: www.sik-holz.de/en

≤ 2 000

300

≤ 3 000

according to producer

≤ 3 000

Choice of material depends on the permissible free heights of fall EN 1176-1:2008 (E).

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Imprint Puplisher SIK-Holzgestaltungs GmbH

Editing Kathleen Gust Claudia Gust Stefan Falkenberg Thomas Lupa

Pictures, picture editing, layout Kathleen Gust

3D-constructions, top views Kerstin Kern

Management Klaus-Peter Gust Marc Oelker

Register court Amtsgericht Potsdam HRB 8656 Steuer-Nr.: 050/158/02369

Printing Laserline Druckzentrum Scheringstraße 1, 13355 Berlin

Paper RecyStar Polar (Blauer Engel + FSC)

Status 08/2016

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The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.«

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