Infrared Heating for Sports Facilities: Sports Halls, Driving Ranges and Stadiums
Whether it is a gymnasium, riding arena, covered grandstand or open driving range: sports facilities combine large room volumes, high ceilings and often wide-open gates or sides with the desire for warm, comfortable areas where athletes, coaches and spectators can spend time. Conventional heating systems quickly reach their limits here. Short-wave infrared heaters solve this problem by directing their heat not into the air, but straight onto people and surfaces, with a noticeable effect within seconds and entirely without an open flame.
Why infrared heat is convincing in sports facilities
Instead of heating an entire hall, our heaters direct the warmth specifically onto individual zones, such as a training area, a row of grandstand seats or a teeing area. This saves energy because unused areas do not need to be heated, and the system can be adjusted continuously via radio dimmers to suit weather conditions and occupancy levels. The robust construction is designed for low-maintenance continuous operation, as is common in sports facilities with long daily usage times. If operation is additionally combined with green electricity or an own photovoltaic system, the sports facility can be heated in a largely climate-neutral way.
Halls and covered areas: TEL Forza
For gymnasiums, riding arenas and covered grandstand areas, our short-wave TEL Forza range is the right choice. With output levels from 1.5 to 12 kW, the range covers almost every room size: a single Forza Single already provides noticeable warmth in smaller training areas, while the more powerful 9 kW or 12 kW Forza models, with a range of up to around 70 m² per heater, reliably heat even large halls. For particularly high halls, the vertically mountable Triple version is also suitable, arranging its three heating elements on top of one another to save space.
In areas with a direct view of the heater, such as yoga rooms or spectator seating at heater height, we recommend the medium-wave TEL Forza Carbon range. The carbon heating elements glow significantly less brightly than short-wave heaters, creating a more pleasant atmosphere with comparable heating performance.
You can find the suitable models in detail on the respective product pages; our product search also provides an overview of the entire Forza range.
Open outdoor areas: TEL Lumia
At a driving range, shooting range or in uncovered grandstand areas, you need a heater that can withstand wind and moisture. Our TEL Lumia range is designed precisely for this purpose with an IP55 protection rating and is available in three output levels from 1.5 to 3.0 kW. The smaller versions can simply be connected via a socket, while the 3.0 kW version is permanently wired and is therefore also suitable for larger, permanently installed areas.
Control tailored to your needs
Radio dimmers for continuous output control and remote controls with 4 or 42 channels are available for our TEL Forza heaters, allowing even large sports facilities with many individually controlled heaters to be operated conveniently. Suitable control options are also available for TEL Lumia heaters; you can find details on the respective product page.
Recommended products for sports facilities
TEL Forza Single 1.5 kW
Compact entry-level model for smaller areas in halls or covered lounge areas.
TEL Forza Triple 6.0 kW (stacked vertically)
Three heating elements arranged vertically to save space, for a range of around 30 to 35 m² and installation heights from approximately 4 metres.
TEL Forza 9.0 kW
For hall areas with a range of around 50 m², designed for continuous operation over several hours per day.
TEL Forza 12.0 kW
The most powerful Forza version for large halls, with a range of around 70 m² per heater.
TEL Forza Carbon Single 2.5 kW
Medium-wave carbon heater with reduced visible red glow, suitable for yoga rooms and spectator areas with a direct view of the heater.
TEL Lumia 3.0 kW
Weatherproof outdoor heater (IP55) for driving ranges, shooting ranges and open grandstand areas, permanently wired for continuous operation.
You can find additional output levels for both product ranges, as well as suitable dimmer and remote control accessories, via our product search.
Frequently asked questions about infrared heating for sports facilities
Which heating solution is suitable for a sports hall?
For sports halls and other covered areas, we recommend the short-wave TEL Forza range. In areas with a direct view of the heater, the medium-wave TEL Forza Carbon range with reduced visible red glow is an alternative.
Which heating solution is suitable for a driving range or shooting range?
For uncovered outdoor areas, we recommend the TEL Lumia range. With an IP55 protection rating, the heaters are designed for continuous use in wind and moisture.
Can the heating output be adjusted for different areas?
Yes. Radio dimmers and remote controls allow individual zones to be controlled independently, so training areas and grandstands, for example, can be heated at different levels.
How much area does a single heater cover?
This depends on the output and installation height. Smaller TEL Forza models cover several square metres, while the most powerful 12.0 kW version reaches around 70 m² per heater at the appropriate installation height.
Are the heaters suitable for continuous operation in sports facilities?
Yes, the robust construction is designed for low-maintenance continuous operation over several hours per day, both indoors and, with the TEL Lumia range, outdoors.