Changing the Game: The Benefits of Modular Change Rooms for Sporting Clubs
In the world of sports, facilities play a vital role in ensuring that athletes and teams are at their best. However, sometimes unexpected events like natural disasters can disrupt the availability of essential facilities such as changerooms. This is where transportable changeroom solutions step in, offering flexibility, rapid deployment and support to local sports communities.
The partnership between Ausco Modular and the AFL has provided critical changeroom facilities to the Shepparton Swans Football Netball Club following devastating floods in October 2022, highlighting the significant benefits of portable facilities.
In October 2022, the Shepparton Swans FNC faced a daunting challenge. Floods had damaged their existing clubhouse, rendering it unusable. With the approaching 2023 season, the club needed functional changeroom facilities urgently.
Enter the partnership between Ausco and the AFL, a collaboration that would make a significant impact on the Shepparton Swans and potentially many other community football clubs in a time of crisis.
Five building modules consisting of changerooms for players and umpires were manufactured at Ausco's Adelaide facility, transported to the Shepparton Swan's site and installed within just 16 weeks. This rapid deployment was crucial in enabling the club to prepare for the upcoming season and maintain a sense of normalcy.
One of the standout features of this AFL-owned modular facility is its portability. It can be moved to different sites as needed to assist community football clubs. This flexibility ensures that the investment in these changeroom facilities goes beyond a one-time fix; it becomes a versatile and reusable resource for multiple clubs in a time of need.
The Rapid Deployment Changeroom Partnership between Ausco and the AFL is not just a solution; it's a testament to the commitment of both organisations to improving outcomes for local communities. It's a reminder that innovation and collaboration can make a significant impact when it's needed the most.
As the case of the Shepparton Swans FNC shows, transportable changerooms are a game-changer for Australian sports codes. They provide a lifeline to sports communities, ensuring that the show goes on even in the face of unexpected challenges.
