who are we
Sport Safety Netting (SSN) is a wholly owned subsidiary of David Golf & Engineering Pty Ltd.
David Golf was established over 50 years ago and is Australia’s leading supplier of golf course accessories and practice range supplies.
SSN has constructed many major barrier netting structures in all eastern states of Australia.
Recent work includes:
• New South Wales
50m x 15m barrier at Everglades Country Club, Woy Woy
105m x 6.5m barrier at The Lakes Golf Club, Sydney
• Victoria
50m x 10m barrier at RACV Healesville
Fully enclosed practice facility at Dorset Golf Course
• Queensland
16,000sq/m netting roof barrier to cover the entire car parks and community nursery at Hyatt Regency Coolum.
• South Australia
Two barriers (150m x 10m & 150m x 15m) at Adelaide Shores Golf Park.
It is imperative in a more litigious society that every effort be made to ensure the safety of
persons and property adjacent to golf courses and other sporting facilities. SSN offers the
experience and project management skills to tailor solutions acceptable to both the client,
its insurer and regulatory authorities.
Essentially SSN design, supplies, builds and repairs barriers to stop the ball!
trajectory studies
This is the recommended first step in most major barrier netting projects.
Given the high cost of these major structures it is important to assess accurately, by
computer modelling, those areas at risk from golf balls under various conditions.
These studies can be undertaken using normal or “reduced flight” golf balls.
The trajectory study uses ball launch data captured by radar tracking. The study will identify
the geographic locations via Google Earth: including 2-4 tee off points on the tee, lines of play,
the key “at risk zones”.
The model therefore greatly assists in identification of optimal heights and locations of barriers.
You receive a standalone report with recommendations explained.
Clients who have received a Trajectory Study include:
- City of Moonee Valley - Riverside Golf Course - Victoria.
- City of Whitehorse - Morack Golf Course - Victoria.
- Shire of South Gippsland - Foster Golf Club/Child Care Centre - Victoria..
- Plenty Views Driving Range – (represented in The County Court of Victoria).
- Pennant Hills Golf Club - New South Wales.
- Wembley Golf Complex - Western Australia.
- Heidelberg Golf Club - Victoria.
- Kew Golf Club - Victoria.
- Kingston Heath Golf Club - Victoria.
- Yarra Yarra Golf Club - Victoria.
- Adelaide Shores Park Trust/Golf Course - South Australia.
- Flagstaff Hill Golf Club - South Australia.
- Hays International College Driving Range - Victoria.
- Pegasus Golf & Sports Club - New Zealand.
insurance
Insurance of barrier netting installation is an area that cannot be compromised.
Sport Safety Netting is fully insured. In addition SSN ensures that all subcontractors and material suppliers have in place similar comprehensive insurance.
Download complete Insurance Information sheet
rigging and netting
Rigging is a critical phase to ensure the structure’s integrity. The netting should not be a “spinnaker” in high winds. It is important that the net retain a flat surface. - Only high tensile galvanised hard drawn cable is used by SSN.
- All cabling supporting the nets is on the face of the poles ensuring the structure is “gap free”.
- Highest quality bolts and turnbuckles are used. Helical splices, not wire grips, are used on all rigging.
- All guy ropes are correctly positioned to maximise strength and rigidity according to engineers and trajectory study specifications.
Download complete Rigging and Netting Information sheet
environment
It is the policy of Sports Safety Netting to conduct its operations in a manner that is environmentally
responsible and befitting of a good corporate neighbour and citizen. In accordance with this policy,
Sports Safety Netting complies with all environmental laws and manages all phases of its business
in a manner that minimizes the impact of its operations on the environment.
Download completed OH&S and Environment information sheet
oh&s
As part of our commitment to achieving the principles of health and safety in our workplace, we
recognise our moral and legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy work environment for
employees, contractors, customers and visitors. This commitment also extends to ensuring that
our operations do not place the local community or environment at risk of injury, illness or damage.
Download completed OH&S and Environment information sheet
