The Challenge
Empire and Crowland All Stars Cheerleading approached OKEL after being recommended by another OKEL customer, Infinity Cheer and Dance.
The venue had no natural gas supply, and there was no suitable space for an external LPG tank, meaning an electric heating solution was required.
The aim wasn’t to heat the building too heavily, as participants quickly warm up once training begins. Instead, the heating needed to take the chill off the building during the colder winter months.
Maintaining a reasonable temperature at the start of sessions was also important, as exercising in a cold environment can increase the risk of strains and other injuries.
The Solution
We recommended a Winterwarm EH fully electric three-phase air heater, providing an efficient and practical heating solution without the need for gas or LPG.
To improve efficiency, we also installed a high-level destratification fan and customer-friendly heater controls.
Warm air naturally rises and can become trapped at high levels, particularly in sports facilities with high ceilings. The destratification fan helps return this heat to the occupied space, reducing heat loss and making better use of the energy produced.
Installation Around Evening Classes
To minimise disruption, our team carried out the installation during daytime hours and ensured all equipment and materials were packed away by 4 pm each day. This allowed the customer to continue running their evening classes without the installation affecting their normal activities.
The electrical installation was completed by OKEL’s NICEIC-approved electrical engineers, ensuring the system was installed safely and professionally.
A Heating Solution Designed for Sports
The new electric heating system was installed to plan in November 2025, providing Empire and Crowland All Stars Cheerleading with a practical solution for taking the chill off the building during the colder months.
For Empire and Crowland All Stars Cheerleading, the objective wasn’t to maintain high temperatures throughout the building, but to provide comfortable conditions at the start of training during colder weather.
The combination of a Winterwarm EH electric air heater and destratification provided a simple, practical and efficient solution, while careful installation planning ensured the venue could continue its evening classes without disruption.
