Expanding Your Tennis Court Knowledge Randy Futty Vice President - Business Development California Sports Surfaces Maiysha Warren National Manager, CTAs, Parks and Tennis Facility Development United States Tennis Association
Learning Objectives Review resources available to assist you build, renovate or expand your tennis facility. Increase your knowledge about tennis court design, construction, surfacing and maintenance.
USTA Facility Assistance Program Advocacy Planning and Design Programming Technical Assistance Funding
GETTING STARTED www.usta.com/facilities
Process
USTA FACILITY FUNDING
Since its inception in 2005, how much grant money has the USTA Facility Assistance Program awarded to help improve facilities nationwide?
USTA Facility Assistance Program Over $12 million granted to court infrastructure since 2005
$46,000 Between the USTA s Facility Assistance Program and USTA Southern s Build It Forward Grant, your new or rebuilt tennis court project could be eligible for up to $46,000 in grant assistance. Southern.USTA.com
Tennis Court Construction - Resources Court Construction American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) Celebrating 50 years Certified Builder Program Technical Meetings Construction Guidelines White Papers Tennis Courts Book hard copy or digital version available www.sportsbuilders.org
How many Certified Tennis Court Builders does the ASBA have nationwide?
Tennis Court Construction
What considerations should a court owner/manager consider before construction or renovation begins?
Design and Location Type of Surface Speed of Play Color Needs and Wants of Clientele Drainage Landscaping Safety/Comfort Amenities Tennis Court Construction - Considerations
Asphalt Courts
Asphalt Court X-section Southern Climate
Asphalt Courts X-section Northern Climates
TRUE OR FALSE? Post Tension Concrete Courts cost 2 to 3 times that of Asphalt Courts on average?
Post Tension Concrete Courts Concrete courts can last 25 50 years Concrete slabs absolutely must have a vapor barrier installed directly beneath the slab. Slab should cure for 28 days Surface must be washed with a phosphoric or muriatic acid in order to neutralize the alkalinity of the concrete. Application of a water-based 2-part epoxy to help promote adhesion. Budget $55,000 - $75,000
Post Tension Concrete Court XSection
Standard Acrylic Courts X-section 1 Patching (if necessary): Acrylic patching product to bring low spots into tolerance. 1 Crack Repair (if necessary): Various options. 1 Filler Course: Acrylic Resurfacer blended with approved silica sand. 4 Texture Course: Acrylic Color mixed with silica sand, providing a uniform surface texture and determines the speed of play and traction on the course. 5 Finish Course: Acrylic color, without sand will create a vibrant, durable finish highly resistant to weather and ultraviolet degradation. 6 Lines: White line paint, comes both textured and untextured. Line Paint Finish/texture Courses Filler Course Asphalt or Concrete
Cushioned Acrylic Courts X-section 1 Patching (if necessary): Acrylic patching product to bring low spots into tolerance. 1 Crack Repair (if necessary): Various options. 1 Filler Course: Acrylic Resurfacer blended with approved silica sand. 2 Heavy Rubber Course: SBR rubber particles encapsulated in acrylic coatings. 3 Fine Rubber Course: Slightly finer SBR rubber granules create a smooth cushion finish in preparation for the texture and finish courses. 4 Texture Course: Acrylic Color mixed with silica sand, providing a uniform surface texture and determines the speed of play and traction on the course. 5 Finish Course: Acrylic color, without sand will create a vibrant, durable finish highly resistant to weather and ultraviolet degradation. 6 Lines: White line paint, comes both textured and untextured. Line Paint Finish/texture Courses Fine Cushion Course Cushion Filler Course Asphalt or Concrete
Do You Have Court Issues?
What is the most common daily/periodic maintenance item you have to deal with on your courts?
Clean courts regularly by sweeping, blowing, or washing Limit use of courts for nonathletic uses and protect the surfaces Loosen and remove nets during the offseason Clean dirt, debris, spills and stains immediately. - Dish detergent - Tri-sodium Phosphate - Bleach, diluted 1:4 w/ water
Courts should slope 1% in shortest direction for water run-off. Planarity should not vary more than ¼ in 10 in any direction. Birdbaths or upples deeper than a nickle should be patched Flood the court, mark the area to be patched, sand, and colored over.
Poor sub-base conditions Improper asphalt design Improper asphalt placement Poor drainage Improper net and fence post placement and/or tension Lack of maintenance Age and asphalt deterioration/dehydration
What is the most successful type of crack repair you ve used in the past?
Acrylic Crack Filler Fiberglass Mesh Crack Isolation Membranes Composite Overlays Reconstruction
Rout cracks clean Patch areas Buff areas smooth Touch up or fully color coat the entire playing surface Cracks will come back fairly quickly Budget = $4-$8 per linear foot
Rout cracks clean Patch areas Buff areas smooth Imbed fiberglass in binder coat Recolor area, along with playing surface Used mainly for surface cracking, adds minimal strength Budget =$5-$9 per linear foot
Rout cracks clean Patch areas Buff areas smooth Install membrane layer(s) Imbed with filler coating w/ and color coat Adds much more strength to crack areas and helps to make areas water resistance. Budget = $15-$20 per linear foot
Budget = $35,000 - $45,000 with recoating
When asphalt is dead or cracks are too extensive. When improper asphalt was installed initially. When impurities are untreatable.
Acrylics are semipermeable Asphalt voids should be less than 4% 16 coats or greater are susceptible to blistering Consider drainage as a major component of design. Safety first RAIN SUB-BASE COATINGS BASE SUN
Refer to ASBA white paper for guidance Puncture and adhere Cut out, grind smooth, patch and recolor
Rust spots and pyrites Clay, organics, wood chips Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) Efflorescence Ghosting
What do you budget per court for annual operating budget?
Patch and Paint Crack Isolation Membrane Composite Overlay Asphalt Reconstruction Post Tension Overlay Short Term Budgeting Long-Term Budgeting $4.00 to $9.00 per LF $15.00 to $20.00 per LF $35,000 to $45,000 per court $40,000 to $60,000 per court $55,000 to $75,000 per court $1000/per court/per year See above
Coverage rate Gallons Bid #1 1 coat of Acrylic Resurfacer.06 gals/yd2 48 2 coats of color.05 gals/yd2 80 128 total $4,287 $33.49 /gal Coverage rate Gallons Bid #2 1 coat of Acrylic Resurfacer.05 gals/yd2 40 2 coats of color.04 gals/yd2 64 104 total $3,823 $36.76 /gal
TIME LINE QUALITY PRICE
What is the most purchased court color in the USA?
BEFORE AFTER
Typical Ball Color Indian Wells US Open
Color Selection - Options
Some court colors are not allowed for tournament play based on the ITF Rules of Tennis? True or False?
Branding and logos Some colors fade more easily and create glare Blues and Purples cost more Lighter colors reflect heat, Darker colors absorb heat Darker colors contrast the ball more and hide marks better
ITF approved Use a color from the same color family as the playing area. Stay away from yellow and bright colors. Use sanded line paint. Contact USTA for grant info and support.
Did We Achieve Our Learning Objectives? Review resources available to assist you build, renovate or expand your tennis facility. Increase your knowledge about tennis court design, construction, surfacing and maintenance.
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