Now that the weather is finally cooling off, tennis players will start spending more time on the courts. Being confident your court is ready for them will save problems down the road. Court care will result in an ambiance, which will offer a better, safer experience for players. The best way to make this happen is to inspect your court regularly, especially in preparation for a busy season.

Lighting

Lighting is critical for night games. In our last blog, we talked about reasons existing lighting may need replacement. Age, corrosion, sun rot, and vandalism are the primary culprits, but the bottom line is that lights need to be replaced when they burn out. Poor lighting makes for poor gameplay.

The American Sports Builders Association breaks down lighting into the following categories:

1. Class I facilities generally require lighting to support broadcast television productions and permanent seating.

2. Class II facilities require lighting to support outdoor tournament play (collegiate/club/recreational/residential) without television requirements.

3. Class III facilities require lighting to support typical, non-tournament night play (collegiate/club/recreational/residential).

4. Class IV facilities require lighting to support a low level of recreational play.

Fencing

Fencing provides security and keeps balls from traveling too far out of play. Fencing should be periodically examined for weaknesses, vandalism, etc. The gate is particularly essential because it’s the most frequently used portion of the Fencing.

The net

Nets age quickly in weather extremes: heat and cold will wreak havoc on the net in a short time. Replace the net when it needs it. Cables, lacing, and other accessories that are worn or damaged should also be repaired or replaced as they can make an otherwise attractive court look shabby. 

Court surface

A hose with a sprayer and a whisk broom go a long way to solving most of the cleaning issues for a court. A pressure washer is not the ideal option as it can easily damage the court surface. For stubborn stains, a mild detergent can be used sparingly and scrubbed in with a brush. 

Tennis players can have fun and also enjoy the best court conditions possible when a court is well maintained. While the elements mentioned above are only suggestions: Your court may have differing needs. If your court needs a professional repair or renovation, give us a call. We’d love to help!

Apex Court Builders specialize in constructing and resurfacing tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, bocce courts, and padel courts. We do business in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego! Call us today! (480) 384-9141.