by philip high | Jun 30, 2017 | Basketball, Outdoor, Residential
Homeowners generally have at least a rough vision for the recreation area they would like to build, but also have a frequent concern: Space. “I’m not even sure we have enough space for a Sport Court,” “Our yard is on a hill,” “We have a small lot,” “There are tons of trees.” Having reservations about a project of this magnitude is only natural – a basketball court is a difficult and unusual structure to visualize on your property. “I’m not even sure we have enough space for a Sport Court” A professional Court Builder can tell you if your idea for a Sport Court is possible and help you find a design that will fit your landscape, budget, and intended uses. Take the following case, for example. Growing Pains and Our Solution This family already enjoyed an in-ground pool in their backyard, but as their eldest son started to develop a love for basketball (University of Louisville in particular), they wanted a safe, high-performing space for him to develop his game. Their concerns were that the Sport Court not completely consume the remaining limited greenspace, be aesthetically pleasing, and still provide adequate space to practice important aspects of the game – the free-throw lane and 3-point line are integral to the players’ development of spatial awareness on the court. Installing what we in the biz call a “shooting court,” framed up against the garage, was the perfect solution. A customized version of a reduced half-court (16’ wide x 29’ long in this case) gave this young athlete a space where he could practice his free-throws, 3-point shot, and even...
by philip high | Apr 7, 2017 | Commercial, Indoor, Uncategorized
During the Men’s and Women’s Final Four, Sport Court was represented with 140,400 square feet of Sport Court surfaces at NCAA Final Four Fan Events and by the presence of Sport Court CourtBuilders and Employees. Quick Overview: Fan Fest attendees had the opportunity to take their photo on the logo of the Official Court of the Final Four in the Sport Court and Connor Sports booth. An average of 300 people per day took their photo on our surfaces. CourtBuilders were involved in NCAA community projects and Final Four Fan Events at both Championship locations. A few CourtBuilders joined their Regionals at the Final Four games and some even got to shoot hoops on the Official Court of the Final Four! NexCourt Helps WorldVentures Foundation, Nancy Lieberman Charities and NCAA Build the Women’s Final Four DreamCourt Mark Kunysek installed the 68-by-118 feet Women’s Final Four DreamCourt that was purchased as part of the NCAA Women’s Final Four Legacy Project. The court features eight basketball hoops, and Sport Court’s PowerGame in the signature DreamCourt blue and orange. Its centerpiece is the DreamCourt logo, flanked by the logos of all four supporting organizations. The Foxes Tour the University of Phoenix Stadium Jim and Jimmy Fox joined Sport Court employees and customers for a tour of the University of Phoenix Stadium before the Final Four games kicked-off! The Foxes, and other tour members, got to see the locker rooms, hold a mock press conference in the press room and shoot hoops on the #OfficialCourt of the Final Four. Jim played basketball at South Carolina and had the opportunity to play on the...
by philip high | Jan 21, 2017 | Outdoor, Residential, Uncategorized
It’s just around the corner! In a matter of months, the kids will put away the video games, throw on the shorts and sneakers, and head outdoors for Basketball, Baseball, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, and Golf. Imagine how exciting it would be if they stepped out of your back-door and had a place to practice or play all of these and more – right in your backyard. With a Multi-Sport Game Court and recreation area from Sport Court of KY, they can! Plan Now, Play Later As the temperatures rise and the days get longer, you’ll want to get ready for the kids to play. Here are a few steps to help you get started: Make a List What sports or games would your family like to play or practice? Choose from mainstream sports such as Basketball, Soccer, and Golf; to games like shuffleboard, giant chess/checkers, tetherball, four square, pickleball, and badminton. Measure Your Space Find out what size Sport Court you might have the room for. Courts can be customized, so don’t worry if initially space seems limited. Grab a measuring tape and get the kids involved! It’s a great opportunity to get them excited and learn something new. Get Creative To get your juices flowing , browse our photo galleries and see what other homeowners have done. Explore Your Options Experiment with our CourtBuilder application, under the ‘Your Court’ tab. This interactive tool will allow you to play with different size, design, and game options. Check the Rules Find out if there is a local Homeowners or similar association that might need to approve a project of...
by philip high | Aug 5, 2016 | Futsal, Uncategorized
On August 4th the Professional Futsal League (PFL) All-Star Showcase exhibition game will take place on a Sport Court futsal court in Orlando, FL. The All-Star Showcase is part of the USA World Futsal Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports being held August 4th-7th, 2016. The World Futsal Championships will include 88 teams, of which 1/3 will be international teams from the likes of Brazil, Spain, Australia, Costa Rica and Canada. The PFL will be launching it’s league in 2017. Notable owners include Donny Nelson, President of the Dallas Mavericks, and Mark Cuban, Owner of the Dallas Mavericks. “We are pleased to be working with CSCI, the sports flooring leader, on our USA Futsal World Championships and PFL All Star Showcase at ESPN Wide World of Sports.” – Rob Andrews, CEO and President of USA...
by philip high | May 4, 2016 | Uncategorized, Volleyball
The NCAA Division I Men’s Volleyball Championships will take place May 5th-7th on a Maple Select™ and Royal Blue Sport Court volleyball court at Pennsylvania State University’s Rec Hall in University Park, PA. Sport Court has been the official court for the NCAA Division I, II and III Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championships for more than 20 years and recently renewed their NCAA contract, extending the official court status until 2020. “We’re proud to partner with Connor Sport Court at the NCAA Men’s National Collegiate Volleyball Championship as Sport Court provides quality products for our championships, which includes an excellent playing surface for our student-athletes. We have always valued our longstanding relationship with Connor Sport Court and the outstanding service they provide to the NCAA.” – Eric Breece, NCAA Assistant Director of...
