Tennis Courts

• Location
  
  
• Positioned so that sound from other amenities is minimal
  
  
• Landscaping can help to create a sound barrier
  
  
• 2 – 60’ X 120’ full courts with angled corners and a 3’ divider fence in between
  
  
• Courts are positioned side by side
  
  
• Layout needs to be primarily North to South
  
  
• This can vary up to to 22 degrees north-northwest depending on optimum time of day desired for play
  
  
• Hard court surface
  
  
• Low maintenance
  
  
• 10 – 15 minutes per week / blower
  
  
• Recommended surface
  
  
• Nova Sports
  
  
• Two tone color (will blend in with natural environment)
  
  
• Green court

• Tan perimeter
  
  
• Will need to be resurfaced every 7 – 10 years
  
  
• Current cost of resurfacing $ 9600
  
  
• Specifications for southern courts
  
  
• Less stringent due to climate and soils

• Built in bench and cabana in between courts
  
  
• Provide shade and sitting area

• Black vinyl fencing
  
  
• Recommended specifications insure longevity
  
  
• 3” corner posts and 2 ½” line posts

• Black net posts
  
  
• External wind assembly
  
  
• Removal cranks
  
  
• 9’ Windscreens
  
  
• Provides visual barrier as well as wind and noise
  
  
• Will need to be replaced every 5 – 7 years
  
  
• Current cost $ 2500
  
  
• Nets with double stitching on top12 rows for longevity
  
  
• Will need to be replaced every 2 – 3 years
  
  
• Current costs - $ 200 / net

• Recreational lighting
  
  
• Six fixtures per court
  
  
• 20 feet above court surface
  
  
• Limited light pollution
  
  
• On/off switches with delays
  
  
• Will need timers for night time cutoff
  
  
• Pathway lights to parking lot for night time exit
  
  
• Court Equipment
  
  
• 2 Tidi Baskets and Drink Trays (mounted on net posts)
  
  
• Court Squeegee
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Fiberglass Backboard

• Construction Time
  
  
• 60 days once rough grading has been complete

• Construction Window
  
  
• March through October
  
  
• Due to temperatures required for surface work
  
  
• Recommended contractor
  
  
• Howard B Jones and Son (contact - Evans Jones)
  
  
• 800-922-4540
  
  
• Maintenance Summary
  
  
• Replacement nets – Every two to three years @ $ 200 apiece
  
  
• Replacement windscreens – Every five to seven Years @ $ 2500
  
  
• Resurfacing court surface – Every 7 – 10 years @ $ 9600
  
  
• Replacment lights – Based on usage
  
  
• These estimates are based on current costs

The longevity and long-term maintenance costs of the courts will be greatly determined by the quality of the construction and the adherence to industry standards for all aspects of construction. A good source for information can be found through the American Sports Builders Association at www.sportsbuildrs.org .

Alan Van Vliet

673-0110