It may seem a long way off, particularly on days like today, but it really won’t be long before the weather turns for those in the northern hemisphere and we can get back on our outdoor courts. When we do, they may have a little mold and mildew, or maybe a few stains that have …
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Selecting TOPCOAT colors for your athletic surface It seems obvious to state, but adding new color coatings to an athletic surface can give it a new life and change the entire appearance of the facility. As color selection is a critical part of a surfacing project, some factors to consider are: Do the court colors …
Guten Tag from Cologne, Germany! FSB is the world’s largest trade fair in the sports and leisure sector and is attended by industry decision makers from all over the globe. The show, which typically happens every two years in Cologne, Germany, came back in 2023 after a 4 year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
DECOTURF®, THE SURFACE OF CHAMPIONS. California Sports Surfaces DecoTurf was recently selected as the official surface for 3 major tennis tournaments in Asia: The ATP China Open, the Rolex Shanghai Masters men’s tournament and the Korea Open. All 3 tournaments were played in the month of October on the state-of-the-art DecoTurf hardcourt, a surface trusted …
2023 marks the 70th anniversary for California Sports Surfaces, a brand that has built its name on delivering continuous innovation to the athletic surface industry. From the groundbreaking Plexipave®, the industry leader of athletic surfacing systems since 1953; to Plexitrac®, an advanced track surface providing runners with the highest levels of safety and performance for …
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This year’s Yeppoon Pickleball Festival was hosted at the complex between the 14th and the 23rd of July, welcoming over 100 players from across Australia and NZ for 10 days of fun, competitions, coaching and tournament play. Despite being played in July, Yeppoon still frequently has temperatures above 30ºC (86ºF). Prior to the tournament, CoolTop …
Cracks are inevitable on any type of surface. As asphalt or concrete cures and shrinks over the course/lifespan of the surface, cracks will eventually start to appear. Different types of cracks tell different stories – they tell you what you might be up against. Most cracks start as smaller hairline cracks, and the sooner this …
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Is player safety and comfort important for you or your customers? Sports like tennis, pickleball, netball, basketball and volleyball, among others, are played by all sorts of people of different ages – from amateurs to professionals – all over the world. And for those looking for low-impact, cushioned athletic surfaces are a great option. Using …
As anyone who has ever built, played on, or even stepped on a court can attest, silica sand is a critical component of a textured athletic surface. Sand is what provides traction, adds durability and helps prolong UV-stability. While many contractors still prefer to add their own silica sand in the field, an increasing number …
Contractor Corner, DecoTurf®, Pickleball, Surfaces Monthly
DecoColor® and Pickleball – a great match
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As you might have heard by now, DecoTurf, a California Sports Surfaces brand, has once again been chosen as the surface of the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships, happening in Naples, Florida, United States, from April 15th to 22nd. Billed as the largest pickleball tournament and party in the world—all set in a beautiful …