TENNIS COURT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSassets.usta.com/assets/1/USTA_Import/USTA/dps/doc_13_8083.pdfTENNIS COURT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Or “An Extreme Makeover” For Tennis Courts By

TENNIS COURT DESIGN TENNIS COURT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSCONSIDERATIONS

Or “An Extreme Makeover” For Tennis Courts

By Gerry Wright2/6/05

E-mail: gw123@bellsouth.net

Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsPlayer ComfortCost

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Location

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Topography

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DrainageOrientationTrees

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Asphalt DesignThickness of StoneThickness of Asphalt# of Lifts of Asphalt

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FenceGalvanized vs Vinyl-Coated

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Square vs Mitered Corners

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Low or Open Side Fences

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Acrylic Surface# of CoatsCushioned Acrylic SurfaceRoll Goods, etc

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LightingMaximizes the Use of the Courts!!!Light PollutionQuartz vs Metal Halide Lights

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Low Mast Lights

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Light Shields

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Light Levels vs Light UniformityClass I- Professional- 125 Ave. Maintained fcClass II- College/ Challenger- 75-100 fcClass III- High School/ Club- 50-75 fcClass IV- Recreational- 30-50 fcDepends on Skill Level & Age of Players

Player ComfortPlayer Comfort

Age DemographicsLife Expectancy of 80+ yearsActiveMoney to Spend½ Population will be 50+ by 2015Over 74% Over 65 – Frequent PlayersVery Social Experience

Player Comfort Player Comfort

Aesthetics

Player ComfortPlayer Comfort

Landscaping

Player ComfortPlayer Comfort

ConvenienceParking

Player ComfortPlayer Comfort

WaterBathroomsShade and Seating

Player ComfortPlayer Comfort

LightingThe Older the Player, the Higher the Light Levels Need to Be

CostCost

TopographyAsphalt DesignFenceGalvanized vs VinylSquare vs Mitered CornersLower and/or No Side FenceSurface

GOOD COMMUNICATION Is The Key!!!

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