CONSTRUCTION METHODS

1) SOIL TEST

The first step is probably one of the most important. The soil test will allow either our engineer or your engineer to design the best possible court for your future use. It will also assist with the design for the drainage which is coming away from your court.

2) ENGINEERS DESIGN

We have standard engineer's designs for site classifications up to an M class site. For sites that are more reactive, we will arrange for our engineer to design your court to suit its classification. 

3) EARTHWORKS

Earthworks are always the most unpredictable and most complicated part of the project. If this is not done correctly your court will never be right. It is important to use the right machinery and make sure the compaction levels are adequate to meet the engineers design. Falls are also important with a 0.8 to 1% fall required for most courts.

4) LASER GRADING

On completion of the earthworks we use a laser grader to accurately even off the pad. We use roadbase or crusher dust to fill any low areas which stops water from ponding on the court.

5) There are 3 main types of sports bases. Choose a base which suits your needs:

ROADBASE BASE

Roadbase has now become the most popular court construction, it is also the best value for money. The advantage of roadbase is that it is adaptable to many different soil classifications. If movement occurs it is very simple to fix. The biggest advantage of roadbase is that it is softer to play on with the recoil effect on joints significantly reduced.

CONCRETE SLAB

Concrete slabs for tennis courts have been successfully used for many years. We have different designs for hard courts and grass courts and we will design your court to suit your site classification. Correctly designed and constructed your concrete court will give you many years of service.

ASPHALT PAD

Asphalt courts have the advantage of being softer than concrete as well as economical to build. These courts have been very popular with schools, councils and clubs for many years. The problem with asphalt is that it is more suseptible to damage from trees, water and bat droppings.

6) FENCING

Fencing for courts has developed over the last few years with the standard for fencing now being a 3 metre high top rail, powder coated, PVC, black or green chainmesh. Other fencing extras include drop downs, draw nets, bottom rail, integrated light poles and rebound nets.

7) LIGHTING

All our lights are specifically designed to meet Australian and Council standards.  Our environmental lights are designed to put all the light on the court evenly to meet Tennis Australia standards.  Sports lighting has been a problem for some time with most of the earlier lighting being modified carpark lights.

8) SURFACE - Choose a surface that best suites you personal preference.

NOTE: Roadbase tennis courts can only be surfaced using SYNTHETIC GRASS or CLASSIC CLAY.

SYNTHETIC GRASS TENNIS COURT

HARD COURT TENNIS COURT

CLASSIC CLAY TENNIS COURT

MULTIPURPOSE COURT

PROFESSOR ROD CROSS    |   Physics Department, University of NSW

Professor Rod Cross is globally recognised in the technical tennis industry and has conducted many official and unofficial tests with the Classic Clay development team.

Data from his many tests have been represented below.

Court Comparison Table

Bounce Characteristics

Slide Characteristics