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TENNIS COURT DESIGN TENNIS COURT DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSCONSIDERATIONS
Or “An Extreme Makeover” For Tennis Courts
By Gerry Wright2/6/05
E-mail: [email protected]
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Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsPlayer ComfortCost
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Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Location
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Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
Topography
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Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
DrainageOrientationTrees
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Asphalt DesignThickness of StoneThickness of Asphalt# of Lifts of Asphalt
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Structural/ Functional/ Structural/ Functional/ Aesthetic ConsiderationsAesthetic Considerations
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
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Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
Age DemographicsLife Expectancy of 80+ yearsActiveMoney to Spend½ Population will be 50+ by 2015Over 74% Over 65 – Frequent PlayersVery Social Experience
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Player Comfort Player Comfort
Aesthetics
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Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
Landscaping
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Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
ConvenienceParking
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Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
WaterBathroomsShade and Seating
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Player ComfortPlayer Comfort
LightingThe Older the Player, the Higher the Light Levels Need to Be
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CostCost
TopographyAsphalt DesignFenceGalvanized vs VinylSquare vs Mitered CornersLower and/or No Side FenceSurface
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GOOD COMMUNICATION Is The Key!!!
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Tennis CourtsTennis Courts-- A Construction A Construction and Maintenance Manualand Maintenance Manual
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