SportCourt Blog

September 10, 2026 / September 10, 2026

What Is the Difference Between an Acrylic and Modular Court? An acrylic court uses layers of acrylic coating applied over a hard base, typically concrete or asphalt. This creates the familiar continuous playing surface found on many traditional outdoor courts. A modular court uses interlocking sport tiles installed over an appropriate base. Rather than relying […]

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August 25, 2026 / August 25, 2026

Since 2010, Sport Court and Nancy Lieberman Charities have partnered to build Dream Courts in communities across the country, giving young people safe, high-quality places to play, connect and grow. The partnership began with the first Dream Court at a Boys & Girls Club in Frisco, Texas. Sixteen years later, the organizations celebrated their 142nd […]

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August 10, 2026 / August 10, 2026

Whether you are designing a high-end custom home or planning a local community center, one of the first structural questions architects and builders face is simple: how tall does a basketball gym need to be? While floor dimensions usually get all the attention when calculating the sq ft of a basketball court, vertical clearance is […]

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January 6, 2026 / September 3, 2026

When it comes to building a basketball, pickleball, or multi-sport game court, one decision impacts everything that follows: the surface beneath your feet. For decades, concrete and asphalt were considered the default choice. But today, homeowners, schools, parks, and community organizations are increasingly choosing modular sports flooring, and for good reason. From safety and durability […]

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December 23, 2025 / September 3, 2026

A Sport Court Guide for Safer, More Active Play at Home A backyard court should be more than a place to shoot hoops, it should be a space where kids feel confident, safe, and excited to play every day. When designed correctly, a Sport Court backyard court becomes a multi-sport, all-ages play surface that supports […]

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December 12, 2025 / September 3, 2026

Winter doesn’t mean your game has to stop. With proper winter court care, your Sport Court surface can remain safe, durable, and ready for play, even in cold, snowy conditions. Whether you own an outdoor backyard court or an indoor home gym, these Winter 2026 maintenance tips will help protect your investment and ensure long-lasting […]

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September 2, 2025 / September 3, 2026

Yes, and Sport Court makes it easy.  If you love both basketball and pickleball, you don’t have to choose between them. With the right court design and surface, you can have both sports on the same space, whether it’s in your backyard, a school gym, or a community park.  Sport Court’s modular systems make residential, […]

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September 2, 2025 / September 3, 2026

Why Safety Should Be the First Consideration  When you build a court, performance is only half the equation—safety is the other half. Every jump, sprint, and dive puts stress on the body, and the surface beneath your feet determines how much of that impact is absorbed versus transmitted into joints and muscles. Courts built without […]

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September 2, 2025 / September 3, 2026

Short answer: yes, if it’s engineered for pickleball.  If you’ve wondered whether modular interlocking tiles are a good surface for pickleball, the answer is yes,with an important caveat: choose a system designed and tested for pickleball play (ball bounce, traction, safety), installed over a flat, sound base. USA Pickleball recognizes multiple court types and even […]

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September 2, 2025 / September 3, 2026

Whether you’re dreaming of a basketball half-court or a full multi-sport game court, the question often comes down to one critical decision: go DIY or hire a contractor? As homeowners plan their backyard court, Sport Court provides expert-backed guidance and experience that can help you make the right call. 1. The Scope & Stakes: Why […]

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