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Parks & Recreation. Suburban/Rural Urban. Parks and Recreation. Avoid Decentralized Facilities Tennis Centers/Hubs Economical Programming Maintenance Special Events. Parks and Recreation. Suburban/Rural. Parks and Recreation. Urban. Parks and Recreation. Urban.
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Parks & Recreation • Suburban/Rural • Urban
Parks and Recreation • Avoid Decentralized Facilities • Tennis Centers/Hubs • Economical Programming • Maintenance • Special Events
Parks and Recreation • Suburban/Rural
Parks and Recreation • Urban
Parks and Recreation • Urban
Collegiate/High School • Should Serve Multiple Needs • Varsity Training and Competition • Academic Sports Programs • Intramural Activities • Student, Faculty and Staff Recreation • Summer Camps and Clinics • Partnering Efforts with Local Community
Collegiate/High School • Minimum of Six Courts • Comparable Courts are Required • Spectator Seating
Competition Facilities • Should consider for all types of facilities • Dependent on the type of competition planned
Competition Facilities • General • Field courts based on ladder • Stadium/Exhibition for final matches
Competition Facilities • Clubhouse Court
Competition Facilities • Clubhouse Court
Competition Facilities • Field Court Conversion
Clubhouse/Administration • Facility Control • Front Desk • Offices • Facility Manager • Tennis Professionals • Restrooms • Facility Storage • Mechanical Space
Clubhouse/Administration • Player Lounge • Pro Shop • Snack Bar • Locker Rooms • Meeting Rooms • Special Space • Teaming Opportunities
How many courts do we need? • Rule of thumb • For serious players • 3-4 hours per week • One court can support 20-40 players • Schools • One court per 200 to 300 students
How many courts do we need? • Based on the number of players within 6 miles or 15-20 minutes driving time • Calculate based on • Hours of operation • Number of existing courts in the community • Public vs. private courts • Indoor and outdoor courts available • Number of lighted courts • Average age and average income • Number of tourists • Types of surfacing available
How many courts do we need? • Factors that affect number of courts • Singles vs. doubles players • Climate • Programming • Leagues • Lessons • Tournaments • Recreation
How many courts do we need? • Minimum number of courts for effective tennis programming • Public/private tennis facilities • 4 courts minimum per tennis surface type • Schools • 4-6 courts minimum
Property Selection/Development Area • Factors that affect development area: • Topography • Environmental/sensitive areas • Local Codes/Zoning • Facility Programming
Property Selection/Development Area • General Guidelines • 4 courts – 1.5 acres • 6 courts – 2.5 acres • 8 courts – 3.0 acres • 10 courts – 3.5 acres • 12 courts – 4.0 acres
Property Selection/Development Area • Plan for expansion • Dream Big!