Summer is officially here! While you may be drinking in the promise of a memory-filled season with perfectly behaved children, chances are that it won’t be long before your wishing for that first day of school. Don’t get me wrong, having the kids around is great. But the excitement of the summer seems to wear […]
A Guide to POP Tennis
About POP Tennis POP Tennis is the rebranding of the 100-year-old paddle tennis that is being played across the USA and around the world. POP Tennis is a scaled-down version of regular tennis, only played on shorter tennis courts, with shorter, solid racquets, and lower compression tennis balls. POP Tennis has the same scoring and […]
Fall Sports to Practice on your Backyard Sport Court
The leaves are falling, a chill is in the air, and fall sports are in full swing. You already know that a Sport Court game court is the perfect all-season oasis for you and your sports-loving family. Need some extra practice? Whatever sport your child plays, this handy guide from Sport Court gives tips for […]
Family Sports: An Investment in Bonding
It’s no secret that finding extra time to spend with your family is usually harder than it sounds. Working parents combined with kids involved in extracurricular activities can make for busy schedules without a ton of extra room for family activities. However, creating regular family leisure activities – the typical every day, home-based activities such […]
You May Think You Have a Sport Court® Game Court, But Do You Really?
Not All Game Courts Are Sport Court® Game Courts So, you think you have a Sport Court® playing surface. But, do you really? Sport Court® may be a famous brand but it has also become a popular noun right alongside the likes of Kleenex, Xerox, Jell-O, and Band-Aid. English majors like to call these “proprietary eponyms” […]
The Health Benefits of Having Your Own Backyard Sport Court
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do for their health. In combination with a nutritious diet, a solid exercise regimen can help to maintain a healthy weight, strengthen bones and muscles and improve your overall mood and mental health. For some of us, finding time for regular exercise can […]
Top 10 Benefits of Artificial Turf
The expression “The Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side of the Fence” might actually be true if your neighbor has an artificial lawn. Not only does artificial turf keep it’s vibrant color with little maintenance, it’s also “greener” for the environment. While there are many reasons one might consider a landscape change, here […]
Why a Sport Court Game Court is Safer Than Concrete
For sports enthusiasts, the benefit of one playing surface over another is often a topic of heated debate. From the synthetic turf used in the Women’s World Cup to the tennis courts at Wimbledon, playing surface matters. Nowhere does playing surface matter more than on your own backyard home basketball court. For maximum safety and […]
5 Fun Basketball Games for Families
Spending quality time with family is beneficial for any child, whether it be at the dinner table or on your backyard sport court. And while there’s nothing quite like a traditional game of old-fashioned basketball, there are other ways to get your family involved without needing professional skill levels. Games like H-O-R-S-E, Knockout and Around […]
Cultivating Physical Activity and Bonding with a Family Sports Night
Between work, school, homework and after-school activities, it can be difficult for today’s families to find time to spend together as a family. If you’re looking for a new activity the whole family can enjoy, consider implementing a weekly family sports night. Spending quality time with parents is beneficial for any child, whether it’s at […]