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Bergen County resident Brendan Stock has his eyes on obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout, with a Service Project hoping to make a big impact on the community.

Stock and seven volunteer friends, with the help of Stock’s father and SportProsUSA, recently finished a complete basketball court upgrade in Hillburn, NY. The court was in serious disrepair with deep cracks across the surface, faded lines, and missing hoops and nets.

“The Eagle Scout is the highest rank you can earn as a Boy Scout,” Stock Said. To become an Eagle Scout, Stock will need to complete his Eagle Scout Service Project. The project is an opportunity for a Scout to demonstrate leadership while performing a project for the benefit of the community and is the culmination of the Scout’s leadership training.

“I’ve been Scouting since first grade,” said Stock, who is a member of Boy Scout Troop 59 in Allendale, NJ. “We normally have a lot of trips and activities, but this year has been different because of COVID,” he said. He knew he wanted to do something that would have an impact on a local community for years to come.

The 16-year-old Northern Highlands Junior has until his 18^th birthday to complete the project, including the Eagle Scout Workbook and fundraising, but Stock is finishing his project early. “A few people started doing it early, so our entire grade decided to complete it together,” said Stock.

The first phase of any Eagle Scout project involves a lot of planning and getting approval from the Boy Scout Council. Stock said he contemplated which project he wanted to do, did a lot of local research and ultimately received approval from the town of Hillburn’s mayor to do the basketball court upgrade. He watched hours of how-to tutorials, planned his process, and enlisted the help of local basketball court company, SportProsUSA, for material and tools.

With the physical work done, Stock is now finishing the project with fundraising and the completion of the workbook. He feels proud of the work he’s done so far and is excited for the upcoming Eagle Scout Award Ceremony.

“The biggest thing I’ve learned through my entire time with the Boy Scouts is leadership,” remarked Stock. “But my favorite part has been the friends and people that I’ve met along the way.”

(WYCKOFF, NJ) The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) has appointed SportProsUSA President Thomas Petersen to the organization’s board of directors, effective August 24, 2020. Petersen is also a member of the Board of Directors for the local NJBA chapter, Builders Associated of Northern New Jersey.

The New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA) is the leading trade association for the construction industry. Members include residential and commercial builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, consultants and other professionals.

In addition to serving on both the local and state chapter’s Board of Directors, Mr. Petersen is also the President and Owner of SportProsUSA. A leader in commercial and residential sports construction, SportProsUSA will celebrate its 15^th year in business in 2021 with Petersen at the helm.

NJBA serves as a resource for its members through continuing education and advocacy. NJBA and its members strive for a more vibrant, greener, and affordable housing market in New Jersey.

Watchung, NJ (June 04, 2019) – Nancy Lieberman Charities in collaboration with Sport Court and SportProsUSA opened their newest Dream Court at Bayberry Elementary School in Watchung, New Jersey. This court marks the 81^st Dream Court installed by Nancy Lieberman Charities and the 2^nd in New Jersey.

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Bayberry Elementary School is a public school located in Watchung, New Jersey. 362 students attend Bayberry Elementary School which homes Pre-K to 4^th grade. These students will be able to use the basketball court to learn to play basketball while with practicing both teamwork and good sportsmanship.

The court was installed through Nancy Lieberman Charities’ Dream Court program. Dream Court is an initiative by Nancy Lieberman Charities that provides communities with high-quality basketball courts that serve as safe places to introduce basketball to children. The initiative was started in 2010 and has been helping communities across the United States ever since. The founder of this program, Nancy Lieberman, is a former WNBA coach, an Olympic medal winner, and the first woman to coach a professional men’s basketball team. Even with all of these achievements, she considers all of her work through her charities to be her greatest accomplishments.

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About Nancy Lieberman Charities
Nancy Lieberman Charities was founded by Nancy Lieberman in 2009. The organization has numerous programs that lead to the donations of backpacks full of school supplies, laptops, scholarships, and basketball courts to underserved communities. Through these programs, Nancy Lieberman Charities has been able to create educational and athletic opportunities for disadvantaged students.

About SportProsUSA
SportProsUSA is the exclusive Sport Court® indoor and outdoor residential and commercial court builder in New Jersey and New York City. They are the local distributor for Sport Court. The company offers a wide variety of industry leading sports construction and equipment, components, and accessories. They also provide design, installation, project management, and maintenance services for all of your sports construction needs.

 

PowerGame+™ is the world’s premier outdoor game surface. PowerGame+’s unmatched safety and playability make it the perfect court for championship competitions around the world and for your backyard athletes at home.

Just like our flagship product PowerGame™; PowerGame+ is a highly versatile, multi-sport surface.  You can build a new court, retrofit an existing space, or set up a portable court for a tournament or event.  PowerGame+ is very easy to install and is a very economical and low-maintenance solution vs. other sports surfaces such as clay, painted asphalt, and grass.

PowerGame+™ has market-leading shock absorption and an improved critical fall height for best-in-class safety. It has excellent stability with the strongest locking system in the industry. It uses advanced production methods and materials for long weathering/UV fade resistance and excellent overall product quality. Aesthetically pleasing, with an open diamond pattern designed for ease of maintenance and minimal water retention. 

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Make your backyard the center court – where your family plays, bonds, and creates lifelong memories. Neighborhood kids drop by for a friendly afternoon competition and your young athletes take their games to the next level. When you install a Sport Court backyard court, you’ll know your kids will be safe, close to home, active and happy. 

Our new color technology and patented UV protection allow for the most vibrant, fade-resistant colors available. And they’re backed by the Sport Court warranty.

Contact us today for a free onsite evaluation and estimate!

Installing a game court in your backyard can be one of the best investments you will make for you and your family. Having some inside information into the sport court building process and what’s involved can help ensure a smooth and rewarding experience from start to finish. 

1.  SPORTS – Consider the sports you want to play on your court.
The answer to these questions will help you determine the right court size for your family’s needs:

• How old are your children?
• What sports are they currently involved in?
• What sports do you see them playing in the future?
• Do you play any sports?

On a typical mid-sized multi-purpose game court, as many as 15 games can be played. Shifting from one sport to another is typically very fast and easy. To a large extent, what sports you want to play will determine the size of court needed.

If basketball is your family’s primary sport, a 3-point line may be important. At 19 ½ feet from the rim, a full 3-point line requires a court at least 26′ x 45′ to allow a player to shoot from behind the line.

If volleyball or any other “net” sports are important, except full tennis, 30′ x 60′ allows for full court volleyball. The basketball hoop is often placed in the middle of the 60-foot side and used as the volleyball net posts as you can see in these photos:

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This configuration allows for half court basketball with full court volleyball and other net sports on the same court. This size is very customizable and can be changed based on your family’s needs, allowing you to create the best backyard environment possible with a few other considerations.

2.  SPACE – How much space do you have on your property for a backyard court?
We’ve discussed the space and environment inside a court, now let’s address the space requirements on your property.

• Generally, a court cannot be built inside your property’s setback lines
• Setbacks vary by town and zones within each town
• Some towns limit the amount of lot coverage allowed by zone
• Most towns consider non-permeable surfaces as “coverage”
• Many courts are built on asphalt or concrete, not permeable
• Courts cannot be built over septic systems
• Most towns will not allow a court to be built near wetlands
• The largest, flattest space will require the least amount of preparation
• The court should be placed far enough from large trees that roots will not be an issue

With a little preparation and knowledge, you should be able to design and build your dream backyard sports environment that your family will enjoy for years to come – after you get the appropriate permits from your town.

3.  PERMITS – Does your town require a permit to build your dream court?
Your town may require a permit to build your dream court, so:

• Start early – it will almost always take longer than expected
• Involve your contractor – most will help with the process
• Find your property site or plot plan – it will tell you a lot

4.  CONTRACTOR – Choosing the right contractor
Building a court is a unique major construction project for your home. Choosing the right contractor is critical.

• You cannot afford to use anyone unlicensed or uninsured
• Your contractor should provide you with drawings or plans
• As mentioned above, they should help with the permitting process
• Ask to see their work – experience building courts matters
• Ask how many courts they have built
• Ask them is this is their primary business
• Check them out – the internet is a wonderful tool

Now that you’ve chosen a court builder (hopefully SportProsUSA), here are some things they will discuss with you. Knowing about these topics and being prepared with questions and answers will help expedite the process.

5.  ACCESS – How are they accessing my backyard?
Building a backyard court is a major construction project and access to the space is crucial.

• Most fencing can be taken down and put back up to allow access
• Limited access will limit the equipment that can be used resulting in more labor
• If you are using concrete as your base, a pump truck can be used to reach the court from a reasonable distance, at an additional cost
• The less access to your property, the higher the labor costs because all work will need to be done by hand

6.  SUBBASE – How are they preparing the subbase?
The contours of your property will determine the amount of work required to create a large, flat and level area.

• Sod will be stripped away
• Court area sometimes needs to be leveled with a “cut and fill” – meaning dirt will be moved from one end of the court to the other in order to level
• If there is too much change in elevation from one end to the other, a retaining wall may be necessary
• Courts collect and direct a lot of water, drainage must be considered and an engineer may be required
• Drainage may be required for your permit; it will be installed first
• A crushed stone base is put down and compacted

Now you are ready for the base of your court to be built.

7.  BASE – What are they using for the base?
This will create the hard, flat surface from which you can build your court.

• Generally built with concrete or asphalt though other options exist
• Concrete done right is permanent and will not require any maintenance
• Asphalt will deteriorate with repeated freeze-thaw cycles and at some point will require maintenance and/or repair
• A compacted base is made by layering smaller and smaller stone and compacting heavily, which will be permeable and require some maintenance
• Modular base – there are new types of bases available that require no concrete or asphalt and are very permeable

8.  SURFACE – What athletic surfaces can I choose from?
“Let them play on concrete, that’s what we did” is a common refrain. Unfortunately, the more kids (and adults) that play on concrete, the more injuries – especially to the growth plates and joints.

• Concrete or asphalt can be left with no further surfacing
• Painting the surface looks better but provides no cushioning and becomes slippery when wet
• Acrylics can be applied to add a very small layer of protection
• A cushioned surface can be applied and layered with acrylic. However, this option is almost exclusively for tennis use and does not tolerate many other sports and various climates
• Modular surfaces offer varying degrees of protection for Given their design, they are engineered with small “legs” that absorb shock and openings that allow water to pass through and flow off the court

Your experienced Sport Court Builder can discuss the best options for your family’s needs, your specific property, and the general climate trends that can affect the lifetime and performance of various surfaces.

9.  MANUFACTURER – Who is the manufacturer?
As you move down this list, you might realize that manufacturing is one of the most important aspects of this process. You will spend a lot of time, money and energy invested in this project – don’t waste it on inferior products that will only lead you to invest more in the future.

• Are you dealing with a reputable, high-quality manufacturer?
• Where is the product made?
• What sort of quality control processes do they have?
• Is the manufacturing process environmentally conscience?
• How long have they been in business?
• How many courts have they installed?
• How do these courts look after a few years?

Quality manufacturers offer quality warranties, stand by the products they make and are proud of their manufacturing process.

10. WARRANTY – What is the warranty for the product?
Sometimes things can go wrong with any surface – be sure to read the fine print on any warranty to ensure yourself and your family a lasting, happy relationship with your new court.

• Generally, there are no warranties on
• Acrylics warranty is usually not long as most acrylics must be reapplied every couple of years
• Modular surfaces offer a range of warranties, often 10 years or more
• Has the manufacturer been in business longer than their warranty period?
• A good modular warranty will cover you completely for the first 3-4 years, and then become prorated for the balance
• Seriously, read the fine print regarding the warranties.

We hope this guide will be helpful as you start to plan for your dream court. We look forward to answering any additional questions that you may have. Contact us for pricing and to arrange a free, no-obligation evaluation of your property.

WYCKOFF, NJ – SportProsUSA, a market leader in delivering high-quality sports products and equipment, today announced that it was awarded the Athletic Court and Field Solutions Contract from the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA), a leading national government purchasing cooperative.  The contract provides all U.S. States and the District Columbia direct access to an array of sports flooring, equipment, and services from SportProsUSA and select SportProsUSA partners.

Under the NCPA contract, SportProsUSA will offer a full line of athletic courts, flooring, equipment, field solutions and the highest quality sports products and services available on the market today. The exclusive contract gives public schools, municipalities, and other agencies access to SportProsUSA’s team of sports equipment experts in an efficient and effective way.

NCPA is a leading national government purchasing cooperative working to reduce the cost of goods and services by leveraging the purchasing power of public agencies in all 50 states. NCPA utilizes state of the art procurement resources and solutions that result in cooperative purchasing contracts that ensure all public agencies are receiving products and services of the highest quality at the lowest prices. There are over 90,000 agencies nationwide from both the public and nonprofit sectors that are eligible to utilize NCPA’s cooperative purchasing contracts. To learn more about becoming a member visit http://www.ncpa.us/.  SportProsUSA has a 10-year history providing products and solutions to the public sector (state agencies, counties, municipalities, educational institutions, government agencies, and more).

The awarded contracted marks the fourth straight year with the NCPA. The contract will expire in April 2020 and joins SportProsUSA’s growing list of public sector contracts, included NJPA and local and state contracts with New Jersey and New York. Customers can submit orders to [email protected]. To learn more about SportProsUSA’s affiliation with and the value it bring to NCPA contract users, visit http://www.ncpa.us/vendors/sportprosusa.

“SportProsUSA is extremely excited to be among the leading athletic vendors chosen by NCPA to support the goals and objectives of public agencies across the United States,” said Thomas Petersen, President and Owner of SportProsUSA.

About SportProsUSA, Inc.
SportProsUSA is a family owned and operated full-service design-build company that provides customers with the highest quality sports products and services available on the market today. With over 10 years of sports construction experience and as a world-class distributor of internationally known sports equipment and products, SportProsUSA focuses on providing exceptional products backed by superior customer service and support.

Based in Northern New Jersey, and backed by an authorized global network, SportProsUSA provides our customers with satisfaction unmatched by competitors in the industry. Our represented products are used at the highest levels of competition by The USA Volleyball Team, Olympic National Teams, the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championships, the Youth Olympics, NBA 3×3, FIBA 3×3, US Soccer Foundation, and more.

Trusted by professionals and used at all levels of play worldwide, SportProsUSA is focused on providing solutions to your meet your needs and budget. At SportProsUSA, we maintain a constant state of superior customer service – always doing what is right, not what is easy. This motto and our commitment to excellence shows in everything we do and we treat every customer as our only customer. We invite you to join our team and learn the SportProsUSA difference. Contact us today for more information! 

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