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LED Tennis Court Lights
Sports Interiors and College Tennis
Install LED tennis court lights at your college courts today so you can give athletes the perfect area to improve their skills. With 30 years of experience as the leader in designing and implementing indoor tennis lighting and liner solutions for ceiling and walls, Sports Interiors has established itself as the go-to source for questions and best practices to ensure your tennis playing experience is the highest quality. We use innovative lighting equipment to illuminate tennis courts, and we’re happy to explain exactly how our LED tennis court lights work before the installation.
The combination of the energy and maintenance savings created by implementing both our LED and Liner Systems generates a financially compelling case to consider our proven solutions. We acknowledge the unique lighting requirements of every college tennis court and provide tailored solutions that perfectly fit these specifications.
Our team will provide your players with premium, long-lasting lights that enhance the life span and overall efficiency of your lighting systems.
Don’t worry; our team boasts extensive expertise in the professional setup of LED tennis court lighting systems, guaranteeing optimal performance and long-term durability. We want to make the installation as seamless and stress-free as possible.
In 2020, Sports Interiors renewed its partnership with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association where the ITA endorses Sports Interiors as the official indoor Lighting and Ceiling Liner Provider of the ITA.
Whether you’re considering renovations to your indoor tennis facility now or in the future, it is important to consider the highest priority ways to enhance the playing experience at your facility that also yields the greatest return on your investment. Reach out to our team today if you’re ready to install an LED tennis court lighting solution for your college courts.
4 Key Areas to Consider
Lighting
The goal of any indoor tennis lighting system should be to have the highest possible light levels with as little visual disruption to the players as possible.
In order to achieve this, the best strategy is to look to organizations that specialize in, and have had extensive experience working in, a variety of indoor tennis structures and have provided customized solutions to meet the needs of the end users.
Not all tennis facilities are the same, and not all expectations at each facility will be the same. It is important for you as a university to decide exactly what your expectations are of a new lighting system and what you want to achieve with the new system.
NCAA Best Lighting Practices
What are Foot Candles?
A foot candle is a measurement of light intensity. One foot candle is defined as enough light to saturate a one-foot square with one lumen of light.
Our team recommends that when testing light levels for an indoor tennis court you should follow a 15-point method to efficiently record levels at your facility. These readings should be taken with a light meter in order to follow standard practice within the tennis community.
Sports Interiors has both the capabilities to provide before and after readings on all projects as well as offer guidance on best practices on an individual facility evaluation.
2. Liner System
A liner system can make a transformational difference to your indoor tennis facility
The best way to mimic outdoor lighting conditions without the visual distraction of a direct lighting source is to install an indirect LED lighting system. For an indirect lighting system to deliver optimum performance, it should be coupled with a highly reflective and durable material applied to the ceiling and walls. This liner will not only help to further increase light levels, but ensure even distribution of light across the playing area.
Reasons to consider a Liner System at your facility
Durability of System
Is it resilient against tennis balls or other objects that might come into contact with it?
Does it improve maintenance costs?
Does it have a long-lasting service lift?
Image and appearance enhancement
Does it improve both the tennis playing experience and the overall interior appearance of the facility?
Does it ‘cover’ unsightly dust collecting or stains on the structure of the facility?
Does it reduce shadows over the tennis courts and around the tennis area?
Acoustic Management
Does it absorb noise and sound?
Can it assist in minimizing distractions for players competing?
Does it make it easier for coaches and staff to instruct and converse?
3. Comprehensive Implementation
Sports Interiors Liner Crew installing the Liner System at Advantage Indoor in Houston, Texas
Whether you are considering new lighting, liner, or both at your facility, a key consideration should be the implementation process. We understand that facilities are in use 24/7 throughout the year and the more your provider can do as part of the installation process the easier it is for coordination, communication, and implementation.
Many organizations offer some services, with other parts being either subcontracted out of left up to the facility to manage.
Sports Interiors has a designated operations team that handles all the planning, preparation, and communication leading up to the start of a project. Each project has a team of Sports Interiors personnel carefully planning the installation process to ensure that we minimize disruption to facility operations. Since we handle everything including the installation, we can be very quick with getting in and out of a club and flexible in that we can work around scheduled court times. This has allowed us to continue doing installations through the peak of the indoor tennis season as we’ve worked with some of the busiest clubs in the country.
“Many Thanks. Your team were so accommodating throughout the process without compromising the integrity of the work. The girls can’t wait to start the season at home. This weekend we saw Mr. Combe and the girls raved about the lighting. He was thrilled and that’s very important to all of us.”
4. Indoor Tennis Facility Options
Steel-frame structure
Fabric structure
Air-Supported structure
An indoor tennis facility available on campus during inclement weather allows tennis teams the ability to efficiently continue practice, training, and hold matches without having to pack up and travel to the nearest facility with indoor tennis courts. Building a new indoor tennis facility involves a lot of planning and especially fundraising. The good news for colleges and universities that are faced with the problem of accessibility to indoor tennis facilities is that there are more affordable alternatives to building a traditional steel-frame structure.
Steel Frame Structure
These buildings cost more to construct than other options, but they offer better insulation
They can be insulated for winter efficiency and air-conditioned for summer use
If the building is well maintained, it can last longer than other facility options
Air-Supported Structure
Air-supported structures, commonly known as bubbles or domes, are relatively inexpensive and efficient to construct
These facilities usually are comprised of a single or multi-layered fabric and offer an alternative option to traditional buildings
They are assembled and supported using air blowers, which are also used to ventilate and control the climate within the bubble
Fabric Structure
Fabric frame structures are particularly useful if courts need to be covered all year-round. These structures are more expensive to install than air-supported options, but in the long run thanks to their superior insulation, they will offer substantial savings
Fabric frame structures are modular and usually cover between one and four courts but can be designed to cover as many courts as necessary
Fabric frame structures have a longer lifespan than air-supported structures. The fabric usually lasts for 15-20 years, with the framework lasting up to 40 years
Whether you're considering renovations to your indoor tennis facility now or in the future, we would like to offer our specific recommendation to help deliver the best indoor tennis experience for your teams. Let us know if we can discuss your facility and how we may be able to help!
Facility Guide
Sports Interiors & the ITA
Sports Interiors partners with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as both organizations are firmly committed to supporting intercollegiate tennis. The partnership is a commitment from the ITA to officially endorse Sports Interiors as the Official Indoor Lighting and Ceiling Liner Provider of the ITA. As part of the agreement, Sports Interiors provides all ITA member programs the best available pricing on its LED Tennis Lighting and Ceiling Liner System.
“The ITA is excited to be continuing this important alliance with Sports Interiors. We strive to work alongside companies that share a vision for the betterment of our sport. I believe that the products and services offered by Sports Interiors will have a very positive effect on indoor tennis facilities across the country. College tennis, and our sport as a whole, will continue to be well-served by Sports Interiors”
Who have we worked with?
Sports Interiors has a designated operations team that handles all the planning, preparation, and communication leading up to the start of a project. Each project has a team of Sports Interiors personnel carefully planning the installation process to ensure that we minimize disruption to facility operations. We handle everything from start to finish with a project as we’ve conducted more than 200 installations.
Whether you’re considering renovations to your indoor tennis facility now or in the future, Sports Interiors would like to offer its specific recommendation to your facility and staff to help deliver the best indoor tennis experience for your teams.
Case Studies & Testimonials
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK
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Northwestern University - Evanston, IL
“We couldn’t be happier with the results! Thank you for all of your diligence, answers to all of our on-going questions, and professionalism. We appreciate your guidance in helping us create a world-class environment for our student-athletes, coaches and campus community who are ultimately the beneficiaries of this project.”
Ohio State University - Ty Tucker Tennis Center - Columbus, Ohio
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University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
“We are very pleased with the quality of the lights & have been receiving a bunch of feedback from members, guests, and fellow team members.”
Things to remember
When considering renovations or new builds at your college or university there 4 key areas that will yield the greatest return on your investment are tennis lighting, liner, & type of building that you have for your tennis.
Sports Interiors partners with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) whereby the ITA officially endorses Sports Interiors as the Official Indoor Lighting and Ceiling Liner Provider of the ITA.
All ITA member programs the best available pricing on its LED tennis lighting and ceiling liner system.
We have worked with some of the top collegiate programs in the country including Ohio State University, Oklahoma State University, University of Illinois and Northwestern University.
Whether in-season or out our team has the experience and ability to work around your clubs schedule to complete our work in a timely and efficient manner.
How did Sports Interiors become the industry leader in LED Lighting and Liner Systems for indoor athletic facilities? Click here to learn about us and our team
Our lighting system has been specifically designed through years of development to ensure the maximum efficiency and light levels available. Click here to learn more about our LED Lighting System
