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Are pinholes a problem?

All courts have some measure of pinholing and they are generally cosmetic in nature. Some pinholes are more pronounced than others, but basically any coating that is applied horizontally will have them. Pinholes occur when a tiny bubble forms in the surface coating and then bursts as the coating is drying, leaving behind a small …

ASBA 2022 Technical Meeting

  In the sports construction industry, as in life, there are certain milestones and measuring sticks, events that both mark the passage of time and a time of celebration. For North America, there is no more anticipated event than the American Sports Builders Association Technical Meeting. If you’re not familiar with ASBA, don’t take our …

Properly preparing concrete for the installation of athletic surfaces

A successful athletic court installation is dependent on many factors, starting with a sound base (with good drainage) and asphalt or concrete meeting the requirements of American Sports Builders Association. Here are some other key factors to consider prior to starting your job. Surfaces should be properly sloped for good drainage, and free from cracks …

Introducing CoolTop

ICP Introduces CoolTop® Cool Pigment Technology to California® Sports Surfaces Product Lineup Designed to reduce acrylic sports court surface temperature via solar reflectance so athletes stay cooler, play longer ANDOVER, Mass. – October 11, 2022 – By utilizing the latest in technology, ICP has formulated CoolTop® Cool Pigment Technology – a new range of vibrant …

For Rust, the Best Defense Is a Good Offense

Rust can ruin the visual appeal of crisp, clean, colorful athletic surfaces. When dingy brown spots develop over time on tennis, basketball and other outdoor and indoor athletic playing surfaces, it’s likely due to the presence of iron. Iron oxidizes as moisture penetrates the court, eventually causing rust to migrate to the surface and materialize …

Stop Rust Spots on Athletic Courts with Wipe-Out® Stain Blocker from ICP

Apply this brand-new coating to keep your surfaces looking their best   ANDOVER, Mass. – May 4, 2022 – ICP knows how rust can ruin the visual appeal of crisp, clean, colorful sports courts. Wipe-Out® Stain Blocker—the newest California® Sports Surfaces brand offering—is calling a timeout on dingy brown spots that can develop over time …

DecoTurf® returns as the surface of choice for the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships

California Sports Surfaces, a division of ICP, is proud to support safe and comfortable tournament play for a sixth consecutive year   ANDOVER, Mass. – April 21, 2022 – DecoTurf, a California Sports Surfaces brand, has once again been chosen as the surface of the Minto US Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida. Billed as …

Plexipave® will once again be the surface of choice for the BNP Paribas Open

Plexipave® will once again be the surface of choice for the BNP Paribas Open California Sports Surfaces, a division of ICP, has supplied Plexipave as the tennis surface of choice for the prestigious tournament for nearly 25 years. ANDOVER, Mass. – February 24, 2022 – Plexipave, a California Sports Surfaces brand, has once again been …

California Sports Surfaces And ITA Announce Alliance Extension

California Sports Surfaces and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) are excited to announce a multi-year extension of their alliance, whereby California Sports Surfaces will be recognized as the Official Tennis Surfaces of the ITA. California Sports Surfaces’ brands are used by many of the top collegiate tennis programs, as well as the Tokyo Olympic Games, …

TOKYO 2020 OLYMPICS MEMORABLE MOMENTS – itftennis.com

Check out this article on the most memorable tennis moments from the Tokyo Olympics, from our friends at the ITF. We are now less than two weeks away from the start of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games! We have followed the Olympic athletes during the past couple of weeks, cheering and supporting them from a …