Tennis is a favoured sport in the UK and has hundreds of thousands of participants, including both casual and competitive players. The only problem is that unfavourable weather conditions can restrict playing time substantially. When it rains, courts are unusable, regardless of the type of surface. With only a very limited number of indoor courts, this can make it very difficult for players to practise. Luckily, new court covers mean the weather can be defeated and people can keep playing with minimal disruption.
Tennis court covers are becoming more and more popular around the world. Their popularity comes from the fact that high profile courts, including Wimbledon, have fitted retractable roofs and covers on their properties so that play can continue with minor delay. The days of matches being delayed or called off completely because of the rain are over in most major competitions.
The same covers can be employed on all kinds of outdoor tennis courts. They come in either fixed or telescopic varieties, meaning they are permanently in place or can be positioned quickly with the push of a button. They’re made with durable high tensile galvanised steel frames and heavy duty fire proof polyester coated PVC. The covers are designed to conform with building regulations and all kinds of weather conditions. Some even have a second layer to provide additional insulation.
Tennis court covers are most popular over hard surfaces because these can get slippery very quickly when wet. Clay is typically the safest in wet conditions, because it will retain some of its traction; the lines usually become the slickest with this type of surface. Hard courts are painted with a mix of sand and paint but this can also get slick very quickly in wet weather, particularly on the lines. The faster the court, i.e. the less sand that is used, the less water it will take to become unsafe. All of these settings can be improved with a cover.
Grass courts also get slippery very fast when wet; the only advantage is you can expect a softer landing if you do fall. This can still result in injury and other potential problems but luckily covers can be employed over these surfaces too.
At CopriSystems we can provide a wide range of covering products and turnkey solutions, including groundworks, lighting and court surfacing. If you have any queries or special requirements we will strive to satisfy them with our range of tennis court covers, expertise and other great products.
