1. How much room do I need to fit a Sport Court game court in my backyard?
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Sport Court game courts are custom designed to fit not only the available space in your yard, but your family’s lifestyle, interests, and sports activities. So the answer is—we can build a court of almost any size or configuration, and our network of local CourtBuilders™ is the world’s largest and most experienced with over 125,000 projects completed. Why would you trust anyone else to build your family’s dream court?
2. What is the time frame to install a game court?
Depending on the size and scope of your court, your CourtBuilder can have you ‘ready to play’ in a matter of days. Of course, site preparation, concrete placement, and busy schedules—both for your CourtBuilder and your family—can require a little more time and planning. On average, count on about 4–6 weeks from the first time you meet with your CourtBuilder until you’re shooting hoops or playing tennis with your kids.
3. Are there court accessories available for purchase?
Sport Court game courts feature the widest variety and highest quality of components, accessories, and equipment. Depending on your family’s interests, these could include our SlamSystem™ hoops packages, with professional-style tempered glass backboards, lighting systems for night-time play, nets and racquets for tennis, badminton and other sports—virtually everything you would need for years of enjoyment and time together on your court.
4. May I pick more than one color for my game court?
We hope you will! Sport Court game courts offer an almost unlimited number of color options and combinations. Whether it’s your school colors, or just a scheme that will fit your house, yard, or neighborhood, you set the design, and we build the court!
5. Do you offer custom designs on game courts?
Check out our photo galleries for ideas—we’ve done literally tens of thousands of courts, and you can either choose from one of the beautiful designs we’ve done, or sit down and create your own unique look with your CourtBuilder. And for a truly professional finish, we can create special logos of your alma mater, favorite team, or family crest, right on the surface of your court. There will be no question whose court your friends and neighbors are playing on!
6. If the sports surfacing becomes damaged, how difficult is it to replace?
Nothing simpler! Since Sport Court game courts are constructed of durable polypropylene modules, the chance of any damage is slim; but, in the event one or two modules need to be replaced, your CourtBuilder can quickly and easily fix the problem.
7. What does it cost to build a Sport Court game court?
We’ve built small ‘shooting courts’ for as little as $10,000 and multi-sport backyard complexes that might reach six figures. The point is that we can build what you want. Our local CourtBuilders can guide your design to include the features you want most within your budget, so you’ll get the court that is right for you and right for your budget.
8. How do I maintain my Sport Court game court?
Maintenance and care of your Sport Court game court is simple. A broom, blower, or hose can be used to keep the top surface free of debris, and since water drains quickly through the open grid, your court is ready for play soon after cleaning or inclement weather. We recommend that you have your CourtBuilder conduct an annual inspection and cleaning, check and grease components, replace nets and balls if necessary, and power-wash the sub-surface.
9. How long has Sport Court been in business?
Sport Court has been building quality game courts and backyard recreational facilities since 1974. No other company has done it longer, or built more courts—we are the World’s Largest Courtbuilder—and that expertise and experience ensures that your court will be built with the skill and care it deserves.
10. Why is the Sport Court surface important? Can’t I just play on painted concrete?
Many of us grew up playing on a backyard concrete or asphalt slab—and some of us have the scars to prove it! The bottom line here is the safety of your children, and there is no outdoor sports surface that delivers a better combination of shock absorption (protection from injury), ball response, traction, and playability than our PowerGame™ outdoor modular flooring. There are other choices available, but why would you trust the safety of your children to an inferior surface?
11. In what ways are you better than other companies selling the same products?
With almost any purchase you make, you have choices and alternatives, and there are a few other companies who build outdoor courts. Most of them claim to be ‘just as good as Sport Court’ and some will sell inferior products at lower prices. Sport Court is the original brand, with the world’s largest network of experienced CourtBuilders. A game court is an important investment in your family’s health and togetherness—does it make sense to invest in something less than the best for your family?
12. How long will a game court last?
Sport Court game courts are constructed of the highest-quality and most durable materials. Your Sport Court surfacing is covered by a 15-year limited warranty, and we expect it to deliver at least that many years of playability and fun for your family.
13. Is the surface slippery when wet?
Almost any surface—whether grass, artificial turf, or even concrete or asphalt—can be slippery when wet. We don’t recommend active play on any wet surface until the athlete has had the opportunity to test the surface and adjust his or her play accordingly. Fortunately, Sport Court’s open-grid design sheds water quickly, making it possible to return to action much sooner than with other surfaces, once the weather subsides.
14. Do I need a permit to build a backyard court?
In some communities, you may be required to get certain permits before building your backyard game court. Your local certified CourtBuilder may have experience in working with your municipality or neighborhood, and can help you navigate the required regulations. There may be some restrictions on size, proximity to your property line, drainage, fencing, or lights, but you and your CourtBuilder can work together to manage those requirements.
15. Why do I need a visit from a local CourtBuilder™?
At Sport Court, every court we build is custom designed and installed for you. There are many variables that we must identify when building your court: some projects require excavation or backfill, some communities require special permits, and some places need a retaining wall to secure the court. Our local CourtBuilder’s initial site visit will show us what unique features your backyard may have and help us identify exactly what’s important to you and your family, so we can build the court that fits your needs.
We've collected our most commonly asked questions around our VersaCourt systems. Browse the questions below to see if this question has come up before. If you can't find an answer, please feel encouraged to contact a VersaCourt team member today.
How do I anchor my court?
We recommend using Tapcon screws to secure a court into place. We provide online instructions the best method of securing a game court to the ground.
What is the lead time from purchase?
Lead times for a purchase will vary depending on the time of year. We'll usually see an increase in court purchase's between spring through summer. Right now it is 4-6 weeks - this is subject to change so please ask your VersaCourt team member for a more accurate estimate.
What is the warranty for VersaCourt Game Court Tiles?
If the court tile provided are defective in materials or workmanship, then VersaCourt will replace the defective tile with like product at no cost for the first 5 years, provide a 50% discount off MSRP in years 6-8, and then will provide a 30% discount for life. Visit our warranty page to learn more about the details.
Will you provide a drawing before purchase?
Yes, your VersaCourt team member will provide CAD drawings with measurements and final designs for customer approval. With our Court Tracker, you'll be involved in receiving notification for approval before anything package for shipping.
Can I have samples of VersaCourt tiles?
Yes. You can choose to receive a sample of any one of our tiles. Samples are limited to one tile style (Game, Active, Pro, etc.), per customer. Speak with a VersaCourt team member to arrange your tile sample delivery.
Can I get a custom-sized court?
Yes, VersaCourt can custom size a game court to fit your space. Keep in mind that certain game lines require specific court sizes if you want the official game court dimensions. We also offer DIY game court options in a variety of options to fit small, medium, and large spaces.
Do cracks and gaps in the concrete subsurface effect the playability on a VersaCourt game court system?
VersaCourt can be laid over structural cracks no wider than 1/2”. Sharp cracks or bird baths should be faceted or rounded so that ball bounce is consistent, and the tiles don’t catch when the floor expands and contracts. Learn more about subsurface prep.
Can I put this over gravel, grass, sand, soil?
VersaCourt game tiles cannot be placed directly on gravel, grass, sand or soil because they will sink into the surface and become uneven, leading to dead spots. However, VersaCourt has created a Foundation Panel to be an alternative to a concrete pad. These panels can be placed directly on compacted gravel to create a stable and even subsurface for the VersaCourt game tiles. Learn more about VersaCourt base options.
Can I place a court indoors?
Yes, VersaCourt game courts are designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Depending on the sport you intend to use the flooring system for, you can choose from a variety of tile types – Game, Active, Compete, Boost, and Pro.
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Can the court be placed on clay/har-tru courts?
VersaCourt game court tiles cannot be placed directly on har-tru or clay courts because Har-Tru courts are created with a clay substance and overtime the VersaCourt tile will dig into the surface of the Har-Tru court. The Har-Tru court would need to be removed or could be used as the sub-surface to put a concrete surface on top of the Har-Tru court.
Are there minimum dimensions for a court?
There is no minimum size to how big or small you want your game court. Some games do require specific sizes to be regulation, but if regulation games lines are not a priority you can make your court any size you want. Check out our DIY court kits that feature a variety of game court sizes.
Can it withstand cold winters? Heavy Snow?
Yes, VersaCourt game courts can withstand cold winters and heavy snows.
Do VersaCourt tiles provide noise and echo reduction?
Our Compete tile is designed to reduce noise. Compete tile paired with our 2mm underlayment indoors is designed to reduce echo and noise.
How slick are the tiles when wet?
Any surface, our tiles included, can be slippery when wet. VersaCourt has designed their Game Tiles to mitigate this problem as much as possible. Although we always recommend playing in the sunshine and on dry tiles, the grid system design on our Game Tile allows for quick drainage and airflow so you can get back to the game quickly and safely.
Can VersaCourt be installed on a wood deck?
We would not recommend placing a VersaCourt game court on a wood deck because the potential for dead spots if or when the wood warps over time due to harsh weather conditions.
Does VersaCourt ship internationally?
VersaCourt partners with international distributors all over the world. Fill out a form and note in the comment section of your location. A VersaCourt team member will pass your request along to one of our international partners.
Can a VersaCourt game court be disassembled and moved?
Yes, since a VersaCourt game court is designed as an interlocking tile system they can be disassembled and moved if necessary.
Does base choice effect ball bounce?
Yes, base choice will affect the ball bounce. VersaCourt recommends installing a completely level and hard surface like concrete or asphalt in order to keep ball bounce consistent. VersaCourt now also offers an alternative base system to concrete – our Foundation Panel.
Is there a way to lock a VersaCourt game court into place?
Yes – Court Lock locks all the tiles together so someone can’t dissemble the court. Learn more about this anti-theft devices from VersaCourt.
What are the best base options for a VersaCourt?
VersaCourt is a suspended tile court system designed to be assembled on top of a flat, hard subsurface. While many of the courts that we sell will go over existing concrete slabs, driveways or other hard surfaces, many projects require the construction of a court base. VersaCourt recommends 4 primary base options including our proprietary Foundation Panels.
What’s the best permeable surface base alternative to a concrete base?
The VersaCourt Foundation Panel is the ideal alternative to installing a concrete or asphalt pad…especially for homeowners and facility operators faced with impervious surface regulations. It is a permeable sub-base that not only allows homeowners to comply with these regulations, but it’s also safer, more durable and more environmentally friendly than concrete or asphalt. Learn more about this “No Concrete Court Base.”
How much does a court cost?
As with most construction projects, the cost to install a VersaCourt game court can vary greatly depending on a number of factors. Visit this page to learn the 9 key elements to estimating the cost to build a VersaCourt.
Can it withstand hot weather? Intense sunlight?
Yes, VC outdoor tiles are made to withstand outdoor conditions including direct sunlight. Our tiles are made with a proprietary blend that helps maintain a cooler surface than concrete.
Can you drive on any of the Versacourt tile products?
Can I get replacement tiles in the future?
Replacement tiles can be requested. Simply reach out to our customer service team, dealer, or sales rep. There is an overage calculated for each order to compensate for any replacement tiles. For any additional replacements, simply reach out to our customer service team, dealer, or sales representative.
Can I paint the tiles?
VersaCourt's team of professionals will paint all tiles in a controlled environment with a special commercial paint. We recommend letting us paint any additional graphics you may have requested. You can paint the tile yourself, but we do not recommend it.
Any painting not done by a VersaCourt professional is subject to voiding warranty, please reference warranty guidelines found HERE.
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