Which MUGA surface is right for you?

Multi-use games area (MUGA) surfaces are very popular for schools, sports and even in private homes as they offer a broad range of different uses for all kinds of sports. But if you are interested in having a MUGA court constructed you need to take some time to learn about the different surface options that are available. Each surface type has different characteristics, making it perfect for some sports but not others. Let’s take a look at what each surface type offers to see which one might be perfect for you.

Continue reading “Which MUGA surface is right for you?”

How to maintain a 3G pitch

While 3G surfaces are low maintenance, they may require more work in order to keep them in excellent condition than the more common porous macadam surface. That means if you are going to have a 3G MUGA surface installed at a sports club or school, you need to understand how best to maintain the surface for optimal performance.

It is also important to factor in the cost of this maintenance when you make the decision to have one installed. Let’s look at the key ways to keep your 3G pitch in great condition.

Continue reading “How to maintain a 3G pitch”

What is a 3G pitch?

You may have heard of the concept of a 3G pitch in the context of a sports surface or a five-a-side football field, but not be aware of what the term means. Interestingly, 3G pitches are becoming popular around the country everywhere from schools and sports clubs to leisure centres and even professional football stadiums. So let’s take a look at what a 3G pitch is, and why it is used.

3G stands for ‘Third Generation’ and it is an artificial playing surface that mimics natural grass. You might be more aware of the term ‘AstroTurf’ – 3G is just the most up-to-date and advanced version of this playing surface.

Continue reading “What is a 3G pitch?”

Three alternatives to a hardcourt

When having a new tennis court constructed, many homeowners, schools or sports club opt for a hardcourt. There is no doubt that courts made using tarmac are by far the most common in the UK as they are typically cheap, easy to maintain and highly durable, making them an excellent all-round choice regardless of your needs and requirements.

But this does not mean that you have to choose porous macadam for your court. There is actually a huge range of different court types that you could select. Here we look at three alternatives to a tennis hardcourt that you could opt for instead.

Continue reading “Three alternatives to a hardcourt”

Why choose a hard court?

If you are interested in having a home tennis court constructed you need to make a decision on the surface you want to have. Undoubtedly the hard court is the most popular surface for courts in the UK, but you also have a range of options such as synthetic grass and artificial clay. With the variety of possibilities available it can be difficult to make a decision. So here are some good reasons to choose a hard court.

Continue reading “Why choose a hard court?”

Does your court require planning permission?

One of the things that often discourages people from having a tennis court constructed on their property is that they assume that getting planning permission to build it would be a hassle. But it is interesting to learn that actually in most scenarios there is no need to get any form of planning permission for the construction of the court.

Continue reading “Does your court require planning permission?”

Three reasons to choose an artificial clay court

In his career to date, Andy Murray has appeared in 11 Grand Slam finals, but only one of them was on the clay court of the French Open. Additionally, he has appeared in 21 Master Series finals and only three of these were on clay courts. But Murray is not alone among British players who have struggled on clay. British professionals tend to have more success on grass and hard courts than clay, and this is mostly down to the fact that there simply aren’t very many clay courts in the UK for players to practice on.

Continue reading “Three reasons to choose an artificial clay court”

Contact Us

Contact Us

Please get in touch using the form below

Contact Us Side