Author: Classic Turf

Considerations When Building a Residential Tennis Court

Few things are more gratifying than having your own tennis court. Most people have to use a public tennis court, which they have to walk, bike or drive to… but when you have your own personal tennis court, it’s just steps away from your kitchen, bedroom or living room. If it’s the kind of thing… Read more »

Ignore These Tennis Myths

What are some things you think you know about tennis? It turns out there are several tennis myths you can ignore. What are some of them? Myth One: Tennis is Expensive to Play For starters, a lot of people assume tennis is an expensive sport that’s just for super rich people to enjoy. That’s not… Read more »

Why Residential Basketball Courts Are Worth the Investment

The coronavirus pandemic caused millions of people to stay home when they normally would have been out in public at places like restaurants, movie theaters, and sporting events. Originally, most people thought they’d have to worry about the virus for about two weeks or a month, but that turned into many months, if not years…. Read more »

Why Some Property Owners Prefer Rooftop Tennis Courts

Have you ever been to a touristy area? If so, you know how congested it can be! There’s usually a lot of traffic, and not much “free space” available. Take, for instance, parts of coastal Florida like Miami Beach or Daytona Beach… space is at a premium because everybody wants to have an ocean view…. Read more »

What Does it Mean to be a ASBA Member?

Classic Turf Company is a member of the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), a non-profit trade association made up of builders, designers and suppliers for sports facilities. Did you know that Classic Turf has a certified ASBA tennis court builder on staff? Classic Turf Company is located in Connecticut, and installs great courts all over… Read more »

How Tennis Courts Help Schools Keep Students Healthy

Think back to the time when you were in school. Did you dread gym class? A lot of people did! That said, it depends on what kind of sports and activities your school promoted during gym class. These days, one of the fun things schools can teach kids is the game of tennis. Schools with… Read more »

A Brief Guide to Building a Residential Tennis Court

Have you ever thought about having your own residential tennis court? How convenient would it be to be able to walk outside and there’s a tennis court in your yard? You wouldn’t have to wait to use it because it would be all yours, available 24-7! If you’re thinking about having a tennis court built,… Read more »

How to Prepare Your Outdoor Tennis Court For Cold Weather

Winter weather can definitely be harsh on outdoor tennis courts. At Classic Turf Company, we’re known for our quality tennis courts. We’re located in Connecticut. What’s a typical winter day like in CT? Well, it’s cold, icy, windy and snowy. It’s like that for much of the Northeastern United States from November through March. What… Read more »

The Problems With Constantly Playing Basketball on Asphalt

Have you played basketball on asphalt? If you have, and you’ve fallen down, you probably got an abrasive injury to your skin. If not treated promptly and properly, these wounds can lead to serious infections.  Falling on asphalt can negatively affect both the epidermis and the dermis of your skin. When these layers are injured… Read more »