STAY CONNECTED

facebookLinkedInInstagramtwitterYoutube

Keep up with the latest and greatest news and announcements from Classic Turf by connecting with us on social media. We regularly share pictures of our team in action building courts, tracks and fields for public and private clients throughout the region. We also share helpful information to consider before embarking on your next athletic facility project.


Why Your School Should Invest in Tennis Courts

Young people today spend a lot of time playing video games and using their smart phones to post and read things on social networking sites. And, as a result, more and more of America’s youth are clinically obese. They’re not getting enough exercise or fresh air. One sport which almost any young person can play… Read more »

The Importance of Quality Lighting on Tennis Courts

Tennis court lighting plays a vital role in the functionality of a court, making the selection and installation of lighting an important factor. Ideally, the lighting used on tennis courts will be energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and most importantly, it will shine bright enough for players to play the game they love after sundown. However,… Read more »

Practicing Tennis Without A Partner

It’s tough to gain a competitive edge over your tennis opponent if you can’t practice without them. But sneaking off with a tube of balls and a racket can be beneficial if you know the proper techniques and have the right equipment. Consider the following tips to improve your tennis game on your own time…. Read more »

The Classic Turf Sport Surface: Softness Without Sacrifice

Tennis is a very popular sport, enjoyed by all ages and skill levels. But too many people are playing on courts that are harder than necessary. The Classic Turf Sport Surface, made by the Classic Turf Company, is the softest hard court on Earth. In fact, it’s 30% softer than asphalt or concrete. The Classic… Read more »

How Tennis Can Improve Your Health

So many people go to “the gym” to use individual machines to get some sort of “total body workout” these days, but they should consider playing tennis instead. Tennis is something young and old alike can often play. It involves using your whole body, as well as your mind, to figure out where to move… Read more »

No match for heat

Lots of tennis facilities throughout the Northeast and New England find out during the summertime that cracks on their tennis courts seem to expand and grow. The hot heat certainly plays a role in that process. The heat expands cracks, making them bigger and more noticeable. On clay courts, if the surface isn’t watered cracks… Read more »

Grass Courts vs. Hard Courts

The most famous grass courts in the world reside at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, better known as Wimbledon. The Wimbledon Championships is not only the oldest tennis tournament in the world — it’s considered the most prestigious.  It’s the only major tournament played on grass, the games original surface, and in… Read more »

Post Tension Skate Park

Basketball and tennis are some of the most popular sports in the world because of their accessibility. In fact, it’s safe to say most communities have basketball or tennis courts available for public use within a few miles of every urban area. Recently, though, there has been a rise in popularity in other sports, such… Read more »

You don’t need to remove the asphalt to install a tennis court

The asphalt may be cracked and worn, but it doesn’t mean your new post-tension concrete system will be. When we install our post-tension concrete tennis or basketball courts, we don’t remove the asphalt. We don’t have to. Our systems are installed right on top of the original and existing courts. This eliminates the need for… Read more »