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Backyard Sports Center®...

The number one choice for top quality "SportScapes" 

(Athletic courts blending seamlessly into new and existing landscape designs)

Indoor and outdoor Multi Sport Athletic Court Products,Turnkey Installation,Custom Component Manufacturing and Installation,Onsite Supervision and DIY Project Management.

Here are the answers to commonly asked questions...

1)  "Where are you located?"

Answer:  We are based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa USA

and travel weekly, mostly to residential sites around the USA

2) "Do you have a dealer/installer near me?"

Answer: Backyard Sports Center® is a very small mom and pop operation with a few seasonal employees including myself. (See Pic and Resume below) Call us a "SPORTSCAPE BOUTIQUE" if you would!  I Act primarily as a full time year round Sports and Landscape Designer with sales and consulting services nationwide.

 

I advise and assist onsite for as little as 1 day to as much as one week to do it yourself homeowners, resorts, hotels, schools and contractors. I have even shipped a prepainted court to South America. The Backyard Sports Center operation is sometimes considered elite and highly specialized.  Whatever the case may be I strive to give each client a personal level of service on a one job at a time basis.

Darin Chamberlin-Owner

SportScape Designer-Sales-Installation

BackyardSports@gmail.com

Cell 319-329-9382

I travel all over the usa quite frequently and provide supervision  and or the final product assembly for products and components I sell. 

Concrete and Electrical work must be provided for our crew before installation. We can usually supply you with a name and number of a qualified Concrete or Electrical Business in your area.

Permits and site surveys are the responsibility of the owner/builder outside of Iowa.

 

3) "What is required before the Tiger Flex® Surface and the rest of your system is assembled?"

Answer: You will need a Concrete or Asphalt Base pad.

 

4) "Can I do this kind of thing myself ? "

Answer: Sure,  In fact we have a new system for DIY installation of our Tiger Flex® Sport Surface that makes it as easy as 123. As for the entire court It really depends on the size of court and your natural ability, most likely the Concrete Base Pad should be done by a licensed contractor, as well contract out Lighting and electrical and maybe even Fencing or landscaping around the court.  As for Installing the Tiger Flex Surface , Basketball Goals, Net Systems , Rebounders and Ball Containment Screens ...these tasks are much easier and most homeowners have the tools necessary in their own garage.  It helps to have a buddy or two for some parts of the process.  

If you can build a modern childrens playset, you can easily complete our final product assembly. 

We provide full instruction for all DIY homeowners and contractors.

Remember no two courts are the same, and every situation and Court Layout may be unique...thats why you need us! To help you thru every step and insure that your project goes smoothly.  Most tile suppliers or court accessory manufacturers will gladly sell at a discount but will not hold your hand all the way to completion.

A casual 30' x 30' half court basketball is 50x easier than a full fledged 7200 sq ft Tennis court.

Click on the Sample SportScape below to see some of our package price examples .

Shown Above Our 50' x 84' SportScape Package

5) "How do we get an estimate or a design for our backyard court?"

 Answer:  You can get a Free Estimate by getting together some basic information.  The more information the better.  If you are completely new to this we ask that you at least spend a few minutes going through our site getting familiar with our products and services.

Here is what we need in order to start a quote or design.

A) Your name and address for our shipping quote

B) Court size and main activities...see our sample designs

C) Any particular products and services you desire...

Nets and ball containment , hoops , fencing , indoor/outdoor flooring

D)Then call us at 319-329-9382

or better yet...

Emailing your Basic project info for a very quick response (click this link) 

Mail answered daily, and at max 48 hrs during busy periods.

6) "How long does the whole process take?"

 Answer:  Again every project is different..If you are doing a simple 1/2 court basketball and can get the concrete pad in place fairly soon you could be playing on your new court in as little as 2 weeks. 

If you only need Tiger Flex Surface and maybe a new Goalsetter Hoop you could be playing in as little as one week.

But then again...if you have a regulation tennis court in mind, then the process is more like 4 weeks to start at the soonest. Setting up permits, excavation, design, contractors etc. takes time, and most good contractors are booked for months. Just remember the hardest part is getting the concrete pad,drainage and any electrical runs in place.  

After that Its all downhill from there!

7) "How much does a Basketball Court or Putting Green cost to install?"

Answer:  About $10 Sq Ft.  DIY (Do IT Yourself and or Partial Supervision)

$15 Sq Ft Turnkey (Everything Designed and Installed By Us)

That budget should Include all the site prep, concrete, surface,lines,basketball goal,light,netting and re sodding around the court.

Just remember that in most cases a nicely appointed multi use athletic court will probably be at least $8 sq ft and as high as $15 sq ft depending on size, activities, your level of installation/contracting and the amount of maintenance you are willing to do to keep it beautiful and safe. 

This compares to the sq ft cost of a nice paver patio with landscaping just about anywhere in the USA..

8) "What about maintenance?" I dont want to get into any more yard work".

Answer: If you use a concrete pad and install our Tiger Flex tile surface over it,and use the recomended accessories there will be almost NO maintenance.  Think about your concrete driveway... installed correctly, what kind of maintenance do you have with it?   Absolutely NONE ! 

And thats my complete goal...to supply you with a court that will last 30 plus years and have very little or no maintenance.

In fact taking out 1000-7000 sq ft of sod will actually reduce your maintenance around the yard by about 25% or more.

Think about it... No weeding,watering,mowing,fertilizing,aerating,mole control.....

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How to Build a Basketball Court In Your Own Yard

By: Lee Dobbins

Some people dream of becoming a doctor, a pilot, or a teacher while others dream of becoming a professional basketball player. If you are entertaining high hopes for yourself or your son in entering a professional league, you need to start practicing as early as possible and all the important basketball training in this world always start at the backyard.

There are two ways for you to build your own basketball court: you can do it from scratch or simply purchase a DIY basketball court kit.

Starting from Scratch
Skills - You need to have intermediate carpentry skills to successfully build your own basketball court from scratch. Firstly, you have to make sure that the ground you'll be building your basketball court on has a smooth even surface to prevent accidents and decrease the risk of injury. Secondly, you'll need to build your own basketball ring. Thirdly, you'll need to paint your own court lines.

Costs - It's possible that you'll enjoy lower costs when it comes to building your own basketball court from scratch. Most DIY basketball court kits include flooring, which would just be an unnecessary expense if you already have an appropriate floor surface for your basketball court. You can also choose your own materials for your basketball stand and ring and even painting materials and ensure that you'll pay less for them.

Production Time - Of course, building your own basketball court from scratch will take a longer time than it would with a DIY kit. This is because instead of simply having to assemble things only as is such the case with a DIY kit, it's entirely a different procedure when you're determined to build one from scratch.

Firstly, you'll have to take appropriate measurements. Secondly, you'll have to go shopping for the necessary materials and tools before you can finally get on to the building part.

Material Sources - You may have a difficult time procuring the required materials for your project especially if you're looking for things that are only sold wholesale in the market.

Using a DIY Basketball Court Kit
Model - Make sure that you're purchasing the correct DIY basketball court kit. Most DIY basketball court kits differ according to court dimensions and whether or not it adheres to NBA or collegiate standards or the likes.

Check also if the kit is for half or full court models.Skills - Basic or moderate building skills are all that's necessary to get your basketball court assembled. You will need however to read instructions carefully and thoroughly because the assembly process leaves no room for errors. Skipping a step can spell danger for you in the long run as it compromises the safety of your basketball court.

Cost - Expect to spend a small amount of money on a DIY basketball kit, although this is certainly money well spent because DIY kits include absolutely everything you need to make your basketball court entirely professional and fit for the NBA!

Regardless of whether you're using an NBA, NCAA, or Junior High basketball court, you should concentrate more on honing your son's skills in basic basketball skills like dribbling and shooting if you want him fully prepared for a professional basketball career. But most important of all is to ensure that you and your son have fun playing. Shoot for your dreams!

Article Source : http://www.articlear.com

Lee Dobbins writes for www.sports-wise.com where you can learn more about your favorite sports and get more tips on building a basketball court .

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