WHAT IS SPORTBASE?
Sport Court is a large organization with internal production, research and design, and engineering departments. Being the leader in the industry, Sport Court developed SportBase: a heavy-duty, easy to install, modular sub-base flooring system that is designed for outdoor weatherability, is environmentally friendly and promotes water drainage. SportBase, and now SportBase II, are the civilian versions of a product designed for and sold to military and large industrial operations.
Traditionally, a court would have needed to be installed over a concrete foundation. Concrete is excellent at what it does; it has unsurpassed compression and tensile strength. However, it is permanent, except if removed and dumped at significant expense. It is hard to fall on. It does not allow water to pass through it, creates water management issues, and is increasingly not permitted by bylaws like most municipalities in the Lower Mainland.
Being the only dealer of Sport Court products in British Columbia, we are proud to say that we are the only company selling and installing courts over a propriety permeable and removable foundation.
WHAT ARE THE SPORTBASE BENEFITS?
Permeable
Permeability being issue number one, BC Sport Court has been installing its removable permeable surface all over the lower mainland for almost all of its projects.
Safe
A SportBase foundation offers 2 to 3 times the shock absorption of any other outdoor court system.
Having SportBase under your game court has the highest head-impact rating to help protect against injuries from falls.
High Performance
Having a SportBase foundation doesn’t mean sacrificing your play. A sport base foundation still offers an outstanding ball bounce for your court while keeping your players safe.
Eco-Friendly
SportBase is made from 100% recycled material and was specifically engineered to use under a Game Court system. Choosing to install SportBase saves an enormous amount of energy, up to the equivalent of almost a year worth of electricity for a medium-sized household.
What’s Under SportBase?
Wondering what goes under your SportBase flooring system? To maximize your court permeability, our SportBase requires a specific site preparation which involves a flat, prepared subsurface with an additional sub-base.
Our BC Sport Court team has been installing SportBase foundations for years. With our expertise, we work directly with any general contractor or landscaping company to provide all the documentation and instruction needed to install Sport Court products.
By connecting directly with your contractors, we help alleviate headaches, leaving you to discuss the ‘fun stuff’ like choosing colours and arguing on who will get to play first!
Permeability & Bylaws
Cities’ bylaws can be complicated, and the requirements for permeable foundations and landscaping are becoming increasingly important. The simple solution for Sport Court owners is a product called SportBase. BC Sport Court has been installing SportBase, a removable and permeable foundation in the lower mainland, on most projects for nearly a decade. Now into the second version of this modern foundation, SportBase II is tested and certified to maintain flow rates even if partially blocked. In addition, SportBase is designed to meet the most stringent environmental standards for permeability and exceed bylaw requirements.
SPORTBASE VS CONCRETE – WHICH ONE SHOULD I USE FOR MY COURT?
Many clients often wonder what the main differences between SportBase and concrete are. While there is a costs difference between the products, there are a lot of outside factors to consider. For example, is your backyard easily accessible for a concrete truck? Do you have issues with the permeability of your land? Is having the most shock absorption for your kids’ joint important to you?
At the end of the day, it is 100% the Sport Court owner’s discretion. Both foundations required excavation and a sub-base. There is no need for a permeable or removable foundation in some areas, and the owners have no plans to remove the court. In these cases, concrete makes sense. However, increasingly clients choose Sports Base as a foundation for their Sport Court surfaces because the cost is similar and solves water management issues. If there are ground or root issues under your court, our team of certified installers can safely dismantle a portion of your court to fix the ground without occurring an expensive cost.
With the help of our certified builders, we can help you and your general contractor or landscaper make the best decision for your house.
SPORTBASE & GAME TILE
- Permeability
- Removability
- Strength
- Lower Head Injuries Risk
CONCRETE & GAME TILE
- Permeability
- Removability
- Strength
- Lower Head Injuries Risk
CONCRETE ONLY
- Permeability
- Removability
- Strength
- Lower Head Injuries Risk
MOVING?
BRING YOUR COURT WITH YOU!
Fully removable, SportBase allows you to bring your court with you to your next house. For the few courts that have been removed so far, BC Sport Court has either sold the court for the clients or repurchased it from them, which we would be happy to do for any of our owners. So not only is the area where the court used to be ready for grass, but owners can also make some money back on their court.
