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In the News (Fri 24 May 13)

  
  Tennis Courts
Tennis courts can be outdoors or indoors, and can have a variety of surfaces, through these are being increasingly determined by economic factors.
Grass courts, for example, which originally formed the basis of the outdoor game, are now too expensive to build and maintain and are being replaced by synthetic surfaces which are cheaper and easier to maintain.
A tennis court whose surface is made out of asphalt, concrete or a similar material.
www.tennislovers.com /Content/tcourt.htm   (525 words)

  
 Lineberry Tennis - Tennis Court Orientation
Courts north of the 38th degree parallel are considered non-playable for approximately four to five winter months of the year due to cold weather.
The final orientation of the tennis court is also affected by the cost of construction relative to the substantial slope of the land, zoning requirements and/or the owner's wishes.
The need to orient a tennis court in a predominant east - west direction may exist in order to fulfill the construction criteria for the tennis facility, but it should be recognized that a predominant east-west orientation may substantially impair the usability of the facility.
lineberrytennis.com /orient.htm   (700 words)

  
 Tennis court - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The dimensions of a tennis court, in feet.
Tennis is played on a rectangular flat surface, usually of grass, clay, or concrete (hard court).
The court is 78 feet (23.77 m) long, and its width is 27 feet (8.23 m) for singles matches and 36 feet (10.97 m) for doubles matches.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tennis_court   (1231 words)

  
 Tennis - William D. Haggard Collection - University Libraries - USC
Lukin was secretary of the James Street Court in the Haymarket, built originally in 1675, and by the 1820's the only London tennis court still open (though the Prince Regent briefly revived tennis at Hampton Court Palace in 1818).
The tennis court in the northern industrial city of Manchester opened in 1880, but the print reproduced here (from a later Manchester tennis championship program) appears to be antedate that period.
The frontispiece illustration depicts the Royal Tennis Court at Hampton Court Palace, with open side‑windows with curtains; the windows were glassed in only in the late 1880's.
www.sc.edu /library/spcoll/hist/tennis/court.html   (784 words)

  
 Tennis Science - The Tennis Court
A tennis court is a rectangle, with lines that mark the outside boundaries of the court.
Although the dimensions of all tennis courts are the same, tennis court surfaces vary dramatically.
On the faster courts the bounce of the ball is lower, usually somewhere between the waist and the knees.
wings.avkids.com /Tennis/Book/court-01.html   (752 words)

  
 Brookline Recreation Tennis
The clay courts are in excellent playing condition, and we expect to open for play the last weekend in May, weather permitting.
All players at the Amory Clay Tennis Courts must have their season pass, punch card or pay the hourly fee of $7.00 for residents or $15.00 per hour for non-residents, per person before they are assigned a court and time.
Players using the clay courts at Amory are required to brush the courts, and sweep the lines after they complete their time on the court.
www.townofbrooklinemass.com /recreation/tenniscourts.html   (878 words)

  
 Tennis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In some places tennis is still called lawn tennis to distinguish it from real tennis (also known as royal tennis or court tennis), an older form of the game that originated in France in the Middle Ages and is played indoors on a very different court.
Tennis is now an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society, by all ages, and in many countries around the world.
Tennis comes from the French tenez, the imperative form of the verb tenir, to hold: This was a cry used by the player serving in royal tennis, meaning "I am about to serve!" (rather like the cry "Fore!" in golf).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tennis   (6973 words)

  
 Tennis Court Construction - Basics
Courts can be smaller than these dimensions, but since the playing lines for doubles are always 36’ x 78’, undersizing compromises safety and quality of play.
A court built into the side of a hill requires different perimeter sloping and drainage than one built on a flat, open area.
The court can be fully enclosed with a high fence or sides can be left open or enclosed with a lower 3’ or 4’ fence.
www.bostontenniscourt.com /construction.htm   (365 words)

  
 City of Austin - PARD Home
Courts may be reserved by calling the tennis center 2 days in advance.
Caswell Tennis Center was built in 1946 and is the oldest operating tennis facility in Texas.
Austin High Tennis Center is a shared facility with Austin High School and A.I.S.D. The school tennis team uses the courts during school hours.
www.ci.austin.tx.us /parks/tennis.htm   (400 words)

  
 Tennis
Georgian Court University finished their 2006 season with a record of 5-5 overall and 4-2 in the CACC under first-year head coach Adrienne Ballingall.
Tennis returns to the courts for the CACC Team Championships scheduled for Saturday, October 14th.
Georgian Court was able to complete their match against Clarion Friday afternoon after rolling and drying the outside courts.
www.georgian.edu /athletics/tennis.htm   (2325 words)

  
 TENNIS.com - Features - A Whirlwind Event
Before Nick Bollettieri and the other tennis academies of our day, there was a small-town doctor with a homemade court who, as a hobby, coached several generations of the best fl tennis players this country ever produced.
Tennis was Jim Crowed until the 50s, meaning that fl athletes from earlier generations were barred from playing in United States Lawn Tennis Association tournaments, including any national championship events.
In response to this exclusion, the American Tennis Association was born in 1916, the fl equivalent of the USLTA.
www.tennis.com /features/general/features.aspx?id=1412   (1541 words)

  
 Court Tennis: Prince's Court, The International Tennis Club of Washington DC.
Court Tennis: Prince's Court, The International Tennis Club of Washington DC.
Welcome to Prince's Court, the first court tennis court built from scratch in the United States since World War I. It is one of only ten courts in the United States and about 40 to 45 throughout the world.
In brief, it is the predecessor of tennis as most Americans know it and has been played in more or less its present form for over 1000 years.
www.princescourt.com   (349 words)

  
 A ROYAL TENNIS COURT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The Duke of Albany, later James VII of Scotland, was among the players in the Royal Tennis court.
The last recorded theatrical presentation at the Royal Tennis Court was in 1714 when Macbeth was performed 'in the presence of a brilliant array of Scottish Nobles, after an archery competition'.
The use of the Tennis Court as a theatre was often in defiance of the city churchmen.
members.fortunecity.com /gillonj/aroyaltenniscourt   (294 words)

  
 Court One Tennis Apparel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Court One specializes in women's tennis apparel and accessories.
You will look and feel like a winner on the court in our comfortable and sporty tennis clothes.
Since tennis and sewing/design are my two greatest passions, you can trust that I understand what most women expect in tennis apparel.
www.courtonetennis.net   (264 words)

  
 Tennis Court Resurfacing - Tennis Court Repairs - Tennis Court Dimensions
Is your court fading, cracking, peeling or do you have bird baths all over the place.
Most courts can be repaired then resurfaced, but some will need a layer of asphalt.
Whether you decide to do it yourself or have a tennis court contractor do it for you.
www.tenniscourtrepairs.com   (282 words)

  
 SportsKnowHow.com - Tennis Court Dimensions Diagram
The overall size of a tennis doubles court is 36 feet wide by 78 feet long.
The service court fits inside the singles width of the court (27 feet wide) and extends back from the net 21 feet.
The service court is divided in half with a center line marking the left and right service courts.
www.sportsknowhow.com /tennis/dimensions/tennis-court-dimensions.html   (176 words)

  
 Tennis Court Construction
Tennis court construction is a necessary evil to having a home tennis court.
The good thing is that we have contractors who are professionals in tennis court construction so you don't have to attempt this cumbersome task yourself.
If the piece of land you have earmarked for tennis court construction it is not level enough don't worry.
www.servicemagic.com /category.Sports-Surfaces-Tennis-Courts-and-Synthetic-Grass.10319.html   (166 words)

  
 Tennis Court Oath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sketch by Jacques-Louis David of the Tennis Court Oath.
The Tennis Court Oath (French: serment du jeu de paume) was a pledge signed by 577 members of France's Third Estate and a few members of the Second Estate (who as of June 17, 1789 called themselves the National Assembly) during the Estates-General of June 20, 1789 in a local tennis court.
Immediately fearing the worst and anxious that a royal coup was imminent, the deputies congregated in a nearby indoor tennis court where they took a solemn collective oath "never to separate, and to meet wherever circumstances demand, until the constitution of the kingdom is established and affirmed on solid foundations".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tennis_Court_Oath   (334 words)

  
 Lineberry Tennis - NovaGrass Court Surfacing
The Courtsider XL, a sharp cutoff luminaire, was specifically designed to meet the unique demands of tennis court lighting.
To provide a comfortable environment for the tennis player, the Courtsider XL luminaire's Forward Throw reflector system projects light only onto the court area, unlike "flood" style fixtures which create glare and can adversely affect the player's performance.
For aesthetic purposes, the Courtsider XL features a soft profile, complementing the design of today's tennis facilities, and a choice of colors to blend easily into the tennis court environment.
lineberrytennis.com /courtsider.htm   (295 words)

  
 Tennis Collectables - Books - Tennis Court Construction and Maintenance
As stock is continually changing please email Tennis Collectables with a list of the item(s) you are interested in.
Court surfaces are also classified with a listing of manufacturers and test procedures and regulations.
Comprehensive manual on growing the perfect lawn with some advice relating to lawn tennis courts and croquet lawns.
www.tenniscollectables.com /courtconstruction.htm   (475 words)

  
 Tennis Court Theatres   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The spectacles Duke Alfonso II’s tennis professionals (his racchettieri) staged within the intimate atmosphere of the tennis court were projected as private court entertainment for the Duke’s honorary guests, exhibiting the ultimate form of high culture.
We are not certain if this was a purpose-built tennis court as the hall was also known as the Sala dei Paladini (the Paladines were the knights who fought with Charlemagne and this hall may well have featured frescoes hailing their exploits).
The tennis court as an architectural model for courtly entertainment was to contribute substantially to 17
www.real-tennis.nl /tenniscourttheatres.html   (999 words)

  
 Hillsborough: Tennis court upsets neighbors
The court and the house going up alongside it take up three lots on this upscale block.
They worry about the thwack of tennis balls echoing into their homes, the flood of lights through their windows at night.
He said construction began on the court late last year, but none of the neighbors have approached him with complaints.
www.sptimes.com /News/031601/Hillsborough/Tennis_court_upsets_n.shtml   (510 words)

  
 JM Tennis Inc. Tennis Court Construction and Resurfacing
That's what the Klein family did recently on their property in Alpine, N.J. The house and the adjacent tennis court are new construction, and the architect artfully carried the design of the house through to the court.
The brickwork adds to the 1920s and 30s ambiance of the court, as does the adjacent pergola, with its colonnades supporting an open roof.
The actual construction of the court may have been fairly routine, but the end result is winning rave views.
www.jmtenniscourts.com /courtoftheyear.html   (248 words)

  
 Flex Court Athletics - Tennis Court
The European-inspired FLEX COURT® Suspended Tennis Court Surface is designed to withstand heavy, regular use over the long term, with built-in flexion, making it the safest and healthiest tennis court surface in the world.
FLEX COURT® is medically recommended from built-in lateral and vertical forgiveness.
15 year warranty and over 25 year life expectancy means a trouble-free tennis court.
www.flexcourt.com /tennis.php   (311 words)

  
 The US Court Tennis Preservation Foundation
The event was open to donors to the United Sates Court Tennis Preservation Foundation to thank them for their support of the game.
For those of you who are new to the site, and new to the game of court tennis, an explanation, and an invitation.
"Court tennis" (or "real tennis, as it is known elsewhere in the English-speaking world) is the original game of tennis, virtually unchanged for centuries and still played worldwide.
www.uscourttennis.com   (1221 words)

  
 MCTA - Tennis Court Guide - Montgomery County, MD and surrounding areas
For courts with outdoor lights, you may have to insert quarters to keep the lights on.
The only public courts that can be 'reserved' - are the High School courts - and occasionally courts at regional parks (such as Olney) for tournaments.
All other courts found in parks are just OPEN for your unlimited (and shared!) use.
www.mctatennis.org /courtguide   (261 words)

  
 The Tennis Court Company
courts will stand the test of time and play.
Since 1987 The Tennis Court Company has been the exclusive contractor for the maintenance
Our members rely on us to keep our courts in top condition and we know we can rely on Richard and The Tennis Court Company to maintain the standard of
www.tenniscourtco.com   (124 words)

  
 britishtennis.com - Tennis Court Makers (Manufacturers)
If you are looking to build or maintain a tennis court then: (a) you must have plenty of money to spare, and (b) you've found the correct page on our website!
Tennis court manufacturers are a rare and highly skilled breed, and we have plenty of UK tennis court manufacturers listed in our database.
Let's face it there's no better than a grass court, but let's be realistic, your best choice will probably be a hard macadam court.
www.britishtennis.com /courtmakers   (327 words)

  
 Tennis Court Etiquette - Tennis
As with the above, it is common courtesy not to disrupt players on court during a match.
A great deal of money goes into maintaining tennis courts, and it is not for BMX racing with bicycles or roller hockey and rollerblading.
Whether you’re coming onto the courts, or leaving, it is common courtesy to close the gate behind you.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art26699.asp   (571 words)

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