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Tennis Facility Planning Guide

State Government Victoria
Department of Planning and Community Development
Tennis Australia
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Minister"s and #!ecutive Director"s fore$ords%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&
A'out t(is guide%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)
Conte!t%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%*
+ey resources and references%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%,
Principles of facility provision%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%-
#ffective planning%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%-
#fficient management%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%-
Considered researc( and design%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%-
Financial management%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%-
#nvironmental sustaina'ility%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%.
T(e facility planning process%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%/
P(ase 1 0 Clu'1community needs%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%12
P(ase 3 0 Feasi'ility and site assessment%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%11
P(ase & 0 Design%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1&
P(ase ) 0 Construction process%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1*
P(ase * 0 Management%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1,
Facility development considerations%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1.
Site investigation%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1.
Court layout and orientation%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%1/
4ase construction%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%31
Court surface types%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%3)
Court surface selection%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%3/
Multi5use courts%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%3/
Floodlig(ting%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&2
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Court e6uipment and accessories%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&)
Grounds and surrounds%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&)
Clu'(ouses%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&*
T(e environment%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&-
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Pro7ect funding%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&.
8ational Court 9e'ate Sc(eme%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%&.
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Furt(er resources and information%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)2
Glossary and definitions%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)1
Appendi! 1 0 Clu' assessment tool 5 court surface selection%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)&
Appendi! 3 0 Case studies%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%))
4undoora Tennis Clu'%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%))
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Ac<no$ledgements%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%)/
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Minister"s fore$ord
Tennis is a sport en7oyed 'y an estimated )32=222 Victorians annually% More
t(an 1=222 tennis clu's and centres are encouraging Victorians to play tennis
and lead active lifestyles%
T(e Victorian Government (as 'een a strong supporter of community tennis
facility development% T(is support (as 'een aimed at providing 6uality facilities
for all Victorians to en7oy a sport t(at is part of our nation"s sporting culture%
T(at"s $(y t(e Victorian Government= t(roug( Sport and 9ecreation Victoria= is
proud to (ave teamed up $it( Tennis Victoria to develop t(is Tennis Facility
Planning Guide%
T(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide $ill (elp tennis clu's1organisations and
councils plan for= and develop sustaina'le tennis facilities t(at can 'e en7oyed 'y
t(eir local communities%
n t(is guide you"ll find tips on a $ide range of facility development topics from
planning t(roug( to construction%
We are confident t(is guide $ill 'ecome an invalua'le tool $(en planning your
tennis facility and assist you to develop a stronger= (ealt(ier clu' and community%
Wor<ing toget(er $e can improve more of our sporting facilities across t(e state=
encouraging more Victorians to get active t(roug( sports li<e tennis%
>?G> D#:A>?8T@ MP
Minister for Sport and 9ecreation
Minister for Veterans" Affairs
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#!ecutive Director"s fore$ord
Tennis is a sport t(at can 'e accessed and en7oyed 'y all mem'ers of t(e
community% Tennis Victoria aims to 'uild upon our state"s strong participation in
tennis 'y ma<ing t(e sport a part of every Victorian"s life and advancing tennis as
Victoria"s preferred game%
A <ey factor for people"s a'ility to access tennis is t(e 6uality of courts and
associated facilities% T(at"s $(y Tennis Victoria"s Strategic Plan includes t(e goal
to Apromote and support inclusive= 6uality and sustaina'le tennis environmentsB%
T(an< you to t(e Victorian Government for t(eir support of tennis facilities and
ma<ing t(is guide a reality% n partners(ip $it( Sport and 9ecreation Victoria= $e
'elieve t(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide $ill 'e an important resource for
tennis clu's and councils to create an inclusive= 6uality and sustaina'le tennis
environment%
T(ere are over *=*22 tennis courts in Victoria $it( a 'road range of surfaces=
construction met(ods and maintenance tec(ni6ues% T(e Tennis Facility Planning
Guide $ill 'ecome a <ey tool for t(e tennis community to use $(en planning and
developing tennis facilities%
We encourage tennis clu's1organisations and councils to use t(e Guide= and
also consult Tennis Victoria= so t(at strong partners(ips are 'uilt for t(e 'enefit of
increasing community participation t(roug( t(e sport of tennis%
MATT>#W +#88#D@
#!ecutive Director
Tennis Victoria
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A'out t(is guide
T(is Tennis Facility Planning Guide CDt(e Guide"E (as 'een prepared in
partners(ip 'y t(e Victorian Government CSport and 9ecreation VictoriaE and
Tennis Victoria and see<s to provide guidance to tennis clu's1organisations and
local councils regarding tennis facility development pro7ects%
mproving community facilities is a <ey focus area of t(e Government in order to
encourage more people to 'e active and improve p(ysical activity levels in
Victoria%
n addition= providing $elcoming= sustaina'le and 6uality tennis environments is
one of Tennis Victoria"s five strategic goals identified $it(in its Strategic Plan%
Supporting clu's= facility o$ners and managers to deliver t(ese environments is
a <ey focus for Tennis Victoria"s operational team%
T(e facility planning process is an essential element of providing 6uality tennis
facilities t(at can continually meet t(e needs of clu' mem'ers= participants=
administrators= coac(es= facility operators= local councils and communities%
Planning t(e development of a ne$ or improving an e!isting tennis facility is an
involved process t(at $ill ta<e time= effort and resources Dto get it rig(t"% nvolving
sta<e(olders= communicating $it( local councils= com'ining clu' mem'er s<ills
and engaging professional services are all important steps to consider%
T(is Guide provides an overvie$ of t(e tennis facility planning process= andF
identifies t(e <ey planning stages
identifies facility provision principles
(ig(lig(ts <ey resources availa'le
provides lin<s to a range of industry sources
identifies opportunities for pro7ect funding%
T(e purpose of t(e Guide is not to provide detailed tec(nical information
regarding every step in t(e facility design and construction process= 'ut to
provide clu's and local councils $it( a common process and approac( to tennis
facility development%
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Typical tennis facility pro7ects
T(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide provides information and processes for a
range of typical local level tennis clu' and centre facility pro7ects%
T(e Guide $ill assist pro7ects suc( asF
facility development
court construction or redevelopment
court resurfacing and surface conversion
$ater and sustaina'ility initiatives
floodlig(ting installation
fence replacement
clu'(ouse refur'is(ment or e!tension%
Development of t(e Guide is a <ey outcome of t(e Victorian Government"s and
Tennis Victoria"s commitment to provide 6uality tennis facilities to Victorians%
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Facilities Planning Frame$or< CFPFE
Tennis Victoria"s Facilities Planning Frame$or< CFPFE is designed to ensure t(at
current and future tennis facility provision is delivered t(roug( a responsi'le=
colla'orative and targeted approac(%
T(e FPF (as 'een developed 'y Tennis Victoria in con7unction $it( independent
consultants and local and state government representatives%
+ey o'7ectives of t(e FPF in relation to facility development and provision are toF
1% Plan and s(are information%
3% dentify demand= opportunities and gaps%
&% mprove environmental sustaina'ility%
)% mprove clu' sustaina'ility%
T(e principles and o'7ectives of t(e FPF $ill 'e used 'y Tennis Victoria to
colla'orate $it( clu's= government and t(e tennis industry%
Tennis 3232 0 Facility Development and Management Frame$or<
Tennis Australia"s Tennis 3232 clearly identifies t$o <ey foundations of tennis
successF facilities and facility management%
Tennis 3232 provides a facility development and management frame$or< for
Australian tennis% T(e document outlines Tennis Australia"s Community Tennis
vision and approac( to nurturing and advancing t(e prospects of tennis and its
facilities in partners(ip $it( state and territory mem'er associations= clu's=
government and ot(er sta<e(olders%
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+ey resources and references
T(e follo$ing documents and reference material (ave 'een revie$ed in t(e
preparation of t(is guide%
nformation sources listed 'elo$ $ill provide an additional level of tec(nical
information in t(e event t(at furt(er detail is re6uired%
9efer to t(e DFurt(er resources and information" section for information on (o$ to
access relevant resources%
Tennis G:D Tec(nical Manual
n 322- t(e Tennis Gueensland Tec(nical Services Advisory Group and Tennis
Australia produced a Tec(nical Manual for t(e Design= Construction and
Maintenance of Tennis Facilities% T(is manual provides tec(nical level detail on a
variety of tennis facility development pro7ects and is availa'le via
$$$%tennis%com%au16ld%
Australian Standards
Many elements of tennis facility construction (ave relevant Australian Standards%
#!amples include lig(ting and fencing standards t(at guide design= construction
processes= selection and use of materials and various management practices%
9eference is made t(roug(out t(e Guide to specific Australian Standards t(at
s(ould 'e used in tennis facility construction pro7ects%
More information on Australian Standards is availa'le via $$$%standards%org%au
and specific standards and documents are availa'le for purc(ase via
$$$%saiglo'al%com%
Artificial Grass for Sport Guide
Sport and 9ecreation VictoriaHs Artificial Grass For Sport Guide targets t(e 'road
and differing needs of sporting clu's and associations= t(e education sector and
local government $(en installing artificial grass%
Guide c(apters are devoted to su'7ect areas suc( as planning= design= pro7ect
delivery= management= maintenance and replacement% T(e Guide outlines
proven processes t(at deliver 6uality outcomes= (ig(lig(ts case studies and
provides Htop tipsH to ac(ieve t(e 'est outcome%
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Principles of facility provision
T(e preparation of Tennis Victoria"s Facilities Planning Frame$or< identified a
num'er of <ey principles a'out tennis facility provision and development across
t(e state% T(ese principles includeF
1% #ffective planning%
3% #fficient management%
&% Considered researc( and design%
)% Financial management%
*% #nvironmental sustaina'ility%
An e!planation of <ey elements of eac( principle is provided 'elo$%
1% #ffective planning
All pro7ects must 'e planned% For planning to 'e most effective= your pro7ect must
align $it( t(e aspirations and overall strategic direction of your clu' and 'e
defined $it(in a clu' 'usiness plan or ot(er relevant planning document%
To ma!imise t(e effectiveness of planning and alignment $it( ot(er
organisations= it is advisa'le for your pro7ect to align $it( current local
government sport= recreation and community development plans%
Consultation $it( a range of individuals and organisations outside of your clu'
$ill (elp to identify an agreed pro7ect plan= potential partners= opportunities and
mutual 'enefits%
3% #fficient management
Consider t(e scale of your pro7ect and potential development% t is li<ely t(at a
large redevelopment may re6uire a c(ange in facility and1or clu' management
structure%

t is important to prepare a li<ely sc(edule of use for your improved facility t(at
identifies all potential facility users Cne$ and e!istingE and reflects management
re6uirements needed to operate your improved facility%
&% Considered researc( and design
DDo your (ome$or<"% n particular= consider all availa'le options to firmly identify
t(e preferred course of action% @our preferred option s(ould 'e documented and
'e prepared $it( t(e assistance of appropriately 6ualified professionals%
f your pro7ect is to include t(e provision of a ne$ or different court surface= select
a range of suppliers and spea< to ot(er clu's to find out t(e positives and
negatives of eac( surface% T(is $ill (elp to test t(eir c(aracteristics and suita'ility
for your mem'ers%
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)% Financial management
T(e feasi'ility of all pro7ects s(ould 'e assessed for 'ot( t(e s(ort and long5term%
:ifecycle costs for <ey facility components s(ould 'e considered in addition to t(e
initial capital investment re6uired% For larger scale pro7ects suc( as t(e
development of a regional tennis centre= t(is is generally done t(roug( a
feasi'ility study%
Clu's s(ould also 'e a$are t(at as your facility gro$s= so $ill your re6uirements
on management= administration and maintenance items% T(is s(ould 'e factored
into future clu' and facility 'udgeting%
*% #nvironmental sustaina'ility
T(e continuation of droug(t conditions and increasing scrutiny of t(e impact of
(uman activities on t(e environment $ill furt(er support t(e move to$ards more
environmentally friendly clu' operations and en(ance t(e need for $ater
conservation plans at tennis clu's%
Tennis facility development pro7ects s(ould incorporate #nvironmentally
Sustaina'le Design C#SDE principles $(ere practical% 4eing environmentally
sustaina'le refers mostly to $ater= energy use and $aste management% #SD
principles $ill 'e particularly relevant for court construction and clu'(ouse
pro7ects= $(ere drainage and $ater capture opportunities may 'e provided%
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#nvironmental Policy Tips
t is important to consider Tennis Australia"s Court Surface Policy and Tennis
Victoria"s Court Surface Position Statement and #nvironmentally Friendly Clu's
Policy $(en assessing #SD principles%
Sport and 9ecreation Victoria re6uires all facility funding applications to
demonstrate consideration of #SD principles t(roug( facility design aspects%
Sport and 9ecreation Victoria"s #SD nformation S(eet can 'e accessed via
$$$%grants%dpcd%vic%gov%au= clic<ing on Grants Finder and selecting t(e
Community Facility Funding Program%
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T(e facility planning process
n planning and delivering a successful facilities pro7ect= t(e follo$ing <ey p(ases
Cdetailed in t(e follo$ing pagesE of t(e facility planning process s(ould 'e
underta<en% Furt(er e!planation of eac( p(ase is provided in Figure 1%
T(e level of detail re6uired in t(e planning and feasi'ility p(ases of your pro7ect
$ill depend on t(e type and scale of your pro7ect%
For instance= t(e replacement of court enclosure fencing $ould re6uire
significantly less planning t(an t(e installation of ne$ courts% >o$ever= t(e <ey
principles and process remain t(e same% For pro7ects underta<en on council
land= often councils may manage pro7ect design and construction p(ases as t(ey
(ave staff $it( appropriate s<ills and e!pertise%
Figure 1: Facility Planning Process
P(ase 1
P9;I#CT P:A888G
Needs assessment
W(at do $e $ant to ac(ieve= $(y and $(o forJ
dentify clu' and community values
Complete a demograp(ic analysis
dentify relevant trends
Analyse t(e local tennis mar<et
9evie$ t(e ade6uacy of e!isting facilities
Consult $it( <ey tennis and community partners
Develop a clu' 'usiness plan
Decision Point
1% 4etter utilise e!isting facilities ;9
3% ?pgrade e!isting facility ;9
&% Develop ne$ facility
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P(ase 3
P9;I#CT P:A888G
Feasibility and site assessment
W(at= $(ere= (o$ muc( and (o$ do $e ma<e it $or<J
Prepare a detailed description of t(e proposed pro7ect
Consult $it( <ey tennis and community partners
dentify and assess preferred sites1locations
Prepare draft concept plans
Prepare a draft management plan
Assess capital= operational and life5cycle costs
Decision Point
1% Proceed= modify= postpone or stage development ;9
3% A'andon proposal
P(ase &
P9;I#CT 9#F8#M#8T
Design
W(at does it loo< li<eJ 0 t(e tec(nical elements
dentify goals for pro7ect development
Prepare a pro7ect 'udget Csee<1confirm fundingE
Prepare a design 'rief
See< necessary approvals ie% planning and 'uilding permits
Appoint design team and1or consultants
Prepare detailed designs and 'udget estimates
#ngage contractors
P(ase )
P9;I#CT D#V#:;PM#8T
Construction
Facility construction and commissioning
Management
Pro7ect evaluation
Facility operational
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P(ase 1 0 Clu'1community needs
T(e first p(ase in t(e facility planning process is to underta<e a clu'1community
needs assessment% ?nderta<ing t(is process $ill assist sta<e(olders to verify
actual sta<e(older and facility needs%

T(e needs assessment s(ould include discussions $it( <ey tennis groups= local
and state agencies Cincluding Tennis VictoriaE= your local council= local sc(ools=
community and ot(er relevant agencies Csuc( as Access for All A'ilities
providersE and ot(er providers of tennis and recreation programs%
f a facility development appears necessary= t(e needs assessment $ill also
provide clear direction regarding pro7ect scope= scale and preferred mi! of
facilities to 'e provided% t $ill also (elp all partners involved to develop <ey
o'7ectives around D$(y you are underta<ing t(e pro7ect and $(at $ill it aim to
ac(ieveJ"
T(e <ey elements of a facility needs assessment includeF
identification of clu' mem'er and player aspirations
sc(edule of e!isting court usage
identification of any local trends t(at may influence a facility development
consultation $it( your community and people outside your clu' and as< $(at
t(ey may $is( to see provided
revie$ of e!isting on and off5court facilities and services provided at t(e clu'
assessment of current court and facility maintenance practices
assessment of ot(er local clu's or similar facilities to identify competitors
and1or gaps in t(e mar<et%
;ne effective $ay to conduct a needs assessment is to complete a clu' 'usiness
plan $(ere all clu' needs= including programs= services= mem'ers(ip=
communication= mar<eting and financial management can all 'e addressed in
detail%
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4usiness Planning Tip
Tennis Australia and Tennis Victoria eac( provide various resources to assist
clu's in developing 'usiness and clu' management plans% Contact Tennis
Victoria on C2&E .)32 .)32 or visit $$$%tennis%com%au for t(e latest information
on 'usiness planning%
P(ase 3 0 Feasi'ility and site assessment
All facility development pro7ects $ill re6uire some level of site assessment and
1)
feasi'ility to determine $(et(er t(ey are via'le and practical%
T(e primary purpose of preparing a feasi'ility assessment is to ena'le an
o'7ective decision regarding t(e longer5term via'ility of your proposed pro7ect%
T(e level of detail re6uired in your feasi'ility assessment $ill differ depending on
t(e scale of your pro7ect% For large scale pro7ects= t(e appointment of an
independent consultant may 'e re6uired%
@our pro7ect feasi'ility s(ould com'ine a range of input and advice from various
planning and tec(nical partners and may includeF
analysis of t(e local mar<et for tennis
preparation of pro7ect success criteria
a tec(nical analysis of e!isting facilities and1or any proposed ne$ location
concept plans and options
li<ely pro7ect and facility lifecycle costs
impact of your pro7ect on t(e local environment
a potential management and operations plan= including pro7ected facility
operating costs= $(o $ill manage and (o$
identification of <ey partners to assist in pro7ect support= resourcing= delivery
and future use and management%
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Tec(nical Tips
A tec(nical analysis of your facility at t(is early stage may include a geotec(nical
assessment and site survey plan of t(e proposed land area% T(is $ill assist you
to 'etter understand t(e e!isting soil type and t(e implications it may (ave on
construction%
Additionally= identifying any su'surface issues and t(e e!act siKe and levels of
t(e land area availa'le $ill (elp to ensure concept options prepared are as
accurate as possi'le% Addressing t(ese items at a later stage in t(e process
mig(t incur additional costs and potentially re6uire redesign if issues are not
considered in advance%
Site services plans s(ould 'e re6uested from your local council and service
suppliers Ci%e% $ater= drainage= se$erage= po$er= gas and telecommunicationsE%
8%4% Some or all of t(ese plans may 'e sourced via DDial 4efore
@ou Dig"% For more information go to $$$%dial'eforeyoudig%com%au%
t is also advisa'le to underta<e a 'uilding condition audit s(ould any
redevelopment of clu'(ouse= pavilion= s(ed etc 'e part of your pro7ect%
Tennis Victoria (as tec(nical advisors availa'le to assist clu's in preparing
concept plans= design options and pro7ect cost estimates to (elp inform a
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feasi'ility analysis%
4udgeting
;nce t(e decision (as 'een ta<en to proceed $it( your pro7ect= you $ill need to
set a realistic 'udget for t(e proposed scope of $or<s 5 one t(at is also
ac(ieva'le to fund%
Capital replacement and lifecycle costs associated $it( your pro7ect $ill 'e
considered in previous planning stages= 'ut s(ould 'e confirmed in your pro7ect
'udget% Allo$ance for cost escalations and contingencies are an important
element to pro7ect 'udgeting as materials and la'our costs can vary $it(out
notice%
4e mindful t(at from t(e time you commence planning your pro7ect to Dturning
soil"= it is li<ely t(at t(e cost of construction and materials $ill increase=
particularly if your pro7ect planning spans a num'er of years%
Managing your pro7ect cas( flo$ $ill 'e important to your success% Contractors
$ill e!pect to 'e paid as t(ey complete various stages of $or< and you $ill need
to ensure t(at clu' or partner funding is availa'le to pay out upon satisfactory
completion of $or<%
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Tec(nical Tip
Tennis Victoria (as produced a lifecycle cost guide for tennis court surfaces and
ot(er associated facilities% T(is guide is availa'le at $$$%tennis%com%au1vic and
considers t(e long5term replacement and maintenance costs associated $it(
various components of tennis court infrastructure%
Sport and 9ecreation Victoria (as also produced a Capital 9eplacement
Program information s(eet t(at $ill assist clu's to 'udget for t(e eventual
replacement of infrastructure% T(e information s(eet can 'e accessed via
$$$%grants%dpcd%vic%gov%au= clic<ing on Grants Finder and selecting t(e
Community Facility Funding Program%
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4udget Tip
Clu's s(ould ma<e allo$ances for GST $it(in your pro7ect 'udget% Many prices
are often 6uoted e!clusive of GST= creating an un'udgeted additional 12L on
top of your pro7ect costs%
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P(ase & 0 Design
S(ould your feasi'ility assessment and pro7ect 'udget identify t(at your pro7ect is
via'le= t(e pro7ect t(en enters t(e design p(ase% T(is stage is critical to t(e
overall success of t(e pro7ect and in ac(ieving its o'7ectives%
During t(is stage= t(e clu' management committee or facility manager s(ould 'e
involved in all facets of t(e facility design process% Any facility design s(ould
consider t$o important facetsF
1% Site and tec(nical elements%
3% Future management and operational re6uirements%
Site and tec(nical elements to consider in facility design includeF
site details= topograp(y and any identifia'le constraints
site plan s(o$ing t(e e!tent and scope of land availa'le and o$ners(ip details
plans and details of e!isting 'uildings= main services and ground1soil
conditions
sc(ematic diagram of proposed development
sc(edule of specific development or construction re6uirements
details of any planning conditions to 'e considered in development Ceg% car
par<ing re6uirements= 'uilding (eig(t restrictions= floodlig(t spillE
timeline for construction and pro7ect delivery and any climatic influences%
Most site and tec(nical elements of pro7ect design are generally incorporated into
dra$ings= layout plans and associated documentation% T(is collection of
information is often referred to as a tec(nical specification%
Management and operational planning $ill outline (o$ t(e ne$ or redeveloped
facility $ill 'e used and s(ould consider t(e follo$ing <ey componentsF
<ey programs and services to 'e delivered
court and facility sc(edule of use
mar<eting and promotional initiatives
proposed facility management structure
capital replacement program Csee Tec(nical Tip on page 13E
ris< management
annual operating 'udget%
#ven if your facility development provides little c(ange to your e!isting
operations= t(e a'ove points s(ould still 'e considered%
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Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises and ?niversal Design
T(e Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises set out t(e re6uirements for ne$
and refur'is(ed 'uildings to allo$ access 'y people $it( a disa'ility% t is
e!pected t(at all ne$ facility developments comply $it( t(e Disa'ility Standards
for Access to Premises as a minimum%
Please visit t(e DDisa'ility Discrimination" section of $$$%ag%gov%au for copies of
t(e Standards and incorporate t(em into your 'uilding planning%
n addition= clu's and councils are strongly encouraged to consider universal
design% ?niversal design is a p(ilosop(y t(at encourages 'uilding development
'eyond $(at is re6uired 'y t(e Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises%
T(e intent of universal design is to create environments to 'e usa'le 'y
everyone= to t(e greatest e!tent possi'le%
?niversal design encourages t(e development of facilities suita'le for use 'y
everyone including people $it( vision and (earing impairments= families $it(
prams and young c(ildren= people $it( in7uries= t(e elderly and people $it(
mo'ility impairments%
Clu's and councils s(ould consider $ays to ensure access in any facility
development= not 7ust for people $it( a disa'ility 'ut for t(e $(ole community%
Facility developments s(ould considerF
T(e num'er of accessi'le sanitary facilities
Circulation space in lifts and at door$ays
Passing or turning spaces along long passage$ays
Access to upper floors= eit(er via a ramp or lift
Appropriate access to people $it( (earing or vision impairment
Design consultants
W(ilst an additional cost to your pro7ect= design consultants are (ig(ly
recommended and are a valued part of your design team= particularly for medium
to large scale pro7ects% T(ey 'ring specialist s<ills in defined disciplines and can
ensure t(at independent design input is provided to meet pro7ect needs% T(ey
also ensure t(at appropriate design solutions are recommended and meet
relevant industry standards= universal design principles and 'uilding codes= as
$ell as <eep pro7ect costs $it(in 'udget%
+ey design consultants to consider include C84% t(e num'er of consultants used
is li<ely to depend on t(e scale of your pro7ectEF
arc(itect
geotec(nical engineer
civil and structural engineer
'uilding and land surveyor
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electrical engineer
lig(ting designer
6uantity surveyor or cost planner
landscape designer or arc(itect
ar'orist
acoustics consultant
P(ase ) 0 Construction process
Follo$ing t(e preparation of t(e design 'rief and tec(nical specification=
contractors can 'e soug(t to start 'uilding your facility%
@our pro7ect manager or local council $ill 'e a'le to provide advice on t(e most
relevant process to underta<e $(en appointing contractors% Commonly= medium
to large scale pro7ects re6uire formal tenders to 'e su'mitted= $it( smaller scale
pro7ects re6uiring a num'er of contractors to provide 6uotations% ndustry
'enc(mar<s usually specify a minimum of t(ree 6uotes to assist $it( price
comparison%
Tec(nical specifications are commonly used to define t(e pro7ect scope of $or<s
and t(e standards or re6uirements 'y $(ic( t(e $or< is to 'e completed% @ou
Cor your pro7ect managerE $ill also use t(e tec(nical specification to apply for
planning and 'uilding permits= and to guide contractor tender processes%
A construction timeline s(ould also 'e developed to (elp monitor progress and to
ensure your clu' can revise its operations and maintain mem'er services
t(roug( t(e construction p(ase% 4e a$are t(at various construction pro7ects may
'e su'7ect to $eat(er conditions= $(ic( s(ould 'e factored into t(e construction
timelines%
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Tec(nical Tip
W(en re6uesting 6uotations or tenders from contractors Cfor small= medium or
large pro7ectsE= al$ays prepare a 'rief Cdesign 'rief and1or tec(nical specificationE
for contractors to 'ase t(eir price and scope of $or<s on% T(is $ill (elp you to
compare li<e for li<e prices and evaluate $(ic( companies are providing t(e 'est
value for money%
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Planning permits
A planning permit may 'e specific to a person or operator and it is al$ays su'7ect
to a time limit and e!pires under specified circumstances% T(e issuing aut(ority
Cusually your local councilE may impose conditions $(en granting a permit%
T(e 4uilding Commission of Victoria defines a planning permit as Da legal
document giving permission for land use or development"%
Planning permit re6uirements may vary 'et$een local councils% @ou s(ould
al$ays see< advice from your local council planning department regarding
planning sc(eme provisions and planning permits early in your planning process%
4uilding permits
@ou s(ould see< clarification from your local council planning department on
$(et(er you re6uire any 'uilding permits as part of your facility planning process%
4uilding permits relate to t(e met(od of construction of a 'uilding or
development% f you (ave a planning permit you may still need to get a 'uilding
permit%
Australian Standards
Many elements of tennis facility construction (ave relevant Australian Standards
t(at guide materials= construction and installation met(odologies and various
management practices% More information on applica'le standards is provided in
t(e follo$ing c(apter 0 Facility development considerations%
Pro7ect management
f your pro7ect is not large enoug( to 7ustify t(e services of a pro7ect manager=
your local council may assist you in evaluating and appointing various
contractors% t is advisa'le if clu's are managing t(eir o$n pro7ect to appoint an
internal clu' contact $(o $ill provide communication and liaison services
'et$een all pro7ect partners= including clu' committee= mem'ers= contractors and
local council representatives%
f your pro7ect is of a significant scale= you may $is( to engage a pro7ect
manager to assist you in t(e coordination of design and construction p(ases%
T(e pro7ect manager $ould 'e responsi'le for managing t(e activities and
delivera'les of t(e pro7ect% T(ey $ould also prepare a pro7ect timeline t(at
considers a range of e!ternal factors including= council 'udget cycles= grant
funding cycles and ac6uittal procedures= lead time for ordering materials=
implications of $eat(er impacts and impact on e!isting clu' operations and court
use%
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Pro7ect Management Tip
f you are managing your o$n construction program= ensure a representative
attends t(e site eac( day t(e contractorCsE are $or<ing% Don"t 'e afraid to as<
6uestions or c(ec< $(at t(ey are doing against your tec(nical specification% t"s
your pro7ect and you s(ould 'e in control%
P(ase * 0 Management
Clu' staff and1or volunteers s(ould 'e consulted to provide practical and
operational advice to ensure your facility can 'e managed efficiently% T(is
consultation s(ould occur t(roug(out t(e planning= refinement and development
p(ases of your pro7ect= and definitely prior to any construction%
Follo$ing t(e construction stages of your pro7ect= getting your facility operating to
its full potential 'egins= as does regular monitoring of its performance%
9is< management is a <ey factor in t(e operation of your clu' and facility= and
includes addressing potential financial ris<s= maintenance= safety and potential
in7ury ris<s= resource availa'ility etc% All identifia'le ris<s s(ould 'e documented=
evaluated and addressed to assist in alleviating and1or managing t(em%
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9is< Management Tip
Tennis Victoria (as developed a 9is< Management Manual for Tennis Clu's t(at
$ill (elp you identify and evaluate ris<s and create a policy to manage t(em
$it(in t(e tennis clu' environment%
>4 0 322) Guidelines for Managing 9is< in Sport and 9ecreation is a resource
t(at provides t(ose involved in sport and recreation $it( guidance on ris<
management principles= process steps and applications 'ased on AS18MS
)&,2F322) C9is< Management Standard and GuidelinesE% t offers a national
frame$or< to guide t(e understanding and management of ris<= and a common
platform to support strategies and resources directed to$ards dealing $it( ris<
management issues%
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Management performance 'enc(mar<s
Tennis Australia= in colla'oration $it( T(e ?niversity of Sout( Australia CC#9MNE
(ave developed a series of tennis clu' and centre performance 'enc(mar<s to
assist Australian tennis facility operators to annually 'enc(mar< t(e performance
of t(eir tennis facility%
Providing 'enc(mar< indicators $ill assist clu's and facility operators in
determining $(ere 'est to allocate resources and regularly identify any
operational issues to address t(em 6uic<ly%
Clu' management and performance 'enc(mar<s can 'e accessed via
$$$%tennis%com%au%
Facility development considerations
T(e <ey facility development considerations included in t(is c(apter includeF
site investigation
court layout and orientation
'ase construction
court surface type
court surface selection
multi5use courts
floodlig(ting
fencing
court e6uipment and accessories
grounds and surrounds
clu'(ouses
t(e environment%
All elements of a tennis facility are lin<ed and often depend on eac( ot(er to
function effectively and 'e managed efficiently%
Careful consideration needs to 'e given to t(e scale of eac( facility element to
ensure it is aligned $it( its intended purpose and use% t is also important to
ensure t(at off5court amenities can ade6uately support court related
infrastructure%
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Site investigation
All site specific conditions s(ould 'e assessed prior to underta<ing any
construction $or<s and prior to any 6uotes= tenders or contracts 'eing prepared%
Site investigation s(ould 'e conducted as part of your pro7ect planning= follo$ing
t(e completion of your needs assessment% T(is p(ase is li<ely to re6uire
professional service contractors to underta<e specialist or tec(nical analysis
tas<s%
@our site investigation s(ould address t(e follo$ing <ey elementsF
storm $ater flo$
condition of su'5grade 'ase
location of e!isting services Ceg% po$er= $ater= se$erage= telecommunications
etcE
vegetation or remnants of tree roots
site levels= orientation and $ind e!posure
site access for construction mac(inery
residential or ur'an development considerations t(at may 'e impacted 'y your
development%
Soil conditions
n tennis court construction= proper grading and consistent compaction often
determines t(e success of installation% To ac(ieve t(is= <no$ledge of su'5grade
and soil conditions are re6uired%
Most sites $ill re6uire an investigation of e!isting soil conditions= and it is (ig(ly
recommended t(at no ma7or construction commence $it(out first o'taining a soil
report from an appropriately 6ualified professional Ceg% geotec(nical engineerE%
:i<e many construction pro7ects= tennis courts are suscepti'le to variations in soil
type= t(e presence of moisture and c(anging environmental conditions%
A soil report $ill determine t(e sta'ility of t(e proposed site and $ill inform
engineering decisions around t(e most appropriate court 'ase design=
construction and infrastructure installation%
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Tec(nical Tip
A soil report prepared 'y a 6ualified geotec(nical engineer $ill 'e t(e single
greatest investment you can ma<e into your pro7ect planning% T(e findings from
t(is report $ill provide recommendations on t(e most appropriate design for court
'ases= drainage= floodlig(ting= fencing and clu'(ouse footings%
3)
Court layout and orientation
@our court layout $ill 'e dependent upon t(e configuration of your e!isting
courts= 'uildings and availa'le land area% T(is Guide infers t(at most clu's and
facilities are underta<ing redevelopment and refur'is(ment pro7ects rat(er t(an
constructing ne$ facilities on Dgreenfield sites"= alt(oug( t(e principles are still
relevant for ne$ sites%
Court dimensions
T(e standard dimensions of a tennis court CTotal Playing Area 5TPAE are defined
in t(e nternational Tennis Federation"s CTFE 9ules of Tennis%
Alt(oug( t(e game is 'est played on a full siKed court enclosure C&,%,m !
1.%&mE= t(e TF (as a minimum recommended court enclosure siKe C&)%--m !
1-%2-mE%
t is recommended t(at all ne$ tennis courts 'e 'uilt to full siKe re6uirements%
T(is $ill assist in ensuring current standards are 'eing met and may also reduce
t(e li<eli(ood of player in7ury%
T(e follo$ing diagram provides a guideline for minimum and recommended court
dimensions for 'ot( recreational and clu' play%
Figure 2: Recommended tennis court and enclosure dimensions
APicture of t(e recommended tennis court and enclosure dimensionsB
Playing lines
T(e $idt( of all lines on a tennis court s(ould 'e a minimum of 3%*cm in $idt(
and a ma!imum of *cm= e!cept t(e 'aseline $(ic( may 'e 12cm% Centre
services lines and centre mar<s s(ould 'e *cm%
T(e follo$ing diagram provides a plan for tennis court line mar<ings% All
measurements are to t(e outside of t(e lines%
Figure 3: Line markings for a standard tennis court
APicture of t(e line mar<ings for a standard tennis courtB
Court run5off
Suggested minimum dimensions and run5off areas 'et$een t(e Principal Playing
Area CPPAE of a tennis court for clu' and recreational standard play isO *%).m
from eac( 'aseline to fenceO &%2*m from sidelines to fence and &%,,m 'et$een
courts t(at do not (ave a fence or ot(er o'struction 'et$een t(em%
T(e follo$ing diagram provides a guideline for minimum and recommended court
run5off areas 'et$een courts and ot(er o'structions for 'ot( recreational and
clu' play%
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Figure : !ennis court run"off
APicture of tennis court run5off in case of no o'structionsB
APicture of tennis court run5off in case of netsB
APicture of tennis court run5off in case of fi!ed o'structionsB
;rientation
T(e optimum tennis court orientation is nort(0sout(% T(is is preferred to minimise
t(e effects of sun glare%
n some instances= depending on individual site conditions= t(is orientation may
not 'e ac(ieva'le% f t(is is t(e case= consideration s(ould 'e given to sun
rotation 'e(ind 'uildings= $ind conditions and1or t(e provision of additional s(ade
trees% f possi'le= orientating courts nort(5sout( and east5$est at t(e one venue
s(ould 'e avoided= particularly if courts run 'e(ind eac( ot(er= creating a visual
annoyance during play%
Facility footprint guidelines
#ac( tennis facility site provides its o$n uni6ue opportunities for design and
layout 'ased on site conditions and availa'le land area% As a guide= t(e follo$ing
ta'le provides an estimate of land area re6uirements to develop a facility% T(e
first column provides an estimate of land area re6uired for court enclosures only
and t(e second column provides an estimate for court enclosures along $it(
spectator areas= clu'(ouses and car par<ing%
!able 1: !ennis facility land area guide
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8um'er of #stimated land area #stimated total land
courts re6uired for court enclosures area re6uired for full site
development
3 courts 2%1& (a 2%&3 (a
) courts 2%3* (a 1%2* (a
, courts 2%&. (a 1%32 (a
. courts 2%*1 (a 1%*2 (a
13 courts 2%-, (a 3%32 (a
1, courts 1%23 (a &%22 (a
Facility e!pansion
W(ere possi'le= consider future gro$t( $(en planning and designing your court
and facility layout% A design t(at can accommodate future gro$t( $ill 'e more
cost effective in t(e long term%
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4ase construction
T(e most important factor in tennis court development is undou'tedly its 'ase
and foundations% #ven t(oug( court 'ases are generally not visi'le= t(ey $ill
(ave t(e most impact on t(e ultimate cost= playa'ility and longevity of your tennis
court%
#sta'lis(ing t(e correct foundations and 'ase construction specific to your site is
essential to ensure t(e integrity and sta'ility of $(at is 'uilt on top% Poor
foundations and 'ase construction $ill inevita'ly lead to court damage= surface
imperfections= surface life reduction and ultimately large and often unnecessary
rectification costs%
Selection of 'ase and foundation materials $ill also influence your court surface
selection= as not all surfaces can 'e laid on all 'ases%

T(e follo$ing typical 'ase construction tec(ni6ues are currently 'eing used to
support (ard court= synt(etic grass and synt(etic clay surfacesF
reinforced concrete
asp(alt
compacted eart(%
An overvie$ of eac( 'ase construction met(od is provided in t(e follo$ing
sections%
Grass court and red porous court construction re6uires more specialised and
layered 'ase preparation and do not re6uire concrete= asp(alt or compacted
eart( 'ases to 'e constructed% More details on grass and red porous courts are
provided under court surface types on pages 3) and 3*%
Concrete 'ases
A reinforced concrete sla' is a common form of 'ase= consisting of a layer of
concrete reinforced $it( steel mes(% T(e t(ic<ness of t(e sla' $ill 'e determined
'y site specific conditions and tec(nical specifications%
A $ell constructed concrete 'ase C'uilt to appropriate specification and site
conditionsE is li<ely to provide t(e greatest longevity of all 'ase types% Concrete
'ases are generally e!pensive to construct in comparison $it( asp(alt and
crus(ed roc< materials and are t(e most costly to rectify if not 'uilt correctly%

Ground and soil conditions play a greater role in t(e appropriateness of concrete
'ases= in t(at t(ey accommodate ground movement 'y 'ridging lo$ areas% T(ey
(ave minimal fle!i'ility%
Concrete 'ases are generally accepta'le for t(e application of asp(alt and
acrylic surfaces= as $ell as sand filled artificial grass and synt(etic clay%
Additional care t(roug( t(e concrete curing and preparation process must 'e
3-
ta<en if applying an acrylic surface to a concrete 'ase% Most acrylic surface
manufacturers pu'lis( tec(nical information on court 'ase constructions suita'le
for t(eir individual products%
Additional tec(nical information on concrete construction and curing processes is
availa'le in t(e Tennis G:D Tec(nical Manual for t(e Design= Construction and
Maintenance of Tennis Facilities% T(e manual is availa'le via
$$$%tennis%com%au16ld%
Asp(alt 'ases
An asp(alt 'ase consists of at least t$o elements%
1% A structural layer Ctermed t(e Dgranular layer"E= $(ic( consists of a 'ase of
crus(ed roc<% T(is layer provides t(e strengt( of t(e structure%
3% An asp(alt layer covers t(e 'ase of crus(ed roc<% t provides a smoot( surface
for sound 'all 'ounce= as $ell as acting as a moisture 'arrier to protect t(e
structural layer from erosion and $ater penetration%
Asp(alt 'ases are commonly referred to as a Dmore fle!i'le 'ase" t(at allo$s
some ground movement $it(out failure% Asp(alt 'ases are generally accepta'le
for t(e application of acrylic surfaces Ccus(ioned and non5cus(ionedE= as $ell as
sand filled artificial grass and synt(etic clay%
T(e introduction of porous asp(alt (as 'een seen in many surface conversion
pro7ects across metropolitan Mel'ourne= $(ere red porous courts are 'eing
converted to synt(etic surfaces% Porous asp(alt is often used as a 'ase layer
Cover red porous courtsE in con7unction $it( needle punc(ed synt(etic carpets%
T(is met(od allo$s for vertical draining= rat(er t(an reconstructing court 'ases to
provide necessary drainage falls%
T(is met(od of reconstruction is only effective $(ere 'ot( t(e underlying e!isting
drainage system is functioning properly and t(e e!isting scoria pavement is
sound enoug( to support t(e laying of porous asp(alt%
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Tec(nical Tip
t is prefera'le t(at acrylic surfaces are not applied to porous asp(alt surfaces=
primarily due to t(e incompati'ility of acrylic surface application tec(ni6ues and
porous asp(alt materials%
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Compacted eart( 'ases
Compacted eart( 'ases (ave traditionally 'een used in con7unction $it( t(e
laying of sand filled artificial grass and synt(etic clay surfaces% n some cases=
t(e fle!i'ility of t(e 'ase (as 'enefits $(ere small amounts of ground movement
occur%
W(ilst a cost effective practice= t(e tec(ni6ue can reflect any significant failure in=
or movement of= t(e 'ase construction t(roug( t(e playing surface 'y creating an
uneven surface%
?se and application of compacted eart( 'ases s(ould 'e dependent on t(e full
investigation of ground= soil and drainage conditions%
Compacted 'ases are not suita'le for acrylic surface application%
4ase construction considerations
Some important considerations in all forms of 'ase construction include t(e
follo$ingF
T(e investigation of soil= ground and drainage conditions $it(in and around
t(e site area s(ould 'e conducted to inform t(e preferred 'ase construction
met(od%
4ase construction design s(ould 'e developed and guided 'y court surface
c(oice Crefer Ta'le 3 on page 3&E%
nstall a moisture 'arrier or $aterproofing mem'rane underneat( concrete
pavements%
#nsure court fall ratios follo$ pavement specifications and are appropriate for
t(e court surface and site drainage re6uirements%
#nsure su'5surface and1or perimeter drainage is included in any 'ase
construction design%
All 'ases $ill re6uire ongoing maintenance dependent upon site specific
conditions and e!pected design life% For e!amples visit $$$%tennis%com%au for
t(e lifecycle and cost guide%
T(e follo$ing ta'le provides a comparison of t(e suita'ility of 'ase construction
met(ods $it( t(e range of suita'le court surfaces%
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!able 2: Court surface and base construction matri#

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Court surface 4ase Construction Met(od
Asp(alt Porous Concrete Compacted
asp(alt eart(
Asp(alt
Cus(ioned acrylic
8on5cus(ioned acrylic
Sand filled artificial grass
Synt(etic clay
refers to generally appropriate 'ase construction met(od
refers to inappropriate 'ase construction met(od
refers to an accepta'le met(od if site= ground and drainage conditions support
t(is type of 'ase construction
Figure $: %eneric tennis court cross section
T(e follo$ing diagram provides a generic cross5section of t(e typical construction
layers of a tennis court including su'5grade= 'ase construction1pavement and
court surface layers%
:ayers $ill differ depending on construction met(od= drainage re6uirements and
surface selection%
8ot to scale
8oteF 9ecommended court slope 0 Minimum 2%.&L= Ma!imum 1%22L
:i6uid applied acrylic surface system Ccus(ioned or non5cus(ionedE
Compacted asp(alt surface course CMin 2%23*mE
Compacted 'ase course CMin 2%1mE
Compacted su'grade
Court surface types
Tennis Australia classifies court surfaces according to type rat(er t(an 'rand%
T(ere are four surface type categoriesF
1% Clay1red porous%
3% 8atural grass%
&% Acrylic (ard court%
)% ;t(er variationsO including Sand Filled Artificial Grass CSFAGE= carpet and
synt(etic clay%
For eac( surface type category t(ere are multiple 'rands $it(in t(e tennis and
leisure industry%
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Surface and playing c(aracteristics
t is difficult to generalise a'out t(e playing c(aracteristics of surfaces= due to t(e
num'er of variations availa'le in t(e mar<et place% Playing c(aracteristics vary
according to type of product= age= condition= original construction met(od etc%
Ta'le & on page 3.= provides a summary of typical surface c(aracteristics for a
range of surface types availa'le in Australia%
T(e TF also classifies specific surfaces into various pace categories% T(e TF
$e'site 0 $$$%itftennis%com provides up5to5date information on individual
surface products and t(eir pace rating%
T(e lifespan of all surfaces referred to in t(is Guide are influenced 'y levels of
usage= maintenance regimes and $eat(er conditions% 4udgeting for t(eir ongoing
maintenance and eventual re7uvenation and1or replacement $ill 'e essential for
all surface related pro7ects%
Clay1red porous
Across Australia clay courts are <no$n 'y differing names% n Victoria clay courts
are commonly referred to as red porous or en5tout5cas courts%
For many years t(ey (ave 'een t(e traditional court surface for t(e ma7ority of
clu's in metropolitan Mel'ourne% t also remains a preferred player development
surface of Tennis Australia%
Clay is a generic term used to descri'e a playing surface t(at (as a clay5li<e
natural material loo< and feel a'out it% T(e playing surface is made from a layer
of material $it( co(esive properties= not unli<e slig(tly moist natural clayO it can
'e a com'ination of natural and1or synt(etic materials%
Clay surfaces are al$ays permea'le= allo$ing surface $ater to drain vertically
do$n t(roug( t(e court= facilitating play soon after rain%
Prolonged droug(t conditions and t(e availa'ility of sustaina'le $ater resources
(ave impacted t(e retention and maintenance of red porous courts in Victoria% To
ensure t(e longevity of red porous courts= it is essential t(at an ongoing
maintenance regime Cincluding regular $ateringE is ad(ered to%
Several recent e!amples in red porous court re'uilding (ave (ig(lig(ted a variety
of ne$= more environmentally sustaina'le tec(ni6ues t(at $ill assist clu's to
retain and1or re'uild t(eir red porous courts% 9efer to Tennis Victoria"s
#nvironmentally Friendly Tennis Clu's Policy for recent case study e!amples%
n addition= $ater treatment programs are availa'le to assist in retaining moisture
$it(in red porous courts= allo$ing t(eir continued use t(roug( droug(t and
staged $ater restrictions%
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For more information on availa'le researc( and $ater sensitive red porous court
construction and maintenance= contact Tennis Victoria for up5to5date advice%
8atural grass
8atural grass courts remain prominent across regional Victoria and are popular
on t(e local and regional tournament calendar% T(ey also remain a preferred
player development surface of Tennis Australia%
Grass courts= $(en constructed properly= provide t(e fastest court surface
availa'le% T(e surface promotes a serve and volley game= generally due to lo$=
fast and varia'le 'all 'ounce%
A variety of grass species are availa'le and suita'le for tennis court surfaces=
alt(oug( t(e success of certain species $ill 'e dependent on $eat(er conditions%

T(e 6uality and retention of natural grass courts is (eavily dependent on climatic
and environmental conditions= in particular= access to a sustaina'le $ater source%
T(e use of grass courts is generally limited to summer season play due to
climatic conditions affecting grass gro$t( and usage must 'e managed to protect
t(e integrity of t(e surface%
Muc( li<e red porous courts= many natural grass courts are slo$ly 'eing
converted to less $ater and maintenance intensive surfaces t(at can also
provide for year5round and floodlit use%
Acrylic (ard courts
Generally in Australia t(ere are t(ree types of acrylic surfacing systemsF
non5cus(ioned
li6uid applied cus(ion
mat laid cus(ion%
Acrylic coated tennis court surfaces are popular in Australia and can 'e eit(er
non5cus(ioned or cus(ioned% Acrylic courts are suited to all levels of coac(ing=
training and competition play%
An acrylic surfaced tennis court is 'asically an application of multiple layers of
acrylic material Ceg% resin= paint= etcE on a 'ase surface= commonly concrete or
asp(alt%
T(ere is a $ide selection of proprietary acrylic surface systems availa'le in
Australia% n very 'asic terms an acrylic surface comprises of applying an initial
CfillerE coatCsE to t(e 'ase surface t(en applying t(e final coloured coats% T(e
composition and application met(od of t(e acrylic material (as a direct influence
on t(e playing c(aracteristics of t(e court%
T(e e!act performance of acrylic surface differs from product to product and from
its usage= 'ut t(ey can generally 'e descri'ed as 'eing medium5paced $it( an
&&
e!tremely true 'all 'ounce of medium5(ig( (eig(t%
T(e performance= aest(etics and longevity of acrylic surfaces are dependent on
conducting an appropriate maintenance regime% T(e single most important factor
in prolonging t(e useful life of an acrylic tennis court surface is <eeping t(em
clean%
T(e lifespan of an acrylic surface is not forever% 4udget provision s(ould 'e
made for recoating every seven to ten years Cdepending on use= maintenance
and surface 6ualityE at a cost of appro!imately .2L of t(e original acrylic surface
cost C7ust t(e surface= not t(e $(ole of court costsE%
4ot( li6uid applied and mat laid cus(ioned acrylic surfaces re6uire t(e same
acrylic surface layers as non5cus(ioned surfaces% T(e <ey differences in
cus(ioned courts are t(e layers of cus(ioned properties 'uilt into t(e construction
process% Cus(ioned courts are more li<ely to spin and also provide a level of
comfort for players underfoot%
:i6uid applied cus(ioning is provided in layers spread across t(e court area until
t(e desired t(ic<ness is ac(ieved% T(is met(od (as t(e advantage of 'eing a'le
to ad7ust cus(ioning t(ic<ness 'ased on preference and 'udget constraints%
Mat laid cus(ioning systems differ in t(at t(e cus(ion layer is delivered in pre
manufactured rolls of a predetermined t(ic<ness% 9olls are laid out= placed in
position and t(en ad(ered to t(e 'ase%
Generally acrylic surfaces= particularly cus(ioned surfaces= are more e!pensive
to construct t(an ot(er surfaces= predominately due to more intensive 'ase
construction and drainage re6uirements= and t(e cost of cus(ioning materials%
Acrylic surfaces s(ould only 'e applied to concrete or asp(alt 'ases Ct(at (ave
undergone appropriate curing time and cleaningE and only 'e applied 'y
e!perienced professionals approved 'y t(e product manufacturer%
Sand Filled Artificial Grass CSFAGE
;ver recent years t(ere (as 'een an increasing trend of installing artificial grass
court surfaces= more correctly referred to as sand filled artificial grass%
A SFAG surface is 'asically a tufted synt(etic carpet laid on a 'ase usually
constructed of concrete= asp(alt or crus(ed roc<% T(e carpet is t(en filled $it(
sand to occupy t(e space 'et$een t(e carpet fi'res to $it(in a'out 3mm of t(e
top of t(e pile% T(e purpose of t(e sand is to (old t(e carpet in place= to provide a
firm playing surface and to facilitate t(e drainage of surface $ater%
SFAG courts are a cost effective court surface t(at provide soft underfoot
properties desired 'y many players% f laid correctly= t(eir efficient drainage and
a'ility to 'e played on $(en damp ma<e t(em popular $it( commercial centres
&)
and coac(es%
T(eir playing c(aracteristics vary significantly 'et$een products= 'ut generally
provide medium5to5very fast 'all speed and medium5to5lo$ 'all 'ounce% T(eir
playa'ility is dependent on maintenance regimes= in particular t(e regular
grooming of t(e surface and t(e re7uvenation of sand particles%
4udget provision s(ould 'e made for resurfacing SFAG surfaces every 12 to 13
years Cdepending on use= maintenance and manufacturer $arrantiesE%
Synt(etic clay
Synt(etic clay is t(e collective term given to a range of products availa'le in t(e
mar<et place%
Synt(etic clay surfaces are SFAG carpets t(at are overfilled C'y 1mm to 3mmE
$it( a red coloured sand product to simulate t(e appearance and playing
c(aracteristics of a clay or red porous tennis court% T(e overfilling of t(e carpet
re6uires sand to 'e 'rus(ed from lines on a regular 'asis= muc( li<e red porous
courts%
T(e surface does not re6uire $atering and provides similar cus(ioning and
drainage properties as SFAG courts%
Synt(etic clay courts are generally a more e!pensive product t(an SFAG
surfaces= placing t(em in t(e middle range of surface development costs%
T(eir playing c(aracteristics vary significantly 'et$een products as $ell as on
$et or dry conditions% T(eir playa'ility is dependent on maintenance regimes= in
particular t(e regular maintenance and management of sand particles%
4udget provision s(ould 'e made for resurfacing synt(etic clay surfaces every 12
to 13 years Cdepending on use= maintenance and manufacturer $arrantiesE%
Contractors and suppliers
T(ere are many different court surface products manufactured in= and supplied
to= t(e Australian mar<et% Contact Tennis Victoria for a list of suppliers=
manufacturers and contractors <no$n to operate $it(in Victoria% Additionally= t(e
Sports Contractors Association can provide a listing of mem'ers t(at service t(e
Victorian tennis industry via t(eir $e'site at $$$%sportscontractors%com%au%
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!able 3: Com&arison of court surface c'aracteristics
T(e follo$ing ta'le provides a summary of c(aracteristics of various court
surfaces% T(e performance= aest(etics and longevity of acrylic surfaces are
dependent on conducting an appropriate maintenance regime% ndicative
costings for various court surfaces are availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au
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Court Speed of >eig(t of Trueness Topspin Slice Footing S(oc<
surface court 'ounce of 'ounce 0 sliding a'sorption
1firm
9ed Slo$ Medium Almost @es @es Sliding Medium5
porous consistent soft

8atural Fast :o$ Varia'le :ittle @es Partial Soft
grass slide
Csurface
may 'e
slippery
particularly
if $etE
8on5 Varia'le Medium5 Consistent @es @es Firm Medium5
Cus(ioned (ig( (ard
acrylic
Cus(ioned Varia'le Medium Consistent @es @es Firm Medium5
acrylic 0(ig( soft

Sand filled Medium5 Medium5 Consistent :ittle @es Firm Medium5
acrylic fast lo$ soft
grass

Synt(etic Medium5 Medium5 Consistent :ittle @es Partial Medium5
clay fast (ig( slide soft
SourceF Tennis Australia
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Court surface selection
Selecting a surface or surfaces t(at meet all mem'er= player and sta<e(older
needs and o'7ectives is difficult% >o$ever= engaging t(em and ot(er users in t(e
selection and decision ma<ing process $ill (elp to ma<e a $ell researc(ed
c(oice%
As it is difficult to generalise a'out t(e playing c(aracteristics of all court surfaces
availa'le= t(e 'est $ay to inform yourself and your mem'ers of different surfaces
is to play on t(em% Tennis Victoria (as a gro$ing list of clu's and t(eir specific
surfaces provided and encourage all clu's to try a range of surfaces as part of
t(eir decision ma<ing process%
;t(er considerations t(at s(ould 'e ta<en into account $(en selecting t(e most
appropriate surface for your clu' includeF
mem'er and user preferences
intended use and level of play
future clu' directions and management
coac(ing re6uirements
tournament re6uirements
any re6uirement for similar surfaces or reasons to provide a mi! of different
surfaces
site conditions
cost of installation and replacement
surface lifespan and $arranty
maintenance o'ligations and cost
access to funding opportunities
afforda'ility and value for money
environmental impacts
potential for vandalism%
Appendi! 1 provides a sample court surface assessment tool for clu's to adapt
and use in t(eir surface selection process%
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Multi5use courts
Multi5use courts are a practical solution to supporting a range of sports= including
tennis= and are more commonly used in sc(ool and recreation reserve
environments%
n all multi5use environments= some compromise $ill 'e re6uired 'y all sports in
surface and infrastructure provision= as it is difficult for one single surface to meet
t(e range of needs of all sports to 'e played on it%
Multi5use applications t(at include tennis courts are commonly provided $it(
net'all C(ard court acrylic surfacesE= (oc<ey CSFAG surfacesE or soccer Csand
filled1ru''er crum'ed surfacesE% Various products are availa'le on t(e domestic
mar<et to suit multiple sports%
Some <ey considerations in providing multi5use surfaces and facilities t(at cater
for tennis includeF
?se more dominant line mar<ing colours to suit t(e main intended use% For
e!ample= $(ite lines for t(e main user sport= yello$ lines for t(e secondary
user sport= etc%
T(e appropriateness of sleeves and caps for relevant goal and tennis net
posts or t(e use of roll5a$ay nets and goals%
:ig(ting re6uirements for tennis are different to ot(er sports% Floodlig(ting
design s(ould meet minimum Australian Standards for all intended users%
#nsure one lig(ting system serves t(e variety of users%
Court dimensions and run5off areas vary 'et$een tennis and net'all%
Cus(ioned and non5cus(ioned acrylic surfaces are suita'le for net'all
competition%
Drainage re6uirements of various users%
T(e use of s(oc< pads underneat( (oc<ey playing surfaces is not ideal for
tennis 'all 'ounce= (o$ever t(ere are e!amples of t(is s(aring in e!istence%
A compromise position may 'e using a t(inner s(oc< pad t(an is ideal for
(oc<ey%
Carpet pile lengt( for SFAG surfaces s(ould 'e investigated to ensure t(ey
provide a playa'le lengt( for tennis Cgenerally not longer t(an 1/mmE%
T(ird5generation surfaces commonly used on soccer pitc(es are not suita'le
for tennis due to t(eir longer pile (eig(ts Ceg% often greater t(an ,2mmE%
8et'all Victoria= >oc<ey Victoria and Foot'all Federation Victoria all provide
surface information and tec(nical re6uirements for t(eir sports% t is advisa'le to
contact t(e relevant pea< 'odies if implementing a multi5use surface pro7ect%
&.
Floodlig(ting
Floodlig(ting is a (ig(ly desira'le element to any clu' or tennis facility% :ig(ting
(as t(e a'ility to ma!imise court use= create diversity in clu' activities and allo$
your clu' to <eep pace $it( t(e latest tennis participation trends%
T(ere are a num'er of considerations t(at s(ould 'e addressed t(roug( planning
and consultation discussions $it( t(e follo$ing groupsF
Clu' mem'ers regarding potential uses= needs and costs%
@our local council regarding planning re6uirements= permission and impact on
t(e local environment%
#lectricity suppliers regarding e!isting service capa'ilities and potential
upgrades re6uired%
Gualified persons regarding lig(ting design= installation options and material
selection%
;t(er tennis clu's 'y visiting t(em to gain an appreciation of lig(ting demands
and lu! levels%
Tennis Victoria to see< specialist lig(ting design and installation advice%
;t(er sports to determine t(eir lig(ting re6uirements if it"s a multi5use court%
:ig(ting configurations
Tennis court lig(ting systems generally consist of t$o main types%
1% Corner lig(ting systems are typically used for dou'le court configurations= $it(
(ig(5to$er lig(ting masts located 7ust outside eac( corner of t(e court
enclosure% To$ers are generally no (ig(er t(an 1*m in clu' environments%
Figure (: )tandard 2"court corner lig'ting design provides a standard 35court
lig(t pole configuration for (ig( to$er corner lig(ting%
APicture of standard 35court corner lig(ting designB
9ecent lig(ting trends (ave seen an increase in t(e num'er of side5lig(ting
configurations% A vast range of pole configurations e!ist for side5lig(ting systems=
'ut t(ey typically include four to si! lig(ts and poles per court= ranging from .m to
13m in (eig(t%
Figure *: and ( &ole side lig'ting design o&tions+
T(e follo$ing diagram provides typical four and si! pole floodlig(ting
configurations%
APicture of ) and , pole side lig(ting design optionsB
4ot( corner and side5lig(ting systems s(ould 'e designed and installed to meet
Australian Standards AS3*,2 Guide to Sports :ig(ting and AS3*,2%1 5 Part 1
General Principles and AS3*,2%3%1 0 Part 3%1 :ig(ting for ;utdoor Tennis for
design= luminaries= lu! levels= uniformity and pole (eig(ts%
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Tec(nical Tip
Generally= planning permission is re6uired for t(e installation of ne$ floodlig(ts%
#arly in your planning= see< advice from your local council regarding your
o'ligations= restrictions and t(e information t(e council re6uires for a relevant
planning application% T(is may include t(e provision of proposed lig(ting designs=
engineered dra$ings= lig(ting spill diagrams or an environmental impact study%
:ig(t pole installations Cover .m in (eig(tE may also re6uire a 'uilding permit=
irrespective of $(et(er planning permission is also re6uired%
Court lig(ting levels
W(ile meeting t(e lu! level standard is important= t(e consistency of lig(t is
critical and is measured 'y uniformity% W(ere uniformity is poor= t(e eye
struggles to follo$ t(e flig(t of t(e 'all and predict its speed%
Tennis court lig(ting levels s(ould 'e developed 'ased on t(e intended standard
of play% T(e follo$ing ta'le recommends lig(ting levels suita'le for various levels
of play%
!able : Recommended maintained 'ori,ontal illuminance -alues .from
/)2$(0+2+11
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:evel of play Minimum >oriKontal lluminance
PPA C:u!E TPA C:u!E
9ecreational 3*2 1*2
Clu' competition &*2 3*2
nternational 1222 .22
P 8ational
PPA 0 refers to t(e Principle Playing Area
TPA 0 refers to t(e Total Playing Area
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Considerations of lig(ting provision
A range of design= material selection and installation options and alternatives
s(ould 'e considered in your floodlig(ting pro7ect%
Assess t(e ade6uacy of your e!isting po$er supply to accommodate ne$ or
more court lig(ting% 4udgeting for po$er upgrades can significantly add to your
pro7ect costs%
Future e!pansion% f you are not installing lig(ts on all courts= consider ma<ing
an allo$ance for t(e $iring and po$er supply for ot(er courts if you $is( to
add more lig(ts at a later date%
Geotec(nical assessment of ground conditions for pole installations and
footings is essential= and certification of lig(ting poles 'y a structural engineer
$ill 'e re6uired for second (and poles%
9is< management issues may result if lig(ting poles are placed $it(in court
enclosures and t(is s(ould 'e discouraged $(enever possi'le%
Providing access to a secure lig(t control system e!ternal to clu'rooms may
(elp to ma!imise use and minimise facility management re6uirements%
Various coin and <ey operated mec(anisms are availa'le to ensure a user
pays system is availa'le%
Provide ade6uate safety lig(ting to e!it courts $(en lig(ts are s$itc(ed off%
Consider (o$ t(e po$er cost and replacement of glo'es $ill 'e paid for and
underta<en%
Fencing
Fencing performs a num'er of functions= all of $(ic( s(ould 'e considered in
your facility design% +ey functions includeF
t(e retaining of 'alls on court
dividing courts
providing access to courts
safety and security
$ind'rea< support
signage display%
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W(ilst fencing provides 'asic functionality to t(e tennis court= it is important to
consider 'udget= environment and site restrictions% ;t(er considerations includeF
Top and 'ottom rails to provide longevity= sta'ility= safety and visual
en(ancement%
Visual amenity can also 'e improved 'y using 'lac< poles and mes( Crat(er
t(an galvaniKed finis(ingE and also provides good 'ac<ground contrast to 'all
colour%
9educed side fencing (eig(ts to en(ance spectator vie$ing%
#nsuring gates are $ide enoug( for accessi'le entry and for maintenance
e6uipment%
Pro!imity of trees and over(anging 'ranc(es%
Wind'rea< planting in ad7acent areas%
Wind and sig(t screening and signage loads are incorporated into structural
design%
Future court e!pansion%
Australian Standard AS1-3*%3
Australian Standard AS1-3*%3 Tennis Court Fencing 0 Commercial recommends
standard tennis court enclosure fence (eig(ts of &%2m or &%,m for clu' and pu'lic
court environments% Tennis Victoria recommends a (eig(t of &%,m $(erever
possi'le%
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Tec(nical Tip
9educed side fencing (eig(ts are fast 'ecoming a trend in ne$ facility design
and development= particularly $(ere clu' and court security is provided 'y
e!isting 'oundary fencing%
T(e follo$ing diagram provides a typical alternative side fencing profile t(at
en(ances spectator vie$ing and promotes visual appeal%
Tennis court fencing s(ould 'e designed and 'uilt considering local conditions%
Fencing s(ould 'e designed to support additional $eig(t loads t(at $ind
screening and signage may re6uire% T(is s(ould 'e a particular consideration in
$indy areas%
Figure 2: /lternati-e side fencing &rofile
APicture of alternative side fencing profileB
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Court e6uipment and accessories
T(e type and use of court e6uipment and accessories $ill 'e dependent on t(e
type of facility you operate= t(e $ay in $(ic( it is managed and your c(oice of
court surface%
T(e most common need for court e6uipment is for net posts= nets and centre
straps% T(ese can ma<e a significant difference to t(e visual appeal of your
courts= functionality of play and use and safety to players%
T(e TF"s 9ules of Tennis 322/ specifies t(e re6uirements for net posts% n t(e
clu' environment= t$o important net post considerations includeF
1% T(e selection of internal or non5o'trusive $inding mec(anisms% Winders t(at
protrude present a safety (aKard for players rounding t(e net post= particularly
$(ere t(ey are at (ead (eig(t for c(ildren%
3% T(e use of sleeves in net post installation $ill allo$ for post replacement
$it(out (aving to dig posts out of footings% T(is $ill prove (elpful and more
cost effective $(ere concrete or asp(alt 'ase constructions are used and in
multi5use applications%
Grounds and surrounds
T(e management of grounds and surrounds= as $ell as court maintenance=
s(ould 'e considered in your pro7ect% Do not underestimate t(e po$er of visual
appeal and atmosp(ere on current and prospective mem'ers%
Consider t(e follo$ing <ey items in your planningF
Create a strong entry to your clu' and associated clu'(ouse and accessi'le
t(oroug(fares 'et$een court enclosures Cincluding application of standards for
accessi'ilityE%
Cater for spectators and court vie$ing= t(roug( t(e provision of covered areas=
seats= accessi'le toilets and access to food and 'everages%
:andscape areas for visual appeal $it( managea'le and easy to maintain
vegetation or ot(er materials and products%
#nvironmental 'enefits and potential for inclusion of $ater reuse and recycling
initiatives%
#nsure car par<ing is ade6uate to meet your local council"s planning sc(eme
guidelines= as $ell as cater for e!pected volumes% Par<ing $it(in close
pro!imity to courts and clu'(ouse is recommended%
Provide an outdoor area for social gat(ering and functions and1or an area for
c(ildren to play safely%
Venue security and potential for vandalism and graffiti%
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Clu'(ouses
A clu'(ouse plays a vital role $it(in t(e tennis clu' environment% T(e clu'(ouse
is often t(e visi'le face of t(e clu' and (as t(e a'ility to create a lasting
impression% t is a factor in attracting and retaining mem'ers%
Player= participant and community e!pectations are continually increasing= as are
'uilding regulations and re6uirements% +eeping pace $it( e!pectations and
c(ange can 'e c(allenging for clu's in providing 6uality and $elcoming facilities%
T(e siKe= location and layout of your clu'(ouse s(ould 'e commensurate $it(
t(e num'er of mem'ers= t(e intended use of t(e facility and t(e preferred
management model of your clu'% Clu'(ouses t(at do not meet mem'er and
usage needs may restrict t(e via'ility of your facility= and t(ose t(at are too large
'ecome cum'ersome to manage and maintain%
Clu' mem'ers= your local council and local community groups and sta<e(olders
s(ould all 'e consulted to (elp determine t(e most appropriate clu'(ouse facility%
f contemplating clu'(ouse refur'is(ment= improvement or replacement= t(e
principles and processes (ig(lig(ted in t(is Guide $ill assist you to ac(ieve your
goals%
Clu'(ouse design considerations
Professional 'uilding and arc(itectural e!pertise s(ould 'e engaged if you are
considering a clu'(ouse improvement or development pro7ect% T(e follo$ing
s(ould 'e given specific consideration t(roug( t(e design p(ase of your pro7ect%
Conduct a 'uilding condition audit to understand $(at areas of your e!isting
clu'(ouse may 'e retained and $(at areas must 'e c(anged%
Any c(ange to an e!isting 'uilding structure must accommodate and promote
t(e Disa'ility Standards for Access to Premises and include universal design
principles%
Consider future court= facility and clu'(ouse e!pansion plans in your design%
ncorporation of #SD practices including $ater recycling and reuse= energy
efficient materials and products= use of natural lig(t and insulation= 'uilding
orientation etc%
A central location close to courts and car par<ing is prefera'le= ma!imising
vie$s across as many courts as possi'le%
Ade6uate storage areas for court= coac(ing and maintenance e6uipment%
Storage areas a$ay from t(e clu'(ouse may 'e re6uired $(ere fuel operated
e6uipment or c(emicals are to 'e stored%
Provision of an office if you intend to provide on5site management=
tournaments and events%
+ios<= canteen or cafQ t(at provides 'ot( an internal and e!ternal servery
along $it( plenty of storage space%
;pen area large enoug( to cater for intended num'er of players and
mem'ers% Providing t(is area as fle!i'le space may increase your a'ility to
))
use it for a range of ot(er tennis and non5tennis related activities%
;pportunities for s(ared and1or community use%
Toilets= s(o$ers and c(ange rooms t(at meet 4uilding Code re6uirements%
Ade6uate (eating and cooling to maintain comfort levels%
S(ade and outdoor spaces to cater for family friendly activity%
T(e follo$ing concepts define t(e ideal layout configurations (o$ever it is
ac<no$ledged t(at t(ese configurations may not 'e possi'le in all
circumstances% Please contact Tennis Victoria on C2&E .)32 .)32 for furt(er
detail on design guidelines%
Figure 3: )mall community club
APicture of facility layout of small community clu'B
Figure 10: Medium community club
APicture of facility layout of medium community clu'B
Figure 11: Regional community centre
APicture of facility layout of regional community clu'B
T(e environment
Tennis Victoria (as produced guidelines to assist tennis clu's to 'e more a$are
of environmental impacts in t(e planning and management of t(eir facilities% n
particular= t(e guidelines are designed to assist clu's to $or< to$ards 'eing
more environmentally sustaina'le in relation to $ater and energy use and $aste
management%
Sport and 9ecreation Victoria encourage t(e inclusion of #SD elements in Sport
and 9ecreation Victoria funded pro7ects% #nvironmental sustaina'ility s(ould 'e
considered t(roug(out all p(ases of facility development% Alternative
environmentally friendly options are often availa'le in many areas of design=
operation and management of your facility%
We all play a role in environmental management and in ac(ieving environmental
sustaina'ility and efficiency% Court surface c(oice= maintenance practices= $ater
reuse= plum'ing fittings and fi!tures= floodlig(t use and design= $aste recycling=
'uilding materials= mulc(ing gardens etc all (ave an impact on t(e environment%
Please refer to Tennis Victoria"s #nvironmentally Friendly Tennis Clu's
Guidelines t(roug(out t(e development of your pro7ect 0 availa'le at
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Pro7ect funding
Funding for your facility pro7ect may come from a num'er of different sources=
including t(e tennis community= government and1or private sector%
Funding programs= guidelines and levels c(ange regularly= so researc( your
options and opportunities for eac( pro7ect you underta<e%
8ational Court 9e'ate Sc(eme
Tennis Australia"s 8ational Court 9e'ate Sc(eme is a national funding program
aimed at stimulating court gro$t( and improving facilities around t(e country%
Affiliated clu's are eligi'le to su'mit applications via Tennis Victoria for funding
to develop or upgrade court surfaces Cplease confirm $it( Tennis Victoria $(at
surfaces $ill 'e funded under t(is sc(emeE and associated infrastructure=
including 'ase preparation and development= lig(ting= fencing= $ater saving
initiatives and ancillary items%
Guidelines and application forms are availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au%
Facility :oan Sc(eme
T(e Tennis Australia Facility :oan Sc(eme is availa'le to financially assist
affiliated clu's= centres and associations to upgrade= replace or improve t(eir
tennis facilities= 'y providing lo$ interest loans%
A clu'= centre or association $ill often em'ar< on a pro7ect utilising grant monies
from local and1or state government= as $ell as t(eir o$n funds% T(e Tennis
Australia Facility :oan Sc(eme is designed to assist $it( s(ortfalls t(at
applicants may (ave in pro7ect funding after ot(er funding avenues (ave 'een
determined% :oans of up to R.2=222 are availa'le%
Guidelines and application forms are availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%au%
8eale Fraser Foundation
T(e 8eale Fraser Foundation is a registered pro7ect $it( t(e Australian Sports
Foundation :td CASFE% T(e Foundation provides affiliated tennis
clu's t(e opportunity to offer ta! deducti'le donations for potential
donors to$ards facility development pro7ects% More information is availa'le
via $$$%tennis%com%au1vic%
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Victorian government
T(e Victorian Government provides funding assistance to support local
community clu's and organisations t(roug( a range of grant programs%
Sport and 9ecreation Victoria"s Community Facility Funding Program contri'utes
to t(e provision of (ig( 6uality and accessi'le community sport and recreation
facilities across Victoria%
Guidelines and application forms are availa'le via $$$%grants%dpcd%vic%gov%au%
:ocal government
Availa'ility of funding varies 'et$een local councils and it often re6uires a
contri'ution from t(e clu'= eit(er a financial commitment or contri'ution in5<ind%
:ocal government commitment can 'e re6uired to attain Tennis Australia funding
and pro7ect support%
:ocal community
Community funding can 'e sourced t(roug( a range of different avenues=
including fundraising activities= t(roug( volunteer la'our Csupervised 'y 6ualified
contractorsE and 'y donations and pro7ect sponsors(ip activities%
Don"t underestimate t(e po$er of your local community to support your pro7ect%
t is li<ely t(at t(ey may $ant to see it succeed 7ust as muc( as you do%
#ducation sector
f your facility is located $it(= on or near a sc(ool facility= opportunities for 7oint
funding t(roug( t(e sc(ool and education department may 'e availa'le% Funding
opportunities are li<ely to 'e treated on a case5'y5case 'asis and consultation
$it( sc(ool personnel $ould 'e essential%
Private sector
Private interests suc( as local 'usinesses= developers= <ey users or ma7or local
employers operating $it(in your local community may contri'ute financially or 'y
providing in5<ind services and materials to$ards your pro7ect% All levels of
support $ill count to$ards getting your pro7ect up and running%
;t(er agencies and funding programs
Grants may also 'e availa'le from time5to5time t(roug( ot(er government
agencies and funding 'odies% ;rganisations may include state and federal
government departments= regional agencies= service providers Ceg% $ater and
po$erE and ad5(oc community development programs%
Stay in touc( $it( Tennis Victoria= your local council and1or regional sports
assem'ly for up to date information on availa'le grant and funding programs%
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Furt(er resources and information
Tennis Australia (as a range of fact s(eets and tec(nical information t(at s(ould
'e sourced t(roug(out t(e various p(ases of your pro7ect% nformation can 'e
provided on t(e follo$ing topics and is availa'le via $$$%tennis%com%auF
court and enclosure dimensions
court surfaces
clu'(ouses
floodlig(ting
fencing
foundations and 'ases
funding
maintenance and e6uipment
management
nets
outside amenities%
Tennis Victoria can provide furt(er information on t(e follo$ing topicsF
'est practice guidelines for clu's
'usiness plan and clu' development template
environmentally friendly tennis clu's policy
local contract and supplier listings
red porous court construction case studies
ris< management guide for clu's%T(e a'ove information can 'e accessed via
$$$%tennis%com%au1vic or 'y contacting Tennis Victoria on C2&E .)32 .)32%
American Tennis Court Construction and Maintenance Manual
CFourt( #dition 322,E
T(e ?nited States Tennis Association and American Sports 4uilders Association
(ave colla'orated to prepare a compre(ensive guide and construction principles
used 'y contractors operating in t(e Australian mar<et% T(e pu'lication is
availa'le 0 $$$%sports'uilders%org%
T(e Sports Contractors Association is an industry 'ody t(at can offer advice on
design specifications and provide mem'er and associate contacts 0
$$$%sportscontractors%com%au%
T(e Victorian Government t(roug( Sport and 9ecreation Victoria and its regional
offices can provide advice regarding facility development and funding
opportunities 0 $$$%sport%vic%gov%au%
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T(e Municipal Association of Victoria CMAVE provides contact details for
local government areas in Victoria 0 $$$%mav%asn%gov%au% t is recommended
t(at all clu's discuss t(eir pro7ect $it( t(eir local council to ensure future plans
meet council o'7ectives and community e!pectations% t is important to (ave
t(ese discussions prior to see<ing funding or resource support%
Glossary and definitions
T(e follo$ing definitions are provided for generic terms referred to t(roug(out t(e
Guide%

Acrylic
Material used for surfacing courts t(at provides colour and te!ture in t(e court
surface%
4ase
T(e part of a court structure on $(ic( t(e playing surface is applied%
4usiness Plan CClu'E
A formal statement of a set of clu' goals and t(e plan for reac(ing t(ose goals%
Capital replacement program
A statement of all t(e re6uired tas<s= responsi'ilities and costs t(at s(ould 'e
ta<en into consideration for t(e future replacement of infrastructure%
Cus(ioned acrylic
Acrylic surface t(at includes cus(ion properties%
Geotec(nical report1engineer
A ground condition report prepared 'y an appropriately 6ualified engineer for a
specific site% t reports suc( factors as soil type= compaction= moisture levels= and
potential for ground movement and moisture level c(ange% A Geotec(nical
#ngineer is a specialist 6ualified to prepare a geotec(nical report%
Greenfield site
An undeveloped site earmar<ed and suita'le for future facility development%
lluminance
T(e total amount of visi'le lig(t illuminating a point on a surface from all
directions a'ove t(e surface% T(e standard unit for illuminance is :u!%
:ifecycle cost
A comparison of not only t(e initial capital cost for specific facility elements= 'ut
an analysis of ongoing usage= maintenance and replacement costs%
)/
:uminaire
T(e (ousing t(at contains a floodlig(t lamp% T(e term includes t(e lamp= reflector
and t(e lens%
Principle Playing Area CPPAE
T(e area of t(e court 'ounded 'y t(e 'aselines and t(e dou'les side lines%
Pro7ect manager
A suita'ly 6ualified e!pert $(o is engaged 'y a client to oversee t(e design and
construction p(ases of a pro7ect%
Pavement
A term used to descri'e an asp(alt or concrete court 'ase%
Pile1pile (eig(t
T(e tufts or loops of yarn t(at form t(e playing surface in synt(etic grass and
synt(etic clay courts% Fi'res are availa'le in a range of colours% Pile (eig(t refers
to t(e lengt( of t(e pile Cstandard pile (eig(t is 1/mmE%
9ed porous
Commonly referred to as en5tout5cas= red porous is t(e term given to clay courts
t(at are generally found across metropolitan Mel'ourne%
Sc(edule of ?se
A document t(at details t(e intended use of a facility and is sometimes compared
to t(e e!isting use of a facility%
SFAG
Sand filled artificial grass%
Standards Australia
T(e nation"s pea< non5government standards organisation% t is c(arged 'y t(e
Common$ealt( Government to meet Australia"s need for contemporary=
internationally aligned standards and related services%
Synt(etic clay
Collective term applied to outdoor carpet products t(at provide similar playing
properties of red porous or clay courts%
Synt(etic grass
Collective term applied to outdoor carpet products used in tennis court and ot(er
sports facility surfacing%
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Top and 'ottom rails
>oriKontal rail supporting t(e c(ain mes( at t(e top and 'ottom of court
enclosure fencing%
Total Playing Area CTPAE
T(e total court area including t(e principle playing area and t(e court surrounds
to t(e edge of t(e court surfaces Cusually all t(at is enclosed $it(in t(e court
enclosure fencingE%
?niformity
T(is is a measure of t(e uniformity of lig(t on a tennis court% t is important as it
measures t(e difference Cand consistencyE 'et$een t(e 'rig(t and dar< areas%
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Appendi! 1 0 Clu' assessment tool 0 court surface
selection
?sa'ility1Functionality
Meets Mem'er 8eeds
TA player development surface
Maintenance o'ligations
#nvironmental sustaina'ility
Capital costs
9eplacement costs
Total score
Court surface
9ed porous
8atural grass
8on5cus(ioned acrylic
Cus(ioned acrylic
Sand filled artificial grass
Synt(etic clay
Provided a'ove is a sample matri! of $(at clu's $ould generally evaluate court
surface c(oice against% T(e (eaders in eac( column are transfera'le 'ased on
clu' o'7ectives and <ey selection criteria%
Court surface and product c(oices can 'e furt(er refined and evaluated 'y
adapting t(e Dcourt surface column" and using specific surfaces or products $(en
you (ave decided on t(e type of surface your clu' may $is( to install%
For eac( column= develop a scoring system from 1 to * C1 'eing least compati'le
$it( clu' o'7ectives and * 'eing most compati'leE and score eac( surface $it(in
t(e matri!% T(e surface or surfaces $it( t(e greatest scoreCsE $ill 'e easily
identifia'le and your decision 6uantified against a set of agreed selection criteria%
Tennis Victoria (as developed a Court Surface Selection matri! tool in Microsoft
#!cel format to assist clu's in developing a similar model to $(at is presented
a'ove% Please contact Tennis Victoria"s nfrastructure and #nvironment Manager
on telep(one C2&E .)32 .)32 or email tvreceptionStennis%com%au for a copy%
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Appendi! 3 0 Case studies
4undoora Tennis Clu'
A>ard $or<= 'ut very re$ardingB is (o$ 4undoora Tennis Clu'"s President=
Iames Copes= descri'ed t(eir facility development pro7ect% Wit( a total pro7ect
cost in e!cess of R3)2=222= 1. mont(s of researc(= meetings= 'udgeting and
tender evaluations (as resulted in t(e 4undoora Tennis Clu' (aving t$o ne$
Ple!icus(ion courts= ne$ 'aselines on four red porous courts= upgraded fencing
and ne$ floodlig(ting across four courts Cproviding t(e clu' $it( eig(t lit courtsE%
AWe sa$ our courts and infrastructure slo$ly deteriorating and for years $e
$eren"t 6uite sure $(at $e needed to do and (o$ to do it=B said Copes%
At $as evident from tal<ing to our local council C4anyule City CouncilE and Tennis
Victoria t(at $it(out a plan or clear directions and o'7ectives= $e $eren"t going to
develop into t(e future%B
T(e first step for t(e clu' $as to prepare a strategic plan t(at engaged $it(
mem'ers to identify t(e <ey issues and s(ortfalls $it( t(e clu'"s e!isting facilities%
t also (ig(lig(ted t(e areas $(ere t(e clu' (ad not 'een successful previously in
attracting funds and support to develop t(eir facilities%
AT(roug( t(e development of a strategic plan $e identified t(at mem'er
preferences $ere different= 'ut t(is also presented some different opportunities=B
said Copes%
AWe 'elieve t(e Ple!icus(ion surface $ill (elp attract a good 'ody of coac(ing
pupils and provide a surface to assist $it( t(eir future development%B
AWe $ere also a$are of t(e need to satisfy our older mem'er preferences and to
e!pand t(e num'er and 6uality of our Victorian Pennant teams% 4y retaining our
red porous courts and improving t(em= $e could accommodate all t(e
preferences%B
T(e strategic plan 'ecame t(e catalyst for all future planning= and $as t(e
'ac<'one to t(e development of successful partners(ips $it( t(e 4anyule City
Council and ot(er funding 'odies% T(e Council contri'uted R,2=222= Sport and
9ecreation Victoria R,2=222 and Tennis Australia Cvia its court re'ate sc(emeE
R&2=222 to$ards t(e pro7ect% T(e remainder of pro7ect funding $as contri'uted 'y
t(e clu'%
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t $as vital for t(e clu' to (ave early communication $it( its local council at t(e
planning stage= prior to su'mitting funding proposals% t $as also important to
ma<e sure t(at any planned $or<s aligned $it( t(e Council"s strategic plan and
pro7ect priorities% T(is $as successfully ac(ieved $it( t(is pro7ect= as t(e
4undoora Tennis Clu' (ad clearly communicated to t(e Council $(at t(ey $ere
aiming for early on and toget(er= grant su'missions $ere $ritten to o'tain
additional funding and support%
T(e clu' (ad a num'er of (urdles to overcome along t(e $ay= including tree root
invasion and a lac< of po$er supply for additional floodlig(ting% >aving a
dedicated and independent pro7ect manager (elped t(e clu' t(roug( t(ese
issues $it( little impact on overall pro7ect 'udgets and timing%
Mr Copes 'elieves t(at a pro7ect manager s(ould 'e considered 'y every clu'
underta<ing a siKea'le facility pro7ect%
At (elped us greatly in liaising $it( contractors and $it( t(e assessment of t(e
various pro7ect tenders t(at $ere presented=B said Copes%
Some furt(er $ords of advice from t(e clu' loo<ing 'ac< on t(eir pro7ect planning
includeF
1% Do your o$n researc( and (ome$or< 0 it is amaKing $(at you can learn%
3% ?se your availa'le resources and partners and $or< $it( t(em%
&% Get an independent pro7ect manager CTennis Victoria can assist you in t(is
areaE%
)% Communicate $(at you are doing to your mem'ers t(roug( all pro7ect p(ases%
;ne final t(oug(t from 4undoora Tennis Clu'"s Vice5President= Matt Testolin= is
to understand t(e timeline for construction and t(e impact it may (ave on your
e!isting operations%
A;ur courts $ere out of action for appro!imately 1* $ee<s during $(ic( time $e
(ired courts from surrounding clu's and centres=B said Testolin%
T(is may (ave an impact on your overall pro7ect 'udget and needs to 'e $ell
communicated to your mem'ers%B
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Sale Tennis Clu'
T(e Sale Tennis Clu' $as esta'lis(ed in 1/*1 and moved to its current site in
1/-1% 4y 322) t(e &2 year old facility $as starting to age 'adly% T(ere $as muc(
to 'e done= 'ut limited clu' funds to do it $it(%
Wit( a motivated committee= t(e Sale Tennis Clu' set a'out re'uilding t(e
facility%
A;ur o'7ective $as to create a facility t(at catered to t(e needs of coming
generations= a facility t(at $ould ma<e our mem'ers proud and to 'ring family
and friends toget(er to en7oy tennis and social interaction in a 6uality clu'(ouse
and surrounds=B said 9o'in :o$e= Sale Tennis Clu'"s President%
T(e Sale facility originally consisted of 1) en5tout5cas courts= four (ard courts
and si! grass courts% T(e committee $as a$are of a num'er of issues= suc( as
t(e cost of maintaining t(ree different types of surfaces and t(e importance of
different surfaces $(en developing $ell rounded 7unior players%
T(e clu'"s first step in t(e facility development process $as to 'rainstorm a $is(
list and order t(e list in terms of via'ility= importance= urgency and potential cost%
T(e outcome of t(is process $as t(e development of a Facilities ?pgrade Plan
for t(e period 322) 5 3213% T(e plan focused on ac(ieva'le goals under t(e
(eadings of DPro7ect= ;'7ective1;utcome= Timing and 4udgeted Cost"%
AT(ere $ere a total of 3) pro7ects of varying siKe and cost=B said :o$e%
A;ur first pro7ect under t(e plan $as completed in Fe'ruary 322* and $as a
ma7or s(ade structure%B
T(e clu' decided to upgrade t(e en5tout5cas and (ard courts and to forgo t(e
grass courts% T(e cost saving on t(e (ig( maintenance grass courts $as used to
partially fund t(e upgrades on t(e ot(er courts%
AAnot(er added incentive $as t(at $e $ere a'le to implement very significant
$ater savings on t(e grass courts $(ile at t(e same time $or<ing $it( Gippsland
Water to use recycled $ater on our en5tout5cas courts=B said :o$e%
ASale Tennis Clu' (as since completed 33 of t(e 3) pro7ects at a cost of 7ust over
R*22=222%B
T(e partners(ip formed $it( Gippsland Water is an e!ample of a clu' gaining
access to e!pertise and funding in areas vital to t(e upgrading of courts= lig(ting
and clu' (ouse%
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AWe recognised t(at our upgrade am'itions $ould need to 'e funded and t(at
our internal resources $ould not 'e sufficient=B said :o$e%
A;ur starting point $as to educate ourselves as to $(at support $as availa'le
and nominate one of our committee mem'ers to c(ampion t(e funding options
and e!plore all t(e availa'le possi'ilities%B
T(e clu' (as no$ su'mitted over *2 grant applications%
n addition to applying for grants= important funding partners(ips $ere formed
$it( Tennis Victoria= Tennis Australia= Wellington S(ire Council= Victorian State
Government and local 'usinesses% T(e clu' made presentations as often as
possi'le and $ere not too concerned $(en grants $ere re7ected as t(ey <ne$
persistence $ould eventually re$ard t(e clu'%
An some instances $e applied for t(e same grant t(ree years in a ro$= improving
it eac( time until $e $ere successful% n s(ort= $e $ere relentless in our pursuit
of funding to progress our development plans=B said :o$e%
AWe also registered our pro7ects $it( t(e Australian Sports Foundation so t(at
any donations $ould 'e ta! deducti'le%B
T(e clu'"s o'7ective $as to 'uild 6uality facilities t(at $ould last more t(an one
generation%
Capital facilities are e!pensive 'ut dou'ly so if t(ey (ave to 'e upgraded soon
after if t(ey aren"t constructed correctly to 'egin $it(% All of t(e clu'"s upgrades
$ere done 'y 6uality contractors $it( 6uality materials and no s(ortcuts%
An added 'onus for t(e clu' is t(at t(e ongoing maintenance costs (ave also
reduced% T(e ne$ facilities (ave aided in developing community and 7unior
programs to (elp develop and support t(e sport of tennis t(roug(out t(e region%
AWe are no$ an active= vi'rant clu' $(o participates fully in our local
community=B said :o$e%
AWit( 6uality facilities $e can cater for all types and levels of participation and $e
no$ provide an e!citing (u' for our community%B
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C(ec<list
W(en underta<ing your ne!t tennis facility development pro7ect= please ensure
t(at you (aveF
Conducted a needs assessment and1or 'usiness plan for your pro7ect in
con7unction $it( clu' mem'ers%
Consulted $it( your local council= Tennis Victoria and ot(er <ey sta<e(olders%
Conducted an assessment of your site= soil and1or associated 'uilding
conditions Cdepending on t(e type of pro7ectE%
Fully 'udgeted for your pro7ect= including securing of grant monies and
provision for cost escalation and contingencies%
nvolved professional designers= tec(nical e!perts and a pro7ect manager
C$(ere applica'leE%
#valuated your pro7ect to ensure you (ave ac(ieved your original o'7ectives%
Ac<no$ledgements
T(e Tennis Facility Planning Guide (as 'een developed in partners(ip 'et$een
Sport and 9ecreation Victoria and Tennis Victoria%
Special t(an<s is e!tended to nside #dge Sport and :eisure Planning for
providing pro7ect researc(= e!pert advice and guide preparation= and to 3M>
Consulting and WM :oud for contri'utions made to t(e tec(nical content%
T(an<s to Andre$ Gyopar of MouseMedia for supplying p(otos on t(e follo$ing
pages of t(is guideF front cover= page ,= .= 12= 13= 1)= 1-= 3-= &) and )3%
T(e contri'utions from t(e follo$ing organisations are gratefully ac<no$ledgedF
Tennis Australia
Tennis Gueensland
4allarat City Council
4anyule City Council
4undoora Tennis Clu'
Sale Tennis Clu'
Mitc(ell S(ire Council
For furt(er information regarding tennis facility development planning= please see
Tennis Victoria"s $e'site $$$%tennis%com%au1vic or contact Tennis Victoria on
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guidelines only and s(ould not 'e e!pressly relied on 'y pro7ect proponents%
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