Mondo and Kiefer USA to Install Innovative Track Surfaces for New Gately Park Facility in Chicago
Kiefer USA will install the Mondo variable banked hydraulic track system.
How to Choose the Best Track Surface
Choosing the type of surface is the most important decision to make when constructing a track. See the pros and cons of different types of running track surfaces and choose the one that best suits your budget and your purposes.
Indoor Sports Facilities: Pool and Wet Floor Maintenance Tips
The secret to successful pool maintenance is regular, routine care. Here are some essential swimming pool maintenance tips to help you take proper care of your indoor swimming facility and ensure the comfort and safety of those using the pool.
Design Trends in Basketball Sports Complexes
Sports facility design today is also influenced by compliance issues, safety and liability concerns, and economic realities. Yet, greener, multi-purpose courts with higher artistic appeal and spectator comfort are the biggest contemporary trends in basketball complex design.
Welsh-Ryan Arena State-of-the-art Renovation
Northwestern University opened the doors of the new Welsh-Ryan Arena, following its complete renovation into a world-class sports facility.
What to Do If a Sports Floor Is Damaged by Flooding
Sports facilities make no exception – floodwaters can be devastating to school gymnasiums, field houses, athletic arenas, and other sports centers. Even a relatively small amount of water from broken pipes, malfunctioning sprinklers, or leaky roofs can cause severe water damage to a sports floor, but flooding is sure to warrant extensive repairs or replacement. So, what should school administrators and facility owners do if their sports floors get flooded? How can they get their facilities back up and running shortly after the disaster?
Turf Installed at the New Vikings Indoor Practice Facility
At the end of February the final pieces of turf were installed at TCO Performance Center's indoor practice facility to complete the construction of the nearly 91,000 square-foot building. Kiefer USA installed Turf Nation’s S5 over a 23mm pad, which is…
Healthier Schools – Air Quality and Sports Flooring
Indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools, in particular, is extremely important for the health and wellness of children. And one of the best ways to reduce the emission of VOCs in school air is to choose safe flooring that has a water-based, non-toxic top coat with low volatile organic compounds.
Questions to Ask Before Installing a New Hardwood Sports Floor
If you have decided on a hardwood floor, you can be certain that you’re getting a durable, resilient, safe, and attractive sports surface, ideally suited for basketball, volleyball, and various other athletic activities. Ask yourself and the floor installer these questions before making your final choice...
Tips on Buying Gym Flooring
Gym flooring can be designed for a specific sport to maximize performance or for general use to accommodate different activities and events. Here are some insider tips on choosing and buying sports flooring to help you make an informed decision about your gym floor, save money in the long run, and ensure the high performance and great look and feel of your new sports space.
