By Dan Wollman – Member of the Sport Court® of America Founder’s Group     Most pickleball enthusiasts are familiar with the sport’s origins. It was the summer of 1965 when Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum created the game on Bainbridge Island, Washington. With their families looking for entertainment, they improvised a game using…

Trade the couch for court-side memories and discover the transformative power of play. In a world where screens have turned thumbs into Olympic-level athletes and schedules are busier than a squirrel at a nut convention, play has become downright revolutionary. Enter the backyard game court—a space for games, sure but a haven for connection, a…

Regardless of how you choose to GET OUT & PLAY, when it comes to cardiovascular fitness, basketball, soccer, and tennis each offer unique aerobic benefits. While all three sports enhance endurance, agility, and heart health, they differ in intensity, duration, and movement patterns. Let’s break down how each sport contributes to aerobic conditioning, and which…

Basketball Reduces Screen Time and Encourages Active Play for Kids In today’s digital age, kids are spending more time than ever in front of screens. While technology has its benefits, too much screen time can lead to physical and mental health issues. One great way to combat this is by encouraging kids to get outside…

Empowering Dreams – May 31, 2024 Basketball is more than just a game; it’s a pathway to empowerment, confidence, and community for children all over the world. Nancy Lieberman Charities with its Dream Court™ program and Sport Court are a testament to this belief, aiming to make basketball accessible to kids while providing a safe…

  Futsal, a thrilling and skillful sport, has captured the hearts of players and fans around the globe. Played on a smaller court with five players per team, Futsal offers a fast-paced and dynamic experience that promotes creativity, technique, and teamwork. At the heart of Futsal’s success is the quality of the playing surface, often…

Pickleball is more than just a game; it’s a thrilling journey into a world of fast-paced action, strategy, and camaraderie. If you’re new to the sport and eager to dive in, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to the exciting realm of pickleball! Pickleball has a way of hooking you from the very first…

    Evaluating School Gym Flooring Materials for Student Health and Safety When it comes to selecting sports flooring materials for schools, impacts on the health and safety of students and employees should be a top priority. Unfortunately, many traditional options, such as carpet, rubber, vinyl flooring, and sealed concrete have been associated with injuries…

CONGRATULATIONS TO WYATT STONE, NOW SPONSORED BY Sport Court® – Southwest! Sport Court Texas is pleased to sponsor this talented young pickleball player from New Braunfels. A top player in Texas and the Southwest, at age 16 Wyatt is already competing with adults. He will be helping us get the word out on SPORT COURT’s…

Stephen Curry stands on his court built at Manzanita Recreation Center in Oakland. http://www.espn.com/video/clip/_/id/30420784 “There’s been a lot of change in the last couple of years, and we knew that it was coming sooner than later. But when it comes to the support that I’ve felt since I’ve been out here. News Source: https://theundefeated.com