March 2011
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Design, Construction and Repair
Tennis Courts, Tracks & Basketball Courts  
blue track picRumbling Bald Resortnew hanover tennis court  

Proudly serving customers in North Carolina & South Carolina Since 1990

   10% off all tennis accessory orders placed by April 30th!  
Carolina Courtworks
Office: 704-392-6556 

Fax: 704-392-5576

 

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Please see our NEW email addresses below: 

 

jennifer@carolinacourtworks.com

ben@carolinacourtworks.com 

 alvaro@carolinacourtworks.com   

 bill@carolinacourtworks.com 

 caroline@carolinacourtworks.com  

 

Carolina Courtworks is a dedicated contractor for high quality athletic surface maintenance, refurbishment and installation of all types of new and existing athletic surfaces.  


Carolina Courtworks is capable of performing all work for any turn-key project including custom design build.  We are experienced in all facets; from grading the site, color coating, striping, custom logos and fencing.  References and pictures are available upon request.

    

We would be happy to help you design a surface that would fit your needs as well as your budget.

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  Welcome Bill O'Boyle!

Local tennis professional Bill O'Boyle has joined our team in business development.  His background includes over 25 years of management experience in the areas of personnel, program creation, teaching, merchandising and customer service.

 

For a free estimate please call  

Bill at 803-493-1070. 

News

 

40th Annual NC Athletic Directors Association Trade Show

April 10-13  

Wilmington Hilton Riverside

Wilmington, NC 

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     Sport Surfacing Systems

 

www.plexipave.com 

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Track   

  

   Plexitrac Maintenance Guidelines:

Re-stripe every 3-5 years

Re-coat every 5-7 years

 Additional depth every 10-15 years

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Spike use should be kept to a minimum of 1/8" pyramid spikes. Pin spikes or larger spikes could prematurely wear the surface, especially in starting, dash, and field event areas.

 

Public walkers and joggers should use the outer lanes. Lanes 1 and 2 are the most commonly run in areas and will wear significantly faster if jogging traffic is not diverted.

 

Where cheerleaders and teams congregate along the track, protective matting should be considered to avoid abnormal wear.

   

At least twice per year, the track should be cleaned of loose dirt and debris. Removal of loose debris will minimize the unnecessary abrasion caused by dirt and sand. Most maintenance departments have walk-behind blowers.

 

Protective matting should be used at high traffic crossing areas and near gates and for athletes using the infield.

   

Care should be taken using lawnmowers, golf carts and other similar machines. Lawnmower blades can cut the surface and the turning of wheels can also cause significant damage.

 

Follow a regular maintenance cycle to preserve the life of the surface, including a depth measurement every year after the track is at least three years old. Check with your surfacing contractor for an idea of the best procedures for renovation as well as estimates for budgetary purposes.

 

Do not allow fertilizer or grass seed to be spread on the track surface.

 

Adjust the sprinkler system to minimize water "ponding" on the surface.

 

Evaluate track surface every spring for loose areas or delaminations. Contact the installer for guidance or materials on repairs to be done during summer weather conditions.
State Law requires any work on tennis courts exceeding $30,000 must be performed by a contractor with a NC Highway License.

  NC General Contractors  
License  # 62609
Tennis Court Resurfacing

 

Recommendations  

  

Plexipave recommends, "Resurfacing" your tennis court every  

4-6 years depending on the amount of usage and environmental exposure. This resurfacing can range from a simple new color  

finish system to full asphalt overlay(s). It is recommended that the owner consult an Authorized Plexipave Applicator, professional engineer or architect.

 

                             CRACKS!!   CRACKS!!  CRACKS!!

 

The most common problem with asphalt tennis courts is cracking which is caused, in part, by the natural tendency of asphalt to shrink as it weathers and ages. In addition, asphalt loses its flexibility and becomes more brittle over time. Since outdoor courts are also exposed to weathering, including expansion and contraction caused by temperature extremes, cracking is inevitable.

 

Asphalt tennis courts crack more quickly than asphalt roads and parking lots because tennis courts do not benefit from the compressive kneading generated by traffic which helps to keep the asphalt pliable and, thereby, delay cracking.

 

Premature or extensive cracking may be caused by poor asphalt mix, poor site conditions, poor design, or by poor construction. Quality design and construction may minimize or delay cracking but cannot completely eliminate it. Once cracks appear it may be impossible to repair their cause, but it is not impossible to repair the crack itself. The majority of cracking is a result of old asphalt which has lost its ability to "flex" and the pavement "shrinks" therefore "tearing" apart. Some cracking may occur prematurely, in pavements less than 12 years old if there are "weak" paving joints, sub standard asphalt mix and or application, unstable base and or subbase materials.

      Plexipave Maintenance & Repair Solutions

Plexipave manufactures a multitude of repair materials and systems for various sizes and types of cracks some lasting longer than others but even the very best system, material can only repair existing irregularities. Once a court begins to develop structural cracks, there is a very good chance the existing cracks will grow in width and length and more will develop over time.

 

When the lineal footage of cracks exceeds 150'-200' per court, and or the area of the crack interferes with the game, it is time to consider reconstruction, i.e. removal of the pavement or pulverization of the pavement, replacing the net post and adding new pavement, surface and color.

 

Overlays, the addition of new asphalt on top of old failed asphalt will result in new "failed" asphalt, the old cracks reflect through the new pavement within a year or two.

 

Inspect overall surface conditions for peeling, divots, cracks, and color fading. During the winter months keep water from reaching any cracks to prevent expanding and damage. If surfaces are worn and the color is faded, consult your Authorized Plexipave Applicator about re-coating.

 

 

 

Join Us in Sponsoring the

2011 Bosom Buddies Tennis Clinic

 

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www.BosomBuddiesBenefit.org 

(click link)

 

The Annual Bosom Buddies Benefit Clinic, which started in 2005, has grown to be a huge success. The 2010 Bosom Buddies event was the largest ever with over 800 tennis players, 200 volunteers and 100 pros participating in the clinic. To date, Bosom Buddies Benefit Clinic has donated over $200,000 for breast cancer awareness and research.

 

We're excited about Bosom Buddies 2011 and are anticipating 10 or more local clubs to be official Bosom Buddies host sites. We are also expanding to Spartanburg, SC and possibly other cities that are currently in discussions with us.  In order to put on such an event, there are many costs involved. Last year, our generous sponsors enabled us to cover all of our costs, so our donations to Komen for the Cure, Ann's Fund, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and to the UNC Lineberger breast cancer research program consisted of registration fees and donations generated through our raffle.  

                

         Bosom Buddies Sponsorship Opportunities

 

GRAND SLAM - Donation of $5000 and above

                              Court Sponsorship-Sponsor sign at each location

                              Company Logo or your name printed on event t-shirt

                              Opportunity to list name or company name on website

                              Opportunity to hang company banner at each location

                              Opportunity to distribute company products

ACE - Donation of $1000-$4999

                              Court Sponsorship-Sponsor sign at each location

                              Company Logo or your name printed on event t-shirt

                              Opportunity to list name or company name on website

DEUCE- Donation of $500-$999

                              Court Sponsorship - Sponsor sign at one location

                              Company name or your name printed on event t-shirt

40- LOVE - Donation of $250-$499

Court Sponsorship - Sponsor sign at one location

DROP SHOT - Donations of any type are greatly appreciated.

 

               Bosom Buddies Sponsorship Form

 

Company Name________________________________________

Address______________________________________________

           ______________________________________________

Phone Number_________________________________________

Email Address__________________________________________

Contact Person________________________________________

Sponsor Level and Amount of Donation_____________________


Event will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at locations TBD.

Checks should be made payable to Bosom Buddies Benefit Organization. Proceeds from the event will go to the  

Susan G. Komen for the Cure & other charities to promote  

breast cancer awareness and research.  

Donations should be received by March 31, 2011.

Please send form and check to: Bosom Buddies Benefit Organization

3141 Foxmeade Drive

Matthews, NC 28104

For further assistance, please contact Donna@bosombuddiesbenefit.org.
Carolina Courtworks is a member in excellent standing with the A.S.B.A. (American Sports Builders Association), formally recognized as the United States Tennis Court and Track Builders Association (U.S.T.C.T.B.A).