Courts : Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club : Ottawa, Ontario

Courts

Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club has eight wonderful courts. We have four brand new hard courts installed during 2004. We have four of the best clay courts available in all of Ottawa, thanks to a substantial financial investment in the HydroCourt system as outlined below. We also have a separate backboard for practicing.

How the HydroCourt system works:
HydroCourt as we know it today is a result of a simple, yet ingenious idea of building a tennis court on top of a controlled water reservoir. Cells of ballast stone are installed using the water itself as a leveling device. These leveled cells are connected to small control boxes placed outside the court which reflect the cells water level. A geotextile is then placed over the leveled cells, protecting the cells from contamination. A layer of special stone screenings is then applied, and HydroBlend surfacing is installed over the cells. The water level in these cells is maintained by a float valve inside the control box, operating like a simple toilet tank. Since the water is perfectly level under each cell area, evaporation and capillary action provide water to the top surface evenly. The only adjustment is the water level, and, once set, it is maintained automatically. An overflow tube controls any water buildup due to rain, making the system simple and reliable.

Advantages of the HydroCourt System

Built to last- hundreds of courts built, some in service over 14 years.
Courts require minimal maintenance, with rolling almost totally eliminated.
Uses substantially less water and a minimum of surface material.
Simple control system using no electric valves, switches, sensors, or other devices to malfunction.
Constantly playable- 24 hours per day. Plays the same all day long.
Cool surface temperature.
Slower ball bounce allowing longer rallies, producing a more well-rounded game when compared to hard courts.
Reduces injury risk by allowing a controlled slide.
Can be built over existing courts (hard or soft).
A retro-fit version available for existing HAR-TRU courts.
Proven for all climates.

			Courts Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club has eight wonderful courts. We have four brand new hard courts installed during 2004. We have four of the best clay courts available in all of Ottawa, thanks to a substantial financial investment in the HydroCourt system as outlined below. We also have a separate backboard for practicing. How the HydroCourt system works: HydroCourt as we know it today is a result of a simple, yet ingenious idea of building a tennis court on top of a controlled water reservoir. Cells of ballast stone are installed using the water itself as a leveling device. These leveled cells are connected to small control boxes placed outside the court which reflect the cells water level. A geotextile is then placed over the leveled cells, protecting the cells from contamination. A layer of special stone screenings is then applied, and HydroBlend surfacing is installed over the cells. The water level in these cells is maintained by a float valve inside the control box, operating like a simple toilet tank. Since the water is perfectly level under each cell area, evaporation and capillary action provide water to the top surface evenly. The only adjustment is the water level, and, once set, it is maintained automatically. An overflow tube controls any water buildup due to rain, making the system simple and reliable. Advantages of the HydroCourt System Built to last- hundreds of courts built, some in service over 14 years. Courts require minimal maintenance, with rolling almost totally eliminated. Uses substantially less water and a minimum of surface material. Simple control system using no electric valves, switches, sensors, or other devices to malfunction. Constantly playable- 24 hours per day. Plays the same all day long. Cool surface temperature. Slower ball bounce allowing longer rallies, producing a more well-rounded game when compared to hard courts. Reduces injury risk by allowing a controlled slide. Can be built over existing courts (hard or soft). A retro-fit version available for existing HAR-TRU courts. Proven for all climates.

	September 7, 2010