The US Open surface offering so much versatility for schools
Cranbourne West PS. Project by Grassports Australia
St Martin’s College. Project by TEB Contractors
Very few sports surfaces used in schools come with such global credentials as Laykold. In 2020 Laykold became the official court surface of the US Open – the first surface change for the Grand Slam in 42 years.
two vibrant multi-sport courts that have reinvigorated a tired and neglected space. Laykold is also a great canvas for creating amazing ground art. West Coast Sporting Surfaces in Western Australia recently completed a multi-sport and recreational play area for a High School, again using the Laykold Advantage system.
Since its introduction in the 1940’s, millions of square meters of Laykold surface have been installed worldwide. From tennis and netball clubs to the Miami Open and Davis Cups, it is an incredibly popular surface choice for tennis, netball, basketball and multipurpose applications. Many schools within Australia and abroad have chosen Laykold for sport and recreational purposes due to its versatility, colours, durability, ease of maintenance and all-weather performance. Whilst there are a variety of Laykold systems available, the most popular systems for schools include Laykold Masters Float - the perfect choice for revitalising tired facilities suffering from cracked or deteriorated court substrates. The system provides 21% force
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Project by West Coast Sporting Surfaces
reduction due to the inclusion of a shock pad layer, resulting in better protection for student joints and fewer injuries. The shock pad contains recycled tennis balls (4,000 balls used in a single court), with the topcoat also consisting of 50% renewable material by weight. St Martin’s College in South Australia recognised the benefits of the Laykold Masters Float system which has recently been installed at the school by Laykold experts TEB Contractors. Students were welcomed back in 2022 with bright, new multisport Laykold courts replacing
worn synthetic turf ones. Another popular system for schools is Laykold Advantage which is a high performance 3 – 4 coat acrylic system with a hard wearing and longlasting, non-slip surface. The specially designed surface is also cooler and better to play on than bare asphalt. It does not include a cushioning layer. Grassports Australia recently completed an amazing transformation of existing asphalt courts at Cranbourne West Primary School in Victoria. Using Laykold Advantage in midnight blue and dark green, Grassports created
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However, they incorporated some fun, educational games into the design which were meticulously painted onto the surface. Laykold is proudly manufactured in Melbourne, Australia by APT Asia Pacific. It is the only fully integrated manufacturer of synthetic sport and recreational surfaces with ISO 9001 certification for quality management in Australia. All Laykold systems come with a 2-5 year Warranty, are available in a wide range of colours, cater for multiple line markings and are suited to all weather conditions. For more information on Laykold please visit aptasiapacific.com.au, call 1800 652 548 or email info@aptasiapacific.com.au Term 1, 2022 | school-news.com.au
