How to keep indoor-sports facilities ready for peak use
The fall and winter seasons are when indoor-sports facilities get the most use. Sports like basketball, volleyball, futsal, floor hockey, wrestling, and martial arts steadily fill gyms and rec centers.
Then there are sports like tennis and pickleball, which also make great use of indoor spaces. Some facilities are purpose-built to host both sports, while others use multi-sport markings on floors and movable nets to create spaces for both of these fast-growing court sports.
Within indoor facilities, several design trends are on the rise. Some are elements that are incorporated during the construction phase, while others can be added once facilities are in active use. They include the following: