How We Built a World-Class Netball Court in Gauteng – Project Showcase

📍 Introduction

At M AND AA TENNIS COURTS (PTY) LTD, we believe every court should reflect quality, precision, and pride. In this exclusive project showcase, we walk you through how we designed and constructed a professional-grade netball court for a school in Gauteng, South Africa.

This project exemplifies what we do best: creating durable, visually striking, and safe sports courts tailored to our clients’ needs.

🏫 Client Background

Client: Independent Girls’ School in Gauteng
Court Type: Full-sized outdoor netball court
Location: Gauteng province
Timeline: 5 weeks (start to finish)
Surface: Hard acrylic with slip-resistant coating
Extras: Full fencing, logo painting, custom linework

The client wanted a safe, modern, and competition-ready court that could also support general school activities and after-hours use.

📏 Step 1: Consultation and Court Design

We started with a site inspection and design session to understand the school’s needs:

Confirmed official netball court dimensions
Recommended acrylic surfacing for durability and cost
Included anti-slip textures for rainy weather safety
Designed layout with school branding and logo placement
Planned fencing and drainage around the perimeter

Our team used design renderings to help the client visualize the final look before we broke ground.

🚧 Step 2: Ground Preparation and Foundation

Proper groundwork ensures a strong, level court surface. We:

Cleared and leveled the site
Installed underground drainage channels
Laid a compacted base layer
Poured and smoothed the reinforced concrete slab
Allowed curing time for maximum durability

This foundational phase is critical to preventing cracks, pooling, or warping in the future.

🎨 Step 3: Surfacing, Painting, and Branding

Once the slab was fully cured, we applied multiple layers of high-performance acrylic surfacing with a slip-resistant finish. Then we painted:

Regulation netball lines using vibrant, UV-stable white paint
Custom school crest and logo at center court
Contrasting border colors for added visual impact

The finished surface was stunning — bold, bright, and professional.

🛡️ Step 4: Fencing and Finishing Touches

To complete the facility, we installed:

Galvanized chain-link fencing around the court (3m high)
Lockable gate access for controlled entry
Drainage grates to manage rainwater
Outdoor seating pads and a storage area for equipment

We then conducted a final quality check and handed over a maintenance guide to the school.

🏅 Project Outcome

The court quickly became a hub for sports and student engagement. Within weeks, the school hosted its first inter-school netball match on the new court, attracting local attention and positive media coverage.

Staff reported:

Increased attendance in physical education classes
Improved school pride and spirit
Safer play conditions, even after rain

🤝 What This Project Represents

This project is proof of what’s possible with the right team, the right plan, and the right materials. We took a simple space and turned it into a multi-functional, high-impact sports facility that will serve generations of learners.

✅ Conclusion

At M AND AA TENNIS COURTS, we don’t just build surfaces — we build spaces that inspire movement, unity, and excellence. Our work in Gauteng is just one example of the care and professionalism we bring to every project.