Tennis Court Safety Inspection

Tennis court inspections prevent injuries from surface deterioration, net post hazards, and court boundary issues. This checklist covers all court surface types including hard courts, clay, and grass courts, addressing USTA facility standards, ITF court specifications, and recreational facility safety requirements.

Industry: Sports and Recreation
Frequency: Weekly
Estimated Time: 20-25 minutes
Role: Facility Manager / Tennis Pro
Total Items: 27

Playing Surface Condition

Inspect court surface for safety and playability.

Hard court free of cracks, heaving, or deterioration creating trip hazards?
Clay court surface consistent depth, properly groomed, and well drained?
Court surface clear of sand, leaves, moss, or other slip hazards?
Court draining properly with no standing water or chronic wet spots?
All court line markings clearly visible and not faded or peeling?
Court surface providing adequate traction (not slippery when wet or worn)?
Court surface free of algae, moss, or biological growth?

Net, Posts, and Hardware

Inspect net system components for safety.

Net posts vertical and anchored securely with no movement?
Net height correct at center (36 inches) and at posts (42 inches)?
Net properly tensioned with no sagging below regulation height?
Net intact with no holes, tears, or fraying?
Center strap or post present and maintaining proper center height?
Net tension crank or mechanism functioning without requiring excessive force?
No sharp post ends, exposed hardware, or projections within player area?

Perimeter Fencing and Windscreens

Inspect court boundary fencing and windscreens.

Court perimeter fencing intact with no broken sections or sharp protrusions?
Fence posts plumb and anchored with no leaning or movement?
Court entry gates latching properly and opening/closing smoothly?
Windscreens properly tied to fencing with no sections detached or billowing?
No exposed wire ends or sharp fence sections at player head/body height?
Adequate runoff space between baseline/sideline and fencing?

Lighting and Player Amenities

Inspect court lighting and player safety amenities.

Court lighting adequate for evening play without dark spots or glare?
No burned out or flickering light fixtures over playing area?
Light poles upright and anchored securely?
Player courtside seating stable and in good condition?
Water fountain or hydration accessible near courts?
No stored equipment, ball baskets, or obstacles near court boundaries?
Court inspection log updated with all findings?

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Why Use This Tennis Court Safety Inspection?

This tennis court safety inspection helps sports and recreation teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for facility manager / tennis pro professionals, this checklist covers 27 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Tennis Court Safety Inspection cover?

This checklist covers 27 inspection items across 4 sections: Playing Surface Condition, Net, Posts, and Hardware, Perimeter Fencing and Windscreens, Lighting and Player Amenities. It is designed for sports and recreation operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed weekly. Each completion takes approximately 20-25 minutes.

Who should use this Tennis Court Safety Inspection?

This checklist is designed for Facility Manager / Tennis Pro professionals in the sports and recreation industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.

Can I download this checklist as a PDF?

Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.