SnapSports®, the industry leading manufacturer & supplier of multi sport game courts and athletic surfacing, is the chosen athletic court for the Antilles School in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
“The SnapSports surface is well-suited to our tropical climate and provides a versatile, low-maintenance and attractive play surface for our students,” said Head of School Dean Horovitz.
The new Antilles School athletic game court features SnapSports® multi-patent outdoor BounceBack® ShockTower™ surfacing, the top rated modular sports surface in the industry. The self-draining SnapSports surface was customized to provide a variety of physical education and sports options. The surface was installed over the school’s well-worn asphalt courts. The new recreation area boasts two basketball courts, two foursquare courts, and two hopscotch courts. The seamless design of SnapSports allows the courts to easily convert to volley courts in just minutes, and they can be used for Futsal® – a five-on-five version of soccer which is very popular.
“ This was such a great project, the Antilles School wanted a top performing and safe recreation area for their students to play and exercise on. Our multi-patent outdoor BounceBack surfacing provides the industries highest level of performance and safety for athletes and can handle the harsh elements of Caribbean, it was a natural fit.” Said Jorgen Moller – SnapSports.
On opening day, students burst onto the court and immediately began jumping, shooting hoops, hop-scotching and kicking goals. It was pure energy and excitement on the court. Let the games begin.
“We continue to provide the best for our student athletes and the new play court adds yet another piece to our stable of top notch facilities “ said Athletic Director George Tipton.