The Clarke Central High School tennis courts are shown on Oct. 24. In an Oct. 23 email to CCHS staff, CCHS Athletic Director Dr. Jon Ward announced that the CCHS courts will be resurfaced, a process that is expected to take roughly four weeks. “The resurfacing process enhances safety, playability and the courts’ longevity. It addresses issues such as cracks and drainage, ensuring a consistent, reliable and professional-quality playing surface,” CCHS Assistant Athletic Director Chris Aiken said. Photo by Kye Streetman
It was announced on Oct. 23 that the CCHS tennis courts are being resurfaced for safety.
The Clarke Central High School tennis courts are being resurfaced and will be off limits for use until the project is completed, which CCHS Athletic Director Dr. Jon Ward announced in an email to CCHS staff on Oct. 23.
Weeds grown from cracks in the Clarke Central High School tennis courts are shown on Oct. 24. It was announced on Oct. 23 in an email to all CCHS staff that the tennis courts are being resurfaced. “The modifications of the courts will allow us to serve more athletes, recruit new tennis players and engage a safer playing environment for all involved,” CCHS varsity tennis assistant coach Evan Adams said. Photo by Kye Streetman
Each year, the Clarke County School District evaluates school facilities to identify areas needing maintenance or upgrades. This year, the CCHS tennis courts were selected after showing signs of wear that affected safety and playability.
“The project involves removing the top layer, repairing any damage and resurfacing the courts. This includes cleaning and repairing the existing surface, applying a new acrylic coating and repainting the court lines,” CCHS Associate Athletic Director Chris Aiken said.
The resurfacing will be managed directly by the CCSD Plant Services Department and is set to be finished in about four weeks.
“It’s going to be nice to have reliable courts to play on,” CCHS boys varsity tennis player Noah Stewart, a senior, said. “I’m looking forward to not having the ball bounce every which direction on cracks, crevices and plants growing out of the courts. There will (also) be no more puddles after it rains (and) that’s a big problem (because) the balls get wet and they don’t bounce as much.”
“I’m looking forward to not having the ball bounce every which direction on cracks, crevices and plants growing out of the courts.”
— Noah Stewart,
CCHS varsity tennis player and senior/p>
Despite the CCHS boys varsity tennis team having claimed back-to-back Region 8-AAAAA championships for the past two years, according to CCHS varsity tennis assistant coach Evan Adams, the deteriorating courts have made consistent practices difficult. However, to Adams the resurfacing will pave the way for further success.
“We have an exceptionally successful tennis team and the only way for us to continue to be successful is for us to be able to put in the hard (work) in our practices through consistent use,” Adams said. “I’m ecstatic (for this upgrade) and feel like our athletes really deserve this. These updates will only lead to us continuing to dominate as region champs and beyond.”
