The Benefits of Having an Indoor Court During Winter

Every Minnesotan knows that Minnesota winters are long and cold. While there are some options for outdoor activities, such as ice skating and sledding, there are still times when it might be too dangerous to play outside. Plus, spending too much time outdoors during the winter can cause frostbite, right?

So, what recreational options do you have then? Well, what if there was a way you could play basketball or volleyball all year long? Keep your kids busy and active this winter season by building an indoor game court courtesy of C&C Courts!

The benefits are numerous – let’s take a closer look.

Get Year-Round Physical Exercise

When it comes to bitterly cold winter days, it can be tough to ensure your children get enough physical activity during their day. With an indoor sports court, your children can play practically any game of their choosing, such as basketball, which helps provide cardio and coordination practice.

An indoor court can also provide bonding time with your children as you play a sport together. Plus, you'll have happy and tired children at the end of a long play session!

Improved Coordination

The most important element in practically any sport is coordination. Running, passing, dribbling; all of these techniques and more require pristine hand-eye coordination and are key elements that can be improved upon by having year-round access to an indoor court.

If your children are active or enrolled in any sports, it's important for them to practice through the off-season as well, which can vastly improve their game. While the snow drifts over the asphalt, you and your family will be able to enjoy the game from the comfort of your own home!

Team Building

Basketball, volleyball, pickleball; what do they all have in common? They’re team sports! And if you have a player or coach residing in your household, having access to your own indoor game court will do wonders for improving your team-building capabilities.

To be successful, you need to work with your team and develop a bond. Basketball teaches kids and adults alike to work as a team to win the game. Building an indoor game court can help develop your children’s teamwork ability, which will help them in many aspects throughout their lives.

Your children can invite their friends over to play and improve their friendships, or you can even host winter-time practices in the safety and security of your own home!

Prevent Injuries

Outdoor courts can become slippery and dangerous during the winter months. Trying to play on a slushy basketball court could become hazardous and may cause a slip-and-fall accident. An injury will set you back further on your quest for greatness– which can be avoided by having an indoor game court. An indoor court is much safer to play on all year, safe from hazards like rain, snow, and decaying foliage.

There’s a second way that indoor courts prevent injury– keeping you in top shape through the off-season to ensure you can practice and play at your same level when the season starts. When your kids start competitive sports, constant practice is the best way to get ahead.

If you are idle too long, trying to reach your top performance can cause potential injury because your body isn’t as used to the exercise. Take it slow when re-introducing any kind of exercise into your normal routine.

Extended Playing Hours

Most kids must be home by dark, which cuts into their playtime. When fall and winter roll around, it’s dark early, and kids still have energy to burn off. An indoor court can give them the space to play and practice while in the safety of their home.

They can continue to play longer and burn off excess energy, which could help them sleep better at night and improve their focus on homework. Plus, they can continue to exercise throughout the winter months, staying active despite the weather outside.

Build Community

The cold and wet months of the year don’t have to dampen your social calendar. With an indoor court, you can host competitions and games for your friends and family. If you have an indoor multi-sport athletic court, you can host just about any game tournament possible. This includes a tournament for the recent popularity of pickleball.

Indoor Court Surfaces

When you decide to build a home court, one of the primary factors includes indoor athletic court surfaces. C&C Courts offer a variety of court surfaces that provide superior performance.

Sport Court® Surfaces

Sport Court® has three different indoor court surfaces to choose from. They’re all excellent choices for your court, depending on your budget and desired performance.
 

• Maple Select™: Maple Select™ is a majestic-looking flooring option. This product is modular, which makes installation and maintenance costs much lower than normal hardwood maple flooring. It has a 2MM underlayment that helps with joint protection. We also offer a wide range of colors and four shades of Maple to match your gym’s design.

• Response HG™: Response HG™ is a flexible flooring with superior traction and shock absorption. It is engineered to be safe for youth and adult players. It is perfect for multi-purpose athletic courts.

• Defense™: Defense™ flooring is affordable and cost-effective, which is ideal for facilities and homes that want to customize the look of their floor completely.

TarkettSports® Surfaces

C&C Courts also carry flooring options from TarkettSports®. We love their options, and we know you will, too!

• Tarkett Omnisports™: This flooring is perfect for any court, from volleyball to basketball courts. It has an emphasis on shock absorption and minimal maintenance.

• Polyturf Plus Pad & Pour™: This is an essential indoor gym floor for any sport. It is a seamless surface and comes in multiple options for thickness.

• Lumaflex™: Lumaflex™ is comfortable, safe, and designed for many different sports. It is made of combined point-elastic surface properties with an area-elastic substructure, which absorbs more impact.

Start Building Your Dream Court Today!

There are a variety of home gym options available from C&C Courts! You can design your own to be as simple or elaborate as you would like. Working with us will provide you with quality installation, and with over 30 years of residential and commercial game court experience, you can rest assured that your at-home game court installation will be in good hands.

Check out our “Design A Court” feature on our website to see what your court could look like!

Keep your kids happy, healthy, and active this winter with an indoor game court from C&C Courts! Check out our gallery for inspiration, and when you’re ready, you can contact us by calling 952-746-4545 or sending us a message on our website.