01Define the users before the product
Primary-school recreation, secondary-school sport, community open access and council park use place different demands on the same court. Record age groups, sport mix, expected daily use and whether the facility is supervised or open access.
02Prioritise maintainability
Cleaning access, spare material, local repair method and the ability to replace a damaged area should be considered before procurement. A system that can be maintained by the organisation may outperform a technically impressive surface that is difficult to service.
03Plan the whole recreation package
Court flooring can sit alongside lighting, nets, basketball equipment, pump tracks, shade, seating or other public-realm products. These elements should be coordinated around circulation and future expansion rather than procured as isolated afterthoughts.
04Keep product evidence and local obligations separate
Apollo can provide current product information and verified documents available for the selected system. Site design, accessibility, civil works, installation, local approvals and public-sector procurement requirements remain project-specific.
05Write a clear project brief
A useful school or council brief includes site, dimensions, existing base, sports, user groups, hours of use, drainage condition, maintenance capability, desired colours or markings, supporting equipment and intended programme.