Knoxfield Tennis Club
Meeting community needs with new pickleball facilities
Victoria

The primary challenge at Knoxfield Tennis Club was adapting the existing En-Tout-Cas tennis court surface to accommodate multiple pickleball courts. Unlike traditional tennis, pickleball requires a smaller, hard-court surface, as well as precise markings to separate individual courts.

En-Tout-Cas tennis court surface at the Knoxfield Tennis Club

Additionally, the club wanted to ensure that the new facility would be accessible and enjoyable for players of all ages and levels, while seamlessly integrating with the surrounding courts and amenities.

SPORTENG approached this project with a detailed conversion plan that would transform the En-Tout-Cas court into four top-quality pickleball courts. The work involved resurfacing the original clay-based court to create a hard-court finish optimised for pickleball’s unique gameplay dynamics. The primary focus was on optimising the existing court grades and designing the new courts to ensure effective drainage, preventing any future issues that could compromise playability or surface integrity.

SPORTENG carefully mapped out and applied the new pickleball court lines to maximise the playable area, ensuring ample space for each court without compromising the player experience.

Additionally, SPORTENG took care to align the new courts with Knoxfield Tennis Club’s high standards, ensuring the new facilities met the demands of regular and tournament-level play. Working closely with the club and the City of Knox, SPORTENG designed and executed the conversion to preserve the club’s aesthetics while adding a modern twist with the pickleball court integration.

The converted pickleball courts have been a resounding success. Knoxfield Tennis Club now boasts four dedicated pickleball courts, making it a premier destination for racket sports enthusiasts in the area. Members and visitors alike can enjoy pickleball on a high-quality, purpose-designed surface that enhances playability and durability.

In collaboration with the Victorian Racket Club’s recent addition of squash and racquetball courts, the revamped Knoxfield Tennis Club is now one of the largest public racket facilities in the region. With these enhancements, the club has effectively anticipated and responded to the growing interest in diverse racket sports, solidifying its reputation as a forward-thinking sports facility.

Pickleball racquet on the blue pickleball court at the Knoxfield Tennis Club 

SPORTENG’s involvement in the Knoxfield Tennis Club conversion project exemplifies our expertise in adapting and optimising sports facilities to meet evolving community needs. Through strategic planning and precise execution, SPORTENG has helped Knoxfield Tennis Club embrace pickleball’s popularity, providing the club and its members with a new, dynamic space that fosters connection, competition, and community.