We had always wanted our boys to have a sports court. Ray had originally proposed the plan back in our old house and we had cleared an area three or four years ago. But living where we did it required a lot more in cartage costs for concrete and sand, and so the idea sat. When we moved to the town, it became a necessity. My figuring was that my kids might move to the town, but they were not going to lose their freedom that they had had in the country. So by putting in the sports court we could give them the fun of bike riding, rollerblading, skate boarding, basketball, and hockey without the dangers of having to play in the streets. It also gives our children a wonderful place to invite their friends to.
We have built our sports court so that they may play in the summer and winter. We have built up a lip, so that they court may be flooded in the winter for an ice rink. Here you can see the beginnings of our court.
Cleaning Up After All the Mud
There was much work to be done! All the logs were moved and I had raked up all the debris that was under it. My main helpers, Dane and Cassidy were filling the wheelbarrow and hauling it away. We were burning what we could and the rest went to our compost pile.
Notice All the Piles!!
Preparing the Sports Court
Watching the Excitement
Our Soil Arrives
The little boys were helping clear up some soil spills on the driveway.
Clean Up Crew
Big Brother Keeping Little One Safe
Piles of Soil For Our New Lawn
Beginning of Sports Court
Laying the Rebar
Littlest Crew Member
Tying the Rebar
Once the was laid across the court, we had to tie each and every piece with wire. That was a lot of tying!!! Hard on the fingers, too! But we want a nice strong foundation of cement.
Completed Rebar
Watching the Excitement
Pouring the Concrete
Power Trowelling to Get a Great Surface
We put in a drain, so the water can drain, and also, holes on the sides so that we could put up a net for tennis or other sports. The finished court is 24' x 34' - big enough for most anything!
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