“The fact that Draper uses all 4" OD tubing in our overhead
structure allowed us to make very stable backstops even
under these challenging conditions,” Turner said. “Plus, their
choice of white powder coat finish allows the tall cradles and
overhead structure to virtually disappear against the white
roof structure.”
In all, Hahn installed 16 basketball units, two gym divider
curtains, and four volleyball systems. So many motorized
products in a multipurpose facility created an additional issue.
“The owner has so many different groups using the goals at
one time that they need a lot of flexibility,” Hahn said. “Some
backstops need to be up out of the way for volleyball, others
need to be down for basketball, and the configurations need
to change according to their schedule.”
“We utilized a Smart Gym control system that included
individual control as well as the ability to simultaneously run
both backstops on any court,” Turner said. “Simultaneous
operation of equipment can greatly reduce a facility’s set
up time, so you don’t get groups of people hanging around
waiting to get onto a court.”