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Basketball is undoubtedly one of the most popular ball sports around; invented in 1891, this sport certainly came a long way and is one of the most lucrative sports played in North America today. It's a game where professionals earn millions and friends enjoy a challenging exercise session. Either way, you will need a decent hoop if you want to enjoy this energetic game to its fullest. 

Choose Your Game 

Before you buy your hoop, decide where you want to use it. You can play inside or outside, allowing you to choose between a  portable, wall-mounted or in-ground hoop. Portable hoops are secured by a large plastic container that you can fill with water or sand. It's much easier to assemble than other alternatives but of course not as stable. 

Wall-mounted hoops are attached with a bracket to the wall and since they don't have a pole, you can easily fit the hoop above your garage door. Keep in mind that these hoops are very convenient but not very sturdy as other options. 

If you want to enjoy this sport outside, you will benefit from an in-ground hoop. An in-ground hoop is a bit harder to install but they are very sturdy and will last for years at a time. This is the best option for a permanent setup. 

Winter is upon us! The temperature may be dropping, but the indoor sports season is just heating up. There's no rest for the chilly, so don't let cold temperatures and snow on the field get in the way of your team's training regimen. When it is time to bring the sports indoors for the winter season, will your space be ready? Sports Systems can outfit your gym space or indoor arena with all the necessary equipment for the winter season.

Tom Dempsey holds the record for longest field goal in an NFL game at a whopping 63 yards. 

Tom Dempsey only has one and a half feet. 

Maybe that half foot gave him a distinct advantage. Perhaps it forced him to train harder than the next guy. Either way, its easy to overlook the efforts of a kicker. Though they often score points when it matters most, they never seem to garner the same respect as a quarterbacks or receiver. Not to mention they're paid way less! 

Don't overlook the kicking game. Don't overlook your football goal posts.

Football goal posts may seem like an afterthought to an outdoor facility. They're just there on the periphery, used only for a single sport and only a few times a game. 

But they're essential! 

Sport Systems offers a couple of options for your field. If space is a concern we found a pretty clever solution in a combination football goal post and soccer goal hybrid setup. Constructed of both 2 and 4 inch square tubing, our durable hybrid unit is sandblasted and powder coated for durability. Mother nature, bring it on! 

David and Goliath Walk Into a Gym. Together. 

We at Sport Systems enjoy a challenge. 

Our record of large scale renovations and seating solutions speaks to our engineering and execution capabilities, something PROFIT Magazine mentioned specifically while ranking us among the 500 fastest growing companies in Canada. Look no further than our projects with Carleton University, Queen's University, and the University of Ottawa. We're proud to say our seating will be enjoyed for years to come as football begins making a return to Ottawa.

We're also proud to supply peripheral equipment to the Frank Clair Stadium project at Landsdowne Park. This ambitious stadium marks a departure from traditional "grandstand" architecture and embraces a provocative, modern look sure to endure the coming decades. With this project we're excited to play a small role in bringing CFL Football back to Ottawa in 2014. Ottawa Fury FC will also enjoy this world class facility. 

So our solutions are proven to work well in both traditional and contemporary designs. All of the projects mentioned above were ambitious in scale, but ambitious doesn't necessarily mean massive. Sometimes, the solution to a large project seems rather obvious. Other times, what you might call a "smaller" project presents unique challenges that send us back to the drawing board. 

Let's spend a second talking about where the rubber meets the road and the pedal meets the metal! Neither of these really fit today's subject exactly, but they aren't entirely irrelevant. Gymnasiums and sports facilities are where the human body tests its limits against itself, against others, and most often, against gravity. Many sports require a forgiving surface, whether for the prevention of injury or because a routine demands a cushioned finale, like in gymnastics. Gymnastic crash pads and mats are essential to any gym where gymnastics or any gymnastic-inspired activities are taking place. Plus, who doesn't love diving headfirst into a 30-inch sea of foam?

Sport Systems Canada gymnastic crash pads are available in far too many choices to list here. That's why we have a website. What you need to know about all the sizes you'll see listed is that our pads are made of 44 ILD (Indention Load Reflection) polyurethane foam. If you're not a foam enthusiast who knows exactly what means off the top of your head, rest assured. The short explanation is that a 12 x 12 x 4 inch slab of our foam can withstand 44 pounds of weight before taking an indention. Luxury memory foam beds usually have an ILD of about 14. This means our foam is durable and supportive without feeling swampy to athletes climbing on and off of it. 

We've taken a few opportunities to show you current projects we're excited about to help you understand what we're capable of on a client-to-client basis. Truth be told, seeing individual projects through from start to finish gives us that special pride for a job well done. 

But, sometimes focusing on individual projects can make you lose sight of the big picture. For instance, Sport Systems' commitment to growing communities through sport equipment has been a successful strategy for building relationships and, in turn, our business.

One can be a metric for the other. 

Alright, alright. We don't like to toot our own horn, but from time to time it's nice to take a step back and appreciate how far we've come. This also helps us decide where to go in the future. 

So, let's crunch some numbers...

Here's a fact no parent on the planet can disagree with: children are expensive. 

Kids don't need fancy clothes; they'll just stain or outgrow them. They don't need gourmet cuisine options; simple healthy items should do the trick. Hand me down clothes? Totally understandable in multi-children households. What about youth lacrosse equipment? Youth football equipment? Volleyball? 

Youth sports equipment is a different matter. Allow me to explain. 

It's no secret that sports offer children learning experiences that are hard to capture in the classroom. Any well-rounded youngster should, if physically capable, garner the benefits of team sports at an early and noncompetitive age. 

Doesn't it make sense to hold sport facilities to the same standard as the classroom? If new teaching methods are proving effective in other districts, who wouldn't want these innovation to benefit their child? 

So you finally got that new bike that you've had your eyes on and you've been riding your bike around happily all summer long. But now that summer has ended and fall is upon us, it's time to start thinking of how you are going to keep your bike protected during the cold months ahead. With the winter months comes a lot of precipitation including rain in some areas and heavy snow in others. Leaving your bike out in any wet conditions will cause your bike to rust and could cause other mechanical issues. We don't want all of your precious money to go to waste on your investment so we have a solution: 

Our Polyethylene Bike Lockers!

These lockers are our most popular style bicycle lockers that have lots of benefits. First, these lockers are ideal for any climate that you live in and are maintenance free. Second, the size of the lockers allows you to fit not just one but two bikes. If you have a roommate or a significant other who also has a bike, sharing is always caring! 

Biking is a popular activity and only continues to increase in popularity every day. People are now opting to use their bicycles, a more economically affordable option for their daily commute and are nixing their cars-along with the high costs of maintenance and fuel. They are incorporating biking to work, the gym, and wherever else their hearts desire in their daily routine. Not to mention, biking is a healthy alternative! So with all of these people using their bikes to go to their favorite stores and coffee shops throughout the week, are you prepared to accommodate this influx of bikers? Do you have bike racks?

If you answered "no" to those questions, now is the time to consider optimizing your business by providing bike racks for your customers. Sports Systems Canada has a range of bicycle racks to accommodate anything that you have in mind. Each business will desire to have a bike rack that not only looks nice but is also safe and easy to maintain. We have responded to the needs of many businesses by delivering products that address security, maintenance and aesthetic concerns. 

No, not fishing. That actually has a lot of contact - especially if you're the fish.
I'm talking about golf! Let's face it; most of us aren't hitting the ball as straight or long as those guys on the Tour. If you want to make par you have to spend long hours at the range or on the course really working at your game. 

Golf nets line driving ranges and golf courses, protecting people and property from the asteroid-like speed of a well-hit golf ball. Our general nylon golf barrier can be cut to whatever size application your course or facility may call for (yes, any size). Our netting is dyed black and treated with U.V. coating to protect it from the long summer sun. Black netting maintains a clean look, avoiding the kind of discoloration common in white nylon nets left exposed to the elements. Be sure you check out our Golf Netting Spec Sheet to learn more about Sport Systems golf netting solutions.