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City of Florence Honored for Construction Excellence for the Dr. Eddie Floyd Tennis Center

February 07, 2012

The City of Florence is a winner of the 2011 Outdoor Tennis Facility Award, presented by the American Sports Builders Association.  Talbot Tennis was recognized for its court construction work on the Dr. Eddie Floyd Tennis Center in Florence.

 

 

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for tennis courts, running tracks, fields and indoor sports flooring annually recognizes tennis, track, field, and indoor facilities which exemplify construction excellence.  A panel of ASBA members judges entries on elements such as layout and design, site work, drainage, base construction, surface, amenities, innovation, and overall impression.

 

 

The Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center opened on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 and is located at 1060 N. Cashua Drive.  The Tennis Center features 24 asphalt courts, 6 Har-Tru clay courts, a 5000 SF Tennis Activity Center with outdoor decking.  The activity center also includes a lounge area, student study area with computers, restrooms, locker rooms, meeting and office space and a pro shop.  The Florence Tennis Center hosts league play, open/free play, special instruction and developmental tennis clinics.