Tennis Center Progress
Construction is underway on a new tennis center at Suffield Academy, set to be completed over a two-year period. The project will replace the existing ten courts with twelve new ones and include a 2,500-square-foot building designed for gatherings and activities. The first four new courts have already been completed. The building is under construction and will be complete by February 2025.
The courts are being constructed by Classic Turf, a leader in sports facility engineering in the Northeast, utilizing post-tension concrete technology known for its durability. Classic Turf pairs this with their patented all-weather sports surface, ensuring quality and resilience. The new design aims to enhance the spectator experience. Instead of the previous 10-foot fencing around all courts, the new layout features 8-foot fencing on the north and south sides and 4-foot fencing on the east and west. The courts are grouped into pods of two, with eight new courts scheduled to replace the original ten after next season. The facility will also include a central lounge that opens onto the courts, restrooms, storage for tennis equipment, and two 3-dimensional activity spaces with Trackman TMiO Golf Simulators. The building is being designed by acclaimed architect Andrew Kotchen '89, P'22, '26 and his firm, Workshop/APD.
