On December 14, 2021

Winter Pickleball Court Care: Nets, Standing Water, Debris Removal

If your Utah home or property is outfitted with a pickleball court, chances are it gets far less use, or even none at all, during the colder winter months we’re entering right now. Taking a few steps to protect the court area during the winter is important for its long-term lifespan and quality, and none of these themes take very long or involve too much effort on your behalf.

At Courts Unlimited, we’re proud to offer the very best commercial and residential pickleball courts in the area, plus expertise to our clients on how to care for and maintain any of their courts throughout the year. This two-part blog series will go over several basics on how to care for your pickleball court during the early and mid parts of the upcoming winter, ensuring it stays in great shape for both next spring and the long-term future.

Lower or Remove Nets

Assuming you’re like most Utahns and don’t plan to attempt use of your pickleball court during the winter, it’s important to consider taking down the nets during this time. Leaving the nets in place can do damage to both the court area and poles over an extended period of time, as the net material isn’t always made for cold weather conditions.

If you live in a climate where there is occasional snowfall or other winter precipitation, such as Utah, it’s also important to regularly lower the net to allow for precipitation to roll off the court area.

Lowering the pickleball poles is even more important if you live in an area where snow fall regularly becomes too high for them not to be taken down. While rare, there are some Utah homes who have had their pickleball courts damaged after snowfall became too heavy to be supported by the pickleball poles, so this step is absolutely necessary if you live in an area with really poor snowfall records.

Remove Standing Water

One of the biggest threats to maintaining your pickleball court during the winter season involves standing water possibly freezing on top of the surface. This can do significant damage to the court area, so it’s important to remove any standing water you might see on top of your pickleball space.

Clean Leaves and Other Debris

Depending on where your pickleball court is located, there may be a few extra elements you need to remove from the surface before winter sets in. If leaves accumulate on top of your court during fall months and aren’t completely cleared off, they’ll likely freeze onto the surface and do significant damage if left alone.

In addition to fallen leaves, it’s also important to regularly pick up any other debris that might accumulate on top of your court over time, such as sticks and the like.

For more on how to care for your pickleball court this winter, or to learn about any of our tennis courts, basketball courts or other options, speak to the staff at Courts Unlimited today.