Tennis Courts are an often-overlooked gem of outdoor events. In our years of experience, we have found people discount their tennis court as a potential event area when in fact they are perfect! Being an already level space, they are a ready-made area for a marquee that you can then make into your ideal event space.
Marquee on a Tennis Court FAQ’s
Frequently people don’t realise that they can have a marquee on a Tennis Court - here we debunk common Tennis Court marquee Myths!
The only access to my tennis court is via the gate - that is not terribly wide. How can my marquee fit?
- Great question! Our marquees are completely modular - so they pack down and can easily fit through a standard 1-person tennis court gate.
My access is steep and narrow - can you get a marquee in?
- Yes, generally we can! As per above FAQ, our marquees are modular so they pack down small and can get through narrow walkways and steep sections.
Please note, we do need to know about your access when you book so that we can plan and quote accordingly.
I didn’t think a Tennis Court Marquee would be rain-proof?
- Yes, they are - Event Marquees provide marquees with the option of having full sides that can be retracted for good weather or closed for inclement. To be assured that your event is completely rain-proof we highly recommend you add in our raised wooden flooring (like is pictured here).
Another great feature of (most) tennis courts is that already have built in effective drainage so if it does rain they are ready-equipped to ensure it drains away quickly.
Level Love
An amazing advantage of tennis courts is that they are already level - making them the ideal base for your marquee. Levelling a surface can be a timely exercise - but with a tennis court it is a quick and straightforward process with their flat foundation.
With your already flat surface you don’t have to add levelling costs to your overall marquee costs. #budgetwinner
Universities or Schools (and similar) Marquee on a Tennis Court
Many universities and schools have a tennis court - some have several. And a vast majority of the time they sit empty - when in fact you could be utilising them for all sorts of functions or events.
Consider turning your Tennis Courts into the ultimate space. By bringing an event outdoors you naturally create a lot more buzz and excitement that translates to a successful event. It can mean you could sell more tickets, get a bigger crowd than expected or even get more media coverage (if that’s what you are after).
With a bigger space made up of a few Tennis Courts you have greater scope and flexibility with what you can achieve - there is no limit to what we can create on your space. Event Marquees have marquees in a vast variety of size and layout options to custom suit the space provided. Event Marquees have great options to cover several tennis courts area or more. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Here are some excellent ideas for Tennis Court Marquees at your school or university.
Annual Ball - transform a tired indoor event to an outdoor wonderland. Have a large central marquee featuring an oversized dancefloor, surrounded by tables and chairs. Add in some smaller marquees for food buffets, bars, lounge chill-out zones and cloak room.
Sporting Event or Stage Show - Stop hiding your premier sporting events indoors - by using your tennis courts for more than just tennis! Attract a bigger crowd by moving your action outside! Read about a great example of cheerleading that was moved outside with great success.
Markets - are still so popular and adding a Marquee to a Tennis Court you create an instant marketplace that easily attracts passing people. Either use one big marquee or a top idea is to instead have lots of smaller 6m x 6m marquees. This example was used for a designer market at a university (for its up and coming students).
Open Day or Info Day - A Tennis Court is ideal here as you generally have one entry point where by you can check registrations before they enter the main space. A large marquee with open sides (pending weather) is great for this purpose. Our new Event Bars are ideal information stations with the ability to add a branded display or custom message ( for example each department).
Make an Extraordinary Outdoor Event Space
Quite often properties that have a tennis court also have a pool and / or gardens & lawn adjacent. These extra areas can also be utilised to extend your event space and functionality. Here are some creative ideas that go beyond your main Tennis Court Marquee space.
Over Pool walkway or Dancefloor - the ultimate event accessory! Did you know we can also cover your pool to add an additional functional event space? If your pool is in close proximity to the tennis court, we can create a stunning walkway for a dramatic entrance for your guests to arrive to your marquee on a tennis court. Or if the pool area better suits a dance floor, we can magically transform this area and create the ultimate space for the first dance.
Outdoor Lounge - you can create an extra lounge zone in the garden, for chill out time from the main event.
Like in this brilliant example - an unused, uneven garden area was transformed into an inviting and relaxed space for guests to enjoy.
Make your next event a smash by adding a Marquee over a Tennis Court. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your backyard or at a venue - we can transform it into the ideal event space. Talk to the experienced and helpful Event Marquees Team today.