New Twin Falls courts open

On June 13 The City of Twin Falls, Idaho, opened six pickleball courts located on former tennis courts at Frontier Park southeast of the College of Southern Idaho near the intersection of Falls Ave. and US 93.

The city issued a $112,000+ contract to Tennis and Track Company (TTC) in Salt Lake City. TTC poured a post-tension concrete slab on top of the asphalt surface of some pre-existing tennis courts.  Although post-tension concrete sports courts have been around for many years, the technology has only recently begun to catch on in the world of pickleball.  The Twin Falls project might possibly be the first Idaho usage of post-tension concrete for pickleball courts

Post-tension concrete is said to create a crack-proof surface with an exceptionally long life-span. At least one vendor offers a 20-year "crack free " guarantee on such court surfaces.  More information about post-tension concrete will appear in a separate post.

The Pickleball Association of Twin Falls, Inc. is the main "mover and shaker" group in that community.  PATF members filled all six courts when they opened on Tuesday, June 13.

Twin Falls area players have been fortunate to use a large indoor venue at Soccer Time.  PATF uses and regularly updates a Facebook to keep local players informed:

https://www.facebook.com/pickleballassociationoftwinfalls/

The Twin Falls players look like a fun bunch!

Here is a Twin Falls media article about opening of the new courts:

http://www.kmvt.com/content/news/Frontier-Park-gets-six-pickle-ball-courts--428295773.html

Here's the article documenting the contract costs for the new courts:

http://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/city-to-build-pickleball-court-at-frontier-field/article_90047401-fbce-5e8c-aebe-cf31d52ec7c7.html

And here's an article about other places to play in Twin Falls:

http://magicvalley.com/entertainment/places-to-play-pickleball/article_cbb1306b-8269-5e48-9039-13e1a180fd1f.html

Finally, here's a vicinity map of the courts: