Roofing a tennis court
Tennis coach Ivan Trogrlic has fulfilled a long-cherished dream at SV Darmstadt Eberstadt: A modern, covered tennis facility that allows year-round play. The solution? A customised RÖDER polygon hall.
Advantages of a covered tennis facility
- Playing regardless of the weather
- Flexible utilisation options
- Expandable construction
- Energy-efficient air conditioning
Building an indoor tennis centre: Fast and efficient with RÖDER
The indoor tennis centre was built in record time. ‘After planning, the hall was built within around 10 working days,’ reports Trogrlic enthusiastically. RÖDER took on the complete realisation and delivered a turnkey solution.
Technical details of the RÖDER tennis hall
- Span: 18 metres
- Length: 35 metres
- Equipment: 7 light element sectional doors, aluminium-glass double door
- Air conditioning: Thermal roof and full air conditioning
Costs for the construction of an indoor tennis centre
The investment in a covered tennis facility varies depending on the size and equipment. Factors such as insulation, lighting and flooring influence the total cost. RÖDER offers customised solutions based on individual budgets.
Long-term cost savings through flexibility
A particular advantage of RÖDER tennis halls is their mobility. ‘I opted for this type of hall because I wanted a lightweight construction that I could also move later,’ explains Trogrlic. This flexibility can save costs in the long term.
Year-round tennis: more than just protection from the weather
The covered tennis facility offers more than just protection from the rain and cold. Trogrlic enthuses: ‘The biggest advantage of my new hall is that I can also play indoors in the summer months.’ The translucent roof ensures optimum training conditions whatever the weather.
Sustainable aspects of indoor tennis hall construction
In times of climate change, sustainability is also becoming increasingly important in the construction of sports facilities. RÖDER focuses on environmentally friendly solutions for its indoor tennis centres:
- Energy efficiency: full air conditioning and a thermal roof ensure optimum temperatures with minimum energy consumption.
- Natural lighting: The translucent roof construction reduces the need for artificial lighting.
- Recyclable materials: The materials used are largely recyclable, which improves the environmental footprint.
Ivan Trogrlic, a tennis coach from Darmstadt, has built a new indoor tennis centre with an innovative lightweight construction that can accommodate around 400-500 members and can be relocated if necessary. The hall is characterised by a translucent roof and flexible sectional doors, which enable optimal training conditions in both summer and winter. The turnkey hall was erected by Röder in just ten working days, which led to great satisfaction among Trogrlic and his students.
‘The cooperation with Röder was excellent. After planning, the hall was built within around 10 working days.’
Ivan Trogrlic, Tennis Coach
Technical details
| Width: | 18,00 m |
| Length: | 35,00 m |
| Area: | 630,00 m² |
| Side height: | 5,00 m |
| Roof: | High-quality thermal roof cover |
| Facade: | ISO panels and 7 sectional courts |
Versatile utilisation options for the covered tennis facility
The flexibility of the RÖDER sports halls opens up additional sources of income for clubs and operators:
- Hire for events: The hall can be used for events in the off-season.
- Multi-sport use: The indoor tennis centre can be converted for other sports with little effort.
- Training camps: The weatherproof facility is ideal for intensive training sessions lasting several days.
This versatility enables operators to maximise the utilisation of the facility and thus increase profitability. The ability to appeal to different target groups means that the tennis hall can become a year-round centre for sports and events. Flexible use not only helps to cover costs, but also promotes networking within the local community and strengthens the club's position as an important social meeting place.
An investment in the future of tennis
The decision to cover a tennis court or build a complete indoor tennis centre opens up new possibilities for clubs and coaches. With flexible, sustainable and technologically advanced solutions such as RÖDER sports halls, year-round tennis becomes a reality - an investment that pays off in many ways in the long term. From increasing membership numbers and additional sources of income to a reduced ecological footprint, these innovative indoor tennis centres offer numerous benefits. For clubs and operators who are forward-thinking, they are an ideal solution for taking tennis to a new level.