Community centres are an essential part of many neighbourhoods. They provide a place for people to gather for social and recreational activities. If you’re looking to upgrade your community centre, multi-purpose flooring is a great option. The chosen flooring...
MaxFlor+ and MaxMat+ are versatile and durable flooring systems designed for high-traffic and demanding indoor spaces such as ice hockey arenas. These products offer exceptional anti-slip properties, durability and elasticity that make them resistant to abrasion from...
When it comes to finding the best gym flooring product, rubber is clearly one of the winners. Depending on the fitness activities you offer, it may even be the best flooring for gyms. It provides ample cushioning and support for athletes of all types, while also being...
When it comes to flooring for schools, there are several factors to consider. You need a material that is safe for students and staff, durable enough to withstand heavy traffic, and stylish enough to please everyone. In this guide, we will discuss the different types...
Are you looking for a year-round venue for your athletes to train? Indoor running tracks are an excellent solution for schools and sports clubs that want a safe space to train in all weather conditions. Indoor tracks provide a consistent surface for athletes to run on...
When choosing volleyball flooring, there are several factors you need to consider before making a decision. One of the most important is the level of performance you need from your court. Another key question is how often the court will be used for volleyball games...
When looking for the best dance flooring, you should consider a few things, such as the size of the floor, the type of surface, but also whether it is easy to maintain and clean. Additionally, it will also depend on the dance styles your dance studio offers. In this...
You want your sports flooring to offer superb shock absorption, better resiliency, and terrific traction so athletes can make the most of their game. However, does your sports flooring have to negatively impact the environment and cost you more money, time, and waste?...
Case Study – Sixteen Mile Sports Complex Thousands of visits take place at the Sixteen Mile Sports Complex each week. The visitors at this arena participate in ice rink related sports that include free skating, figure skating, speed skating, hockey and...
Gymnasium floor sockets, also known as floor sleeves, are an essential component of athletic spaces in schools, recreation complexes, and a wide variety of other sports facilities. Setting-up netting equipment and its posts to play sports like volleyball, badminton,...
One of the most popular flooring solutions in school gymnasiums are vinyl floor coverings such as our Omnisports line of sports flooring. It is most sought after for reasons such as its capacity to reduce impact force while providing many health benefits and...
The use of certain machines or equipment could impose an excessively heavy load to a sports floor, causing permanent damage. Knowing the sports flooring static load capacity becomes essential.What does static load mean?Static loads are loads that are applied to a...
Case Study – Burlington Central School The ambitious renovation of the Burlington Central School had to be well planned as they needed to redo two gymnasiums. The existing wood floor in the main gymnasium was over 50 years old and it was extremely well used. They took...
Sports flooring categories are a reflection of force reduction test results of a specific flooring. This is an important component to evaluate when searching for a resilient indoor sports flooring system that will provide optimal athletic performance.How does this...
Case Study – NDG YMCA PartnershipIn order to establish a winning partnership, the first step should be to build solid ties of mutual trust with our customers. This type of relationship has been maintained for over 10 years with the YMCAs in Quebec and Ontario. Indeed,...
Case Study – Nashwaaksis Middle School Through our long-standing relationship of mutual trust and partnership with Nashwaaksis Middle School for over 40 years, the facility has benefited from a few of the high-quality gymnasium flooring provided by Advantage...
Case Study – Lindsay Recreation Complex ChallengeThe Lindsay Recreation Complex (Kawartha Lakes, Ontario) wanted to make its multi-purpose room even more versatile. They were hoping to create a brighter and more inviting feel for future events, meetings, camps, and...
Sports flooring is a significant investment, it’s an investment not only in performance but also in longevity. All athletic floors are not created equal. It is important to know the materials, manufacturer, and certifications that ensure you will continue to get the...
Vinyl flexible covering materials, like Omnisports, are becoming one of the most popular flooring systems on the market, especially for gymnasiums. Because of its versatility, a vinyl floor can accommodate a large variety of sports, athletic activities, and...
Growing feet need a durable, stable, resilient surface to keep safely growing on, no matter how physically active they are.Whichever type of flooring your gymnasium has at the moment, there are some general points that must be considered to evaluate whether it’s time...
When choosing sports flooring, we pay close attention to how it’s made, and how its construction can improve play and protect the athlete’s joints. We also consider its appearance and whether the surface will make for easy maintenance. These considerations explain why...
Case Study – Metropolitan Ballet Academy ChallengeThe Metropolitan Ballet Academy (Montreal, Quebec) is a school that specializes in the training of classical dance for dance enthusiasts between the ages of three and seventy. Gaining in popularity but limited in...
Fitness centres must always have rubber flooring to resist the wear and tear of everyday use and to meet the needs of heavy equipment and free weights such as kettlebells and dumbbells. Today, there is a new exercise trend being offered in gyms that is included in...
Case Study – Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre The Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre in central Hamilton was highly anticipated by the community. The centre is named after the late Bernie Morelli, who had a goal of building a state-of-the-art sports complex...
Case Study – Voltigeurs de Quebec Armoury HistoryThe Manège Militaire des Voltigeurs de Québec [Voltigeurs de Quebec Armoury] was built between 1885 and 1888. The architecture is of French style, designed to resemble the castles of the 14th and 15th centuries....
Case Study – Sainte-Foy CEGEP Sainte-Foy CEGEP [College] was equipped with installations dating back to when it was built in 1967 and needed a complete change of its sports flooring to meet today’s needs. The sports activities service of the school offers a vast...
It’s winter. It’s cold. We’re all very conscious at this time of year that it’s important to bundle up with multiple layers to protect ourselves from the elements. Poured polyurethane sports floors take the same approach, benefiting from the properties of their...
When looking at the characteristics of synthetic flooring such as sheet vinyl for a new sports surfacing project, many different factors have to be considered as they can affect the performance and the functionality of the floor covering. That is why there are...
Enhance the look of your gymnasium floor covering by showing off your facility’s logo. With your logo as a focal point, you will create an even more inviting atmosphere in your sports flooring space. At the same time, you will strengthen your branding and image, and...
It’s that time of year again. That moment in time when the grass and asphalt goes, but makes room for resilient flooring! We’re losing our easy access to the great outdoors and the cold forces us to turn towards indoor fitness centres to keep in shape during the...
Resilient. Sprung. Cushioned. Supple. Flexible. Elastic. Absorbing. No matter what term you use, they all mean “to spring back into its initial shape after bending, stretching or being compressed”, all highly desirable features when looking for a sports floor. It is...
On a man’s face, it’s called “five o’clock shadow”. It’s that rough dark stubble of facial hair that may appear on his face in late afternoon, signalling the need for another shave. On some sports flooring, it’s an ongoing problem that even a razor can’t fix! In the...
There’s Flooring and then there is Sports Flooring. There is a crucial difference. For any sports activity, it is a must to possess a quality sports floor that is tailored to meet your unique athletic needs. The floor covering material is the foundation of a...
Are you responsible for planning, designing and reviewing the available flooring products to find the perfect one for your project or client? On time. On budget.There are so many options, which do you choose?The design and character of a sports flooring establishes...
Most sports flooring available on the market today offer a variety of options as to the appropriate installation technique. Depending on the selected type of flooring, different methods can be utilized. They vary according to the flooring materials chosen, and the...
Case Study – Saskatchewan Gymnasiums ChallengeAdvantage Sport rose to the challenge by showing our capacity to manage large-scale projects anywhere in Canada. We were able to cover 18 gymnasiums in 6 Saskatchewan schools within the scheduled timeline. We delivered and...
Most gymnasiums today are equipped with vinyl flooring to provide optimal performance for a multitude of sports. Vinyl flooring is a beneficial choice as it offers excellent resilience, and is recognized for its shock absorbing properties to protect player’s...
Gymnasiums are practical environments where you have to consider the functional needs. This does not, however, prevent you from also considering the aesthetic appeal.Did you know that the appearance of a meticulously designed gymnasium helps to create an enjoyable...
Early childhood education is an important first step in the whole schooling cycle. The early stages of education begin in daycares and kindergartens and the right flooring surface is a crucial element in a child’s growth. We have the duty to make the best choice of...
Basketball is one of the most popular competitive games, partly because it can be practiced by either professional players or inexperienced players of any age. It is also one of the most versatile sports as the players can either be part of a team against an opposing...
After having invested in a brand new synthetic sports floor such as resilient vinyl, it is essential to use the proper protection to avoid any damage from heavy equipment. Sometimes, the use of specialized heavy equipment such as scissor lifts or even scaffolding is...
Case Study – St. Mary’s High School ChallengeAdvantage Sport came to the rescue of St. Mary’s High School (Kitchener, Ontario) to resolve their gymnasium problems as they were dealing with a failing hardwood floor. That floor was installed just 15 years...
Taking care of little children is a lot of work! Don’t add to your workload by choosing a flooring surface that is difficult to clean. Vinyl floors are not only stylish and simple to care for, they provide effortless maintenance for an easy life and offer a...
You might have the right shoes, but do you have the right surface?Our physical health contributes to all aspects of our life. It’s no wonder that more and more people are turning to fitness centres to help them improve their health. The challenge for these...
Building a gymnasium is a long-term investment that benefits from a strategic approach. There are many aspects to creating a full-resource gymnasium, but the primary one, the foundation of all else, is to get the flooring right. Here at Advantage Sport, flooring is...
Arenas are major recreational sports facilities and must be capable of enduring everyday wear and tear. They are designed to host a variety of sports and events including hockey, figure skating, curling, ringette, and public free skating. All these skate blades need...
Combining sports and recreational activities in one location is an increasingly attractive community ambition. It benefits communities financially, socially, and through the improved physical health of the citizens. A multi-purpose sports complex can handle countless...
Case Study – Lifetime Fitness Advantage Sport has again had the pleasure of surfacing for Lifetime Fitness. The wide variety of fitness options offered by this fitness centre has allowed us to apply the wide range of our expertise at their location.We are proud of the...
Case Study – Terrebonne Sports Complex Advantage Sport was invited to put forward a proposal for the biggest indoor running track of 333 metres on the North Shore of Montreal (Sports Complex Terrebonne, Quebec). Given the frigid Canadian climate, this new track will...
Case Study – Shell Carmon Creek Early December, 2014, Advantage Sport was invited to price the Shell Carmon Creek project in Northern Alberta. The scope of work daunting, the paperwork substantial and the installation dates very aggressive.The Operations team faced...
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