The Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) recently inaugurated its new and improved basketball court which has been resurfaced and redesigned and approved by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the school said in a media statement.
The statement said the decision to upgrade the facility resulted in a complete makeover of the surrounding area as well which now offers a larger seating capacity, sheltered from the sun, for the OSC community to comfortably enjoy watching the games.
Athletics Director of OSC and Physical and Health Education Department head Steve Turner said: “Planning the new upgrade has been an exciting project. We were looking for something unique and different and after scrutinising several samples that varied in type, quality and thickness, we finally found our ideal match. Apart from being ultra-convenient and easy to install and remove, the multipurpose surface is exceptionally durable, portable, easily cleanable, and highly versatile in the sense that lines on the court can be scraped off and drawn on accordingly.
“The surface also offers excellent traction for multi-sport activities – both indoors and outdoors. It has most definitely made the area more attractive to the students, and many more are using the space at break and lunchtimes to showcase their skills. We are looking forward to hosting competitive games against other schools on the new surface in the near future,”
According to OSC the surface allows for consistent ball bounce, thereby offering unmatched playability; fast-draining, slip-resistant and suitable for all weather conditions and requires minimal maintenance.