athletic floors for faith-based organizations
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This eBook gives tips and tricks on how to select a new athletic floor for your faith-based organization and why it may be beneficial.TRANSCRIPT
UNIQUE GYM FLOOR FUNDRAISING OPTIONS
FOR FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS
FROM HORNER FLOORING
Horner Flooring is the oldest and longest-standing member of the Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA), with maple sports flooring roots dating back to 1891 – the same year the game of basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith.
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4 Basketball and Faith
7 Considering Athletic Flooring
8 Purchasing A Court
11 Accommodations
12 Contact Us
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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“…it's also true that basketball — and sports in general — are less important to the rising generations, who instead immerse themselves in the plethora of entertainment options available to them. But participation in church basketball among men, women and young adults remains extremely high” - Deseret News
CHAPTER 1: BASKETBALL AND FAITH
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CHAPTER 2: CONSIDERING ATHLETIC FLOORING
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Are you considering athletic flooring for your faith- based organization? Having a basketball court or another type of athletic flooring for your organization would be a great investment for your members as well as the local community. Imagine welcoming young community children to your court for an after school basketball game or hosting a tournament of some kind to encourage positive competition and growth.
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Sports can be a great way for your community to step away from the technological world of television, video games, and social networking sites, and get some exercise while meeting new people with a similar love for basketball in a place where they can feel safe. Courts can also be converted into usable space for • Large scale meetings • Rummage sale space • Fundraising events • Charity auctions • Large lunch gatherings
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“…play has more benefits than just the physical aspect. Play also teaches children cooperation and gives them a sense of belonging and achievement, helping them to develop social skills they will need much later in life.” -Religious Product News
You could even have a pickup game for your adult members who want to relieve a bit of stress with a good, clean game of basketball.
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CHAPTER 3: PURCHASING A COURT
Do you want to purchase a court but don’t know where to start? Here is a list of commonly used definitions and their meanings: • Floating System: A wood subfloor assembly that is not
directly attached to the underlying concrete • Fixed System: A wood subfloor assembly that is directly
attached to the underlying concrete • Fixed Resilient System: A wood subfloor assembly
system that is restrained by attachments mounted to the underlying concrete slab while maintaining resilient qualities
• PUR/DIN/EN: Performance standards designed for measuring athletic floor performance
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When choosing an athletic wood system, it will be helpful to ask your organization the following questions: • Who will use the floor? Elementary, Middle/High
School, Recreational Clubs, etc. • What use will the floor receive? Basketball, Volleyball,
Multi-Purpose, etc. • What is your budget level? Low, Value, or Prestige • How much is durability an issue? Low, Average, High • Will the floor be part of a new construction or part of a
renovation project?
Considering these questions will help to decide whether you need a hardwood floor or synthetic floor.
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Synthetic floors are cheaper than hardwood floors since hardwood requires maintenance, but hardwood floors last longer. Horner Flooring has a wide range of flooring options. We have several synthetic and hardwood options, each with different functions and specifications.
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Hardwood Floors Synthetic Floors
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CHAPTER 5: ACCOMODATIONS
Here at Horner Flooring, we work with our clients to provide the best possible flooring solution to your organization. We also understand that many religious institutions have low project budgets, and we are willing to work with you in terms of fundraising and understanding your budget. For more information about where to start in terms of looking for an athletic floor for your organization, don’t hesitate to contact us through our website at http://www.hornerflooring.com/contact.html, or call directly to Karl Borree at 906-482-1180.
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Questions? Contact us!
Karl Borree - [email protected]
www.hornerflooring.com
@HornerFloor
http://www.facebook.com/HornerFlooring
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