August 04, 2008 09:18 AM Eastern Time 

DecoTurf Serves up Beijing Olympic Tennis Courts

ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olympic Tennis is ready to be played on DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis court surface in the world. The courts have recently undergone final inspection and the tennis games are ready to begin in Beijing.

Tennis practice sessions and Olympic match play will take place on 17 DecoTurf courts at the Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Centre from August 10 through August 17. A total of 172 men and women will compete for medals in four events: Men’s singles, Women’s singles, Women’s doubles and Men’s doubles.

Last year, the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG), and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) confirmed the choice of DecoTurf II as the tennis court surface based upon DecoTurf’s ability to meet the requirements for the Olympic Games, consistent playing characteristics and the reputation for quality.

“BOCOG, the ITF, DecoTurf and the installing contractor, Beijing Green World, have all worked hard to ensure an outstanding tennis venue,” said John Graham, managing director of DecoTurf, a division of California Products Corporation. “The courts are completed and we are honored and proud to have our product, DecoTurf II, as the stage on which these outstanding athletes will represent their countries and compete for Olympic medals.”

In addition to the Beijing Summer Games, California Products Corporation also supplies the tennis court systems for two Grand Slam tournaments, the US Open, played on DecoTurf since 1978, and the Australian Open, played on Plexicushion Prestige. DecoTurf’s multi-layer cushion tennis surface has been selected for use at the world's most prestigious events including the US Open Series, the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Davis Cup and Fed Cup matches, and at many of the finest facilities around the world. DecoTurf tennis surfaces are Court Pace Classified by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). DecoTurf has authorized applicators around the globe that are trained to install the surface that is known for its consistent speed of play, true ball bounce, durability, low maintenance, vibrant long lasting colors and overall customer value.

For more information about DecoTurf visit http://www.decoturf.com or call 800-225-1141 / 978-623-9980.