Sports Netting Services

Florida Sports Safety Nets

The Sunshine State of Florida has been blessed with numerous great sports teams such as the Miami Dolphins and the Tampa Bay Lightning. From north to south, there are soccer pitches and at least a dozen baseball diamonds for spring training.

Florida has the most golf courses throughout America, and lacrosse is played throughout the state. What do both sports have in common? They involve randomly flying objects that can hit spectators.

One of the things that make sports so exciting is that there is no pre-defined outcome. No one knows how it's going to end. A hockey puck can ping off of the post, a baseball can go into the foul zone, a field goal may bounce into the spectator crowd, or a ball could land in the sand trap from the fairway.

When a projectile is heading towards spectators, they are going to need a "line of defense." The best way to defend the spectators is with a barrier, and woven nylon sports netting is your best option.

What Are the Benefits of Having a Sports Net?

• Tough, flexible, and durable
• Comes in any size
• Affordable and cheaper than any other barrier
• Reliable
• Will not obstruct the view of the spectators
• Can hang from existing structures
• Can be moved in and out to achieve maximum effect
• Reduces liability against worst-case situations

A Great Fence measures and installs large-scale netting barriers for the following:

• Baseball fields
  
• Soccer pitches
• Hockey arenas
  
• Track and field facilities
  
• Football stadiums
  
• Golf Courses
  
• Driving Range
  
• Batting cages
  
• Tennis courts
  
• Basketball courts
  
• Badminton courts
  
• Cricket fields
  
• Field hockey facilities
  
• Jai alai courts
  
• Handball courts
  
• Netball courts
  
• Pickleball courts
  
• Rugby fields
  
• Volleyball courts

We also supply industrial nets for:

• Warehousing
• Facilities that handle materials
• Commercial settings

Baseball and Batting Cages

We all know a foul ball can hurt the count, but it's probably not as bad as hurting a spectator by hitting him or her directly in the face. If you sit behind the plate on a baseball field, you know that the pitcher can throw the ball pretty fast.

If that ball goes off the bat in an upwards and backward direction, it will move with even more speed. This is where mesh netting is needed so the ball stays on the field.

Mesh netting has been a vital part of baseball for a very long time. It saves time, space, and windshields when it comes to batting cages, and a batting net always makes the perfect backstop.

It's far more affordable than installing a fence, and it can convert any warehouse space into numerous batting cages in a short amount of time.

The Golf State

Florida has over 1000 golf courses thanks to consistent great weather, people with lots of spare time, and endless natural sand traps.

Florida also has four PGA-grade golf courses. The 2018 Honda Classic broke its attendance record with 250,000 visitors. If you get a chance to see the footage, look closely, and you'll see that golf netting protects every major area of the courses.

It not only protects the spectators, but it also protects the owner's liability.

Even the most professional golfers can send the ball into the rough. Golf balls will break car windows in the parking lots, wind up in yards and pools of residential areas near the fairways, and even fly off of the driving range where the ball is never found.

This is why golf courses and driving ranges need to have nets. The nets come in any size and can be cut to fit the random sizes and shapes needed for any golf course. A Great Fence will install steel and aluminum beams wherever it's required if the nets cannot be hung on hydro and telephone poles.

High-Grade Hockey Netting

Florida has two major NHL teams in Miami and Tampa Bay. The public universities have eight private rinks for the men's hockey teams, all of which compete in the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association), our future NHL'ers. Over 500,000 spectators every year watch the hockey games in Florida.

Many people don't know that hockey is the fastest non-motorized human sport. Pucks will fly into the stands at top speeds every year. Some of those shots can reach 100 mph, so it's essential that netting is used for all hockey arenas. Our nylon-mesh netting helps reduce the risk of injury and accidents from wandering slap shots.

Soccer in South Florida

Soccer is the most popular sport throughout the world. Known as football outside of North America, it is the only sport that every country plays.



Recent matches such as the ones at El Clásico Miami, matches between European Football rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona draw tens of thousands of sports fans throughout the state.

Orlando City SC fans join in as well. Our company has installed industrial-strength nylon-mesh netting and designed soccer pitches in neighborhoods throughout Florida to stop any missed shots.

Lacrosse

A semi-pro men's field lacrosse team in Boca Raton known as the Florida Launch represents the toughest sport on earth. Go to one of their games at the Florida Atlantic University Stadium and see for yourself the eccentric acceleration of the lacrosse ball.



It does this because the rubber inside the ball is designed in such a way to actually speed up the ball on the second bounce. It makes the game a lot more interesting, but it also makes it more dangerous for the spectators since the ball will fly in random directions.

It's made of solid rubber, weighs about the same as a baseball, and is launched at speeds over 100 mph. We highly recommend that you give us a call to install a safety net.

Court Netting

There are numerous popular sports played on a court. These include:

• Basketball
• Badminton
• Jai alai
• Tennis
• Netball
• Pickleball
• Volleyball

Backstop nets are installed in many courts to keep the game in play, limit the loss of the ball, and provide a safe environment for spectators in the facility. Netting can also be used as a backboard or to encompass the whole playing area.

Our high-strength nets last for many years, come in a variety of edges for durability, and are UV-resistant. They serve as court dividers which allow gyms and recreation centers to operate multi-sport and multi-court activities at the same time without the lines of sight being impeded.



These nets are designed and installed to withstand any climate condition and the heaviest plays.

Two Sport Net Weaves

Diamond Mesh Weave

This covers more area while needing less netting. It's less expensive but has limitations. A diamond hung mesh will not hang as straight as a square mesh in the angular pattern will eventually pull from the sides creating uneven waves. This may affect the line of sight because the seams are sewn diagonally across the rope border.

Square Mesh Weave

While it is a little more pricey, square mesh weaves are the choice of professionals. Whenever you see a net behind the uprights for a football field goal, you'll see that same square mesh pattern. It hangs in a very uniform manner to make it easier for the line of sight. Subconsciously, the pattern is removed from our view.

Either way, your choice of barrier will depend on your budget, personal preference, and function. Your sports facility will be a lot safer for spectators, and it will reduce your liability.

Get a Custom Quote for Your Nets

The durable netting installations provided by A Great Fence keep objects on the field, so spectators stay safe and facility owners are provided assurance. The last thing you want is a high-velocity object doing damage. This is why we're proud to design and install the highest-quality sports mesh netting available. Call for your free custom quote today.