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Summer maintenance

Routines that keep the court in top condition all season

Little and often – not big clean‑ups

Good summer maintenance is about continuous small adjustments. Konglungen’s 40 mm profile requires precision, but responds quickly when routines are in place.

🌅 Daily maintenance 2–5 minutes per court

Players’ responsibility – after each day of play

  • Close all ball marks/holes with your foot immediately (especially at the net and baselines)
  • Circular dragging/drag brushing: Start at the outside, work slowly towards the middle in large circles
  • Extra focus on high‑wear zones: Behind the baselines, in the service boxes and mid‑court
  • Check moisture level: Dry = dusty, but avoid overwatering
    • 💡 Why circular dragging? It preserves the crossfall of the court and prevents material from building up in the middle. Straight back‑and‑forth dragging creates grooves and destroys drainage.
    ⚠️ Common mistake: “Saving” the dragging for the weekend. Light daily maintenance is far more effective than heavy work once a week.

    📅 Weekly maintenance 1–2 hours per court

    Grounds team tasks

  • Light rolling (1–2 times) if the court feels loose or uneven
  • Local top‑ups with 0–2 mm where the surface opens up (especially in high‑wear areas)
  • Thorough circular dragging – remove loose material that has collected along the edges
  • Adjust watering: 10–20 minutes per court morning/evening in dry periods (spray up into the air, not straight down)
  • Check lines, net, posts and drainage – report issues via the QR code if anything is loose
    • 🚿 Watering tip: Water in several short cycles rather than one long one. Let the water soak in between cycles. Aim for a moist surface, not a saturated court.

    📆 Monthly / as needed 3–4 hours per court

    Grounds team + volunteers

  • Full check of fall and evenness (straightedge/level check)
  • Larger spot repairs with 0–3 mm if settlements or depressions appear
  • Clean court edges and drains to secure drainage
  • Review material usage – order additional clay in good time (typically 2–4 tons mid‑season)

    • Diagnostics: What is the court telling you?

    👁️ Do you see coarse structure/base layer?
    → Too little 0–2 mm surface material
    👁️ Is the court dark, tight and slippery?
    → Too much 0–2 mm or over‑compaction
    👁️ Dust when players move?
    → Too dry, needs watering
    👁️ Ball does not slide?
    → Too wet or too hard‑packed surface
    👁️ Puddles after rain?
    → Crossfall problem, needs structural work

    🌵 Drought / strong wind

    • Water more often (morning and evening)
    • Drag more gently to avoid dust
    • Consider a very thin extra 0–2 mm top‑up if the surface breaks down

    🌧️ Heavy rain

    • Reduce irrigation (let the weather do the work)
    • Increase dragging to avoid a slick surface
    • Check drainage – water should run off towards the sides

    Goal of summer maintenance

    The surface should be even, with controlled slide and a clean bounce.

    Not:

    • Coarse (too little 0–2 mm)
    • Tight/slippery (too much water or surface material)

    When the routines are in place, maintenance becomes a natural part of the club culture – and the court stays in great condition from May to September.

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