Category: Layout Design

Multi-Sport Game Lines
Layout Design | March 2, 2022
Multi-Sport Game Lines

Multi-Sport Game Lines It’s common to walk onto a gym floor and see an array of colorful game lines going in every direction. And sometimes, these multi-sport game lines may cause your eyeballs to go fuzzy. Hardwood maple sports courts are generally large enough to host multiple sports. These different sports of course have different rules and game line standards….

The 13 Original Rules of Basketball
Layout Design | January 15, 2022
The 13 Original Rules of Basketball

The 2021-22 season is a milestone year for the game of basketball.  The NBA turns 75 years old this season.  Another bit of trivia: it has been 130 years since the original 13 rules of basketball were established. In the winter of 1892, a young coach created a game that youths could play indoors during a harsh winter. Different from…

Maple Floor Grading Rules
Gym Floor Maintenance, Layout Design | October 14, 2021
Maple Floor Grading Rules

Maple Flooring: Making the Grade Maple is the standard choice for sports flooring because it is a hard, durable wood that is resistant to wear and tear. When it comes to discussing maple floor grading rules we are referring to the quality and appearance of the wood. In this article we will discuss the maple grades most commonly used. QHF…

Temporary Game Lines: Tape
Layout Design | September 30, 2021
Temporary Game Lines: Tape

Temporary Game Lines Tape Coaches need a temporary game line from time to time.  Exercises such as practice drills, group formation spacing, or phys. ed. exercises like four-square or pickleball require temporary tape. However, proceed with caution as most adhesives could lead to an expensive repair. Many adhesive tapes can peel away your gym floor finish and expose the maple…

Court Layout - Submitting Artwork
Layout Design | September 22, 2021
Court Layout – Submitting Artwork

Court Layout Design Submitting Artwork Tips For Court Layout Design Every now and then it may be time to update your court layout.  Branding changes over-time through new logos , colors and lettering. Coincidentally, QHF Sports (QHF) has seen many teams update their logos and lettering when they’re gym floors are going through “sand-downs“, every 8-12 years. After sanding down…