Alabama Tennis Complex The Alabama Tennis Complex is one of the finest college facilities in the nation. The facility contains 12 courts (three with TV lighting) and seating for around 1,000 people. Underneath the stands is a large covered pavilion for coaches offices, home and visitior locker rooms for both the men’s and women’s teams, a player’s lounge and equipment storage area. Wrought Iron fences will surround the courts for a modish look.
DecoTurf®
The court surface for the new tennis complex is a special treat for all visiting players. This top-of-the line surface is the first of its kind used in the state of Alabama as well as the Southeastern Conference. DecoTurf® is the best-known tennis court surface in the world. Selected for use as the USTA National Tennis Center, site of the US Open since 1978, DecoTurf® is the ultimate cushioned system. The world's most prestigious hard-court events are played on it, because touring professionals and tournament directors ask for it by name. DecoTurf® is simply unmatched in providing a full depth resilient surface with precise speed control and in providing maximum player comfort, custom-tailored speed of play, and exceptional durability
Hank Crisp Indoor Facility
Located adjacent to Coleman Coliseum, the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility (pictured bottom right) houses four tennis courts, office space, rest rooms, and a tennis players’ lounge area. The facility features, separate from the courts, a 110-yard football practice field. The facility is fully heated and air-conditioned, an unusual feature in similar facilities.
The brand new 12-court Tennis Stadium was completed in 2004 and is located near the University Recreation Center. The new facility includes elevated seating facing all courts, offices and lockerroom area underneath, and an elevator from the first level up to the seating area.
Not only is this facility conducive to the highest level of competitive play, it is also be a terrific place for hosting school and community tournaments, with amenities for spectactors and visiting teams.
The entrance to the new tennis stadium.
An aerial view of the the new tennis facility.
A plaza area provides for amenities for fans and visiting teams.
A state-of-the-art scoreboard keeps fans in tune with the action on all courts.
The courts are visually stunning.
The locker room provides ample space for the team.
The training room in the stadium is fully equipped.
The new scoreboard, with the courts in the foreground.
