DALTON, Ga. /PRNewswire/ — VersaCourt, an industry leader in designing and manufacturing athletic courts has partnered with Tide Ocean SA, a Swiss supplier of high-quality recycled plastic granules, to make a difference in the sports flooring industry and protect the oceans. Together, they have meticulously developed a sustainable athletic court system made with #tide’s recycled ocean-bound plastic material. Specifically, the court is made with #tide’s recycled polypropylene granules. The very first steps of the court’s manufacturing process begin with #tide collecting ocean-bound plastic waste and transforming it into quality granules, which are then sent to VersaCourt to produce long-lasting athletic court systems. 

These high-performance court systems can be adapted to multiple sports, from racquet sports to basketball, and are easily installed in various locations ¾ from parking lots to backyards. This resilient court design was built to bring communities and families together from all corners of the world. It also serves to demonstrate that innovation toward sustainability in the plastics industry is possible.

Thomas Schori, founder of Tide Ocean SA, says: “We are thrilled to start a long-term partnership with VersaCourt to improve the well-being of communities all around the world and the health of our oceans. By using our recycled material from Mexico and the Caribbean, VersaCourt is not only helping to reduce CO² emissions, but also making an important social impact by creating jobs and waste management systems. We are giving waste a value. It is important to us to do what we can to improve the quality of life for the community, and in that, VersaCourt and we are the same.” 

Josh Nelson, Vice President of VersaCourt, says: “Partnering with #tide is more than mutually beneficial. It has a purpose for our planet. We are thrilled to work together and support one another on this journey, and set the example for our industry to follow.” 

The partnership kicked off with the installation of a VersaCourt in Progreso on the Yucatán Peninsula. Tide Ocean (MPS) LLC and VersaCourt donated the court to the city to raise awareness around pollution and unite the community for years to come. Adults, teens, and families are invited to play on the sustainable court and create lasting memories. 

What makes this court design stand out is not only quality, but its ability to send a positive message about togetherness, environmental stewardship, and the importance of an active lifestyle. Both VersaCourt and #tide take a proactive approach to protecting the environment and bringing communities together for the benefit of all. 

About #tide^® 

Tide Ocean SA is a Swiss company with operations in Southeast Asia and America that has developed upcycling methods for ocean-bound plastic waste with the Swiss Institute for Materials Engineering and Plastics Processing (IWK, OST). In addition to environmental protection, #tide also creates social added value: from fishermen to retailers. They have been recognized and awarded several times, most recently with the Swiss Ethics Award 2022 and the Swiss Plastics Award 2023. #tide ocean material comes as granules, yarn or filament and is used in a wide variety of products.

About VersaCourt 

VersaCourt is a US based company, part of The Recreational Group, with an international reputation for manufacturing and designing high quality athletic court systems. They offer one of the most comprehensive and versatile lines of sports tile systems in the industry. Their high-performance court systems are durable, easy to install and offer a high level of customization. They can accommodate a wide variety of sports from basketball to pickleball, or you can choose from multi-sport game court options, or predetermined court kits. Conviviality, fun and community are at the heart of their business. 

For further information and pictures/videos:
delanie.nelson@recreationalgroup.com (Delanie Nelson, Director Recreational Group Brand Marketing)
mkrebs@tide.earth (Marc Krebs, CCO) 

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Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Get ready to level up your game and unlock the secrets to peak performance. In the upcoming episode of People of Pickleball, host Mike Sleeves Sliwa dives deep into the world of Performance Therapy with the highly renowned Sports Therapist and Movement and Mobility coach, Chuck Stewart. Brace yourself for an exciting sneak peek into this episode, where Chuck shares his expert insights, training techniques, and the holistic approach he takes towards enhancing performance on and off the pickleball court.

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(Family Features) Despite the attention drawn to the topic of concussions over the past decade, it can be difficult to find readily available answers about what parents and young athletes should do after sustaining a concussion.

The Katsuyama family started 2023 without a single concussion, even with quite a few hockey and lacrosse seasons under its belt. That changed when Rylan, 11, received two concussions within five months from sports. One week after Rylan’s second concussion, his brother, Brandon, 13, was illegally checked from behind in a hockey game and sustained his first concussion. After clearing protocol in four weeks, he suffered a second concussion six weeks later.

Both boys endured months of headaches, missed school, dizziness, nausea and the added difficulty of navigating a significant injury peers and adults couldn’t see.

Their father, Brad Katsuyama, co-founder of IEX – a disruptive stock exchange featured in the best-selling book by Michael Lewis, “Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt” – sought out expert opinions to guide his family’s decisions and shares some acquired knowledge to help parents and athletes.

1.      Brain injuries should be diagnosed by a concussion specialist.
There is no X-ray, MRI or CT scan that can show the extent of most concussion-related injuries, which makes diagnosing them subjective. Symptoms can also appear days after a hit. For example, Brandon was cleared by the emergency room after his first concussion, but two days later failed every test administered by a doctor specializing in concussions.

2.     Rushing back to play is one of the worst mistakes you can make.
Experts consistently reinforced that coming back from a concussion too soon can significantly increase long-term brain injury risks. There is likely no tournament, playoff game or tryout worth this risk. An example of how to return smartly is Patrice Bergeron of the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins, who sat out an entire year to properly heal from a concussion.

“Patrice had four more concussions over his career, and each one was less severe than the last,” renowned concussion specialist Dr. Robert Cantu said. “That wouldn’t have happened without recovery from the first one.”

3.       Parents and kids need to be honest about symptoms.
The culture in youth sports praises toughness. Getting your “bell rung” and continuing to play can be viewed as a badge of honor. However, this same mentality can cause athletes to lie to parents, trainers and coaches to get back in the game, which can greatly increase long-term risks. Conversely, the same adults can unduly influence a potentially vulnerable player back on to the field of play. Proper diagnosis requires both adults and athletes to be level-headed and honest in their assessment of concussions.

4.    Every person and every concussion is different.
One person’s history and experience with concussions seldom carries any relevance to the concussions experienced by another. For example, Katsuyama played varsity football, hockey and rugby for four years in high school and football in college.

“For the longest time, my definition of a ‘real’ concussion was blacking out, vomiting or pupils dilating,” Katsuyama said. “My sons had none of those symptoms after their hits, but it turns out the severity of their injuries were far greater than anything I had experienced.”

The Katsuyamas turned to the Concussion Legacy Foundation and the Cantu Concussion Center, in addition to their local concussion specialist, to advise their path forward, which has led them to racquet sports and golf in the near-term and long-term playing no more than one contact sport in a school year. Learn more at concussionfoundation.org.

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