Tempe, AZ – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is pleased to announce today a new, two-year partnership with a world leader in sports construction, Tarkett Sports. With this partnership, Tarkett Sports will be named the “Official Sports Construction Partner of the ITA”.
With over 25 years of experience, Tarkett Sports provides architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading systems, helping bring big ideas to life, from start to finish.
“We are delighted to partner with Tarkett Sports as the Official Sports Construction Partner of the ITA,” said ITA CEO David Mullins. “Their experience working with collegiate athletic departments and their comprehensive approach to facility design and construction make them a valuable resource for our membership. This partnership creates additional opportunities for our institutions to access knowledgeable support as they plan updates or improvements to their tennis facilities.”
With over 80,000 installations completed worldwide, Tarkett Sports is already well-versed in the collegiate space, having worked with the University of Wyoming, Oregon State University, Claremont McKenna College, and Carnegie Mellon University, to name a few recent projects.
“For Tarkett Sports, working with the ITA as its Official Sports Construction Partner is an exciting opportunity and a natural fit, given our extensive experience and commitment to safety and performance in sports”, said Drew Beynon, Executive Vice President, Beynon Sports North America, a part of Tarkett Sports specializing in leading surface solutions for tennis and track & field facilities. “We look forward to bringing that expertise to our collaborations as we support the continued development of thousands of student-athletes striving to realize their full potential.”
Together, the ITA and Tarkett Sports will work to provide collegiate tennis programs direct access to an industry leader in sports construction whether they are looking to minor updates or do a complete renovation of their facilities.
For more information about Tarkett Sports and their many offerings, visit their website tarkettsports.com to learn more about how they can help with your next project. Tarkett Sports can also be contacted through a contact form on their website where a representative will be able to assist in a timely manner.
About the ITA: The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body and coaches association of college tennis, both an advocate and an authority for the sport and its members. Comprised of 1,260 colleges and universities, 20,000 student-athletes, 1,700 varsity programs, 3,000 coaches, and 1,350 college tennis officials, the ITA empowers college tennis coaches at all levels to deliver vibrant tennis programs that are vital to their college communities and transformational to their student-athletes. Follow the college tennis season on the ITA website and ITA social channels on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.
About Tarkett Sports: Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions. It is the industry leader in artificial turf, running tracks, post-tension concrete courts, hybrid grass, and gymnasium and fitness flooring. With over 25 years of experience and more than 80,000 installations worldwide, Tarkett Sports is dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance athletes’ experiences and community well-being. Learn more about Tarkett Sports at tarkettsports.com


