The Chicago Bulls' Advocate Center opened in 2014 with two full-size courts on 20,000 sq ft of Robbins MVP flooring and Sportwood weight stations.
Results
The challenge
The Bulls were building a new training center and wanted a floor system built to reduce fatigue and vibration for players who practice on it every day. The team had used Robbins floors at its previous practice facility, so the new floor had to meet that standard.
The solution
Dealer Floors, Inc. supplied and installed 20,000 square feet of Robbins MVP flooring across two full-size basketball courts, plus Sportwood stations for weight lifting. The dealer was picked for its reputation in sports flooring and its customer service ratings.
The outcome
The Bulls' senior director of basketball administration praised the floor as a centerpiece of the facility and said the team looked forward to continuing the relationship. Robbins reports that MVP has been tested by a third party for lower muscle fatigue and reduced floor vibration.
About the MVP floor
MVP stands for Maximum Vibration Protection. It is Robbins' patented system, tuned to damp vibration and keep the surface uniform. The floor is anchored over a resilient layer on a continuous laminated subfloor with a Zero/G shockpad, and it is designed to take heavy loads. It has been used on NBA practice courts and by colleges.
Key takeaways
- Practice courts are used every day, so fatigue and vibration matter more than on a game-night-only floor.
- The Bulls stayed with Robbins after using its floors at their previous practice facility.
- The dealer was chosen for its reputation and service ratings.
Project details
In their words
The staff believes [that Robbins floors] are the best available. If they were not superior floors, we would not have installed them in our facilities.
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