Category Archives: California Sports Surfaces

FIBA certification positions Rebound Ace® Impact Polyurethane Flooring System as a world-class choice for professional and international basketball courts.

MELBOURNE, Australia – June 24, 2025 – California Sports Surfaces (CSS), the global leader in premium athletic surfacing, is proud to announce that its innovative Rebound Ace® Impact system has officially earned certification from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the governing body for basketball worldwide.

This milestone marks a significant achievement in California Sports Surfaces’ ongoing commitment to safety, performance, and quality. The FIBA Equipment & Venue Centre has rigorously tested and approved the Rebound Ace Impact surface for Level 2 indoor competition, verifying that it meets the world-class standards required for professional and international basketball play.

“Achieving FIBA certification is a proud moment for our team and a testament to the engineering behind Rebound Ace Impact,” said Caroline Field, Vice President – General Manager Australia and Asia Pacific, ICP Group. “This system was designed with athlete safety, shock absorption, and performance consistency at its core—and it’s exciting to see that recognized on a global stage.”

Engineered for Elite Indoor Play

Rebound Ace Impact blends cutting-edge polyurethane indoor cushioning technology with durable, low-maintenance finishes. The result is an impermeable surface that supports optimal ball bounce, controlled friction, and player comfort, making it ideal not only for basketball but also for multisport and multipurpose indoor environments. Rebound Ace Impact offers an exceptional combination of player safety and high-performance features, including:

• Shock absorption to cushion impact and reduce injury risk
• Controlled surface flexibility for better player stability and reduced fatigue
• Consistent ball rebound aligned with professional play expectations
• Reliable traction to support fast-paced movement
• Durability to withstand wear and maintain performance over time
• Load resistance to endure rolling loads and high-traffic use without compromise

With this certification, venues around the world can confidently select Rebound Ace Impact for their basketball courts, knowing they’re investing in a FIBA-approved surface that meets the highest international benchmarks.

For more information about FIBA Basketball, visit www.fiba.basketball. To learn more about California Sports Surfaces, visit www.CaliforniaSportsSurfaces.com. To learn more about ICP Group, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

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About ICP

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) Group is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in and Australia, and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction and sports surfaces. ICP is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

ICP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.

Adjust to include manufacturing in Australia as well (applies to CSS, we have manufacturing in other countries as well, but for other brands)?

 

CoolTop® Named the New Surface for the Main Championship Court, Delivering Cooler Play Under the Florida Sun

ANDOVER, Mass. – April 24, 2025 – California Sports Surfaces (CSS), a brand of ICP Group and the leading supplier of premium sports surfacing systems, has extended its long-standing partnership with the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships through 2029. As part of the renewed agreement, California Sports Surfaces will continue as the Official Court Surface of the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships, a designation that underscores the company’s commitment to supporting the growth and professionalism of the sport.

Since the inception of the US OPEN Pickleball Championships in 2016, California Sports Surfaces has played a pivotal role in delivering high-performance court surfaces for the event. In previous years, DecoTurf®, recognized globally for its durability and consistency, was the surface of choice for the tournament. For 2025 and beyond, that role will be taken over by CoolTop, a next-generation cool pigment technology designed to reduce surface temperatures on acrylic athletic courts through advanced solar reflectance, providing a cooler, more comfortable playing experience.

“CoolTop represents an evolution in court technology, offering the same reliable playability as our flagship systems but with a significant added benefit: heat reduction,” said Tom Magner, Director of Product Management, California Sports Surfaces. “In the Florida heat, that difference matters. Athletes will appreciate the cooler surface temperature.”

Held annually in East Naples, Florida, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships is widely recognized as the premier event in pickleball, drawing thousands of athletes and fans from around the world. The ongoing collaboration between California Sports Surfaces and the US OPEN team ensures that the courts meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and innovation.

With this renewed partnership, California Sports Surfaces continues to lead the industry in providing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique demands of pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States.

To learn more about CoolTop®, visit www.CaliforniaSportsSurfaces.com. To learn more about ICP Group, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

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About ICP

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) Group is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction and sports surfaces. ICP is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

ICP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.

 

In collaboration with Germany’s AV Syntec Europa, California Sports Surfaces Australia provides resources for its Rebound Ace® Synpave System to be installed for a community playground in the country.

ANDOVER, Mass. – October 9, 2024 – For California Sports Surfaces and its parent organization, ICP Group, making a positive community impact is a top priority. That is why the organization recently supported a playground resurfacing project in Senegal, using its Rebound Ace® range of products.

The project was a collaboration with AV Syntec, a German sports surfaces distribution partner of California Sports Surfaces Rebound Ace®, and several community partners. Rebound Ace® products were chosen for the surface of this project due to their superior UV resistance and longevity on hard courts in harsh climates.

The paved substrate was a difficult canvas to turn into a usable court. Rebound Ace® Sports & Rec was chosen as the basecoat for its superior adhesion qualities. This was followed with an acrylic filler coat to level out the playing surface and finished with Rebound Ace® Synpave as the topcoat, giving an aesthetically pleasing finish in the colors of Senegal as well as a fantastic surface to play on.

“This was an amazing project, and we jumped at the opportunity to participate,” said Caroline Field, Vice President and General Manager, Australia and Asia Pacific, California Sports Surfaces. “Our representatives who supplied and installed the Rebound Ace® system were able to witness the joy of the children using their new playground—and that’s the kind of impact we hope to have in communities around the world.”

California Sports Surfaces is a part of the ICP Group, a leading purveyor of high-performance building products for every part of residential and commercial construction and renovation. ICP is dedicated to elevating the construction industry with a complete suite of tools that help contractors complete jobs efficiently, effectively and professionally.

To learn more about California Sports Surfaces, visit www.CaliforniaSportsSurfaces.com.  To learn more about ICP Group, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

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About ICP

ICP Group is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction and sports surfaces. ICP is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.ICPGroup.com.

ICP is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity.