Quality basketball goals, volleyball equipment, soccer goals, football goal posts, portable bleachers, lacrosse goals, wall padding and more can be found at firstteaminc.com!
First Team Sports Inc., located in Hutchinson, KS, manufactures a complete line of indoor and outdoor sports equipment including adjustable basketball goals, portable
basketball goals, inground basketball hoops, volleyball posts, portable soccer goals, tip n roll bleachers and football goals.
For over fifteen years our dedication to quality and design, has made First Team the preferred choice for institutional and residential sports equipment.
So whether your game requires a basketball backboard, football goal post, soccer nets, volleyball nets, or aluminum seating you can rely on First Team to provide equipment that is built to
perform year in and year out. Call or email us today, and let our friendly customer service staff assist in locating a dealer near you.
The First Team brand represents the most reliable basketball equipment manufacturer's in the country. Used in homes like yours
and in institutions, such as churches, high schools & NCAA venues. First Team units have built a reputation as high performing, high quality basketball systems.
First Team offers a broad selection of backboards with each pole system.
Backboards are available in tempered glass, clear acrylic, steel, aluminum and fiberglass. Tempered glass is used
for all competition boards like those found in high schools, colleges, and professional arenas across the country. Our Response™ tempered glass provides the best ball rebound off the board.
Look for the logo throughout this website to quickly locate packages that include tempered glass backboards. Acrylic backboards provide the look of glass at a more economical price level.
Steel boards are vandal resistant. Aluminum and fiberglass boackboars have an extra measure of rust resistance. Fiberglass also provides "glass-like" ball rebound. However, for authentic
gymnasium ball response, no backboard compares to tempered glass. First Team offers a unique EZ- Crank system on selected basketball systems and will be used by younger players varying in age,
and "adjustable" unit is a must. Only an adjustable goal system will accommodate a variety of age groups. An adjustable goal system may also be desired by players who enjoy lowering the basket to dunk.
If various goal height adjustments are not necessary, a "fixed-height" is the best choice. Most often, this is the case when players are old enough to compete strictly at the regulation 10' goal height.
However, many of our "fixed-height" systems can be bolted together at heights lower than 10' if required. Institutional Basketball Systems features only competition-grade, commercial/institutional-level
basketball systems that are affordably priced for your organization or institution.
All of the systems offered here are guaranteed to provide the durability and playability required for high-level competition at the institution/organized-competition level.
BE AWARE: Many manufacturers offer warranties on their residential/private-consumer systems that are VOIDED if the system is used at the institution level. Residential/private-consumer systems are designed
for single family dwelling use.
First Team's dedication to quality assurance, commitment to MADE IN THE USA, fast and friendly customer service and network of over 1000 dealers nationwide, are the cornerstones of First Team's widespread growth
across all sports categories. Join the thousands of athletic directors, coaches, facility directors, equipment managers and homeowners who trust First Team to provide the safest, most durable and dependable
products available every time. Call today and let First Team's friendly, courteous customer service staff show you why First Team is number one in innovation and customer satisfaction before, during and after the sale!
First Team FAQs
Q: Should I purchase an "adjustable" or "fixed-height" basketball system? A: If the basketball system will be used by younger players varying in age, an "adjustable" unit is a must. Only an adjustable goal system will adequately accommodate a variety of age groups. An adjustable goal system may also be desired by players who enjoy lowering the basket to dunk. If various goal height adjustments are not necessary, a "fixed-height" goal is the best choice. Most often this is the case when players are old enough to compete strictly at the regulation 10' goal height. However, many of our "fixed-height" systems can be bolted together at heights lower than 10' if required.
Q: What kind of backboard should I select? A: First Team offers a broad selection of backboards with each pole system. Backboards are available in tempered glass, clear acrylic, steel, alumium and fiberglass. Tempered glass is used for all competition boards like those found in high schools, colleges and professional arenas across the country. Our Response™ tempered glass provides the best ball rebound off the board. Look for the logo throughout this section to quickly locate packages that include tempered glass backboards. Acrylic backboards provide the look of glass at a more economical price level. Steel boards are vandal resistant. Aluminum and fiberglass backboards have an extra measure of rust resistance. Fiberglass also provides "glass-like" ball rebound, however, for authentic gynmasium ball response, no backboard compares to tempered glass.
Q: What effect does weather have on my backboard? A: Almost none. All First Team backboards are designed to be weatherproof and carry full warranty even under the most extreme weather conditions.
Q: Is any one backboard more durable than others? A: Because all First Team pole systems incorporate our unique "direct mount" backboard support design, no matter what backboard you choose, it is virtually impossible to crack or break the backboard when it is mounted to a First Team pole system.
Q: I am purchasing a basketball system for public use at a school, church parking lot, park, etc. The unit I want is only listed in the price sheet as a "Residential Basketball Package." Can I still purchase the unit? A: Yes. However, First Team will NOT warranty any basketball package for an institutional application unless it is listed under the "Institutional Basketball Packages" section of the price list. The decision to purchase a unit solely listed as "Residential" for institutional use must be made at the owners discretion and risk.
Q: Is there a way to lock my adjustable basketball goal? A: All First Team EZ-Crank goals can be locked into position by using our optional handle lock. See "Accessories" section for details.
Q: Can I relocate the unit if I move from my home? A: Yes. All First Team EZ-Crank goals come with a built-in anchor system that allows easy pole removal if you need to relocate the unit. All other units require our optional ground sleeve to make the post removable. (Sleeves are available for square posts only) See "Accessories" section for details.
First Team Basketball System Warranties
Lifetime Limited (LL)
Covers any damage caused by normal basketball activity and normal player contact with the goal. "Normal basketball activity" and "Normal player contact" shall be described as any action that is necessary for participation in the game of basketball. Deliberate hanging on the rim, multiple player hanging, and vandalism are not covered under the Limited Warranty.
20-Year Limited (20L)
Same as above for a period of 20 years.
Lifetime Superior (LS)
Covers any damage or failure caused by any type of basketball activity or related contact with the unit. This includes deliberate hanging on the rim as well as multiple player hanging. The Superior Warranty does not cover vandalism.
Lifetime Unconditional (LU)
Covers any damage or failure that occurs for any reason. Any product carrying an Unconditional Warranty is exempt from the previously stated limitations.
Note: Any normal wear and tear caused by weathering or UV exposure is not covered under any First Team warranty. All painted items carry a one year limited warranty on coating.
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These systems are positioned and cemented in a hole dug in the ground and are permanent. In-ground systems are more stable than portable systems, but require more work to install.
You can choose to dig and insert a ground sleeve into a hole in the ground and insert the pole for some portability. The in-ground system will require a minimum of six 90-pound bags
of cement to secure in the ground. Our selection of Inground Systems includes products from Huffy Sports, Hydra Rib, Silverback, Escalade Sports, First Team, Gared Sports, Schutt
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Basketball backboards are also available in a couple of different thicknesses.
Regulation is 1/2? thick, for home use; however, you should determine the
thickness based on your need and amount of use it will receive. The thicker the
backboard is, the longer it will last and the more durable it will be. However,
affordability will most likely play a big part in your purchase, especially for
a home purchase, and the thinner the board (as well as the smaller) the less
expensive it will be.
