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Porter Athletic

Custom Engineered Basketball Equipment, Soccer and Outdoor Goals for All Sports, Volleyball Equipmen

09/04/2026

Every one of our wall pads is configured to meet the needs of your facility. Offering custom graphics, and configured corner and column pads, we are able to rise to the challenge of a complicated layout and help you build a space visually interesting and, most importantly, safe for your athletes.

Porter offers 3 main wall pad options:
DuraSafe™ — Meets or exceeds impact standards.
FireSafe™ — ASTM E-84 Class "A" Fire Rated.
SuperSafe™ — Combines the impact standards and fire ratings of both the DuraSafe and FireSafe pads.

Give your court a true home team advantage with custom printed wall pads engineered for safety and designed to be a stunning display of school spirit with your vector artwork.

08/27/2026

Your volleyball equipment isn’t the main show, but it is center stage. Relax knowing your Porter equipment is reliable, durable, and precision engineered to serve it’s purpose.

Showcased here:
Powr Court Pro Portable Volleyball System, quickly transforming almost any area into a court while withstanding elite level play. Don't forget to deck out your equipment in a show of school pride with our range of vinyl colors and custom graphics!

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Photos courtesy of Mean Green Volleyball

08/14/2026

Powr Key's multiple equipment system allows for rapid turnover when changing gymnasium setup. With only one key, you can swiftly adjust your gym to meet your current needs, saving you valuable time to focus on what matters.

Features:
- Move seven devices simultaneously, with the ability to move devices in different directions—all with one key.
- Interchangeable lock core allowing the required key to be customized as needed.
- Individual directional control for each device.
- Momentary key switch design for enhanced safety.
- Sliding switch guard for secure operation.

This system is ideal for facilities seeking straightforward, hardwired control without the need for advanced electronics or wireless connectivity. Talk to your Porter representative to learn how Powr Key can work for you!

08/07/2026

A culmination of months of planning, coordination, and attention to detail produced an incredible recreation facility at Binghamton University.

Their new multi-purpose recreation center is a great example of what can happen when a project is carefully planned from start to finish. We're proud to have played a part in bringing the space to life by providing basketball and volleyball equipment designed to help the facility transition between sports as well as serve students for years to come.

With lots of details and preparation to work through along the way, seeing everything come together in an amazing finished space made this a very fulfilling project for the Porter team. We're proud to have been a part of this incredible project!
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Binghamton University Campus Recreation

07/31/2026

Hiwa Recreation Centre, University of Auckland | Auckland, New Zealand

We are proud to be part of this 2026 Athletic Business Showcase and 2025 International Olympic Committee Architecture Price winning facility!.

This exceptional facility perfectly balances aesthetics with performance. Designed to support multiple sports and athletes of all abilities, every space was thoughtfully created to maximize functionality, versatility, and the overall athletic experience.

We're honored to have been trusted to provide divider curtains throughout the facility. It was an incredible opportunity to have partnered on a project that inspires performance, wellness, and community while setting a new benchmark for modern recreational facilities.

07/22/2026

In schools and recreation centers, creating an environment built for multiple levels of play can come with challenges.

Our height adjusters make it one step easier: allowing you to accommodate gameplay for all ages on your new and existing Porter Backstop systems, and ultimately helping to foster community in your facility.

We can help you choose the right fit for your facility, whether that be manual or electric, retrofit or new. Reach out to our knowledgeable team to explore your options!

07/17/2026

Next Stop: The Texas High School Coaches' Association Convention in Houston!
Whether you're thinking about upgrading your facility, connecting with coaches, or evaluating equipment needs, we are looking forward to meeting you!

📌 Find us at Booth #1520, Sunday, July 19 – Tuesday, July 21.
While you're at our booth, learn how you have a chance to win:
$1,000 in Porter Athletic Equipment AND a Gill Elite Boys' or Girls' Throws Valuepack!

You can also find us around the show:
– On the Basketball Court, demonstrating our portables
– Around the Track and Field Demo area
– Making connections at the Coaches Education Sessions

We look forward to THSCA every year; can we count on seeing you this time? Let us know if you're planning to attend!

07/10/2026

Holford Recreation Center | Garland, TX

The Holford Recreation Center is more than just a place to play: it's a flexible, multi-purpose space designed with a vision to bring the community together. We're proud to have partnered with an outstanding team to help bring that vision to life.

This 2026 Athletic Business Showcase facility is a great example of how thoughtfully selected equipment creates a gymnasium that can quickly adapt for recreational play, organized sporting events, and community programming, all while maintaining a clean, welcoming aesthetic.

Athletic equipment does more than just fill a space, it helps the facility evolve to meet the needs of the community it serves!

06/17/2026

A volleyball standard that weighs in at 19lbs, is designed for elite level competition, and is engineered to last? It's the POWR-Carbon II.

06/12/2026

Athletic Business just released their 2026 Architectural Showcase and our equipment is featured!

Today's facility highlight: The Ashburn Recreation and Community Center in Ashburn, Virginia.

This community center is a premier example of how thoughtful design and high-performance equipment come together to serve a local community. Our team helped provide guidance on architectural design and construction detailing for this project, including:

🔹 Multi-use sport setup & equipment control system capabilities to support diverse programming and evolving community needs.
🔹 Design recommendations for equipment longevity and serviceability to help maximize investment in equipment.
🔹 Trusted team performance to deliver design intent when aesthetics and sustainability factors intersected with functional performance requirements.

Our team carries a responsibility to provide more than equipment—our expertise and ex*****on help set a foundation for long-term investment in play, performance, and community impact.
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📸 Photos 1-2 by Scott Norsworthy, courtesy of MJMA Architecture and Design; Photo 3 courtesy of Delger Whiting Inc.

Address

601 Mercury Drive
Champaign, IL
61822

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+1 800-637-3090

Website

https://www.porterathletic.com/

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