Tomko Sports
Tomko Sports is a Canadian-owned sports infrastructure company founded in 1978 that constructs sports courts and supplies equipment across Western Canada from offices in Richmond, BC and Calgary, AB.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1978
- HeadquartersRichmond, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Tomko Sports does
Tomko Sports Systems Inc. is a 100% Canadian-owned sports infrastructure company founded in 1978 and headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, with a regional office in Calgary, Alberta. The company operates two integrated lines of business: professional sports court surfacing and turnkey facility construction, and direct-to-consumer and field sales of sports equipment. Tomko has surfaced over 10,000 tennis and sports courts since inception and self-identifies as the leading tennis court company in Western Canada.
Tomko Sports firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tomko Sports
- Legal name
- Tomko Sports Systems Inc.
- Website
- https://tomkosports.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1978
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tomko Sports is a Canadian-owned sports infrastructure company founded in 1978 that constructs sports courts and supplies equipment across Western Canada from offices in Richmond, BC and Calgary, AB.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tomko Sports industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sports Facility Construction & Equipment
- NAICS
- Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)
- SIC
- Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Racquet Sport Court Equipment & Maintenance Retail (CRAMAFAK), Racquet Sports (Tennis/Pickleball/Badminton/Squash) Retail (CRAMABAF), Team Sports Goals, Nets & Field Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAK), Racquet Sport Training Aids & Practice Equipment Retail (CRAMAFAJ)
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Where Tomko Sports is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Richmond
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Tomko Sports business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer online sales of sports equipment including tennis/pickleball nets, posts, basketball systems, ball machines, court equipment, and accessories. Products are priced individually with unit-based pricing ranging from $29 to over $4,000 per item. The company operates a Shopify-based online store with Canada-wide shipping.
- Sports Surfacing Services: Professional court surfacing services using proprietary systems including Plexipave, Plexicushion, Rebound Ace, Har-Tru clay, and Plexitrac. The company has surfaced over 10,000 tennis and sports courts since 1978, positioning as the leading Tennis Court Company in Western Canada.
- Facility Construction Services: Turnkey sports facility construction covering all stages from initial consultation through design, foundation, fencing, surfacing, and equipment installation. Specializes in tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball courts, multi-use facilities, hockey rinks, and backyard sports courts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Entry-level equipment and accessories |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Mid-range court equipment and systems |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Premium institutional and professional equipment |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Ball Machines |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Tomko Sports product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tomko Sports constructs sports surfaces and supplies sports facility equipment for commercial and residential customers across Western Canada. The company installs proprietary court surfacing systems (Plexipave, Plexicushion, Rebound Ace, Har-Tru clay, Plexitrac running tracks, modular tiles, padel and hockey surfaces) and sells branded sports equipment including tennis and pickleball nets, posts, basketball goals, ball machines, and court accessories via an e-commerce store.
Product overview
Tomko Sports is a 100% Canadian-owned sports equipment supplier and sports surfacing contractor founded in 1978, operating from offices in Richmond, BC and Calgary, AB. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning sports equipment (nets, posts, goals, ball machines, court equipment) and construction services (facility construction, sports surfacing, equipment installation). Core equipment products include Tomko-branded tennis nets, pickleball nets/systems, basketball goals, and ground sleeves; the company also resells third-party brands including Goalsetter basketball systems, Sports Tutor/Playmate/JUGS ball machines, and Selkirk pickleball equipment. Sports surfacing services feature proprietary surface systems including Plexipave, Plexicushion, Plexi Premier, Rebound Ace, Har-Tru Clay, and Plexitrac running track surfaces, plus modular tile systems. Facility construction services cover tennis, pickleball, basketball, multi-use, hockey rinks, and padel courts. The product line is organized around sport categories: Tennis, Pickleball, Basketball, Baseball/Softball, Soccer/Football, Hockey/Lacrosse, Volleyball/Badminton, Running Tracks, and Tetherball.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Plexipave Hard Court System
- Plexicushion System
- Rebound Ace Mat System
- Har-Tru Clay Court System
- Plexitrac Running Track System
- Sports Facility Construction Services
- Sports Surfacing Services Expert court surfacing with ITF-standard installations, including crack repair (Riteway Crack Relief System, Plexibond Fiberglass Mesh), line painting, custom logos, and windscreens. Over 10,000 courts surfaced since 1978.
- Tomko Championship Tennis Net
- Tomko Championship Pickleball Net
- Tomko Gooseneck Fan Basketball System
- Goalsetter Extreme Series Basketball System
- Sports Tutor Ball Machines
- Street Ice Hockey Training Surface
- Padel Court Installation Professional padel court installation for indoor and outdoor environments, including site preparation, base construction, glass walls, turf installation, and lighting systems.
- Rol-Dri 36" PVA Court Water Remover
- Premier Pickleball Posts
- DTP37 Tennis Posts
- Modular Tile Court Surfacing
Quantifiable outcome
- 10,000+ tennis and sports courts surfaced since 1978
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Companies that use Tomko Sports
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tomko Sports technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature6 records
Tomko Sports partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tomko Sports competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pickleball Central: Pickleball Central is one of North America's largest dedicated pickleball equipment retailers and content publishers, competing directly with Tomko's pickleball retail and equipment range for the same end-consumer and club buyer.
- Onix Sports: Onix Sports is a pickleball-focused equipment brand (paddles, nets, balls) competing for the same recreational and club customers that Tomko serves through its pickleball product line.
- Goalsetter Systems: Goalsetter is a US manufacturer of institutional and residential basketball goal systems whose Extreme Series Tomko resells; the brand directly overlaps Tomko's basketball equipment category for schools, parks, and homeowners.
- Har-Tru: Har-Tru is the leading North American clay tennis court surfacing brand that Tomko installs; it operates its own installation network and direct sales of clay and hydro court products, overlapping with Tomko on tennis court surfacing.
- California Sports Surfaces (Plexipave): California Sports Surfaces is the manufacturer and licensor of the Plexipave and Plexitrac systems that Tomko installs; it also competes as a direct installer of acrylic sport surfaces and running tracks in North America.
- Sport Court: Sport Court is a leading North American provider of modular athletic court surfacing and backyard game courts, directly competing with Tomko in tennis, pickleball, basketball, and multi-sport court installations for both residential and commercial customers.
- Lee Tennis Court Supply: Lee Tennis is a long-standing US retailer and wholesaler of tennis court equipment, nets, posts, and accessories, serving facility operators, schools, and clubs with a catalog that directly overlaps Tomko's tennis and pickleball equipment range.
- Flex Court: Flex Court designs and installs modular sport tiles and athletic surfacing for tennis, pickleball, basketball, and multi-use courts, serving the same residential and facility-operator customer base as Tomko with overlapping product categories.
Broad incumbents
- Selkirk Sport: Selkirk is a leading pickleball paddle and equipment brand whose semi-permanent net systems Tomko resells; Selkirk also sells direct and through other distributors, making it both a partner and a broader competitor in the pickleball equipment category.
- Decathlon Canada: Decathlon is a global sporting goods generalist retailer with a Canadian e-commerce and store presence that overlaps Tomko's equipment retail business across tennis, pickleball, basketball, and running categories, although it does not provide installation or surfacing services.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Tomko Sports
What does Tomko Sports do?
Tomko Sports constructs sports surfaces and supplies sports facility equipment for commercial and residential customers across Western Canada. The company installs proprietary court surfacing systems (Plexipave, Plexicushion, Rebound Ace, Har-Tru clay, Plexitrac running tracks, modular tiles, padel and hockey surfaces) and sells branded sports equipment including tennis and pickleball nets, posts, basketball goals, ball machines, and court accessories via an e-commerce store.
Is Tomko Sports a public or private company?
Tomko Sports is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Tomko Sports founded?
Tomko Sports was founded in 1978. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tomko Sports based?
Tomko Sports is headquartered in Richmond, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Tomko Sports make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales (E-commerce) is the primary driver. The others are sports Surfacing Services and facility Construction Services.
Who are Tomko Sports's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pickleball Central, Onix Sports, Goalsetter Systems, Har-Tru, California Sports Surfaces (Plexipave), Sport Court, Lee Tennis Court Supply and Flex Court. Broad incumbents are Selkirk Sport and Decathlon Canada.
Does Tomko Sports have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tomko Sports.
What industry is Tomko Sports in?
Tomko Sports's product category is Sports Facility Construction & Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKAEAE, Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities, with a secondary code of CRAMAFAK, Racquet Sport Court Equipment & Maintenance Retail. Its NAICS code is 45911 and its SIC code is 3949.