About Those Basketball Hoops...

A resident of Highland Groves emailed me last week to ask about the naked poles on the playcourts. He was very gracious in his question as he asked why there are poles but no baskets, allowing that there might be a logical reason. Sometimes logic never rears its head in the process of building a community; but here's the answer in this case.

First, the grass around the playcourts had just been installed, and the landscapers didn't want to encourage any traffic on the new turf.

Secondly, the installer's insurance company restricted the completion of the hoops; once the HOA has "accepted" the court, then the HOA's insurance becomes responsible and the hoops can be installed. "Is that right?" you may ask, and I would use one of my father's answers, "Well, I don't know if it's right, but it's true." Logic is not one of my strengths.

The further answer to this question is that the grass is established, and the HOA is near (if it hasn't already) acceptance of the courts, so the hoops should be atop the poles soon. Just in time for the start of basketball season.