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A gym divider curtain is a hanging partition, usually 14 oz or 18 oz vinyl with an optional knotless netting top panel, that splits one gym into separate practice or teaching stations. Most are custom-made to the opening and travel on a walk-draw track, while motorized versions roll up on an electric hoist. In the JoySport Store catalog, Douglas divider curtains list from $169 custom-made to size, custom divider netting is $0.72 per square foot, and the Gared 4002 electric curtain hoist is $708.
Dividers let two or more groups share a gym without balls crossing between courts. A vinyl lower section blocks sight lines and stray balls at floor level, and a mesh upper section lets light and air through while still stopping high shots. Backdrop curtains do a related job on court ends and walls: they hide storage or bleacher areas and protect wall surfaces.
The catalog groups these products together: Douglas gym divider curtains, backdrop curtains, divider netting, the BeSteel 170 Series walk-draw track, and the Gared 4002 hoist for motorized Gared curtain systems.
Douglas Gym Divider Curtains (SKU 23954Z) are custom-made and 100% customizable to exact space requirements. The product page lists them from $169, custom-made to size, and does not state a per-unit rate. Material options are 18 oz FR vinyl, 18 oz heavy-duty vinyl-coated polyester, 14 oz FR vinyl or 14 oz laminated vinyl-coated polyester. Construction is reinforced hems with double-lock stitching and heavy-duty brass grommets every 12 in.
The same curtain can be ordered with an optional top panel of Douglas #420 knotless pylon netting in 1 1/2 in mesh or scrim mesh. This is the usual choice in multi-court gyms: the lower vinyl stops balls and blocks distraction, and the upper mesh keeps the room from feeling closed in.
Where sight lines do not matter, netting alone is the lowest-cost option. Douglas Custom Made Divider Netting is $0.72 per square foot, with the total based on finished net dimensions. It comes in #420 knotless pylon (1-1/2 in mesh, 125 lb break strength) or premium HTPP polypropylene (1-3/4 in mesh, 250 lb break strength). Standard heights are 10 ft or 12 ft, and the standard overall length is 120 ft divided into two 60 ft sections. Each net has a 1-1/2 in double-sewn vinyl-coated polyester border and brass grommets every 18 in along the top. Indoor nets get a 12 in solid vinyl kickplate (or 18 in VCP mesh or 24 in netting); outdoor nets use a weighted leaded-rope bottom hem. Black netting is weather-treated for UV and moisture; white is for indoor use only.
Two prefabricated black divider nets are also listed: a 10 ft x 60 ft HDPE net with sewn rope border at $169, and a 10 ft x 65 ft net with vinyl tape border and brass grommets at 18 in intervals at $299. Both are 1-3/4 in square mesh with 125 lb break strength.
Douglas backdrop curtains cover court ends and walls. The 14 oz FR vinyl version shows $79 and the 18 oz version shows $49 on the product page. Neither card states what size or unit that price covers, so treat those as starting points and request a quote for your wall. Both have heat-sealed seams, a reinforced top hem with #2 brass grommets every 12 inches, and clean-cut, grommeted or Velcro sides. Standard heights run 9 ft to 12 ft with custom heights available. Options include doorways, viewing windows, divider wings and printed logos or court numbers.
Digitally printed backdrops (listed at $49) print full color with UV-resistant inks directly into 14 oz or 18 oz vinyl, with no white backside, and will not crack or peel like decals. A matching Douglas vinyl exit sign ($79) in 18 oz vinyl measures 18 in x 36 in with 9 in letters.
Pickleball halls need low barriers between courts rather than ceiling-hung curtains. Douglas court divider systems come in-ground with posts 4 ft above ground ($1,899), surface mount with 51 in posts ($2,599), or as movable 4 ft high frames with no drilling: $1,899 for 4 x 21 ft, $2,299 for 4 x 31 ft 6 in, and $2,699 for 4 x 42 ft. Panels are VCP MAX windscreen mesh (85% windbreak) or #420 pylon netting.
| Divider type | Standard height | Standard length or size | Catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas divider curtain (vinyl, optional mesh top) | Custom to opening | Custom to opening | From $169, custom-made to size |
| Custom divider netting | 10 ft or 12 ft | 120 ft overall in two 60 ft sections | $0.72 per square foot |
| Prefab HDPE net, rope border | 10 ft | 60 ft | $169 |
| Prefab net, vinyl tape border | 10 ft | 65 ft | $299 |
| Backdrop curtain, 14 oz / 18 oz | 9 ft to 12 ft, custom available | Made to wall | $79 / $49 (size not stated) |
| Pickleball movable frames | 4 ft | 21 ft, 31 ft 6 in or 42 ft | $1,899 / $2,299 / $2,699 |
Vinyl gives you a visual block, a wall that balls bounce off, and a surface that can carry printed logos or court numbers. Mesh gives you airflow, light, and lower cost per square foot. Most gyms end up with both: vinyl on the bottom, netting above.
Between the two vinyl weights, 14 oz is the lighter material with the fullest documented treatment package. It has a leather-grain emboss finish, BACshield anti-mildew, anti-fungus, antimicrobial and antibacterial treatment, UV treatment, and passes ASTM E84 (Class A), NFPA-701 and CSFM FR tests. The 18 oz material is heavier and carries child-safe CPSIA (H.R. 404) compliance; the 18 oz backdrop card states it is fire retardant, certified by the California Fire Marshal. Color range is 16 for 18 oz and 15 for 14 oz, including dark green, black, royal blue, navy, red, maroon or burgundy, purple, white and gray.
| Material | Key properties | Safety data on the card |
|---|---|---|
| 14 oz FR vinyl / 14 oz laminated VCP | Leather-grain emboss, BACshield antimicrobial treatment, UV treatment, 15 colors | ASTM E84 Class A, NFPA-701, CSFM |
| 18 oz FR vinyl / 18 oz heavy-duty VCP | Heavier weight, 16 colors | CPSIA (H.R. 404); backdrop card: fire retardant, certified by the California Fire Marshal |
| #420 knotless pylon netting | 1-1/2 in mesh, 125 lb break strength, black (UV and moisture treated) or white (indoor) | Not stated |
| Premium HTPP polypropylene netting | 1-3/4 in mesh, 250 lb break strength | Not stated |
The Douglas curtain card specifies the BeSteel 170 Series walk-draw track: 14-gauge galvanized steel, suspended or direct mount. The track is also listed separately at $49 on the product page as a medium-duty channel in walk-along (pull) style, with fixed curves available. A staff member walks the curtain open or closed along the channel. There is no motor, no wiring and no electrical contractor involved.
The Gared Electric Curtain Hoist 4002 ($708) rolls a curtain up to the ceiling. It uses a 3/4 HP motor on 115 V AC, 60 Hz single-phase power, instant-reverse and thermally protected, producing 2,700 in-lbs of torque for vertical lifting through a 200:1 hardened metal worm gear in a sealed, precision-machined aluminum gear case with ball bearings. Output is a double 1 in diameter shaft. The standard duty cycle is 10 minutes on, 20 minutes off, with gear-driven upper and lower limit switches up to 50 turns. A three-position momentary key switch is included, along with a 6 ft cord with L14-20 twist-lock plug and matching receptacle. The 4 in receptacle box, conduit, wiring and junction boxes are by the electrical contractor. An optional wireless remote receiver or TSC Total System Control is sold separately. The unit weighs 47 lb and is made in the United States.
Compatibility matters here. The 4002 card lists compatibility with Gared 4020 and 4030 divider curtains and the 4080 and 4080BL multi-sport cage. The Douglas curtain cards specify a walk-draw track and state no hoist compatibility. Do not confuse the 4002 with the Gared 1194 ($2,077.55) and 1197 ($2,742.36); those are basketball backstop hoists, not curtain hoists.
| Factor | BeSteel 170 walk-draw track | Gared 4002 electric hoist |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | $49 | $708 |
| Operation | Walk-along pull | Key switch; optional wireless remote |
| Power | None | 115 V AC, 60 Hz single-phase, L14-20 twist-lock |
| Mounting | Suspended or direct mount, 14-gauge galvanized steel | Ceiling structure; receptacle box and wiring by contractor |
| Curtain compatibility on card | Douglas divider curtains | Gared 4020 and 4030 curtains, 4080 / 4080BL cage |
Gym divider curtain cost is driven by square footage first, then material. Netting is priced per square foot ($0.72 on the custom Douglas card), so a 12 ft high net costs more than a 10 ft net of the same length. Vinyl curtains are quoted to size, with the Douglas product page starting at $169. Adding a mesh top panel, choosing 18 oz over 14 oz, printing logos, or specifying doorways and viewing windows all change the quote.
Hardware is the second line item: $49 for the walk-draw track listing, or $708 for the Gared 4002 hoist plus the electrical contractor's receptacle box, conduit and wiring. Pickleball divider systems are priced as complete units from $1,899 to $2,699. Because the backdrop cards do not state the size their $49 and $79 prices cover, confirm the quoted dimensions before comparing options.
Start with the opening. Measure the clear width wall to wall and the height from floor to the structure the track or hoist will hang from. The track can be suspended or direct mounted, so note beams, ducts, lights and backstops in the curtain's path.
Pick a height from the standard options when you can. Divider netting is stocked at 10 ft or 12 ft, and backdrop curtains at 9 ft to 12 ft, with custom heights available. No rulebook in the fact sheet sets a required divider height; it varies by league and by the sports you play, so match it to the highest shots you need to contain.
Plan the length around the standard 120 ft net, which ships as two 60 ft sections. If your gym is longer or you need a pass-through, that break point is where it goes. Attachment spacing is every 12 in on curtain grommets and every 18 in on netting grommets, so order the matching number of hooks or carriers. Allow for the 12 in solid vinyl kickplate at the floor on indoor nets.
For pickleball halls, the dividers are 4 ft high (51 in posts for surface mount), in frame lengths of 21 ft, 31 ft 6 in or 42 ft. Walkway space between courts and sidelines varies by league; confirm it with USA Pickleball before laying out.
If you choose a hoist, have the electrical contractor provide the 4 in receptacle box, conduit and wiring, and plan for the 10 minutes on, 20 minutes off duty cycle during busy transition periods.
Dimensions and specifications in this guide come from the Douglas and Gared product cards in the JoySport Store catalog. The governing bodies implied by these products are NFHS and NCAA for school and college basketball and volleyball gyms, FIBA for international basketball, USA Volleyball for volleyball, and USA Pickleball for pickleball court layout. Fire and safety performance references ASTM E84, NFPA 701, the California State Fire Marshal, and CPSIA (H.R. 404). None of these rulebooks specifies a required divider curtain height or spacing; it varies by league and facility.
Browse gym dividers and perimeter barrier nets for Douglas divider curtains, netting, track and the Gared hoist. See facility netting and safety barriers for backdrop curtains and protective netting, and facility netting barriers for prefabricated nets and pickleball court dividers.
Douglas divider curtains list from $169 custom-made to size, with no per-unit rate stated. Custom divider netting is $0.72 per square foot, prefab nets are $169 and $299, the walk-draw track listing is $49, and the Gared 4002 hoist is $708.
Vinyl blocks sight lines and balls and can be printed; mesh adds light and airflow at lower cost. Most gyms use 14 oz or 18 oz vinyl below with a #420 knotless 1 1/2 in mesh top panel above.
Standard netting heights are 10 ft or 12 ft and backdrop curtains run 9 ft to 12 ft, with custom heights available. No rulebook sets a required divider height; it varies by league and the sports played.
No. The Douglas curtain cards specify the BeSteel 170 Series walk-draw track and state no hoist compatibility. The Gared 4002 lists compatibility with Gared 4020 and 4030 curtains and the 4080 and 4080BL cage.
The 14 oz material passes ASTM E84 (Class A), NFPA-701 and CSFM FR tests. The 18 oz backdrop card states it is fire retardant, certified by the California Fire Marshal, and 18 oz carries CPSIA (H.R. 404) compliance. Confirm what your building requires.
115 V AC, 60 Hz single-phase through an L14-20 twist-lock plug and included receptacle. The 4 in receptacle box, conduit, wiring and junction boxes are supplied by the electrical contractor. Duty cycle is 10 minutes on, 20 minutes off.
Douglas court divider systems: in-ground with posts 4 ft above ground ($1,899), surface mount with 51 in posts ($2,599), or movable 4 ft high frames at $1,899 for 21 ft, $2,299 for 31 ft 6 in and $2,699 for 42 ft.
Gary Thomas