First Team FT1103 HydroSport III Poolside Basketball Hoop 36"x54"

Product Overview

In short

The Sport III is a fixed-height basketball goal featuring a one-piece 4" square steel pole (11 gauge, buried 36"), a 24" extension arm with a 36"x54" acrylic backboard, and an institutional-quality flexible rim with a 5/8" steel ring. The entire system weighs approximately 155# and carries a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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The First Team Sport III Basketball Goal is engineered for durability with a one-piece 4" square vertical pole of minimum 11 gauge wall thickness designed to be buried 36" in concrete. The pole features a watertight vinyl cap and is finished with polyester powder-coated black. All steel components are welded using maximum penetration, continuous MIG welds for optimal strength.

The system includes a 45-degree 2"x3" rectangular steel extension arm providing 24" of extension from pole to backboard face, secured by two 4" zinc plated U-bolts and supported by two 1" round backboard braces. The 36"x54" acrylic backboard (1/2" thick) is framed with 1/8" anodized aluminum and features a bright white 2" border with an official shooters square screened on the backside.

The institutional-quality rim is flexible with a heavy-duty compression wire spring, featuring an official 5/8" diameter high-strength steel ring supported by a 3/16" brace that supports 60% of the ring. A steel coverplate encloses the entire internal mechanism, and the rim mounts either 3"x4" or 5"x5" hole patterns with orange powdercoated finish. The complete system weighs approximately 155# and includes a Lifetime Limited Warranty on the pole, backboard, and standard rim.

Specifications

Specification	Value
Pole Type	One-piece 4" square vertical pole
Pole Wall Thickness	Minimum 11 gauge
Pole Burial Depth	36" in concrete
Pole Cap	Watertight vinyl cap
Extension Arm Material	2"x3" rectangular 11 gauge wall steel tubing
Extension Arm Angle	45 degrees
Extension Distance	24" from front of pole to face of backboard
Extension Arm Fastening	Two 4" zinc plated U-bolts
Backboard Braces	Two 1" round backboard braces supporting upper corners
Welding Method	Maximum penetration, continuous weld, MIG procedure
Steel Finish	Polyester powder-coated black
Backboard Dimensions	36"x54" rectangular
Backboard Material	Acrylic, 1/2" thick
Backboard Frame	1/8" thick anodized aluminum
Backboard Border	Bright white 2" border
Shooters Square	Official shooters square screened on backside
Rim Type	Flexible type with heavy duty compression wire spring
Rim Steel Coverage	Steel coverplate enclosing entire internal mechanism
Rim Structural Components	No less than 3/16" steel
Rim Ring Diameter	Official 5/8" diameter high strength steel
Rim Brace	3/16" brace supporting 60% of ring
Rim Hole Patterns	Punched to mount either 3"x4" or 5"x5" hole pattern
Rim Finish	Orange powdercoated
Rim Quality	Institutional quality
System Weight	Approximately 155#
Pole Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty
Backboard Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty
Rim Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty
Manufacturer	First Team Sports, Inc.
Manufacturer Location	Hutchinson, KS 67501

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Mounting & Installation In-ground anchoring system; 3/8" baseplate, 4 gussets	Mounting & Installation In-ground anchoring system; 3/8" baseplate, 4 gussets	Mounting & Installation Direct bury; pole buried 36" in concrete, watertight vinyl cap	Mounting & Installation In-ground anchoring system; 3/8" baseplate, 4 gussets	Mounting & Installation Anchored; 5/8" stainless anchor bolts, ABS cover	Mounting & Installation In-ground anchoring system; 3/8" baseplate, 4 gussets
Backboard Size 36" wide x 48" high	Backboard Size 36" wide x 48" high	Backboard Size 54" wide x 36" high	Backboard Size 48" wide x 36" high	Backboard Size 60" wide x 36" high	Backboard Size 54" wide x 36" high
Backboard Material 1/2" acrylic with bright white screening	Backboard Material 1/2" acrylic with bright white screening	Backboard Material 1/2" acrylic with bright white screening	Backboard Material 3/8" acrylic with bright white screening	Backboard Material 1/2" acrylic with bright white screening	Backboard Material 1/2" acrylic with bright white screening
Backboard Frame Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions	Backboard Frame Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions	Backboard Frame Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions	Backboard Frame Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions	Backboard Frame Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions	Backboard Frame Clear anodized aluminum "L" extrusions
Pole / Support Structure 4" square steel tubing, 11-gauge, black powder coat	Pole / Support Structure 4" square steel tubing, 11-gauge, black powder coat	Pole / Support Structure One-piece 4" square steel, 11 ga, black	Pole / Support Structure 4" square steel tubing, 11-gauge, black powder coat	Pole / Support Structure One-piece 4" square stainless steel, 11 ga, black	Pole / Support Structure 4" square steel tubing, 11-gauge, black powder coat
Extension Arms & Overhang 2"x3" 11-ga tubing; 24" extension, two 1" braces	Extension Arms & Overhang 2"x3" 11-ga tubing; 24" extension, two 1" braces	Extension Arms & Overhang 45° 2"x3" 11-ga tubing; 24" extension, two 1" braces	Extension Arms & Overhang 45° 2"x3" 11-ga tubing; 24" extension, two 1" braces	Extension Arms & Overhang 45° 2"x3" 11-ga tubing; 24" extension, two 1" braces	Extension Arms & Overhang 45° 2"x3" 11-ga tubing; 24" extension, two 1" braces
Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8" ring, 18" I.D., orange	Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8" ring, 18" I.D., orange	Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8" ring, 18" I.D., orange	Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8" ring, 18" I.D., orange	Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8" ring, 18" I.D., orange	Rim / Goal Flexible institutional; 5/8" ring, 18" I.D., orange
Padding —	Padding —	Padding —	Padding —	Padding —	Padding —
Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim	Warranty Lifetime Limited: pole, backboard, standard rim
Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA	Origin Made in USA
Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship	Availability In stock - ready to ship
Ship Weight 263 lbs	Ship Weight 263 lbs	Ship Weight 160 lbs	Ship Weight 263 lbs	Ship Weight 170 lbs	Ship Weight 263 lbs
Best for Driveways and parks needing a fixed-height 60" goal.	Best for Home courts needing a classic anchored 60" system.	Best for Outdoor courts wanting a fixed-height 54" acrylic goal on a direct-bury pole.	Best for Outdoor courts wanting a 45-degree arm fixed goal.	Best for Courts wanting the widest 60" acrylic board in the fixed-height Sport line.	Best for Playgrounds needing a welded 45-degree fixed system.
$1,359.00	$1,359.00	$3,336.00 $1,600.00	$1,617.00	$3,421.00 $1,803.00	$1,864.00
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Shipping & Returns

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60-DAY NO-HASSLE REFUNDS AND RETURNS

If there’s an issue with your product, we make refunds and returns quick and easy.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. To contact us, email info@joysportstore.com

More information on shipping and returns can be found here.

Warranty

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Every First Team product is backed by First Team's warranty program. This model carries the warranty noted above. Here is what First Team's warranty tiers cover:

Limited Warranty - covers damage during normal, intended use. Excludes vandalism and deliberate damage. Normal wear from weathering or UV exposure is not covered; all painted items carry a 1-year limited warranty on coating.
Superior Warranty - additionally covers any damage or failure caused by basketball activity or contact with the unit, including deliberate hanging on the rim. Vandalism excluded.
Unconditional Warranty - the broadest tier: covers any damage or failure that occurs for any reason.
Manufacturer's Defect - all products are warranted against manufacturer's defects at delivery.

Warranties apply to the original purchaser only and are non-transferable; coverage ends on resale or transfer. Residential-only products are not covered for non-residential use.

Frequently asked questions

How deep should the pole be buried?

The vertical pole shall be buried 36" in concrete.

What is the backboard size and material?

The backboard is 36"x54" rectangular acrylic, 1/2" thick, framed with 1/8" thick anodized aluminum.

What is the rim diameter and what hole patterns does it support?

The rim is an official 5/8" diameter high strength steel ring and is punched to mount either a 3"x4" or 5"x5" hole pattern.

Is JoySportStore an authorized First Team dealer?

Yes. JoySportStore is an authorized First Team dealer, so every unit ships brand-new with the full First Team manufacturer warranty and factory-backed support.

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