Standing water observations are most useful when they include weather, timing and an exact location. A single photograph without that context may not show how often the condition occurs or how it changes.
Record visible facts only. Drainage, base and surface conclusions require an on-site evaluation.
Record the weather event
Note the date, approximate start and end of precipitation and when the court was first checked. Avoid estimating rainfall totals unless they come from a reliable recorded source.
Mark the location
Use a simple court sketch or consistent landmarks to identify each area. Wide photographs should show the location before closer images show the remaining water.
Repeat observations over time
Take follow-up notes at consistent intervals and state whether water remains, spreads or recedes. Use the court condition checklist to keep the record organized.
Add surface and use history
Record the known surface, recent maintenance dates and whether play was interrupted. Keep crack notes separate with the court crack observation guide.
Request an evaluation
Bring the dated record to a court repair conversation. Use the contact page to request site review rather than choosing a drainage or repair method from photographs alone.