Bison T-REX Recreational Portable Basketball System for Indoor Use BA894USR

The Bison T-REX Recreational Portable Basketball System for Indoor Use (BA894USR) delivers the same legendary Bison engineering, durability, and ease of use that elite facilities rely on, at a price point designed for recreational programs, intramural leagues, YMCAs, and community centers that don't need full competition specifications.

Elite T-REX Engineering. Recreational Price Point.

Every T-REX portable is built on the same platform — the same counterbalance technology, the same zero-maintenance bearings, the same floor-friendly casters. The Recreational Indoor simply trades the full-size competition glass backboard for a recreational-grade acrylic backboard, bringing the price down significantly without compromising the mechanical quality your facility depends on for years of daily use.

The Right Backboard for Recreational Play

The Recreational Indoor features a 54" x 42" acrylic backboard — sized and specified for intramural, recreational, and community play where full NCAA competition dimensions aren't required. Acrylic backboards are lightweight, highly durable, and deliver consistent rebound performance for recreational use. For facilities that host casual leagues, open gym sessions, youth programs, and community events, this is exactly the right specification at exactly the right price.

The Same T-REX Platform You Trust

Despite being the most accessible T-REX portable, the Recreational Indoor doesn't cut corners on the mechanical systems that matter most:

• Industry-leading extension spring counterbalance technology — raising, lowering, and storage is fast, safe, and effortless for any staff member regardless of physical strength
• Zero-maintenance, self-lubricating bearings on all pivot points with chrome-plated steel pivot axles — no grease, no service calls, no downtime between sessions
• Floor-friendly 8" x 2" wide casters protect your gym floor investment and allow easy repositioning by a single staff member
• Hidden weight ballast in a covered containment cell — clean, professional appearance for any facility environment
• Narrow-profile uprights reduce visual interference for spectators
• Rolls through any standard doorway of 84" or wider for easy storage between sessions
• Available in 16 team colors with optional custom graphics on base and riser pads — perfect for branded facility environments and school spirit

By the Numbers

• Backboard: 54" x 42" acrylic (recreational grade, lightweight and durable)
• Adjustable height: 7.5 ft (youth) to 10 ft (regulation)
• Custom graphics: Optional (+USD 500) on base and riser pads
• Compliant with ASTM F1616 portable basketball safety standards

Who Is This System For?

• YMCAs and community centers running open gym and recreational league programs
• Intramural programs at colleges and universities needing reliable, easy-to-move systems
• Recreation departments hosting multi-age programs and community events
• Multi-purpose facilities that host basketball alongside other sports and need quick storage
• Budget-conscious institutions that want T-REX quality without paying for competition-level specs they don't need

If your program intends to use T-Rex Recreational outdoors, order BA894USRO for an outdoor version of T-Rex Recreational that substitutes Bison outdoor backboard padding and weather resistant pressure treated plywood for OSB board as backing for the base padding system. In addition, BA894USRO includes a security lock system to insure that the unit cannot be lowered and rolled from its installed location without authorization.

Trusted by Institutions Nationwide 

Bison systems are installed in 300+ high schools and universities across the U.S. As an authorized Bison dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and fast freight shipping on every order.

MORE T-REX RECREATIONAL GAME STATS

• Safe Play Area at 10': 54"
• Polycarbonate Backboard Size: 42" x 72"
• Breakaway Rim: BA35S
• Beam Size: 4" Sq.
• Ballast Weight: 950#
• Total Weight: 1700#
• Padded Base Dimension: 40"(w) x 65"(l)
• Total 8" (d) x 2" (w) Wheels: 2 (F), 2 (R)
• Stored Dimensions: 76"(w) x 124"(l) x 78"(h)
• Beam Padding: Included
• Rear Hold Down: Optional
• Backboard Padding: BA68U, BA72U
• Base Padding (16 colors): 2" Thick Stapled
• Base Color: Bright White
• Front Levelers: Lead Screw
• Floor Load Transport: N/A
• Floor Load Playing: N/A
• Min. Required Floor Space Outside Court: 72"

TECH SPECS

• Weight: 1675 lbs
• Color: Black, Brown, Burnt Orange, Cardinal, Columbia Blue, Forest Green, Gold, Gray, Kelly Green, Maroon, Navy, Orange, Purple, Royal, Scarlet, Vegas Gold
• Class: truck

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NFHS Basketball Rules: 
https://nfhs.org/sports/basketball/rules
ASTM International Safety Standards: 
https://www.astm.org/membership-participation/technical-committees/committee-f08

Warranty

All Bison products are warranted against manufacturing defects at the time of delivery. In addition, most products are covered by warranty periods stated in the description of the product. Where listed as “limited”, warranties cover damage or failure that occurs during the course of “normal or intended use” of the warranted product. Normal or intended use is described as activity that is necessary for the participation in the sport for which the equipment is designed.

Bison Limited Warranties do not cover any damage or failure that is the direct or indirect result of any use that is not deemed in the sole discretion of Bison to be “normal and intended use”. When warranties are stated as “unconditional” or “unconditional replacement”, the above stated limitations do not normally apply except in cases where damage was obviously the result of a malicious act of vandalism.

Where no specific length or type of warranty is listed in the catalog, the product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects and for the intended purpose at the time of shipment. Whether or not stated as such, all Bison warranties allow Bison to repair or replace warranted products at Bison’s sole option. Normal deterioration of products due to weather, wear and tear, or other causes that do not affect functional use are not covered by Bison warranties, regardless of type of stated warranty.

All warranties are valid only when product is used in the intended application as outlined in Bison’s printed literature, when installed according to Bison’s instructions and when matched with compatible components as described in Bison’s literature. Under no circumstances will Bison Residential Basketball Equipment be warranted for commercial or institutional use.

Due to the abusive nature of pay-to-play facilities, unless specifically agreed to in writing, Bison products carry no warranty except for obvious manufacturing defects when used in a facility where players pay an individual or group fee to use Bison equipment.

Bison will pay ground freight only to repair or replace defective merchandise. Unless otherwise stated, Bison will not assume any liability for labor costs incurred for removal or replacement of product replaced or repaired under warranty.

Return Policy

No merchandise may be returned without prior authorization by calling 800-247-7668. Merchandise returned without a return authorization number will be held for no more than 10 days at which time all return credit is forfeited. Upon receipt of request for return, an authorization number will be issued by Bison and must appear on all return shipping labels. All returns must be shipped prepaid (UPS, FedEx or truck only) to 1100 SW 6th Street, Lincoln NE 68522. DO NOT RETURN BY U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Collect returns will not be accepted.

Credit for defective merchandise will be issued only when Bison Inc inspection department determines the merchandise to be covered by Bison Inc warranty. All salable merchandise returned is subject to a minimum 35% restocking charge and all freight costs with a minimum restocking charge of $100. Due to their custom design, scoring tables and wall padding are not returnable. Sports nets are not returnable once opened.

These conditions and terms supersede any that may appear on a purchase order. Possession of price list or catalog does not constitute an offer to sell.