Built on a Big Idea. Driven by Community
We’re a Canadian-owned company that turns ambitious visions into spaces where families connect, communities thrive, and kids actually want to go outside. Here’s how we got here, and why we do what we do.
It Started With a Tile at a Trade Show
Ian Lintott didn’t set out to build Canada’s leading athletic surface company. He was working in landscaping and organic lawn care when he stumbled across a modular plastic tile at a trade show. Someone mentioned people were using it to build backyard courts.
That was all he needed to hear.
Ian flew to a conference in Chicago hosted by the tile’s manufacturer, came home full of ideas, and in 2012 Total Sport Solutions was born.
In the early days, backyard courts weren’t on most Canadians’ radar. They weren’t something people knew they could have. So TSS didn’t just install courts; they introduced the concept, one conversation and one project at a time. Each successful build became a referral. Each referral became a relationship. And slowly, a small operation out of Oakville grew into a company serving families, clubs, schools, and municipalities from one end of the country to the other.
Today, Total Sport Solutions is recognized as a national leader in athletic surface installation and pickleball growth. As a certified SnapSports authorized dealer and the Official Court Supplier of Pickleball Ontario, we are the team behind some of the most impressive recreational facilities in the country.
But the mission hasn’t changed. We’re still here to help you dream big, and to make sure the finished product exceeds what you imagined.
What We Stand For
We Believe Great Spaces Change Lives
Not in a dramatic way, in the everyday way. The Friday night basketball game in the backyard. The curling club that added pickleball and gave its members a reason to come back in the off-season. The school gym that makes students actually want to show up for phys-ed.
These are the moments we build toward. Every time.
Partnership Over Transaction
We don’t show up to sell you a surface and leave. We listen, consult, and stay alongside you from the first conversation to the final walkthrough and beyond. If something isn’t right, we fix it. That’s not a policy; it’s just who we are.
Quality Without Compromise
We are never the lowest price, and we’re proud of that. We only source materials we’d use ourselves, and we install them with the same care we’d bring to our own backyard. Premium quality isn’t a marketing line for us. It’s a standard we hold ourselves to on every single project.
Stress-Free by Design
We know that starting a project of this scale can feel overwhelming. So we handle the complexity, every detail, every decision, every step, so that when our crew wraps up and pulls out of your driveway, all you have to do is play.
Community First
Sport is a vehicle for connection. Every court we build is a place where neighbours meet, families gather, and kids get off their screens. We take that responsibility seriously, and it shapes every decision we make.
Community Involvement
At Total Sport Solutions we are strong believers in giving back to the community and to those less fortunate. Which is why we are proud sponsors of the following charities.
What Makes Us Different
A lot of companies can pour concrete and roll out a surface. Here’s what sets TSS apart.
Full-Service, Start to Finish
From initial consultation and site assessment through design, permits, installation, and final walkthrough, we handle it all. You get one trusted team, one seamless process, and zero headaches.
Built for Canadian Climates
We’re not a southern company trying to adapt to Canadian winters. We’re Canadian, and every product we recommend and install is selected specifically for year-round performance in our climate. Freezing temperatures, spring thaws, summer heat: our installations handle all of it.
Proven Across Every Setting
Backyards in Oakville, Toronto, Mississauga, and throughout the GTA. Curling clubs in Sarnia. School gymnasiums across Ontario. Pickleball facilities hosting provincial championships. Whether you are looking for backyard court builders in the GTA or experienced commercial gym flooring contractors, we bring that breadth of experience to every project we take on.
Honest Advice, Always
If a particular product isn’t right for your space, we’ll tell you. If a different configuration would serve you better than what you originally envisioned, we’ll say so. Our goal is to help you make the best decision, even if that means redirecting you. That’s what trusted advisors do.
Award-Winning Work
Corporate Clients
Our Clients
Our corporate clients are top-tier institutions that demand precision, durability, competition-level performance, expert installation, and dedicated support.
Appleby College
Sarnia Lambton Pickleball
The Pickleball Village
Fitzrovia Signature Amenities
Ball 365 Club
Wentworth Indoor Hamilton
Smash Pickleball
York University
Rosseau College Timberwolves
Soo Curlers Association
Authorized Dealer
The People Behind the Courts
You're in Good Hands
Ian
President/CEO
As the Founder, President, and CEO of Total Sport Solutions, my role is to set the vision, bring together great people, and help create an environment where our team can do their best work. I have full confidence in the people at TSS, and I’m excited about where we are headed.
What inspires me most is seeing the passion, growth, and teamwork within our company. I love watching our team work together to bring each client’s vision to life and create spaces that inspire more play, more connection, and more time well spent.
As an entrepreneur, I’m never too far away from work, but I do have a few favourite distractions. Monday night poker with my buddies is a never-miss tradition, pickleball is a sport I enjoy playing with my wife and friends, and traveling is something I always look forward to.
Ryan
Sales Manager/Commercial Sales
As Sales Manager and Commercial Sales Representative at TSS, my role is to help ensure our court designs, recommendations, and sales process focus on each client’s long-term needs and goals. From maximizing space to recommending the right materials, I help clients make confident decisions.
What excites me most about being part of TSS is the opportunity to help build spaces that contribute to the growth and development of sport for generations. I enjoy working with clients to understand their vision and help turn it into a space that supports play, performance, and community.
Outside of work, basketball and sports have always been a big part of my life. I’ve been a Raptors fan for as long as I can remember, and I also played university basketball.
Brett
Lead Installer
As the Lead Installer at Total Sport Solutions, I take pride in delivering high-quality sports installations that help bring our clients’ visions to life. My role is to lead our installation team, making sure each project is built with care, precision, and attention to detail. I love knowing that the spaces we create will be enjoyed by families, athletes, organizations, and communities for years to come.
I enjoy being part of the TSS team because our work combines craftsmanship, teamwork, and sport. It is rewarding to take a project from the planning stage to the finished surface and see it become a place where people can play, train, compete, and make memories.
When I’m not on the job site, I enjoy football, shooting a round of golf, and skateboarding.
Contact Us
Let's Build Something Together
Whether you’re a homeowner with a backyard and a big idea, a facility manager looking to maximize your space, or a school board investing in your students, we’d love to hear from you.
Canadian-owned. Built for Canada. Here for the long game.