Abstract: Apparatus are provided that include a pole having a first and second end with the pole being configured to support one or more gaming apparatus. A base is configured to support the pole to hold the pole in an upright position. The base has a front and back end, and is configured to receive the first end of the pole such that the pole is positioned closer to the front end than the back end of the base. The base has a center of gravity that is closer to the back end than the front end such that the back end provides lateral stability to the base. The base can also include one or more retractable wheels movable between a retracted position in which the base is fixed relative to a support surface, and an extended position in which the base is movable relative to the support surface.

Abstract: The apparatus a control box for controlling a plurality of basketball backstops, basketball height adjusters and curtains to separate arena courts. The control box includes a numeric or alphanumeric keypad and additional keys for activating control lines which further activate switch means which, in turn, activate power lines for controlling the basketball backstops, basketball height adjusters, curtains and auxiliary gymnasium equipment.