Achieving Safer, More Comfortable Playing Surfaces

Summertime brings with it long, sunny days and the chance for people of all ages and backgrounds to get outside and enjoy the weather. For athletic and recreational facility managers and other professionals, it’s when your facilities will likely see the most traffic—and it’s important to do everything possible to maintain the health and safety of your users.

One factor that’s increasingly important to consider in an era of changing climate: Excessive heat. On very hot days, the potential for heat-related illness increases for athletes participating in sports or other forms of exercise. There are ways for athletic and recreation managers to help mitigate some of the risk, like ensuring functional drinking fountains, access to shaded areas, and other strategies.

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