December 2022

Written By Guest User

Volume 21 | Issue 5

Maintenance, Design, And Construction

It is often said that the team that cleans the facilities has the most intimate knowledge in what is truly needed to design and construct them. Architects wholeheartedly admit that these staff members are the ones they want to talk to before designing or renovating a space for recreation. Janitorial staff members should be considered essential—not just for the work they put in behind the scenes—but for paying attention to all the details that make a building operate smoothly. We thank you and so do your patrons.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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This Month’s Articles

Featured
Think Like A Custodian
Craig Bouck and Jason Ringdahl
Think Like A Custodian
Craig Bouck and Jason Ringdahl

When I first began architecture school, I was a naïve 20-something anticipating lectures revolving around the greatest minds in architecture—Louis Kahn, Le Corbusier, Mies Van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright. I walked to my first lecture, inspired and eager to learn the secrets of these legends. 

Craig Bouck and Jason Ringdahl
Focus On Food
Jefferey Spivey
Focus On Food
Jefferey Spivey

When spending time with others—friends, family, or people in one’s support networks—food is often a prerequisite. Whether at a holiday dinner, backyard barbecue, or picnic in the park, some of the most cherished memories are not only of those whom we saw or what we talked about, but also what was on our plates.

Jefferey Spivey
Restroom Renovation
Klaus Reichardt
Restroom Renovation
Klaus Reichardt

When it comes to facility renovations in many park and recreation facilities, the one area that nearly all administrators want to upgrade is the restrooms. 

Klaus Reichardt
Inspect More, Reduce Risk
Alan Kavanaugh
Inspect More, Reduce Risk
Alan Kavanaugh

Inspection requirements for recreation facilities can be fairly extensive. Whether it’s inspecting playgrounds, fire extinguishers, filter changes, fire alarms, trash cans, etc., there is a lot to consider.

Alan Kavanaugh
A Home For Health And Heritage
Mike Wekesser
A Home For Health And Heritage
Mike Wekesser

Frogtown Community Center in St. Paul, Minn., located on the site of the former Scheffer Recreation Center, is a vibrant hub of cultural inclusivity and wellness-driven activity. While the 1970s center may have brought community together in the past, in the present it needed a ground-up overhaul to connect with the diversity of the current community.

Mike Wekesser
A Bump In Activity
Mary Helen Sprecher
A Bump In Activity
Mary Helen Sprecher

One of the up-and-coming forms of volleyball is played on snow. In fact, the sport is expected to experience a veritable blizzard of growth in years to come.

Mary Helen Sprecher
Fundamentals Of Sports Park Design
Tim Jachlewski, Jr.
Fundamentals Of Sports Park Design
Tim Jachlewski, Jr.

The Sports Ranch at Sommers Bend, located in Temecula, Calif., opened to the public in February 2022. The city-owned and –operated, 20-acre, $11.8-million park was a turn-key project constructed by the developers of the Sommers Bend master-planned community (Woodside Homes of Southern California and Wingsweep Corporation), part of a larger development agreement with the city that also included roads, trails, and other public improvements.

Tim Jachlewski, Jr.
Youth Sports Administration 101: Proper Planning
Jason Schaitz
Youth Sports Administration 101: Proper Planning
Jason Schaitz

Proper planning is the cornerstone of any well-run, community-recreation program. In coordinating any high-level program, planning is customizable in how an organization chooses to operate. Below are some guidelines to have in place for these programs.

Jason Schaitz
More Than Words On Paper
John Engh
More Than Words On Paper
John Engh

This past fall, the National Alliance for Youth Sports had the opportunity to present an educational session at several industry conferences. The title of the session was “Compliance in Youth Sports—Setting Standards and Enforcing Requirements.” For those unable to attend, here’s a snapshot.  

John Engh
The Basics Of Belt-Tightening
Ron Ciancutti
The Basics Of Belt-Tightening
Ron Ciancutti

A friend of mine does small- to medium-sized construction jobs—he installs driveway fences/gates, room dividers, drywalls and tapes a kitchen ceiling, etc. Most of his business comes by word of mouth. People see his work and ask who did the job.

Ron Ciancutti
Facilities That Move You
Rodney Auth
Facilities That Move You
Rodney Auth

Both my 15-year-old daughters passed driver’s ed. All that stood in the way of an actual, honest-to-goodness driver’s license was 50 hours of daytime and 10 hours of nighttime driving—all conveniently tracked in an app—which meant no cheating or rounding up. Dang. 

Rodney Auth
This-N-That
Guest User
This-N-That
Guest User

A collection of news items, product announcements and event notices designed to keep you on the cutting edge.

Guest User
Calendar
Guest User
Calendar
Guest User

Industry events you won’t want to miss. Check out what’s coming up.

Guest User
 
 
 
 

Product Review

Product Reviews
XLERATOReco Hand Dryer
XLERATOReco Hand Dryer

The XLERATOReco Hand Dryer uses No Heat technology to dry hands fast using only 500 watts, making it one of the planet’s most environmentally friendly hand dryers. Convenient standard features include adjustable speed and sound controls, multi-voltage options and an externally visible service LED. 

www.exceldryer.com 

LEXX One-Step Sanitizer and Cleaner
LEXX One-Step Sanitizer and Cleaner

The all-new PATENTED LEXX One-Step Sanitizer and Cleaner from ProNatural Brands LLC can be used on almost all surfaces, including food and non-food contact surfaces. It is proven to kill various pathogens, including E. coli, Staph aureus, Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter, in one to two minutes. And because it is made from naturally derived and environmentally responsible ingredients, it is safe for the user with minimal environmental impact.

(844) 836-3856

https://pronaturalbrands.com

ALKORPLAN-TOUCH-Origin PVC Membrane
ALKORPLAN-TOUCH-Origin PVC Membrane

ALKORPLAN-TOUCH-Origin gives commercial aquatic facilities a high-end designer look. This new textured liner membrane pattern is inspired by nature and imitates the look and feel of granite stone. This modern and timeless design restores pool surfaces using an 80mil thick reinforced membrane. Can be used for new pool and spa construction or completely encapsulates and renovates leaking or deteriorated locker room spas and pools. 

www.renolit.com/pool 

Ecore Blade Surfacing
Ecore Blade Surfacing

Off-ice movement is as easy as gliding across the rink with Blade, a flooring surface specifically designed for indoor or outdoor ice rinks where athletes are walking on skates. It provides exceptional slip resistance in both wet and dry conditions and for those walking without skates. An ideal solution for ice rink perimeters, walkways, lobbies, and locker rooms, Blade is comprised of 9mm dense, vulcanized composition rubber that absorbs shock and easily resists abrasion. Its surface finish effect (slip resistance or “friction”) is tested to meet ASTM D2047 floor standards.

www.ecoreintl.com/products/rubber/blade

Hilltip SprayStriker 2600 De-Icing Sprayer
Hilltip SprayStriker 2600 De-Icing Sprayer

Engineered to be the most efficient truck-mounted brine sprayer on the market, the SprayStriker 2600 has a 265-gallon capacity with a polyethylene tank and powder-coated stainless-steel frame, making the unit durable, yet lightweight. It is equipped with a 6-foot 7-inch wide spray bar with 14 nozzles for excellent coverage. Dual 12-volt  pumps apply liquid at rates up to 20 gallons per lane mile at a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour. 

(859) 760-7211 

www.hilltipna.com

Hooyman 24V Lithium Ion Chest Spreader
Hooyman 24V Lithium Ion Chest Spreader

The 24V Lithium Ion Chest Spreader makes spreading faster, easier and more comfortable. The multi-seasonal spreader features durable construction, an easy-fill hopper, an adjustable seed rate, a proprietary throwing disc, and a viewer window. The comfort harness allows operators the ability to spread with ease, and a continuous run time of 3 hours allows most jobs to be completed on a single charge.

https://www.hooyman.com/spreaders 

Water Odyssey Cloud 9 Mister Nozzle
Water Odyssey Cloud 9 Mister Nozzle

Creates a cooling cloud of mist using low water-consuming mister nozzles. Constructed of brass and stainless-steel hardware, this mister mounts flush to any deck or wall surface and is coated with AquaArmor—the most durable chlorine-, UV- and vandal-resistant coating in the industry. This product is both ADA and ASTM compliant for use in commercial aquatic applications.

(512) 392-1155

www.waterodyssey.com 

Yanmar ViO25-6B Mini Excavator
Yanmar ViO25-6B Mini Excavator

The ViO25-6B brings additional power and size for benefits in building maintenance projects, irrigation, plumbing pipeline and more. It features a 5,908-pound operating weight, a 20.4-horsepower engine, and true zero tail swing technology for maximum workplace performance. Zero tail swing models are designed so that no part of the cab or canopy extends beyond the track width. This helps protect both the structure the machine is working next to and the machine itself in tight spaces. 

www.YanmarCE.com 

Old Trapper Beef Jerky
Old Trapper Beef Jerky

Old Trapper introduces an 18-ounce bag, which is the largest package of jerky on the market to date. Old Trapper’s family size is a result of consumer demand for larger, sharing-sized bags. All four of Old Trapper’s signature flavors including Old Fashioned, Peppered, Teriyaki and Hot & Spicy are now more accessible than ever.

https://oldtrapper.com/

Yanmar Maintenance Kits
Yanmar Maintenance Kits

Available for all current and many legacy models, the maintenance kits are available exclusively through Yanmar dealers and come personalized with items such as filters and fluids for mini excavators, wheel loaders and tracked carriers. All of the included components are genuine Yanmar OEM parts, ensuring customers can achieve the best possible machine performance and longevity. Kits are available with and without oil for each model based on what the machine’s manual recommends for a particular unit, with variations on hydraulic service, filters and fluids. 

www.YanmarCE.com 

 
 
 

Buyer’s Guide

 

Marketspace Spotlight

 

Coming Up

January 2022

Programming

For Your Information:

  • Youth Sports

  • Adult Leagues

  • Senior Programs

  • Esports

For Your Inspiration:

  • Sports Fields

  • Action, Extreme and Adventure Sports

 
 

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