Minimize damage to floors with plastic sports barricades
Sneakers squeaking, balls rhythmically thudding, calls being made, mats being slapped, and fans cheering – your gymnasium is alive with the sounds of competitive sports. With the excitement of games, matches, and meets of competitive sports comes foot traffic and necessary crowd control measures that can really take a toll on a gym floor.
When considering crowd control barricades for sports facilities, school and university athletic departments, or gymnasiums, you’re likely choosing between metal bike rack barricades and plastic crowd management barriers. As they’ve been more common for a long time, you may have seen more metal barricades in action, but plastic is the up-and-coming material of choice for all things crowd control. Why, you ask? The age-old metal barricade might be common, but they are also heavy and floor-damaging – thanks to high-density polyethylene (HDPE) sports barricades, however, they can now be replaced with something lightweight yet sturdy, on-brand, and safe for both indoor and outdoor usage.
Sports barricades for the win
For sports like wrestling, gymnastics, cheerleading, or martial arts, special mats must be used to keep the competitors safe. These mats, often made of rubber or other soft materials, are generally laid over a gym floor to protect participants and the floor alike. Some mats may be multipurpose, but some, like wrestling mats, are specific to the sport. A necessary expense, these mats can be costly; this means that athletic organizers must be careful to keep them in excellent condition for as long as possible. At the same time, it’s necessary to separate competitors from spectators. So how to fill both needs?
Enter the sports event barricade! Sturdy plastic fold-out feet ensure that sporting mats won’t be torn or scuffed by sharp metal ends when leaned on or jostled. Whether separating spectators and athletes or creating individual competition areas, these crowd control barricades can be erected directly on the gymnasium floor or any type of mat without fear of damage. No less important is the decreased risk of injury to athletes thanks to the smooth HDPE material and sleek profile of OTW Safety sports barriers!
Crowd management is made easy with gym barricades.
One issue that CrossFit ReVamped faced with its gym space was just how large it was. Thousands of square feet (9,000 to be exact) is no easy feat to define, but definition is what was needed in order to safely teach classes ranging from preschoolers to competing adults. With heavy gym equipment and the safety of everyone to consider, the ReVamped owners knew they had to be creative in delineating areas for each age and skill set.
This crowd safety issue was solved easily with OTW sports barricades! They’ve created specific areas for each level of classes and different-sized groups, safely hosted the annual Vekter (CrossFit) games, and created spaces to partner with their community to continue teaching fitness in a safe space for all. As owner Alea said, “Having a safe space [for kids] to work out has been a game-changer for us!”.
Not only has CrossFit ReVamped in Columbia, Maryland been able to transform their space with OTW Billboard Barricades, but across the country in the City of Glendale, Arizona, they’ve been able to do the same at the Glendale Sports Complex. One application they’ve specifically found use for sports barricades is to define mini soccer fields for tiny tots. Containing the fields in circles of barricades helps keep kids out of the street and the parking lot, makes it much easier for their coaches/instructors to direct them, and gives parents peace of mind.
Don’t compromise on the atmosphere of your space – choose OTW sports barricades for safety and the vibes.
Our crowd control barricades are perfect for use as school barricades, gym barricades, and so much more. To match the aesthetic of any city, school, university, or event, they are available in custom pantone colors – we can match anything! Choose your school colors, the palette of your logo, or beautiful complementary colors that will enhance the atmosphere of your event… rather than interrupt it (we’re talking about you, metal barricades!).
Not only can you match your colors, but you can add custom signage to generate additional revenue from sponsors, highlight players or events, or even use as directional signage. The possibilities are endless. Metcon Rush did both of these things by pairing sleek, black sports barricades with classic white signage and sponsor logos.
Multipurpose gym and sports barricades are perfect for use indoors and out.
Blow-molded from UV-resistant HDPE, the OTW sports barricade is an excellent choice regardless of your location. If you need to use them indoors, they won’t damage your floors. If you need to use them outdoors, they won’t fade in the sun or crack from temperature exposure – the color is even guaranteed to last a minimum of eight years! They can be staked to the ground in outdoor high-wind environments or ballasted with water or sandbags (or both!) no matter where you set them up.
OTW crowd control barricades are the most attractive, versatile, and durable on the market, and we’ve got experts ready to help you personalize yours… Contact us today!
