Sports Fields Use Stake-SAFE to Protect Athletes
The apparent question is, do you need to protect metal stakes that are used near sports fields. The answer is so obvious that you would think that I am asking a rhetorical question! Well in fact I am. Every metal stake should be protected, especially those found on sports fields around the country.
Uncovered guy wires and exposed metal tree stakes pose a dangerous problem for all young children and teen athletes playing sports. When young athletes are running at top speed on the soccer field, football field, or baseball diamond, most kids are more focused on catching or kicking the ball than they are about their own personal safety. Often, they will run directly into the guy wires without even noticing their existence. More often than not, the result is a serious injury.
While some people may debate whether or not Paintball is a sport, we will save that debate for another day. The fact is, the hazards from unprotected metal T-posts in the Paintball arena are very real and pose a physical danger. Imagine chasing down your paintball opponent while under attack yourself, wearing full head gear, and running directly into an uncovered guy wire. Or perhaps tripping and landing on an unprotected metal tree stake.
What about outdoor basketball courts? An outdoor basketball court may not be the first thing you think of when considering the hazards of guy wires on newly planted tree. We usually don’t think about the proximity of trees and basketball courts. But we should. When running full speed across the court, chasing a rouge pass, how often have we seen even a pro basketball player land in the third row of the bleachers. Imagine the same scenario on an outdoor court but instead of landing in the bleachers the player runs smack into a guy wire or trips and lands on a Metal-T Stake.
Safety Solution for Sports Fields
Most of the sports parks today are professionally landscaped. While this creates a beautiful setting for families to meet while their kids are playing their favorite sport, it also creates an imminent danger around newly planted trees. The solution to protecting athletes young and old is the installation of the Stake-SAFE kit. You can buy it here.
Contact Us:
If you are about to plant new trees at one of your local sports fields and have questions about the proper use of the Stake-SAFE tree stakes drop us a line. Contact the Stake-SAFE Customer Support Team
