Figure skating is a hobby to many and there are so many skating facilities to meet this entertainment need. If you are newly hired to work at such a facility, the below are pointers to note so as to avoid mishaps at the arena:
1. The paramount aspect of a skating facility is availability and reliability of power. An automatic back up power generator should be functioning well. Power is useful to maintain the frozen state of the ice in the ring. By design, such facilities have no windows to prevent exchange of air that would disrupt the optimum temperature in the arena therefore, power is also important in providing light.
2. The crowd control barriers should always be in top condition since they barricade the skating area and direct the on lookers on the utmost allowable proximity to the skating arena.
3. Maintain minimum noise pollution at the outskirts of the facility by putting up sound proof materials.
4. Ensure efficiency is maximized by engaging expert technicians to manage heating, cooling, lighting and ice making systems to be dependent on each other’s excess energy, thus saving on bills.
5. Ensure that surveillance cameras are installed in place and a person to man them so as to be aware of what is happening both inside and outside of the premises. This ensures that the expensive property and machinery are in close watch and that the employees and customers are safe.
6. Confirm that detection devices are installed and in good condition for detecting poor indoor air quality. Skating facilities that use combustion engines to maintain the ice must be certified by the department of health to ensure that the minimal carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide that are emitted in the air are properly controlled.
7. Ensure there is uninterrupted water supply. Rest room service should be fully operational.
8. Constantly evaluate and motivate the coaching staff
9. Guarantee a proper fire safety plan just in case of anything and the emergency exit doors must be well lit. Install automatic sprinkler systems; they will go a long way in protecting your valuable equipment when a fire gets lit up.
10. In the same regard, ensure you have proper floor drainage channels in place just in case the ice may melt to avoid flooding that will destroy your equipment.
11. Present conducive environment for customers by giving extra services like free internet access, convenient parking and a lounge area where they can buy delicious food.