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36 / MARCH.APRIL.2016 RINKMAGAZINE.COM by STAR STAFF WE ALL KNOW THAT FEELING. Pacing our hallways, eagerly anticipating the return of our core customers. This feeling will be returning soon. Before our busy seasons returns, we have tasks to accomplish. Although all of our buildings may have different capabilities there are many common tasks that we all need to have on our radar. Here's a checklist. MARCH Start by walking through your building and compiling a list of cosmetic improve- ments and safety items that can best be accomplished during your down time: AREA OF FOCUS: Lobby, Public Restrooms, Concessions Area, Party Rooms, Viewing and Spectator Areas • Do walls need a fresh coat of paint? • What is the condition of the flooring? • What is the condition of benches, countertops, trashcans, tables and chairs? • Do the toilets, sinks, and hand drying stations work? • Are the changing stations and stall doors in working order? • Is the concession equipment adequate? AREA OF FOCUS: Rink, Locker Rooms, Referee and Coaches' Rooms • Are the dasher boards in need of repair? • Are the kick plates sound and free of gaps, bumps and kinks? • Do the doors and latches to the rink move easily and are they sound? • Does the glass sit flush on the cap rail? • Are the stanchions or seamless dividers flush between panes of glass? • What is the condition of the flooring and benches? • Do the toilets, sinks and shower heads work? • Do the scorekeeper box amenities work? AREA OF FOCUS: Building Exterior, Entryways and Parking Lot • Are the parking lots free of potholes? Are the curbs intact? Are the handicap access ramps in good shape? • Are parking space lines visible? Are fire lanes, no parking and handicap parking signs clearly visible? • Do the parking lot lights work and illuminate fully? • Are the sidewalks level and free of cracks and pitting? • Is the facility sign in good condition? • Are the landscaping and grassy areas in good condition? AREA OF FOCUS: Ice Resurfacer, Ice Resurfacer Room, Refrigeration Room Ice Resurfacer (IR) If your facility is seasonal you will have valuable downtime to evaluate and service the IR(s). You can start by fixing the non- emergency nuances that you have noticed during the busy season. If your operations are year-round, this work still needs to be conducted to ensure the equipment is operational for another season. Items that can be done in-house: • Inspect maintenance logs from the season and identify problems or items that have been noted. Detail Days There's no time like down time to fix, replace clean and organize RINK PHOTO