"There are counter-measures to avoid
infections. The first step is to prevent the
CA-MRSA from first getting into the
body, as well as reducing the
amount of total bacteria
and CA-MRSA on the body,
if it does become attached.
Cleaning hockey gear regularly
is one of the best ways to do this."
Posters for athlete's areas are available
from the CDC (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention). Use these
posters in locker rooms to remind players
that the best prevention is their personal
hygiene. For posters, visit the link:
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_mrsa_ca_
posters.html#Athletic
It's Worth the Effort
The cleanliness of a locker room area
really hit home for me when I had an
adult hockey team come to my facility to
play in our league. When we asked them
why they were changing rinks, their main
reason was the lack of cleaning and
unsanitary conditions of the locker rooms
at the rink they were skating at.
Remember that new customers, as well
as your regular customers, will have an
expectation of cleanliness for your facility.
Since the locker room area is a very
important part of any skating facility, put
in the effort to exceed this expectation
and it will result in happier customers
and more customers in the future. ★
24 R INK MAGAZ INE MArch/April 2008
KEEP YOUR
LOCKER ROOMS
CLEAN & DRY
Use microfiber
cloth mops to
significantly
reduce bacteria.
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