Relays are typically fun end-of-the-year events at elementary schools, though they can take place any time of year. Relays are also sporting events at middle and high schools. These relays can benefit from bollards in many ways, all of which contribute to safe, organized, fun events. Review a few of the options for using bollards at school relays.

1. Concession Area Barriers

Depending on when the school relay takes place and the nature of it, a concession area might be needed. Chain-linked removable bollards can be used to designate concession areas for attendees. Removable bollards can also be outfitted, or “topped” with signage so attendees can easily see where the concession area is instead of wandering around. If the concession area is relatively large, bollards can also be used to create distinct lines, such as those for food concessions and those for beverage concessions.

2. Water Areas

In addition to creating food and drink areas for attendees, chain-linked removable bollards can be used to create water areas for relay runners. Depending on the size of the relay event, several water areas might be necessary to keep the runners hydrated and therefore lower their risk of dehydration-related muscle cramps, headaches, dizziness, and confusion.

3. Portable Restroom Lines

Large relay events often call for restroom trailers to accommodate the number of attendees, coaches, and participants. Chain-linked removable bollards can be used to create clear lines to each restroom trailer, which avoids line confusion and related issues. With the bollards in place, people simply wait their turn in line instead of accidentally (or purposely) cutting in front of one another. Removable bollards subsequently contribute to more orderly, pleasant school relay events. Chain-linked removable bollards work in the same way if the school relay event features porta-potties instead of restroom trailers. Some of the bollards can also be utilized for wayfinding purposes, such as those with signage pointing the way to the restroom trailer(s) or porta-potties.

4. Crowd Control

Removable bollards help keep attendees off the race track and away from the participants, allowing the runners to focus on the relays instead of who is watching them. Again, chain-linked removable bollards work best for this application because they create a clear barrier between the track and the grass. Any overzealous fans must stay behind the bollards. Find the bollards your school needs today at 1800Bollards, your premier bollard partner on the web.