Suggested Guideline for Evaluating Arena Boards and Glass

ObservationsThe following are guidelines to assist you in summarizing the state of your arenaand identifying potential risks. This information will help you to establish yourAction Plan. Review the following possible conclusions drawn from the datagathered.General Evaluation• Note any consistencies in player or spectator injury observed by staff oruser groups.• Are there any programming issues that may pose a hazard to public safety.• Should there be any policies or procedures implemented to protect usergroups and spectators. (e.g. ensuring that all gates are closed during practicesessions.)Boards/Glass Evaluation• In the data sheets, highlight the existing problems by marking an “X” onyour drawing.• Check the outside measurement of the dasher system. Compare to theinside and measure the shield height.• Is the height of the dashers on the spectator’s side of your arena shorterthan the ice side? If yes, are patrons at risk when standing or sitting aroundthe rink?• Are the patrons of your rink protected from the risk of a flying puck or stickwhile standing or sitting in any part of your arena?• Are there any gaps where pucks or other objects can go through?• Can a flying puck or ball get into an adjacent traffic area?• Are there any gaps or weak spots in the boards that will cause a player tobecome injured or allow for a stick to get caught?Action PlanFrom the above summary, list your specific problem areas that need to beaddressed. For every problem, identify and list possible solutions that may ormay not be feasible including any associated costs and ease of implementation.Example:Problem: gap in glassSolution: 1. Replace and fix shield supports2. Stop playing activity3. Replace glassSuggested Guidelines for Evaluating Arena Boards and Glass- 7 -