Summer is coming faster than a runaway roller coaster and that means baseball, soccer, water parks, golfing, hiking, cycling and barbeques. All that time spent in the outdoors is something everyone looks forward to all winter long, but just as there are hazards to prolonged exposure to the cold, there are severe consequences to overheating under the summer sun. For event organizers there are options for cooling the crowds.
Before the sun begins shining on a regular basis and the thermometer still says ‘cold’, we are all planning our time outside. For some that means quiet hours gardening in the solitude of their own backyard. For others it may mean a camping trip out at the lake every weekend. Then again, for a whole lot of people as soon as the NHL playoffs are finished and the Stanley Cup has been awarded, it is time to head outside for summer sport.
The kids might be in little league or soccer camp, either of which will mean weekend games and tournaments. Spending a Saturday at the park is not such a bad thing, especially if the weather is warm and the entertainment is enjoyable. Of course every ballpark has some sort of concession stand, whether it is a hotdog cart and ice cream truck or a fully stocked eatery that rivals the 2010 Olympic Games food services. In either case there will be a lot of families attending the event and they will all need to eat, drink and keep cool.