2. Why trust GameTime to build your playground? We meet the “Four Factors of Trust”
3. Trust factor #1- your manufacturer Experience: GameTime has been the leader in commercial play environments since 1929
4. Proudly made in the USA Our 400,000 square foot facility in Fort Payne, AL
5. GameTime plays an active role in the development of ASTM standards for public playground equipment.
6. Trust factor 2 - Your representative Your GameTime representative is within driving distance of you! GameTime representatives are the most experienced in the industry GameTime representatives are more than your sales connection, they are trained in playground safety and design, too.
7. Trust factor #3 – product quality Our products and manufacturing processes go through rigorous testing for compliance and safety.
8. Quality Structural formed steel 99.99% pure zinc coating Conversion Coating Polymer Coating Zinc Rich Primer applied to all welds Durable powder coat finish Our multilayer coating ensures longevity and rust resistance.
9. Quality PowerScape Tougher, more durable 11 gauge decks, not 13 gauge like others 304 Alloy stainless steel hardware to resist rust and corrosion 49” decks for more play value Double deck bolts, not single. Smooth FACTORY INSTALLED Powerlock connections with no exposed hardware to snag skin, no climbable clamp surfaces
10. Trust factor #4 - our warranty EXTENSIVE LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM Lifetime on structural members. Lifetime on PowerLocks. Lifetime on stainless steel hardware. Lifetime relationships with our customers-your satisfaction IS our business!
12. Standards Based Programs to maximize your investment GT Jams Playbook Standards based activities centered around music theory, history and appreciation. Great way to bring the classroom outdoors! Ground level Jams require no surfacing and are accessible to all children.
13. Standards based programs-Play On! Promotes overall fitness outdoors on the playground for kindergarten – fifth grade children Helps you utilize your playground in more ways – free play AND physical education Promotes moderate and rigorous levels of physical activity around 6 elements of play Can be an important part of Coordinated School Health Programs Encourages parents to be involved Promotes learning and fitness through play and FUN!
14. Green, Recycling, and Nature ISO 14001 LEED certifications Recycled content Nature inspirations
16. We give you options! We can design a playground in “phases,” dividing and installing an overall plan in manageable smaller budget bites, and be open for play with phase 1! We also have leasing options to pay for your playground over time AND grant research assistance to help you locate a grant for your project!
17. Phasing Phase projects take your entire dream design, then break it into manageable budgets, so you can add on in sections as budget allows
18. What else makes GameTime different? Research Independent studies on Height of Playground Equipment-what is appropriate Obesity-how play affects heart rate and claroic burn Functions and Benefits of Playground Swings The Developmental Benefits and Use Patterns of Overhead Equipment Play Value and safety for preschoolers The nature and benefits of Children’s Climbing Behaviors Play Behaviors on Xscape Equipment GameTime independent researchers include Dr Joe Frost, Dr John Sutterby, Dr Lou Bowers,
19. Direct bolt connections More compliant installation Less hardware Lower maintenance Lower Cost of ownership Cleaner look
20. Play is for EVERYBODY! Our Design Principles • Exceed Minimum Accessibility Guidelines ●Focus on Usage of Products & the Environment ●Benefit People of All Ages & Abilities, Offering Intergenerational Appeal ●Promote Physical & Social Inclusion ●Celebrate the Abilities of All People ●Gives Priority to the Child’s Perspective ●Can be Created at a Continuum of Price Points