Why Game Time

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GameTime Making the best playground equipment choice

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Introduction to GAMETIME PLAYGROUNDS!

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GameTime

Making the best playground equipment choice

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Why trust GameTime to build your playground?

We meet the “Four Factors of Trust”

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Trust factor #1- your manufacturer

Experience: GameTime has been the leader in commercial play environments since 1929

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Proudly made in the USA

Our 400,000 square foot facility in Fort Payne, AL

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GameTime plays an active role in the development of ASTM standards for public playground equipment.

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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.

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Trust factor #3 – product quality

Our products and manufacturing processes go through rigorous testing for compliance and safety.

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Quality

Our multilayer coating ensures longevity and rust resistance.

Structural formed steel

99.99% pure zinc coating

Conversion Coating

Polymer Coating

Zinc Rich Primer applied to all welds

Durable powder coat finish

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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

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Trust factor #4 - our warrantyEXTENSIVE 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!

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What added value can GameTime provide?

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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.

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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!

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Green, Recycling, and Nature• ISO 14001• LEED

certifications• Recycled

content• Nature

inspirations

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What about my budget?

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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!

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Phasing

Phase projects take your entire dream design, then break it into manageable budgets, so you can add on in sections as budget allows

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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,

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Direct bolt connections– More compliant

installation

– Less hardware

– Lower maintenance

– Lower Cost of ownership

– Cleaner look

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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

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Product InnovationXscape 2.0

RockScape

Sky Runner

GT Jams

Themed Play

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Contact:

Eric MolanoYour Local Representative

(626) 705-7134

[email protected]