The Fun Times Fall 1996 - Automated Batting Cages
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1. Edited and Published by J amp J Amusements Automated Batting Cages Kidzkart Inc J amp J s NEW ARRIVALS Viper amp Sidewinder Fall 1996 WES Ede sis ice ab bible SQ Ea VIPER amp SIDEWINDER By Marv Foster Viper s 10 Gauge heavy duty split rims are tough wheels that make it quick and easy to change tires Closed cell foam seat cushions and pads look i i p i Rovner of sports cars of the 50s and great and provide good comfort Compound V 60s J amp J proudly introduces the Viper a___ belt final drive is standard and cog belt final drive is new go Kart styled after the popular Dodge an option Select the system that will work best in sports car This racy model along with its two seat your environment J amp J s quick change motor mount version the Sidewinder is sure to attract attention on any track Young does double duty as a belt adjuster provides infinite tension adjustment Cover Story riders are urged to share the excite and easy engine swap or belt change ment and bring an adult along for a in less than 2 minutes fun ride Besides racy looks Viper No paint to nick or wear off so your AM aL d Sidewinder off karts look better J amp J s and Sidewinder offer arts loo etter longer S SOFTFLITE BALL Operators have a choice of a 5 5 up exclusive Big Foot double thick See Page 2 to 9 hp Honda engine Select the tread tires are stock You get a big powe2. The first hour of the program will be dedicat ed to Honda Engine Maintenance and Repair Certification Program the second hour will be dedicated to Go Kart Chassis Maintenance Certification Program Six concession go kart manufacturers will conduct individual certification courses including J amp J Amusements RE Enterprises Formula K Raceways Amusement Products LLC Funmaker and Shaller Enjuneering Don t let yourself or your techni clans miss out on these invaluable programs Even if you don t want to get certified sit in at one or all pro grams and compare how not all go karts f or manufactures are created equal E gunae Tau li The Leader in Batting Range Technology The Perfect Addition To Family Entertainment Center e ro Kart Track Miniature Golf Golf Driving Range Municipal Recreation Center For enrollment or questions regarding the certification programs please call IRGA office at 210 824 1923 m ABC Provides Baseball Sottball Pitching Machines Enclosed or Open Field Designs Complete Construction Blueprints Custom Fit Batting Cage Netting Turn Key Construction Services Automated Batting Cages 8811 Huff Ave NE Salem OR 97303 TOLL FREE 1 800 578 2243 AB es k E E eo 5 E F AL E a i a EN i m By Doug Spray Eeee is always looking for new pro grams that markets and promotes their facility ABC is sponsoring a seminar at
3. are an excellent group to target do not limit yourself to only them This concept can be applied to high school sports teams clubs and any other youth organizations Use variations and make adjustments so that you can apply this idea to your own facility The pro motion is a great opportunity to generate revenue during hours you would normally be closed It also provides a safe and fun environment for the group and an evening of fun these groups will look forward to W r 10 Continued from page 3 the report as soon as possible after the acci dent occurs The more time that passes between the accident and the writing of the report the greater the chance of lost or for gotten information The report should include the facts as to what happened and may include statements of third parties as to the occurrence The attendant should get statements from witnesses including their names addresses and phone numbers This step is important because eye witnesses can support the facts as to what really hap pened The last point to remember is not to discuss accidents or incidents with anyone outside the facility The accident incident report should be specifically designed to suit the unique fea tures of the facility Below is an outline of items that should be included in but not limited to an accident incident report 1 Information About the Victim and Accident or Incident A Name of injured guest or staff member B Injured pa
4. encour age you to make this conversion Reducing injuries is our number one goal at ABC We believe that the Softflite is a giant step in _ the right direction See As an added wis benefit we have wit i nessed 7 increased F revenues as the play Ea ers no longer complain of sting ing hands after just a couple of rounds Please excuse us from using one of Tim Sorge s favorite saying but It s a NO Brainer To further take the sting out of it ABC is offering these balls at an introductory price of 22 00 per dozen This offer will be extended through June of 1997 However ordering early will get them into the ranges for the chilly Fall Winter and Spring season Today is the perfect timing for ordering the NEW SoftFlite Training Video ontinuing our quest to be the finest batting range supplier for the commercial batting range indus try ABC has produced the first and only Batting Range Training Video tape available for the batting range industry This tape details the Daily Weekly Monthly and periodic main tenance required to maintain your bat ting range This tape also details the design and operating standards adopt ed by ABC for our batting range own ers This training tape should be used in conjunction with our Owners Manual to educate and train the Owners and their employees in the proper care and maintenance of the ranges and the Safety Standards necessary to opera
5. of the incident could be valuable information later Video Monitoring A number of operators have installed video PACERS LAN TA r E ie AA aR t fa bats l A esr le inte en y eee pet ie et a Fa Core al i Peal B nt monitoring systems for their entire go kart track Bob Rippy of Jungle Rapids in Wilmington North Carolina loves his set up At a cost of over 10 000 I gave it a lot of thought Since it was installed we have avoid ed at least two lawsuits Bob cautions that a video system is impartial and will record poor operations and mistakes by your personnel as well as irresponsible acts by the customer Bob goes on to say As far as I am con cerned no track should be without it Just make it part of your budget Proper handling of incidents and accidents is not difficult A strong training program and a good procedure for handling incidents and accidents will give you the details you may need later Taking care of your due dili gence is the best defense you have against the specter of lawsuits Accident Reporting The following Accident Incident reporting guidelines are furnished by the IRGA International Recreation Go Karting Association 5108 Broadway Suite 232 San Antonio TX 78209 Phone 210 824 1923 J amp J recommends that if you are not a mem ber of IRGA call now and join IRGA Reporting Guidelines There are a few basic points the attendant should keep in mind when completi
6. saves the job of pulling the net back up in the spring is as follows At the top of each perimeter pole tie a single piece of netting twine between the top horizontal rail and the metal net ring Next un tie the rope lanyard that typically holds the netting in place This will hold the net in place yet the single strand of twine would break loose under a heavy snow load Upon opening in the spring you will need to re tie the netting to the perimeter poles using heavier rope PITCHING MACHINE amp LIGHT BOX 1 Place plastic bag over all pitching machines then ventilate the bottom of each bag either by leaving bottom of bag open or placing a 3 inch long plastic tube that is at least has a 1 inch diameter hole Tape the tube with the bag to the machine post 2 Remove light boxes and place in a covered area Funtimes Fall 1996 away from direct weather Cover up any bare wiring and place away from flooding levels COIN BOK amp MICKO PROCESSOR 1 Place plastic bag over all coin boxes then venti W late the bottom of each bag either by leaving bottom of bag open or placing the 3 inch long plastic tube ME then taping the tube with the bag to the machine post 5 Unplug Master Control Panel power cord from outlet and remove all processor cards located in the middle of Master Control Panel then place cards in a safe and dry place Remember where thay are stored NOTE If you have any questions before winter izi
7. the obtaining our application and return ing it to us we meet to discuss the process our Uniform Franchise Offering Circular will be given to you with more detailed information The first option is our full size freestanding restaurant This Bullwinkles can be situ ated in an in line mall a sep arate building or in connec tion with an existing enter tainment facility The build ing can range from 8 000 square feet to 12 000 square feet Typically in addition to seating for 300 people this location has a full menu Kidopolis soft plat y area game room water show and animated show or video wall with karaoke Our second option includes a freestanding Bullwinkles with the outside attractions of our Family Fun Center A list of recommended attractions sizes costs and sales are listed below jim and John Huish opened their first Family Fun Center in 1959 with miniature golf Almost 40 years later the Family Fun Centers and Bullwinkles Restaurants are rec ognized as the ultimate in Family Entertainment AN ANIMATED PAST MAKES FOR A VERY REAL FUTURE EEE EES aS Option 3 offers a complete Family Fun Center with a scaled down version of Bullwinkles restaurant including menu and service area This allows the location to utilize our beloved characters marketing and advertising strate gies while still being able to offer quality food from a snack bar type venue Option 4 is our mo
8. We have tested several softer style balls at our batting ranges the past few months and the managers won t use anything else Customer acceptance is 100 and we think they have increased our revenues as the weather has turned colder The SoftFlite is made of urethane the same material that all batting range balls are made from However the chemical make up of the raw material results in a softer ball The accu racy of the ball is the same as the harder balls It may require that the machines be adjusted slightly to accommodate the softer consistency The Softflite and our current harder ball cannot be mixed in the range A total conversion from hard balls to the softer ball must be made The ABC Softflite will be unique in the bat ting range industry First ABC is the only batting range equipment manufacturing company that manufactures it s own base balls and softballs This allows us to monitor quality and consistency better than all of the other ball suppliers An examination of our competitor s baseballs will show their incon sistency Look for out of round balls wide weight differential and very shallow dimples Our ball will also continue to have both dim 2 baseball which will af ples and radial grooves molded into the ball These additional relieved surfaces of the ball allows for more accurate pitches and longer life We recognize that converting to these new balls is costly However we strongly
9. at is free from dampness and high humidity The daily temperature change should be minimal Do not store in direct sunlight open flames or sparks Selecting the proper cover is important An unvented air tight cover may lead to corrosion and rust due to trapped mois ture vapor Use a vented cover which will allow moisture to escape rather than retaining it Warning Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks Funtimes Fall 1996 GO KART CERTIFICATIOP J amp J 9 reputation stands strong because of our commit ment to manufacture quality products and provide quality service Providing quality service is not something that just happens it is something that requires knowledge and hard work To help support your business in this endeavor J amp J and International Recreational Go Kart Association provides up to date technical training for your technicians In addition to Field Training conducted by our Service Manager International Recreational Go Kart Association will present the Honda Engine Maintenance Certification program J amp J and IRGA will present the Go Kart Chassis Certification program exclusively during the 1996 IAAPA convention in New Orleans Louisiana The certification programs will be offered on Thursday November 21 at the New Orleans Ws ida i _ 5 Convention Center from 8 00am 10 00am
10. d should be stored away from anything that could ignite it This includes electrical equip ment and chlorine Do not allow gasoline to block an exit doorway or fire extinguisher Chlorine tablets can result in a chemical reac tion and fire if they are exposed to petroleum products or become damp with water If you are concerned call the manufacturer of the product or the national chemical emergency phone 800 255 3924 The most dangerous product that requires the most care is granular chlorine calcium hypochlorite A violent chemical reaction and fire will result if any material especially petroleum products like gasoline or oil comes in contact with the dry granular chlo rine It should never be stored near petroleum or liquid products Store in a dry clean area and be sure that the area is kept clean If some of the granular chlorine is spilled sweep it up quickly and put it in the pond never back into the con tainer Read the container direc g tions and cautions carefully In summary a fire fro gasoline and a granular chlo amp rine chemical reaction are your two greatest concerns Keep a you work area clean and study the storage of your key materials Be Safe ie Funtimes Fall 1996 er handling of INCIDENTS amp ACCIDENTS Accident Procedures A s Paul Simon once said There were incidents and accidents there were hints and allegations The survival of your busin
11. dified kitchen with appro priate menu which fits into an existing enter tainment center By doing this we can offer guests a variety of quality food to make a more well rounded experience All this while still taking advantage of over 40 Jay Ward cartoon characters Depending on size con straints this option may also include a show room seating area and entertainment W Call 1 800 768 8111 fter 14 years of managing and servicing bat ting cages I have found that performing these WINTERIZATION techniques listed below will extend the life of your batting cage equipment If you have any suggestions or concerns about our tech niques please call our Customer Service Department and we will be glad to assist you DRAINAGE amp CONVEYOR SYS TEM 1 Turn off power to the sub panel located in pit area 2 If using an electric powered sump pump drainage system be sure that the power leading to the sump pump is left ON at all times 3 OPTIONAL Remove fiberglass shroud then dis connect conveyor from hopper and place in area away from rain snow sleet etc NETTING SYSTEM 1 One method to protect your net and pipe structure is to un tie the rope lanyards at every perimeter pole and let the net hang straight down from the net col lar By doing this it allows any heavy snow load from tearing the net or bending the center pole and perimeter poles 2 Another method that gives you a comfortable degree of safety and
12. e clean oil to circulate throughout engine for approximately 3 min utes Remove spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder Crank engine several revolutions to distribute oil then reinstall spark plug If the annual brake fluid change has not been performed recently it is advisable to change the brake fluid as contaminated fluid will cause corrosion and deterioration of the hydraulic brake system Fluid should be light amber in color If it is dark or cloudy the sys tem must be flushed and fluid renewed Fuel Tank Drain the fuel tank to remove any moisture or contaminant s Clean and drain carburetor float bowl before storing to prevent deposits caused by fuel that evaporates over time Storing a dirty Go Kart can lead to corrosion because dirt retains moisture Thoroughly wash and dry Go Kart Polish and wax all painted gelcoat surfaces Spray the unpainted castings such as engine reduction gear case spindles and related hardware with a corrosion protectant to retard corrosion and rust Tires Inflate tires to the recommended pressures and inspect Chassis Lubrication Grease spindles axle bearings rod ends throttle arm pivot pedal pivots to purge any water or contaminant s form these pivot points Treat other pivots when no grease fittings are provided with water displacing light lubricant spray Storage Area and Covering Select a storage area such as a garage or storage room th
13. ee to assist in any area of the track where an extra hand may be needed The remote will allow the attendant to control the START STOP and CAUTION functions of the system Line of sight range of the remote is 500 to 700 feet The Panel has a full function event timer allowing you to adjust the length of your ride to any number of settings The system also will control all of your traf fic lights along with the karts when interfaced with Nova s kart control systems Order your s today Call 1 800 854 3140 E Funtimes Fall 1996 CONNECTIONS 80 E iliti able to keep their beautiful trees when they aci leS The Sartain s of Mulligan s Family Fun added a go kart track to their Park Rapids Center opened their center late this year in Minnesota location buy Ja Karts Mississippi Thunder Road in South Dakota added J amp J Sidekicks to their existing in 9 65 track Al Novstrup reports he is very pleased with how roomie our two seater is by Sharon Domaschofsky his has been a year of record growth J a Hie am on nee ae ay for J amp J We even had to find a bigger of Indiana por rote gles a karts to their respective facili facility We ve had the privilege to work D S f 4 with clients from Alaska to Florida Hawai a enny Scott of Just to New Jersey and points in between Fun is already adding Bumper Boats and Batting Cages for spring Thanks Denny Icicle Junction in Leavenw
14. egon with J amp J Karts and Boats and ABC Batting Cages Wonderland FUNTIMES J amp J Amusements 4897 Indian School Rd NE Salem OR 97305 U S A a without all of our valued amp USA in Eastern Washington opened for business this summer with J amp J Scorpions and Sidekicks More than 80 facilities within the USA bought J amp J Go Karts or Bumper Boats this year alone But J amp J didn t stop there You can find our Go Karts Bumper Boats and accessories at facilities a in Asia Australia T Canada Central America M Europe Middle East New Zealand and South T America Literally Mia throughout the world P We couldn t have done it clients and so as the 96 _ season concludes J amp J s staff and owners would like to send a heart felt thank you to each and every one of our 1 457 patrons A note to all If you re comparison shopping give us a call for a complete infor mation packet We can help with planning as well Randy amp Tami Finzer of Thunder Road If you are going to order for the 97 season please get those orders placed before the end of December to help assure the deliv ery date you desire E Bulk Rate U S Postage PAID Salem OR Permit No 472
15. ess may depend on how your facility handles these situations We all have report forms for this eventuality but after several years of reviewing incidents and dealing with lawsuits it is apparent that certain vital infor mation is usually lacking At least in regard to those involving bumper boats and go karts Keep in mind that most lawsuits take two years to process so the information is old witnesses can not be found employees have moved on and no one remembers what took place In short the name of a witness and the description of what happened is not nearly enough Other steps should be taken 1 Remove the unit involved from service immediately Record serial numbers and description of the unit if possible a photo graph would be great 2 Have a check sheet and test procedure for servicing all karts Make sure the specific kart involved in an incident is tested a sheet is filled out and signed before unit is placed back into service 3 Make sure that maintenance records of the unit involved are kept for at least a one month period prior to and immediately after the incidents make these a part of the report Also include the training records of the attendants involved One way to accurately record the event is via use of a camcorder or audio recorder This may not be allowed as evidence in court but it is invaluable as a record of what happened Immediately interview any employees involved Recounting their recollection
16. isure Expo in Orlando in January If you have any interest in attending either of these shows please contact us E Dont Forget Add more Smiles to your Park The Kidz will Love em e a PREVENTATIVE MA INPE NANGE P With Dan Hansen reventive maintenance maintenance practice that focuses on preventing breakdown or damage It encompasses such activities as oil changes service training var ious diagnostic procedures service bulletins etc pre ven tive pr v n t v also pre ven ta tive te tiv adjective 1 Intended or used to prevent or hinder acting as an obstacle preventive measures Carried out to deter expected aggression by hostile forces Preventing or slowing the course of an illness or a dis ease Something that prevents an obstacle Something that prevents or slows the course of an ill ness or disease main te nance main te nance man te nens noun l The act of maintaining or the state of being maintained the maintenance of family traditions 2 The work of keeping something in proper condition upkeep J a Provision of support or livelihood b Means of sup port or livelihood an income that barely provided maintenance See synonyms at LIVELIHOOD 4 Law The unlawful meddling in a suit by providing either party with the means to carry it on 1 Change the engine and reduction case oil follow the viscosity chart in your Owner Service Manual Start engine and allow th
17. ld at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center in Florida Our exhibit included both bumper boats and a kart Water expert Tom Braznell was in our booth to answer questions about bumper boat pond water treatment and clarity We ll have a few weeks to get ready for the next show which is a biggie This is the IAAPA International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions show in COMPANIES New Orleans November 20th through 23rd This is a very large show and covers over 15 acres inside with some additional outdoor exhibits at the Ernest N Morial Convention Center We ll have the large display in space 3518 This show offers the last reasonable time to make decisions about acquiring equip ment for Spring openings Just a little over seven weeks later on January 16th the last chance show opens at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando This is LeisurExpo and it is the absolute last chance to see and choose equip ment in time for Summer openings We ll be Trade Show at Fun Expo in Los Vegas there again with the large display showing all the models and anything new that has devel oped since the other shows If you d like to attend any of these shows here are the phone num bers you can call for more information AAPA Trade Show 703 836 4800 LeisurExpo 305 448 7976 TF We sure hope you ll stop by our display at these shows to get acquai
18. ll are Mies fiber glass and the ra colors are impreg aaa nated into the fiber jal glass gel coat process The speed of the karts is adjustable and they can be driven between 2 8 MPH The steel tube bumper is designed for impact dampening Continuous run time is approximately 10 12 hours Battery life is rated at 36 months KidzKart offers a toll free phone number KIDZKART INC DEBUTS NEW SPORT RACER ___ 1 800 578 2243 ie IEE for techni cal assistance and will help with track designs to accom modate your available space The owners of these karts operate them in several different venues One owner has a portable KidzKart operation which he moves from shopping mall to shopping mall He reports the karts have been an unqualified success Incidentally this same operator also had a similar arrangement with a portable Lazer Arena He has scraped this attraction to devote full time to his KidzKart operation Other operators include Camelot Parks an FEC operator with seven parks Nickel s Midway Pier a large ocean front amusement center and several go kart oper ators They all have the same thing in com mon The need for an attraction for the four through eight year olds Please call us if you have any further ques tions about the karts or about ordering KidzKart will be displaying the karts at the up coming AAPA show in New Orleans the week of November 18th and the Le
19. ng an accident report The first point is to insure the accident report is accurate The attendant needs to complete l Continued on page 10 3 Presenting the Greatest Franchise Opportunity Known Yeo Man Meese Or Sguirrel he Huish Family Fun Centers have played a major role in Southern California s family entertainment industry for over 35 years Originally conceived as miniature golf centers the family Fun Centers have expanded significantly to include go karts arcades bumper boats batting cages ferris wheels and other family oriented attrac tions After two decades of success twin brothers Jim and John Huish decided they needed something extra to draw families back to their operations more often Bullwinkles was the key They knew immediately that the restaurant concept and multi generational appeal of Rocky and Bullwinkle meshed well with their amusement parks so a fran chise was opened The idea worked so well that they bought the com pany in 1991 Bullwinkles International was soon formed to begin franchis ing this new form of family entertainment Bullwinkles International offers four fran p chise options for the Family Fun Centers and Bullwinkles Restaurants This fact sheet will give you an outline of all four options with some of the costs and sales for each These enclosed figures have been derived from our 6 company owned Bullwinkles and 5 of our company owned Family Fun Centers After
20. ng please call ABC s Customer Service Department for questions 1 800 578 2243 TOP RAIL 1 2 6 PIPE TYP 2 B TD TOP OF VERTICAL POST D WRAP ZYN Ug AT ROM MAST Oe a zo U RING AROUND OF HORIZONTAL PIPE THRU RING AND BACK AROUND D CONNECT W CLAMP ORIZONTA D TIONS RST WRAP _ WELDED R MINIMUM 1 2 PERIMET Thetun limes Since 1990 HOW TO CONTACT THE FUNTIMES Editorial Offices 8811 Huff Ave NE Salem OR 97303 Letters to the Editor The Funtimes welcomes all readers written comments questions and suggestions regarding any aspect of the Newsletter We reserve the right to edit your letter and all letters must include your name address and daytime telephone number Direct all corre spondence by mail or electronically to Letters to the Editor Phone 503 390 5714 800 578 2243 Fax 503 390 4974 E Mail abatcages aol com America On Line http members aol com abatcages index htm Editor in Chief Dick Hall Senior Editor and Layout Design Eric Hahl Contributing Edit
21. nt ed look at our prod Sa man ucts or just to renew old friend ships See you there W Funtimes Fall 1996 A fter a very successful launch of the Character KidzKart late last year KidzKart is introducing it s newest electric kart the Sport Racer Designed after one of those very exotic and high tech Italian car builders the new Sport Racer will appeal to the young racer in your family The Sport Racer is equipped with the same drive sys tem as the Character Karts Mr Taxi Police Chief and Fire Chief All KidzKarts have a 24 volt battery system with a built in smart battery charger These charger s charge both batteries at one time and once they are at full charge the charger switch es into a rest mode EE This will extend bat an tery life and will y eliminate over charging the batter ies Each battery is an aircraft style deep cycle satu rated glass mat battery A fancy term for a non liquid sealed battery No worries about spilling very corrosive battery acid phe msnm m Pi n asmen mma The KidzKarts are NOT toys You will not find them at Costco Toys R Us or your neigh borhood toy store These karts have been developed specifically for commercial amusement use All karts weigh approxi mately 200 pounds The frame is constructed from 12 gauge steel and powder coated to eliminate rust and corrosion me The bodies 4 ms
22. ors Marv Foster Sharon Domaschofsky Doug Spray Dan Hansen Leon Wilbanks Jim Peper Dick Hall Tom Braznell EXPLORING SAFETY TECH TALK NEW PRODUCT PROMOTIONAL IDEAS REPORTS FROM OUR y ITS SHOWTIME By Marv Foster H ere it is that time of year again Fall is upon us and it s time for amusement manufacturers to show their wares and here at J amp J we ve made some major changes in our exhibits The BIG change is that we re showing a lot more product Starting with the IAFEC Fun Expo in Las Vegas we displayed our full line of 8 karts and 2 bumper boats Fun Expo ran at the Sands Expo Center October 10th through 12th and our display was in space 1027 Seen there for the first time was the racy new Viper and it s two seat version the Sidewinder Debuting too is the two seat stock car style Double Thunder and the battery powered Lightning Bug electric bumper boat Also on display were up dated models of Can Am Sidekick Indy and Thunderbolt karts with new exciting graphics packages It s a colorful exhibit Technically new and on displayat remaining shows will be the J amp J Genesis chassis that gives buyers the choice of two wheel drive left wheel drive or right wheel drive karts Evolutionary changes to J amp J karts and boats will also be highlighted A smaller exhibit followed on October 18th 19th and 20th at the World Waterpark Association symposium and trade show This event was he
23. orth WA added J amp J Bumper Boats f to their pic turesque facili am E ty Speaking of pe picturesque Carol amp Neal Holter of World of Christmas Carol and Neal Holter of World of Christmas were Jim Langham right of Thunder Road BATTING CAGE AND GOLF NETTING Fisher Nets provides the highest quality netting for your batting cage or driving range Over 15 years experi ence in the netting industry allows us to design and manufacture custom netting systems for your specific application WE SPECIALIZE IN ALSO AVAILABLE Batting Cages Full range of Netting Accessories Golf Driving Ranges Replacement Netting Tunnel Nets Samples Upon Request Complete Netting Installation Treated Net For UV Protection Fisher Nets 1115 Ist Street East Bradenton FL 34208 Phone 941 746 0939 Fax 941 746 5694 CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE Karla Chvastasz brought the first Bumper Boat attraction to Wasilla Alaska this sum mer Now she has taken it on the road to brave the Arizona winter Good luck Karla Chris Senti and Scott McCaughin are doing their part to prevent pollution by operating Scott McCaughin of Shadow Cliffs J amp J electric Bumper Boats at their Shadow Cliff park in Pleasanton California Thanks guys Malibu Grand Prix bought a fleet of Thunderbolts for use at the Pacific Exhibit in Vancouver Canada Ron Norgan has opened the first Family Entertainment Center of its kind in Medford Or
24. r that will work best on your foot print and long wearing tread EKPLORING SAFETY track The karts spring steel bumper Large capacity translucent plastic rail is warranted for 3 years It helps fuel tanks are offered so karts run See Page 3 protect drivers riders and karts from longer between fill ups and you can the inevitable bumping and thumping see fuel level in tank For more pic FRANCHISE of concession Karting Powder coat tures and information contact our OPPORTUNITIES ed heavy gauge Monocoque chassis 99 website See Page 4 looks great longer and resists corro pe ay o Ee disc o 2 a http www jjamusements com or call us WINTERIZATION arc and provide power U Stopping fant needs 1e at 1 800 854 3140 m attention You wouldn t want Model T brakes on See Page 5 your family car so why settle for NEW SPORT RACER them on a kart FROM KIDZKART The 4 point seat See Page coded gas and brake pedals help neo TECH TALK phyte drivers know See Page 8 which pedal to use and overcome almost any lan PROMOTIONALIDEAS f oue barier See Page 10 belt harness with quick adjust and release tabs is a first quality safety system that also promotes quick loadingand unload ing of riders Color Production BC is now manufacturing a new soft er SoftFlite reduce injuries bat sting and broken bats This ball will become the standard in the industry states Doug Spray ABC General Manager
25. rty s address and telephone number C Gender and age of injured guest or staff member D Date and time of accident or incident E Date and time of report F Location of the accident or incident G Area of the facility where the accident or incident occurred including the condi tion of the environment H Witnesses address telephone number social security number and signature to verify presence I Type of injury J Type of activity K Brief but complete description of the accident or incident L Violation of rules M Status of injured party N Emergency first aid given O How victim was transported from facil ity P Name of person notified guardian if victim is a minor 2 Information About Rescue Assistance or First Aid Given A Type of rescue B Distance to get to victim C Assistance given or needed D Equipment used E First aid administered yes or no if no why not 3 Medical Treatment A EMS called by whom B Time of call to EMS C Time EMS arrived D EMS personnel actions E Facility where victim was transported 4 Administration Requirements A Did person making the report witness the accident or incident B Signatures from the following persons 1 Person administering aid or res cue m Wireless Kart Control Timing Panel he CC200 02W is a state of the art Kart Control Panel that includes a hand held Wireless Remote Control This allows your track attendant to be fr
26. te in the safest manner possible This tape should be viewed by anyone working in and around the batting range and should be part of any employee training program As an added bonus you get to see Darren Lenz Tim Coleman and Dick Hall acting Check out Doug Spray s Cecil Fielder Impersonation These tapes are a MUST for any owner It will make your batting range safer cleaner and more profitable Cost for each tape is 9 95 plus shipping Quantity discounts are available for multiple batting range owners E Attend the ABC Batting Range Seminar will be hosting our A B Batting Range Seminar during the November IAAPA Conference in New Orleans The gathering will be held at the Royal Sonesta Hotel November 19th from 2 00 until 4 00 PM The topics will include Repair and Maintenance Safety and Marketing If you have not attended one of these discussions please consider attend ing In order to accommodate all of our guests you must call Leah Hall our ABC receptionist for reservations Please call Leah today 1 800 547 2243 Funtimes Fall 1996 Exploring A E SSUES he mixing or improp Things That Go BOOM Bumper Boat By Tom Braznell chemicals can result in fire chemical reac tion or injury This is especially true of chlorine based products because chlorine is an active oxi dizer Knowledge caution and careful han dling is very important Gasoline as you know is flammable an
27. the upcoming AAPA show of which a major portion will include discussion of different promotions our range owners have used As we learn of these promotional ideas in the future we will share them with you via this new Fun Times column Promotions A successful promotion at one of our own sites Beaverton Batting Cages has been the Friday Night Lock In We participate in this program with our neighbor Malibu Grand Prix Kevin McConnell the long time manager at the Malibu Grand Prix Portland OR site is the individual who deserves credit for creating this promotion Kevin will contact church youth groups and pro pose the idea to the youth leaders He may con tact several different churches so the attendance is increased to a cost effective level When a sin gle or combined group of at least 60 people com mit then the Lock In is scheduled and the entire facility is dedicated to that group between the hours of 12 00 AM to 4 00AM The charge of 12 95 per person entitles everyone to unlimited hitting video games and go karts Food purchas es are available for an additional charge Staffing can be scheduled at a minimum since you will know before hand the amount of people attending Another advantage is that the promotion may be held at virtually anytime of the year If weather prohibits participation of any of the attractions you can simply reduce the per person price by a reasonable amount While the church youth programs
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