King Canopy: Youth Sports and Sunburn

Do you remember last year’s youth soccer tournament on the 4^th ?

It was 98 degrees with 80 percent humidity and there wasn’t a cloud within a hundred miles of the seemingly endless array of soccer fields.   There was neither a breeze nor a concession stand and you had to park a mile away because your child’s team had the late game at 7:30AM.

Dripping wet from sweat, you were ready to sell your soul to the devil for just a small patch of shade.

This year, of course, the tournament on the 4^th (and every weekend thereafter till Labor Day) will be just as stifling.

So, what do you do ?

Bring an instant canopy.  If you are a coach, get a canopy for the team.  If you are a parent, get a canopy that you can share with other parents.  If you are a tournament director, make sure you have a canopy for the scoring bench and the first aid staff.

King Canopy produces a number of instant canopies that are lightweight, easy to assemble and capable of creating the shade that you need to stay out of the harmful impact of a blazing sun.

The ShadeMax Instant Canopy 10 x 10, for instance, is a very low cost instant canopy that weighs only 52 pounds.  This easy-to-assemble canopy has enough space for a family to spread out folding chairs and a cooler while watching the games.  A 300D polyester top and a double layered PVC silver lining block up to 95% of harmful UV rays.

The Goliath Instant Canopy 10 x 10 is a more substantial instant canopy that weighs in at only 76 pounds.  Fabricated with a commercial grade 500 Denier Polyester top and PVC backing that is water, mildew, and flame resistant, this instant canopy will also block up to 95% of harmful UV rays.

An entire team will undoubtedly need a larger canopy that can provide a bit of an oasis so the kids can get out of the sun between games or during periods.  The ShadeMax Instant Canopy 12 x 12 is a very low cost alternative for teams seeking a larger spread of shade.  Easy-to-use push button fittings as well as two roof vents make this canopy a very sound choice for travel teams that are constantly at the mercy of the sun or the rain when they are on the road (which is generally just about every weekend).

Another team alternative is the Festival Instant Canopy 10 x 20.  This is a large canopy that can even provide shade and shelter for the older kids who take up a lot more space.  UV protection is provided by a 420 Denier polyester cover and a water resistant PU underside coating for this sturdy canopy with its 6 legs. 

For tournament directors and first aid crews, the Emergency Response Canopy 10 x 10 may be just what you need as this canopy has a bright orange cover that enhances visibility from any and all of the fields.

Youth sports are a wonderful use of time.  Getting sun burned at a youth sporting event, whether as a player, coach, parent or volunteer,  is not a good use of time.

Consider a King Canopy instant canopy for your UV protection!