093 Titan Booklet r2 - Flipbook - Page 7
Reduce
Sun Exposure
with Shade for Schools
With physical education classes, recess, lunch breaks, sporting events and other activities taking place
outdoors, students and staff are often exposed to the sun’s radiation during the peak sun hours of the
day. The sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., right when school is in session. Requiring hats or
applying sunscreen can be problematic, but studies have shown that repeated exposure to the sun’s UV
rays can lead to sun damage and higher incidences of skin cancer. The CDC recommends that schools
provide shade for play areas, benches, bleachers and fields.
Apollo Sunguard manufactures industry-leading shade structures designed to cover playgrounds,
athletic courts and fields, as well as outdoor pathways and gathering areas. Large shades such as the
Apollo Sunguard Titan are specifically designed to cover large open areas, such as a basketball court,
without compromising playable space. Apollo Sunguard’s Shade Cloth is made with durable high-density
polyethylene material with ultraviolet additives that block up to 96% of UV rays and reduce the risk of
sunburn, overheating and other heat-related injuries.
Apollo Sunguard is the first shade company to win the Gold Triangle Award from the
American Academy of Dermatology, an award which recognizes excellence in public
education of dermatologic issues.
The Benefits of Shaded Recreation Areas
• Keep students and staff safe from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
• Help prevent heat-related injuries, such as sun stroke.
• Lower ambient temperatures by up to 20 degrees.
• Prevent outdoor furniture and play equipment from
reaching dangerous temperatures.
• Add distinct styles with school colors and logos.
