coating to keep his colors sharp and true. “After two years,” he confirmed, “our graphics are still the exact hue of navy blue and gray. With the amount of money we have invested, we want to ensure it lasts as long as possible.” Durability is one reason Crawford chose to use ExtremeScreen around the baseball and softball fields. He appreciates the 7 year warranty backing the product as well as the clean, finished look. And, unlike any other windscreen, it stays on the fence and virtually eliminates the headache associated with wind maintenance. “Our custom graphics pieces really pop against the clean background we get from ExtremeScreen,” he emphasized. “And I know this windscreen will continue to look great for 5-7 years, maximizing our investment.” Most recently, Crawford has extended the unifying combination of windscreen and graphics to the school’s tennis courts and outdoor basketball courts primarily used by physical education students. His goal has been to extend the same clean look and security, complimented by school colors and logo, to every part of the school grounds. He is currently preparing to employ the same successful visual formula, windscreen and graphics, for a large practice complex being built on neighboring grounds, as well as a strategic Wall of Fame to showcase some of the school’s college signees. “Now, when people drive by our school, they see a unified athletic complex,” he said with satisfaction. “They can’t miss our bright school colors, our lion’s head logo, and our iconic interlocking LN initials. The clean, cohesive, professional look communicates that we are a force to be reckoned with, that we do things right. People can be proud they are in Lion Country!” He offered some final advice to other athletic directors. “There are so many competing products it can be difficult to make a sound choice for windscreen. Partnering with Ball Fabrics has removed all the guess work. Working with them I ticked off all my wants and my needs. They provided the expertise that answered my questions, and quality products built to last. I will not consider any options other than Ball Fabrics, because of the excellent customer service and product I have received consistently over our four-year relationship.” For more information, visit www.ballfabrics.com.
Windscreens for a Variety of Budgets and Applications Windscreens are an essential part of any baseball or softball program that is looking to elevate not only the appearance of their ballpark, but also their players' level of play, and have been doing so for decades. By reducing wind and noise levels, windscreens allow for better player focus, which means they can perform at their best. “Another huge benefit of using windscreens is the incredible branding opportunity for your ballpark,” explains Ken Curry, president of COVERMASTER®. “The team’s logo is highly visible, and the space can be sold as advertising, bringing in additional revenue.” Previous COVERMASTER® projects include windscreens for batter’s eye backdrops; this ensures batters can keep their eye on the ball and eliminates distractions; outfield fence screens, special event backdrops, advertising screens, spectator shade covers, privacy enclosures, camouflage for storage areas, and much more. Made from high tensile strength fabrics, such as vinyl coated mesh, COVERMASTER® windscreens are available in a variety of weights and grades to satisfy a wide range of applications and are highly UV resistant. Additionally, they offer a variety of installation accessories, such as tie wraps and nylon rope, ensuring a perfect fit for each location. “We offer a variety of models of windscreen, ranging from budget-friendly to top-end, and a variety of accessories with every model,” says Curry. “We can work with any customer to achieve the look they have in mind.” For more information, visit www.covermaster.com, call 1-800-387-5808, or email info@covermaster.com.
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