Baseball Season Is Starting, Get Geared Up with the Right Equipment!

There’s nothing quite like opening day of baseball season. The crack of the bat, the energy in the stands, and the traditions shared by generations make baseball one of America’s most beloved sports. At Carroll Seating Company, we help schools, municipalities, and athletic facilities prepare for the season by delivering complete, professional-grade solutions that support players, fans, and staff alike. From the field to the stands and beyond, the right equipment sets the stage for an unforgettable baseball experience.

Baseball memories are built on more than wins and losses. They’re shaped by great sightlines, comfortable seating, safe facilities, and well-equipped player spaces. Before the season begins, it’s worth taking a closer look at whether your facility is truly ready to perform.

Professional Sports Equipment Powered by Gared Performance Sports Systems

Quality sports equipment is essential for safe, effective practices and competitive play. Through our partnership with Gared Performance Sports Systems, Carroll Seating Company provides proven, professional-grade baseball equipment designed for durability and performance. From batting cages and backstops to protective netting and field support systems, Gared equipment is engineered to handle daily use and demanding environments.

Whether you’re supporting preseason training or preparing for a full schedule of games, Gared Performance Sports Systems equipment helps athletes train with confidence while meeting modern safety and quality standards.

Seating Solutions Featuring Hussey Seating Company

Great baseball facilities need seating that works as hard as the fans who fill it. Carroll Seating Company proudly partners with Hussey Seating Company to deliver reliable, long-lasting grandstands and bleachers designed for outdoor sports environments. Hussey seating systems are built to withstand weather, high traffic, and enthusiastic crowds while maintaining comfort and clear sightlines.

With customizable layouts, ADA-compliant options, and team-color finishes, Hussey seating helps create a fan experience that’s inclusive, comfortable, and visually aligned with your school or community identity.

Player Spaces Enhanced with DeBourgh Lockers

Behind every great game is a well-prepared team, and that preparation starts in the locker room. Carroll Seating Company works with DeBourgh to provide durable, secure locker solutions for athletes and staff. Designed for performance environments, DeBourgh lockers offer smart storage, ventilation, and long-term reliability for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Upgrading lockers and support spaces improves organization, protects equipment, and helps athletes focus on the game ahead, making these areas just as important as the field itself.

From equipment and seating to lockers and support spaces, Carroll Seating Company delivers complete baseball facility solutions. With trusted partners like Gared Performance Sports Systems, Hussey Seating Company, and DeBourgh, we help create safe, functional, and memorable environments for every season. If you’re preparing for baseball season and want to elevate both player and fan experiences, contact us today to get geared up with the right equipment.

A Quick Guide to ADA Compliant Seating

You want your seating area to be accessible to all patrons, but that isn’t quite as easy as it seems, particularly if you’re working with an outdated facility or older seating solutions. As you work to revise your facility to meet the needs of even handicapped patrons, what exactly should you build into your plans? This guide can help you make sense of today’s ADA requirements so everyone can enjoy your facility.

Understanding the Definition

An accessible seat is one that has been specifically designed for wheelchair use and includes features like an accessible approach space, location at grade, cleared floor space, and larger dimensions. One companion seat should be provided for every accessible seat. Keep in mind that while you can add designated aisle seats for use by those who have disabilities but are not wheelchair bound, they cannot be deemed “accessible” seats.

There are specific size guidelines with accessible seating. Wheelchair spaces have to be 36 inches wide and 48 inches deep if they can be entered from the front or back. If you have two spaces side by side, each one must be 33 inches in width. In the event you have a space that can only be entered from the side, it has to be 60 inches deep.

Seating Placement

The goal of all accessible seating is to ensure those patrons who need it get the same experience other audience members do. As such, you need to think about equivalent lines of sight, viewing angles, and the best location of seats for those patrons. If you have luxury boxes or something similar, making a percentage of those ADA compliant is a good idea, and even required in many cases.

Total Seats Available

ADA guidelines state that the number of accessible seats is based on the total number of seats in your venue. Depending on the type of facility you currently have as well as the overall number of seats, that could fall between one and five percent. Often individual removable seats can be placed in these accessible seating areas, though, to make the seats sellable in the event they are not needed by a person with disabilities.

Providing the Right Information

Don’t forget to make the information about accessible seats available, too. Using the same text and visual representations you do for your normal seating areas, you’ll want to provide enough information to allow those who wish to purchase accessible seats to determine whether they meet his or her needs. If you include maps or seating configuration displays in your sales literature, you’ll want to note the accessible seating information there as well.

Following ADA seating guidelines not only helps ensure that you won’t be fined for noncompliance, but it also helps to make certain that all of your patrons will be able to enjoy your facility, no matter what their disabilities.