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Before you can decide whether you need a portable toilet for your child's team's tournament, understand what these temporary facilities are. Like the name says, portable toilets are restroom facilities that move from place to place. This makes these toilets ideal for outdoor venues and events that don't require a permanent restroom structure - such as a children's sports tournament.

Along with the basic portable toilets, you may also need to rent additional amenities that often come with the toilets. Restroom trailers, portable showers (for players to use after the game), and handwashing stations can all make the outdoor environment a safe, sanitary space for a day of tournament play.

A portable toilet is valuable for various reasons during a children's sports tournament. Discover more with the following reasons.

The most obvious reason to rent a portable toilet for a children's sporting event is need. If the outdoor venue doesn't have a restroom, you need somewhere for the players and their families to go.

In 24 hours, the average person needs to urinate between six and seven times, according to the Bowel and Bladder Community. You shouldn't expect children (or their parents) to wait until after a half-day game or full-day tournament to use the facilities - especially if beverages are available during the event.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), handwashing is a top step used to stop the spread of disease. While portable toilets give tournament attendees the chance to relieve themselves in a safe, private space, hand washing stations make post-restroom germ control possible too.

Not only do portable toilets provide an on-site sanitation solution for these sporting spaces, but they can also add to the existing facilities. If the field, court, or other area has a permanent restroom structure or players/families can access an indoor area (such as a school or community center), you may still need extra facilities.

A tournament with 100 or more players could have close to 1,000 attendees. A park or school sports field may not have access to the restrooms necessary to accommodate everyone. A row of additional facilities provides the safe, sanitary option needed to make up the space difference and meet everyone's needs.

Even though sanitation and space needs are primary reasons to rent portable facilities, don't count out other issues - such as the décor possibilities. If you believe portable toilets are unattractive plastic boxes that should hide behind trees or a tall building, think again.

Today's portable toilets come in a variety of hues and can match your team's colors and more. Ask the rental contractor about how to customize the restroom's door with your team's logo or mascot.

Now that you know why to rent a portable toilet (or several of these temporary facilities), decide where to place them. The rental contractor is an expert in placement and can guide your decision-making process. 

The first step to find a level space in an easy to access area. Don't force attendees to walk through a wooded area or go near a busy road just to get to the facilities. Avoid muddy surfaces or spaces that could easily flood.

Do you need to rent portable toilets, handwashing stations, or other temporary facilities for your team's next tournament day? Contact Gotta Go Site Service Rentals for more information on your options.