School Locker Room

Why Locker Room Design Matters

The middle school and high school locker room gives students a place to store clothing and personal belongings while participating in gym class or after-school sports. It serves as a meeting space where coaches can review strategy and develop new plays with their teams. Locking storage ensures students have secure space for personal sports equipment, clothing, uniforms, and belongings. Benches provide seating for getting ready and team meetings with coaches.

What Makes a Great Locker Room?

For Students

The locker room should provide secure storage for belongings and comfortable space to change clothing before and after gym class or sports practice. A seating area should be available for gathering with teammates or coaches for strategy sessions, with easily accessible equipment storage.

For Teachers and Coaches

The locker room should feature ample storage for balls, bats, gloves, uniforms, goal posts, and other sports equipment. A personal workspace provides space for keeping belongings, planning classes or practice sessions, and storing paperwork such as permission forms and medical releases.

For Administrators

The locker room should be furnished to meet the physical education department's needs. Products must be readily available with on-time delivery and quick, efficient installation.

Locker Room Layout Zones That Work

Changing Area

Provides secure storage for personal belongings and comfortable space for changing before and after activities.

• Athletic lockers: Ventilated to reduce odors and prevent mold growth with recessed handles for combination locks
• Combination locks: Reusable and reassignable with easy replacement when lost or damaged
• Locker room benches: Comfortable seating for changing and team planning sessions

Gathering Area

Meeting space for team strategy sessions and storage for student-accessible PE equipment.

• Mobile dry-erase board: Plan plays and demonstrate concepts with rolling casters for easy positioning
• Waste baskets: Multiple locations for disposing of gum, hand wraps, and other trash
• Equipment storage cart: Easy access to practice jerseys, balls, bats, gloves, and sports equipment

Office Area

Dedicated workspace for teachers and coaches to handle paperwork and meet with individual students.

• Teacher's desk: Wide work surface for computers with storage for personal belongings and organized files
• Mobile office chair: Padded seat and back with rolling casters for workspace mobility
• Lockable filing cabinet: Secure storage for medical releases and confidential files
• Wall-mount dry-erase board: Notes, reminders, schedules, and team rosters
• Bulletin board: Pin flyers, memos, schedules, and longer-term postings
• Waste basket: Convenient trash disposal during the workday
• Wall clock: Ensure students, teachers, and coaches stay on time for PE activities and events

Choosing Your Locker Room Solution

School Outfitters makes it simple to outfit your school's locker room. Choose the option that best fits your budget and needs and get an itemized quote with just one click. Our research and development team has designed a locker room that works for students and teachers alike, with furnishings that accommodate changing needs, equipment storage, and personal office space for gym teachers and coaches.

Need help? Call us at 1-800-260-2776 and our helpful sales representatives will answer any questions about our locker room solutions and how you can put them to use in your school.