Be Ready for Bad Weather
Sports and recreational activities can put people at risk when the weather turns bad, with lightning and excessive heat representing the biggest dangers. 
 

After witnessing a school with a dearth of sports equipment, one kid made it her mission to address the need.

Aquatic Trends Report
Our fifth annual Aquatic Trends Report illustrates the trends revealed by a survey of more than 500 aquatic professionals, revealing how their facilities look now, and what they have planned for the future. We look at everything from equipment and budgets to programming and challenges.

The new year is here, and it’s time to take stock! But also, look forward, and think about trying something new.

After a couple of years of eye-opening pandemic-driven data, this year’s Aquatic Trends report is a much-wished-for return to… well, almost normal.

Respondents to the Industry Report survey were most likely to currently have outdoor sports courts for sports like basketball and tennis, but the most commonly planned addition was synthetic turf sports fields.

Summer Camps Continue to Evolve With the Times
Summer camps were devastated by the closures of the coronavirus pandemic, but they are adapting their offerings for new trends, by becoming more inclusive, partnering with schools, improving safety and more. 
 

A recent study sought to determine the impact of self-compassion on physical health.

Through AORE, members gain the ability to interact with and affect decisions made by public land managers and the human-powered outdoor recreation industry.

Fewer respondents in 2022 said that they were involved in inclusion initiatives for those with physical disabilities or developmental disabilities, compared with 2020.