February 2023 Issue

Features

In Case of Emergency

Advice on Disaster Planning & Recovery
When disaster strikes, you need to be prepared. From flooding and earthquakes to blizzards, hurricanes and more, having a plan in place is crucial. Recovery is equally important. 

Safer Swimming

Best Practices in Aquatic Safety
Protecting your pool visitors and your facility is a complex job that requires a state of constant vigilance. Lifeguards and other pool professionals are the front line, helping to prevent drowning and maintaining proper water balance. 

Smarter & Greener

Combine Synthetic and Natural Turf to Meet Sports Field Demand
From the grass fields hosting parks & rec youth sports to the synthetic turf fields of the pros, sports fields come in all shapes, sizes and even materials. This month, we take a look at how to choose the best field design and sports turf, whether natural or synthetic, for your facility, along with some expert tips on keeping your fields in playing shape. 

From Strength to Strength

Strength Training, Whole-Body Wellness & Sense of Space Are Top Trends
The fitness industry has come a long way from the early days of Jack Lalanne and Jane Fonda. From bodyweight-driven exercise to high-tech wearables and AI trainers, fitness facilities have a lot to keep track of to ensure they are offering a well-rounded program of options to members. In this feature, we take a look at some of the current trends in fitness. 

Eye on Higher Education

College Recreation Professionals are Adjusting to Change
External environmental factors, including COVID-19, new artificial intelligence technology, economic conditions, and a dropping birthrate impacting the future number of college-aged students, have radically impacted the recreation industry.

Departments

 

Fitness CenterinPERSPECTIVE / COLLEGE RECREATION: Meeting the Needs of Gen Z

Every new generation to arrive on campus has its own expectations. Understanding what Gen Z is looking for can help you transform your recreation and sports offerings.

 

ParkinDESIGN / INCLUSIVE PARKS: Shifting Park Design From Accessible to Truly Inclusive 

Mere accessibility is no longer enough. Parks must be designed to be inclusive to patrons of all ages and abilities. 

 

Kids PlayinginSERVICE / Play It Forward Provides Much-Needed Sporting Equipment

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

 

Web Exclusives

Sacred Heart Unveils Its New Crown Jewel

Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., recently unveiled its new $70 million, world-class collegiate ice complex. The Martire Family Arena is slated to be the “crown jewel” of the campus.

Wild Dunes Resort Updates Its Boardwalk

The boardwalk paths that wind through much of the Wild Dunes Island Resort off the coast of Charleston, S.C., recently saw an upgrade to reduce maintenance and improve longevity.
 

From the Editor's Desk

You Can Be Heroes

From athletic trainers and lifeguards to playground inspectors, fitness instructors and beyond, you’re out there saving lives.
 

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Digital Edition

February Cover 2023