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IHRSA 2023 Convention & Trade Show Wraps

Health and fitness industry professionals turned out in force for the IHRSA 2023 Convention & Trade Show in San Diego March 20-22. An impressive 8,500 participants from 82 countries connected with more than 330 exhibitors at the industry’s leading sales, networking, and educational event.

Running a Tight Ship

Regular Aquatic Maintenance Practices Keep Facilities Humming
With their carefully balanced water and myriad mechanical systems alone, aquatic facilities can cause major headaches. Staying on top of regular maintenance practices helps keep things humming.  
 

Quenching the Thirst for Adventure

Climbing Walls, Challenge Courses & Ninja Courses Create Exciting Opportunities
From adaptive climbing and bouldering to ninja courses, ropes courses and beyond, some facilities have a knack for satisfying the thirst for adventure.
 

Follow the Bouncing Ball

Learn More About Indoor Sports & Fitness Surfaces
Whether it’s a gym floor that needs to meet the needs of basketball, volleyball and special events, an indoor fieldhouse hosting track events or a fitness floor that needs to handle dropped weights, myriad indoor sports flooring options are available to meet your facility’s needs.

Seeking a Smaller Footprint

Resource-Saving Design Strategies 
Saving resources with eco-friendlier design has become more and more common when planning recreation, sports and fitness facilities. Find out how designers are going greener. 
 

Let There Be Lights

Illuminating the Issues Behind Selecting Park Lighting
Lighting up parks and other sites can extend their useful hours, but it’s important to know your options and take care to avoid light pollution.