Just over half (54%) of children ages 6 to 17 in the U.S. played on a sports team or took lessons in 2022, down from 58% in 2017, according to federal data. That decline has driven the Aspen Institute to issue a call to action for its network of more than 20,000 leaders engaged with Project Play to get at least 63% of youth playing sports by the end of the decade.
Some 57.1% of respondents to the 2024 Industry Report Survey said they currently host youth sports programs at their facilities, while 46% say their facilities are home to adult sports teams.
Master planning is an essential step in developing and revitalizing community spaces, but it comes with challenges, including how to fit community expectations into budgetary constraints.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the opening of the third round of its rural implementation grant opportunity to help rural communities grow their local economies and make them more resilient through outdoor recreation.
A leader in innovation and digital solutions, Bobcat Company introduces its newest technological advancements to the Bobcat Machine IQ telematics platform.
Commercial Recreation Specialists (CRS) announced the groundbreaking appointment of Spencer Wiberley as the new National Business Development Specialist.
California Sports Surfaces (CSS) has announced a new partnership with the Pickleball Australia Association (PAA), with CSS’ revolutionary CoolTop Cool Pigment Technology being named the association’s preferred playing surface for new courts throughout the country.
IndigoFitness, known for their bespoke club designs, has placed a marker in the sand for recovery - developing a number of recovery modules that incorporate both priming and restorative techniques to help people prepare and recover for their physical activities.
The Philadelphia Eagles announced that Lincoln Financial Field has been certified as a LEED Platinum building for its commitment to operational sustainability.
