With the support of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) and partner organizations across youth sports, Congressmen Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.) and Marc Veasey (D-Texas) introduced the Youth Sports Facilities Act (YSFA) H.R.10221 in Congress.

The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) unveiled the recipients of the 2024 ICAA NuStep Best in Wellness Awards. 

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announced the winners of its 2024 Awards.

The Health & Fitness Association has released session details for the eight education tracks at The HFA Show 2025, which will occur March 12-14 in Las Vegas.

The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) announced that Hydroapps, a pioneering software suite for aquatic facility management, continues as a CMAHC-certified product. 

Soft Play, a global leader in contained indoor playground equipment, in celebration of its 40th anniversary, announced its largest project ever: the “Mountain America Jurassic Jungle,” a multimillion-dollar, six-story, dinosaur-themed indoor play area at the Thanksgiving Point indoor and outdoor farm, garden and museum learning center in Lehi, Utah.

Industry Report survey respondents from parks were the most likely to have outdoor courts for sports like basketball and tennis, while those from colleges were the most likely to have indoor courts. 

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America for the third year in a row, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s Topline Participation Report, which shows an incredible 223.5% rise in participation in the sport over the past three years, with every age group seeing increased participation. 

Local governments have evolved over the last century to serve their communities and respond to the needs of their residents. 

Americans overwhelmingly support recycling (87%), but inconsistent rules and limited infrastructure are leaving many—especially Gen Zs and Millennials—confused and overwhelmed about doing it correctly. That’s according to a new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Keep America Beautiful for America Recycles Day 2024.