Industry Bulletins

The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), the national organization for builders and suppliers of materials for athletic facilities, has announced the winners of its annual awards. 

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced its seventh year of Foundations trail workshops, taking place in Minnesota during 2025: Winona in spring, and Duluth in the fall.

Trust for Public Land (TPL) has released a new report, The Use of Artificial Turf in Parks and Schoolyards, offering an in-depth analysis of the advantages, disadvantages, and considerations surrounding artificial turf in community spaces. 

Chi-Cal Rivers Fund partners announced $2.1 million in grants to enhance habitat and greenspace throughout the Chicago-Calumet region. 

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced its second annual rankings of state outdoor recreation economies based on the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

Not enough Baton Rouge children can access sports to enjoy the associated benefits, including notably lower participation rates among girls and children in North Baton Rouge, according to a report released today by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative.

Spectrum Aquatics, a PlayCore company, introduces the new Blackfoot III Wall Mounted Semi-Automatic Thermal Pool Cover Storage Reel System.  

An 18-hole Modular Advantage Mini Golf course was recently designed and installed by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) at the Sherwood Forest Campground in Aitkin, Minnesota. 

No Fault Surfaces, a leader in parks and recreation safety surfacing since 1974, announced its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of innovation, dedication to safety, and contributions to creating inclusive play environments.

The Atlanta Beltline, in partnership with integrated marketing agency Alloy, has completed a major overhaul of its digital presence, addressing long-standing challenges in performance, content management, and scalability. 

SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 47years, has been selected by YPurchasing to join its YPG Marketplace program as a vendor partner of fitness equipment for more than 5,600 YMCA clubs throughout the United States. 

With IAAPA Expo 2024 completed, WhiteWater reflects on the impact the company’s new products made at the show; receiving two Brass Ring Awards as runners up in the following categories: Best New Product: Class A (over $2M) for Walhalla and Class B (under $2M) for Mini Blaster.