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REC NEWS

STMA Introduces Sports Field Management Online Course

Sports Turf Managers Association announced the Introduction to Sports Field Management online course, created for high school students with a passion for sports to help them evaluate a potential career in the industry.

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Parks & Rec Provides Essential Workforce Development Programs

Park and recreation departments are essential providers of workforce development and career exploration programs, according to a new National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) report.

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IHRSA Reveals Medical, Science & Health Advisory Council Members

IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has confirmed 12 qualified professionals to lead its Medical, Science and Health Advisory Council.

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Keep America Beautiful Launches 2021 Great American Cleanup

Keep America Beautiful launched its 23rd annual Great American Cleanup on the first day of spring, encouraging people across the nation to clean and improve their communities.

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Funding Will Equip National Parks With Water Refill Stations, Waste Reduction

Tupperware Brands Charitable Foundation and the National Park Foundation announced their collective contribution to support the National Park Service in diverting nearly 10 million single-use plastic bottles from landfills through the installation of water bottle refill stations in national parks, while enhancing infrastructure and education to support composting and recycling.

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Featured Stories from RECREATION MANAGEMENT

Here are some past stories from Recreation Management.

All-Access Spaces: Locker Rooms Feature Inclusiveness, Increased Safety

Locker rooms have come a long way, with modern designs that are more inclusive and aesthetically pleasing, as well as being easier to maintain.

For more information, read All-Access Spaces: Locker Rooms Feature Inclusiveness, Increased Safety.

Want to Play? The Latest Playground Trends Get Everyone Moving

Inclusion is still a big deal on the playground, as more and more communities look to build play spaces that are inviting for everyone. Learn more about this and other trends in playground design.

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Safer Sports: The Best Ways to Keep Sports & Fitness Activities Going During a Pandemic

Bringing people together for sports and activities is all part of the day's work, but in the midst of a pandemic, it can be tricky to figure out what's safest.

For more information, read Safer Sports: The Best Ways to Keep Sports & Fitness Activities Going During a Pandemic.

Proactive Upgrades Reduce Operating Costs for Aquatic Facilities

Commercial pools have been hit hard by the pandemic. Being proactive with an aquatic energy audit is one way to help pool managers lower their costs.

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Play & Social Equity

A recent Voice of Play survey found that 88% of parents agree that outdoor play helps children cope with the mental impacts of social injustice in the United States. Here's a look at the survey, and how playgrounds help foster inclusiveness.

For more information, read Play & Social Equity.

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