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Fitness Industry Technology Council Names Most Innovating Fitness Pro

Fitness industry veteran and CEO of SCW Fitness Education, Sara J. Kooperman, J.D., has been named the 2021 Most Innovating Fitness Pro by the Fitness Industry Technology Council.

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Trust for Public Land Releases Statement on Newsom's 30x30 Plan

Trust for Public Land hailed Calif. Gov. Newsom's final Natural Working Land Strategy and conservation plan to conserve 30% of the state's lands by 2030 as an ambitious step toward protecting the state's biodiversity, climate resiliency and making the outdoors accessible to all.

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YMCA Board Elects Four New Members

YMCA of the USA announced the addition of four new members to the National Board of Directors.

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USA Swimming Expands Team Services Department

USA Swimming announced that it has restructured and expanded its Team Services unit to enhance members services and provide more direct contact and support to members and clubs.

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Move United Leadership Conference Coming to Colorado Springs

Move United, the national leader in community-based sports and recreation for individuals with disabilities, is hosting its annual Education Conference May 9 to 11 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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Featured Stories from RECREATION MANAGEMENT

Here are some past stories from Recreation Management.

Endangered Species: Attracting—and Retaining—Sports Officials

Between angry coaches and parents and other industry pressures, sports officials have had a rough go of it over the past several years. Attracting young, new professionals—and keeping their interest—is crucial to carry sport forward.

For more information, read Endangered Species: Attracting—and Retaining—Sports Officials.

Betting Big on Tennis

The U.S. Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section is building a state-of-the-art 36-court tennis campus in Loudoun County, Va., creating a hub for year-round community health and wellness.

For more information, read Betting Big on Tennis.

Choose Your Own Adventure: Climbing, Challenge Courses, Ninja Courses & More

Climbing gyms fared better in the pandemic than many other facilities, and adventure-related additions to parks and rec facilities have been taking off. Whether you're adding climbing walls, challenge and ropes courses, ninja courses or zip lines, here's a look at some basics.

For more information, read Choose Your Own Adventure: Climbing, Challenge Courses, Ninja Courses & More.

A Galaxy Under Foot: Nathan's Miles in Vinton, Iowa

Looking to attract more people to this bedroom community, trail champions took their project beyond expectations, adding a glow-in-the-dark elements.

For more information, read A Galaxy Under Foot: Nathan's Miles in Vinton, Iowa.

Parks With Purpose: Innovative Parks Hit Multiple Green Infrastructure Goals

Parks provide myriad benefits—social, economic, environmental, educational and more—to the communities in which they sit. Some of the most innovative park designs seek to hit all these targets at once.

For more information, read Parks With Purpose: Innovative Parks Hit Multiple Green Infrastructure Goals.

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