Closer to the Action

In the summer of 2024, the Baltimore Ravens engaged Sightline Commercial Solutions to expand the VIP seating capacity at home field M&T Bank

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Majority of Aquatic Facilities Do Learn-to-Swim

A majority of respondents (81.5%) to the Aquatic Trends survey said that their facilities currently host learn-to-swim programs, led by Ys (95.1%),

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SWIM Act Supporting HSA & FSA-Funded Swim Lessons Reintroduced

In February U.S. Rep. Donald Davis (D-N.C.) and Del. James Moylan (R-Guam-at-large) reintroduced H.R. 1506, or the Safe Water Instruction for Minors

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The Health & Fitness Industry’s Role in Fighting Obesity

By Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSMMillions of people worldwide resolved to embrace healthier lifestyles in the year ahead. For 2025,

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Keep America Beautiful Honors 2024 National Award Recipients

Keep America Beautiful® today announced the recipients of its 2024 National Awards, recognizing 41 individuals, state organizations, and community

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KABOOM! Announces New Board Members to Advance Its Mission to End Playspace Inequity

KABOOM!, the national nonprofit dedicated to ending playspace inequity, announced the appointment of three new board members: Sharhonda Bossier,

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Commercial Zone Launches Ergonomically Designed Polytec Series Side Entry Container

Commercial Zone® is opening the door to effortless waste management with new 25-gallon 

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New Thin Bin System Fits Almost Anywhere

Keeping waste management simple and organized is the aim of 

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New Features Debut Within John Deere Operations Center to Enhance Customer Experience

John Deere is enhancing the digital customer experience with new features in John Deere Operations Center. These customer-focused updates allow users

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L-Acoustics K Series Sound Flies Again at Super Bowl LIX

The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans has seen it all, and then some. It hosted Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, its eighth NFL Big Game since

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MSU Researchers Study Climate Change Effects in 24,000 U.S. Lakes

Each summer, more and more lake beaches are forced to close due to toxic algae blooms. While climate change is often blamed, new research

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Synthetic Turf Dominates Sports Field Plans

While nearly twice as many respondents to the Industry Report survey said they had natural turf sports fields as opposed to synthetic turf fields,

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Flag Football Updates in the Works

There’s news in flag football at both the college and high school levels, with the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics recommending that Divisions I

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Parks California Awards $1 Million to More Than 30 Organizations

Parks California and California State Parks announced grants to 31 organizations throughout California, totaling more than $1 million to improve

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YMCA of the USA Welcomes Six New National Board Members, 13 New Youth Advisory Council Members

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is pleased to announce the addition of five new members

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Landscape Architects Form Task Force to Scale Up Solutions to the Climate and Biodiversity Crises

ASLA announced the experts that will develop its new

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Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2024 Greg Garrett Scholarship Award Winners

he Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, has awarded the 2024 Greg

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John Deere Introduces Transmission Assurance Program for Select Large Wheel Loaders

Highlighting its dedication to providing exceptional construction solutions and unparalleled customer service, John Deere introduces extended

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Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium Achieves Stadium-Wide Sound from Compact L-Acoustics K2 Installation

The famed blue turf at Albertsons Stadium at Boise State University in Idaho – the first school to feature a non-green field – is a distinctive

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TenCate Launches First Artificial Turf that Truly Replicates Grass Field

TenCate, the world’s leading manufacturer, distributor and installer of synthetic turf for sports and

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Eleiko Secures Five-Year U.S. Navy Education Contract

Eleiko has been awarded a five-year contract for the second time to lead education for the Navy Operational Fitness & Fueling System (NOFFS),

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Matrix Fitness Announces Recipients of 2024/2025 Project COURAGE Scholarships

Matrix Fitness has announced the recipients of their Project COURAGE scholarship awards for 2024/2025, selecting seven students and professionals

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Meet the New TANK M3 from Torque Fitness

Torque Fitness®, the leader in innovative functional and strength and conditioning equipment, has announced the launch of the all-new TANK® M3, a

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Health Clubs, Ys, Rec Centers Most Concerned With Youth Fitness

Respondents to the Industry Report Survey in 2024 were less likely to name youth fitness and wellness as a top concern, compared with respondents to

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Local Parks, Healthcare Providers Can Partner to Improve Kids' Health

According to a new study, getting children involved in outdoor recreational activities can do more than help them make friends. Published in the

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Events, Exercise, Education Are Top 3 Programs

When it comes to the various types of programming offered at their facilities, the most common for all respondents to the Industry Report survey are

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New Initiative to Support Pop-Up Civic, Social Spaces

Project for Public Spaces has announced the availability of Community Placemaking Grants: Civic Spaces, a new initiative in partnership with Culture

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