Schools Lead on Youth Swim Teams

Respondents to the Aquatic Trends Report from schools and school districts were the most likely to have youth swim teams. While 57.5% of all

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USA Swimming Recognized for Olympic Trials Event

USA Swimming was recently recognized for its outstanding efforts in hosting the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Swimming with the prestigious

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WeCOACH and NHL Coaches' Association Announce Collaboration

WeCOACH is excited to announce a new collaboration with the NHL Coaches’ Association (NHLCA) that will advance efforts to support the development of

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Keep America Beautiful Announces $220k in Grants to Beautify MLK Communities

Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) announced it is accepting applications for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)

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2025 ACA National Award Recipients Announced

The American Camp Association® (ACA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 National Awards. The award winners will be recognized at ACA’s

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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Launches Campaign to Improve Physical, Mental Wellness of Native Youth in Minnesota

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced the launch of 

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Vortex Expands Manufacturing Capabilities

Vortex Aquatic Structures International (Vortex), a manufacturer and world leader in aquatic solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its

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Toro Introduces the All-New Groundsmaster e3300 at SFMA Conference

Toro is excited to showcase the new Groundsmaster® e3300 at the 2025 Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Conference and Exhibition in San

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Bobcat Showcases New Backhoe Loader, Essential Construction Equipment and Attachments

Bobcat Company will showcase a comprehensive range of valuable worksite solutions at World of Concrete 2025. This includes the event debut of the

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Toro Showcases New Autonomous Turf Pro and Range Pro Products at SFMA Conference

Toro is excited to introduce two products at the 2025 Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) Conference and Exhibition — the Turf Pro™ 500/300

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C+A Global Expands Health and Fitness Portfolio with Acquisition of Power Systems and Dynamax

 C+A Global, a leading global manufacturer, online retailer, and distributor, expands its portfolio through strategic acquisitions of health,

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Bradley's Elvari Collection Wins Good Design Award

The Elvari® Washroom Accessories Collection by 

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Active Transportation Grants Showcase Program's Potential

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced grantees under its inaugural round of funding for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment

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Majority of Parks, Camps Have Trails

While just over half (52.2%) of all respondents to the 2024 Industry Report survey said they currently have walking and hiking trails, around three-

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Fitness Is Top Resolution, Cost Still a Barrier

A recent survey and report from the Health & Fitness Association revealed that nearly 100 million Americans have set health and fitness-related

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ACE and the Mental Wellbeing Association Introduce a New Certification Focused on Mental Well-Being

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Mental Wellbeing Association, an initiative of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, are excited

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CivicPlus Acquires Beehive's Asset Management and Utility Billing Software

CivicPlus, a public sector SaaS leader, acquired asset management and utility billing solutions from Beehive Industries, a leader in public works

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John Deere Reveals New Autonomous Machines & Technology at CES 2025

John Deere revealed several new autonomous machines during a press conference at CES 2025 to

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CMAHC Welcomes New Board, Announces Kevin Post as Board President

The Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karllee Barton, Amanda L. Tarrier, MPH, and

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The 2nd Annual SportsArt Campus Challenge is Live

SportsArt, the leader in sustainable fitness equipment for nearly 50 years, is once again inspiring the next generation of eco-leaders on college

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Mecalac Introduces Award-Winning Revotruck to North American Market

Mecalac,a leading global designer, manufacturer and distributor of compact construction equipment, launches the

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Paws-itively Impressive Parks

 The numbers are something to bark about: Dog parks are one of the fastest-growing public additions to recreation. The Trust for Public Land

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Aquatic Trends Report 2025

Whether you’re operating a series of neighborhood splash pads, a high school natatorium, a community pool, or a destination waterpark, you know that

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What Comes Next?

In our November 2024 issue, we celebrated our 25th anniversary by taking a look back at some of the biggest trends that have affected the industry

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Safe & Sound

For parents and caregivers, it’s a natural sentiment to want to “bubble wrap” the kids before unleashing them on the playground. And in fact, the

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Paws-itively Impressive Parks

The numbers are all bark and bite: Dog parks are one of the fastest-growing public additions to recreation. The Trust for Public Land

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Forging Connections

Many households still look forward to the arrival of their park and recreation district’s printed program guide with anticipation. When it arrives,

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inPERSPECTIVE / INDOOR SPORTS SURFACES: Making the Right Choice for Your Gym Floor

Every construction project for your facility requires a series of decisions that can make or break your vision. For example, the flooring needs to

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inPERSPECTIVE / AOAP: Onboarding & the Model Aquatic Health Code

Whether you’re planning for 2025 in general or thinking about the inevitable influx of lifeguard hiring in the spring, now is the time to review your

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inSERVICE: Get Positive With the Positive Coaching Alliance

Kids who have the experience of working with a great coach usually feel that impact for the rest of their lives. But not every child has a great

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