The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) announced its support of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act (VGBA), which was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz. 

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600 YMCAs across the country, is celebrating the 85th anniversary of the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship.

IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, announced the hiring of new staff members and the promotion of a team member.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has partnered with Wix to launch the ACE+Wix Website Builder, offering health and fitness professionals ready-to-use templates and a built-in suite of digital tools to create a website quickly and efficiently.

ASTM International’s sports equipment, playing surfaces, and facilities committee is developing a proposed test method for the pocket performance of women’s lacrosse sticks.

Recent research from a three-year study reveals consistent evidence that the implementation of personalized exercise programming optimizes training responsiveness and positively impacts a client’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness and cardiometabolic health. 

YMCA of the USA announced the launch of a $1.9 million multi-year national partnership with MissionSquare Foundation to provide support to implement the Youth and Government program.

In the United States, 16% of children killed in traffic crashes are pedestrians. Communities can create safe and walkable environments for pedestrians and reduce injuries and fatalities.

The National Park Trust, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), announced recently $375,100 to fund 18 education and outdoor recreation projects through the 2023 NPS Challenge Cost Share Program.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is celebrating 40 years of being an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Developer.