The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub and spa industry, is now accepting nominations for both the 2023 Greg Garrett Scholarship Award and the 2023 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant. 

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced a new agreement with the National Park Service (NPS) to promote excellence in park and recreation management and to expand access to quality outdoor recreational opportunities for all. 

IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, announced that 10 industry professionals have earned the prestigious IAAPA Certified Attractions Executive (ICAE) and IAAPA Certified Attractions Professional (ICAP) certifications.

KABOOM! announced Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and Saint Paul Parks Conservancy as the latest partner in the national nonprofit’s 25 in 5 Initiative to End Playspace Inequity, the five-year plan to achieve playspace equity in 25 priority places, accelerating progress toward achieving their mission across the country.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) has initiated the process of revising the ANSI/APSP/ICC-16 2017 American National Standard for Suction Outlet Fitting Assemblies (SOFA) for Use in Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) announced the launch of a new Outdoor Workforce Hub, developed with support from The VF Foundation. 

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) is announcing the appointment of the Standard Writing Committee (SWC) of the ANSI/APSP/ICC-1 American National Standard for Public Swimming Pools, and is requesting input and participation from all interested parties. 

This July, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, invites everyone to celebrate Park and Recreation Month.

The IHRSA European Congress celebrates its 20th edition with a return to the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal.

The IDEA World Convention Scholarship Program, funded by Kathie and Peter Davis, founders of IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA) and the IDEA Foundation (now the American Council on Exercise, or ACE), announced five 2023 award recipients who will attend this year’s IDEA World Convention in Los Angeles.