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 2024 Greg Garrett Scholarship Award and the 2024 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant. 

Xponential Fitness CEO Mark King has been named a keynoter at The HFA Show (formerly IHRSA), March 12-14, 2025, in Las Vegas, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) announced.

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the nation’s leading advocate for parks and recreation, announced its 2024-2025 Board of Directors.

International Pool, Spa, Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, November 12-14. 

As more Americans prioritize their health and wellness, U.S. fitness facilities reached a record 72.9 million members in 2023, representing 23.7% of the U.S. population aged six and older, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). 

The 2024 City Fiscal Conditions report from the National League of Cities (NLC) reveals that municipalities are making the necessary shifts to continue to meet the fiscal needs of their community and are prepared for the loss of ARPA funds. 

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) has released its 2024 U.S. Trends in Team Sports Report, which examines participation and market trends from 2023 in team sports and features in-depth data analysis of age group participation and specific takeaways. 

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA), the national resource office for the 2,600+ YMCAs across the country, announced the launch of a $1 million national collaboration with The Achievery to provide increased access to digital learning opportunities and help close existing technology gaps at YMCA before and afterschool programs across the country.

With more than 3.5 million youth athletes participating in cheerleading in the U.S., including competition and school teams, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is issuing recommendations to improve the safety of the sport and reduce the risk of injury, including concussions.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, welcomes public review and comments on revisions to the ANSI/APSP/ICC/NPC-12 2016 American National Standard for the Plastering of Swimming Pools and Spas. Public review is a fundamental part of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards consensus development process.