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Worcester, Mass., Looks to Ice to Help Revitalize its Downtown
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Andrew Cohen,
January 2013
Worcester Common, then 20 acres of green space, was established in 1669. On July 14, 1776, it hosted the Declaration of Independence's first public reading in New England. And on Nov. 30, 2012, for the first time (as shown above), residents laced up their ice skates there.
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Despite Rink-Accomodation Issues, Sled Hockey Becoming More Popular
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Nicholas Brown,
May 2009
Despite a range of rink-accommodation issues, sled hockey’s popularity is picking up speed.
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Synthetic Ice Increasing In Popularity as a Recreational Skating Alternative
By
Nicholas Brown,
March 2009
Despite some operational rough spots, synthetic ice is becoming an increasingly popular choice in recreational skating applications.
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Why Employee Meetings Can Lead to a Better Facility
By
Stephen Tharrett and James A. Peterson,
January 2009
Effectively organizing and conducting meetings with employees can create a smooth-running facility.
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Research/Science Update: "Stretching" the Truth
By
Roy Stevenson,
November 2008
You've got questions. Should clients stretch before and after exercise? Does stretching improve sports and fitness performance and reduce injuries? Researchers may have the answers.
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Three Perspectives on Managing a Beverage Bar
By
Heather Peavey, Associate Editor,
October 2008
Three fitness facilities, three beverage bars, three perspectives on the ins and outs of running and managing a beverage bar.
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Creating an Age-Friendly Website
By
Colin Milner,
October 2008
Adjust your website's content and design to help older users get the most from your facility's Internet offerings.
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Changing Underage
By
Heather Peavey, Associate Editor,
October 2008
Ensuring the privacy and comfort of your members in your locker rooms is essential for your retention efforts. The challenge is to accommodate minors, their parents and other members, while also taking into account available space and budget constraints.
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Quality Ice Begins With Pure Water and Thrives Through Attention to Detail
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Paul Steinbach,
October 2008
Quality ice begins with water that's pure -- but not too pure -- and endures through ongoing attention to detail.
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At Recreaton Complex, Dasher Board Glass Doubles as Lobby Glass
By
Andrew Cohen,
October 2008
At the Aurora (Ont.) Recreation Complex, dasherboard glass doubles as lobby glass.
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