Athletic Business

Design Details: Backlit Lobby

2008/07/01 00:00

Not overly intense but still electric, this stylized wall treatment casts a glow throughout the lobby of Penn State's Recreation Hall.

Side Court

2008/07/01 00:00

An assistant high school girls' basketball coach should not have been overlooked for the varsity job, an arbitrator rules.

Pyromania

2008/07/01 00:00

Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays at sporting events have become a hot topic.

Pompoms and Peril; Trivia Pursuit

2008/07/01 00:00

Reviews of Cheerleading and the Law: Risk Management Strategies and EA Sports' GameShow.

Three-Legged Races

2008/07/01 00:00

Triathlons for kids represent one of the sport's fastest-growing segments.

Rick Giles

2008/07/01 00:00

Rick Giles discusses how he intends to position the new College Basketball Invitational tournament within the context of March Madness.

Plate Appearances

2008/07/01 00:00

Youth sports leagues are playing hardball with parent volunteers.

Playing the Fields

2008/07/01 00:00

Where public agencies have struggled to meet demand for recreational green space, for-profit sportsplex entrepreneurs eagerly fill the void.

Closing Ranks

2008/07/01 00:00

As more student-athletes consider leaving prep sports for private organizations, administrators are challenged to keep interscholastic sports relevant for everyone.

Sanitize, Rinse, Repeat

2008/07/01 00:00

Push-button technology takes on the dirty job of eradicating MRSA in showers.

Mind Over Muscle

2008/07/01 00:00

Survival amid a plethora of fitness facilities is a matter of understanding your competition, your market and yourself.

Balanced Water

2008/07/01 00:00

In a stark economic climate, municipal aquatics providers strive to find the right mixture of sport and leisure.

Technology Rules

2008/07/01 00:00

As coaches embrace more sophisticated recruiting methods, the NCAA braces for the next big thing.

Gas Crunch

2008/07/01 00:00

Increased fuel costs are forcing athletics administrators to rethink where their teams compete.

Troubled Waters

2008/07/01 00:00

Research reflecting nationwide racial disparities in swimming participation challenges local aquatics providers.

Smart Money

2008/07/01 00:00

Country clubs seek a competitive edge by emulating lower-priced wellness providers.

E-News - June 2008

2008/06/23 00:00

Cleaning Gym Floors?

Design Details: Lounging Around

2008/06/01 00:00

The University of New Haven Recreation Center's creative use of a snack bar and lounge space is part of a trend which blurs the line between rec center and student union.

Check Swing

2008/06/01 00:00

Although she was fired legitimately, a softball coach's Equal Pay Act lawsuit is still alive.

The Rise and Falls of the Stadium Escalator

2008/06/01 00:00

How safe are stadium escalators?

Ability Test

2008/06/01 00:00

A new state law makes Maryland the first to require schools to create equal athletic and physical education opportunities for students with disabilities.

Drastic Measures; Playing It Safe

2008/06/01 00:00

Reviews of The Field Guide: The Layout and Dimensions of Sports Fields and weplay.com.

David Kohler

2008/06/01 00:00

Since founding SCP Auctions in 1979, David Kohler has had his hands on some of the most treasured artifacts in all of American sports history.

Dress Rehearsal

2008/06/01 00:00

Spring games have become more than a big-stage football practice, evolving into the 13th game of the season.

Climate Changers

2008/06/01 00:00

Retractable skylights and enclosures not only bring the outdoors in, they let the indoors out.

Animal Attractions

2008/06/01 00:00

Schools still parade live mascots at sporting events, despite major opposition.

Image Problem

2008/06/01 00:00

Internet photos of student-athletes in compromising circumstances present new challenges for Athletic directors.

OurSpace

2008/06/01 00:00

Through partnerships with local schools, rec departments are gaining access to the fields of their dreams.

Age Appropriate

2008/06/01 00:00

As the average club member gets older, so does the average personal trainer.

E-News - May 2008

2008/05/22 00:00

Teenagers Behaving Badly?

Lead Astray

2008/05/09 00:00

Synthetic turf industry officials hope that the planned random testing of fields by two federal agencies will end this spring's turf-toxicity scare.

Design Details: Magic Roof

2008/05/01 00:00

On first glance, it seems the roof of the HealthRidge Fitness Center is floating. As with most tricks, figuring out how it's done is easy when you look more closely.

Aftershocks

2008/05/01 00:00

A court's decision may signal a change in fitness centers' duty of care with regard to AEDs.

Chinese Characterizations

2008/05/01 00:00

Some of Beijing's highest-profile Olympics venues are garnering attention for the evocative nicknames they inspire.

Replay Redux

2008/05/01 00:00

Two close calls have high school officials debating the merits of instant replay -- again.

Mixed Troubles; Lab Text

2008/05/01 00:00

Reviews of United States Tennis Association 'No-Cut' web site, and Why a Curveball Curves: The Incredible Science of Sports.

Austin Gutwein

2008/05/01 00:00

The 14-year-old founder of Hoops of Hope discusses how kids can use sports to get involved in charitable efforts.

The Power of One

2008/05/01 00:00

Clubs for the Cure/Augie's Quest is uniting the fitness industry in its fundraising efforts to find a cure for ALS.

Too Close for Comfort

2008/05/01 00:00

Can the sidelines be safer for athletes who tread out of bounds?

Wheel Life

2008/05/01 00:00

In a period of decline, inline skating searches for a second act.

Strong Medicine

2008/05/01 00:00

A university professor and cancer survivor opens a fitness studio for people fighting the disease.

One Goal, Many Assists

2008/05/01 00:00

Through an innovative design process, a wood-based arena now stands as a testament to community spirit in a rural Canadian town.

Rights, Camera, Action

2008/05/01 00:00

A dispute over photographs taken at state tournaments is affecting how Illinois newspapers cover interscholastic athletics.

Class Dismissed

2008/05/01 00:00

Abusive student sections are drawing attention from outside the arena.

Regeneration Next

2008/05/01 00:00

With their ability to use media over and over again, regenerative filters are considered the wave of the future.

Olympic Hopefuls

2008/05/01 00:00

Long before athletes go for the Gold, manufacturers are making deals to supply countless materials and supplies to the 2008 Games.

Pick-Up Lines

2008/05/01 00:00

The marketing of fitness and recreation benefits is getting personal.

On-the-Job Training

2008/05/01 00:00

BlackBerry meets Band-Aid, as today’s certified athletic trainers embrace technology.

E-News - April 2008

2008/04/22 00:00

Where Do You Find Trainers?

Shock Treatment

2008/04/01 00:00

An injured athlete is unable to prove that her coaches' mistreatment transcends negligence.