AB StaffRec CenterPlan for Smaller Rec Center Gains SupportFriends of Recreation, the group helping raise money for a new Palm Beach Recreation Center, asked Tuesday for the Town Council's support to build a one- story, 15,000-square-foot center instead of a two-story, 23,000- square-foot center.December 13, 2016LegalNew MLB Rules Ban 'Insensitive' Pranks on RookiesMajor League Baseball created an Anti-Hazing and Anti-Bullying Policy that prohibits “requiring, coercing or encouraging” players to wear "costumes that may be offensive to individuals based on their race, sex, nationality, age, sexual orientation, genderDecember 13, 2016ProgrammingHS Hoops Player Charged With Assault Kicked Off TeamA Clinton High School basketball player who was allowed to play in a game Friday night after he was charged with beating his girlfriend is no longer a member of the team, a school official confirmed Tuesday night.December 13, 2016Industry Press RoomNational Lacrosse League Names Epoch as Official Equipment SponsorThe National Lacrosse League (NLL), the largest men’s professional indoor lacrosse league in North America, today announced that Epoch Lacrosse, an American manufacturer of lacrosse equipment, will be an official League sponsor, providing stick heads andDecember 13, 2016Industry Press RoomGold's Gym Accelerates Growth and Innovation in Strong 2016Gold’s Gym, the world’s leading authority on health and fitness, announced today it experienced strong growth in 2016 and continued its aggressive global expansion. Fueled by a growing demand for fitness, an influx of new franchise partners and the globalDecember 13, 2016Industry Press RoomVision Works Teams Up with Little League®In 2017, Visionworks is teaming up with Little League® to become the Official Eyewear and Eye Care Retailer of Little League Baseball and Softball. Together, the organizations will raise awareness about the importance of annual eye exams and protective eyDecember 13, 2016Industry Press RoomHellas Receives IAAF Certification on its S200 Track SystemThe International Association of Athletics Federation confirms Hellas Construction’s epiQ Track S200 track system as being an IAAF Certified, making this the fifth Hellas’ track system to pass this very important test standard.December 13, 2016Industry Press RoomChris Clawson Re-elected SFIA Chairman; Others Named to Board of DirectorsChris Clawson, President; Life Fitness, was re-elected as the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Chairman of the Board for a consecutive term. This announcement was made at the conclusion of the SFIA’s Annual Meeting on December 7.December 13, 2016Industry Press RoomColorado Time Systems Expands International Presence in MexicoColorado Time Systems (CTS), a PlayCore company, is pleased to announce a new Authorized Distributor in Mexico.December 13, 2016FitnessDesigning Training Spaces to Maximize Limited Practice TimeThe NCAA restricts student-athletes' in-season practice to 20 hours per week, or four hours per day. The student-athletes themselves put in this practice time while also attending classes and fulfilling their various other obligations around campus. It miDecember 13, 2016Previous PagePage 805 of 1412Next PageTop StoriesLegalJudge Rules Against U.S. Government in NIL-Visa LawsuitIn a ruling Friday, Louisiana-based federal judge Brian Jackson denied the U.S. government's intention to categorically block international college athletes from obtaining the type of visas typically used by professional athletes.Governing BodiesKHSAA Adopts New Transfer Rule for Varsity Athletes Who Haven't Played MuchSafety & SecurityPittsburgh-Area Ice Arena Evacuated for High Levels of Carbon DioxideGoverning BodiesWashington Association's Study of Ejections Leads to Fines Structure for Coaches, Students, ParentsSponsored ContentThe Power of Custom: Transforming Your Swim Facility with Competitor Products
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