Emily AttwoodLegalDeveloping a Universal Code of Conduct for HS Sports FansUnruly fans at high school events have sparked schools, districts, conferences and state associations to adopt codes of conduct and sportsmanship initiatives that take aim at bad behavior.December 8, 2016ProgrammingRec Dept. Hires 'Skateguards’ to Monitor Ice RinkThe ice rink at Canton Recreational Pavilion in Watertown, N.Y., has gotten so popular that the recreation department has had to hire “skateguard” supervisors.December 7, 2016Outdoor FieldsLawmakers React to Investigation into Turf CompanyAn in-depth investigation conducted by New Jersey Advance Media has put FieldTurf, the nation’s leading supplier of synthetic turf, into the hot spot and sparked calls for legal action and further investigation from New Jersey lawmakers. The investigation alleges the company knowingly sold defective turf and attempted to cover up issues related to field failures.December 6, 2016Safety & SecurityClear-Bag Policies Become Standard in College AthleticsPrior to the start of the 2016 athletics season, clear-bag policies had been enacted at 32 of 65 universities comprising the Power 5 conferences, with four universities in the Big Ten (Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State) taking an even stNovember 30, 2016ProgrammingAB Show 2016: Thankful for the Chance to Share IdeasNothing helps transition back into office life after the whirl and excitement of another Athletic Business Show quite like a three-day workweek (apologies to our audience in Canada!). But even as I look forward to a day of good food and family, I’m reminded of some of the new ideas shared among recreation professionals at a revenue roundtable seminar hosted by Jeff King and Ken Ballard of Ballard*King Consultants.November 23, 2016Rec CenterNew Projects: Springville Aquatic Center | VillaSport Athletic Club | Berylson Football ComplexA look at some of the latest facility projects breaking ground or opening their doors for the first time.November 17, 2016Rec CenterAB Show 2016: A Recreation RundownAn abundance of sunshine made up for the slight chill in the air as AB Show attendees boarded the bus to University of Central Florida. Undeterred by the 7:30 am start time, the mix of tourists hailed from as far as Hawaii (5 hours behind) and Taipei (13 hours behind!) and was excited to see what Central Florida had to offer.November 16, 2016ProgrammingOverhauling Military Fitness Standards, Implementing New ProgramsDespite a spate of new fitness initiatives spanning more than a decade, the rate of overweight and obese diagnoses among military personnel has climbed 73 percent over the past five years, according to a 2015 report by the Defense Health Agency.November 15, 2016LeadershipLetter from the Editor: Our Military Fitness ProblemThe armed forces used to be held up as the pinnacle of physical prowess — inspiration for athletes and everyday exercisers alike. "Be all that you can be" would eventually lead to "Army strong," we were told. But for the past decade, what has endured is tNovember 14, 2016ProgrammingBig Ten’s Friday Night Turf InvasionTuesday’s Big Ten announcement that it will add six prime-time Friday games to its schedule has been met with strong reactions from football fans and athletics administrators, and not many are excited about the decision. From high school associations who see the Friday night games as an invasion of their turf to member colleges who view the games as a logistics nightmare — not to mention the general fan opinion that the move represents an egregious money grab — the reactions have been swift and loud.Friday nights belong to HS kids, local communities, and HS Football. A little Extra $ isn't more important than what HS football providesFriday night lights? Only the Friday of Labor Day weekend for the #Badgers, according to Coach Alvarez: pic.twitter.com/LFbNYbZ3b8November 4, 2016Previous PagePage 3 of 60Next PageTop StoriesFacilitiesDaily Digs: Idaho State Weight Room Renovation, Minor League Baseball Ballpark in Virginia, High School Gym FacilityIdaho State University athletics has announced a plan to complete a $500,000 renovation of the Jared Allen Strength and Conditioning Center this May.Governing BodiesState Officials Set to Vote on $4.1M Settlement for Students Abused by Ex-UMBC CoachSafety & SecurityUtah Releases More Details On Racial Hate Crimes Directed at Women's Basketball TeamLegalConvicted Child Abuser Sentenced to 220 Years After Hacking Jacksonville Jaguars' Video BoardSponsored ContentPool Equipment for Adventure