Events

Get Inspired, See Behind the Scenes During AB Show Tours

Each year, AB Show attendees look forward to pre-conference tours as a way to be inspired by incredible local facilities, check out some of the latest innovations and have a blast kicking off the start of AB Show with friends.

May 22, 2023

Groups got to see behind the scenes of the 130,000-square-foot Lake Nona Performance Club in Orlando as part of an AB Show tour in Orlando in 2022.

Submit a Proposal for the NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute

The success of the NIRSA Recreation Facilities Institute in Baltimore this November will depend on the willingness of professionals to share their knowledge with others...

March 27, 2023

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AB Show to Welcome New Co-Location Partner AORE in Baltimore

AB Show 2023 attendees can expect “more” in Baltimore this fall following the announcement Tuesday of a new partnership with the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education.

March 1, 2023

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Industry Veteran Ruby Newell-Legner Reflects on AB Show Memories

Long-time attendee and prolific speaker Ruby Newell-Legner...

May 18, 2022

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AB Show Director Sue Searls Retires

Searls is best known for helming AB Show full time starting in April 1998. She first appeared on the Athletic Business masthead in July 1982 as editorial production manager, before ascending to assistant editor, managing editor, editor and ultimately...

March 11, 2022

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Molly Fletcher on Realizing Potential — Hers and Yours

One could look at Molly Fletcher's resume and assume she was destined to speak in front of large groups of business leaders. Her personal leadership skills were evident in college, where she captained the Michigan State University women's tennis team, but

October 25, 2021

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Returning to Live Industry Events Post-Pandemic

About two years ago, I wrote a column called "Making the Most of Live Industry Events," with tips on how to get the most out of attending conventions and trade shows. Who could have imagined that those tips would be rendered irrelevant by a pandemic that

October 20, 2021

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Virtual Programming, Online Fitness

This is an unprecedented time for the athletics, fitness and recreation industries — and the world as a whole. With social distancing restrictions being put in place by local, state and federal governments, many facilities have had to temporarily close th

May 11, 2020

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How Great Customer Service Deepens Relationships with Facility Operators

When Hurricane Irma hammered Florida in September 2017, the Florida Gulf Coast University Recreation Center in Fort Myers — which at the time primarily consisted of a 10,000-square-foot fitness center — became a de facto pet shelter for Lee County.

May 6, 2020

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Industry Newcomers and Emerging Leaders

AB Show gives you opportunities to listen to successful industry professionals and hear how they got to where they are. It's the perfect opportunity for coordinators, associates, managers and assistants who are new to the industry or looking to advance th

May 4, 2020

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Insights from Athletics, Fitness and Recreation Experts

As this issue of Athletic Business drops in mailboxes on the eve of AB Show 2019 in Orlando, we thought it would be a good time to look back at some of the insights gleaned from a year's worth of magazine features, as well as reach out to a few knowledgea

December 17, 2019

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Making the Most of Live Industry Events

I have always believed that the most successful people in any industry are the ones who focus on consistent professional development. In fact, "grow through constant learning" is one of my company's core values.

November 11, 2019

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School Stresses Importance of Student-Athletes in AED Scenarios

Each team at Campbellsville (Ky.) High School has its own Automatic External Defibrillator, but athletic director Tim Davis realizes that the mere presence of such a device doesn't equate to a team being prepared for every emergency scenario.

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School Learns that Free Breakfast After Wins Violates MHSAA Rules

UTSA Seeks to Raise Student Athletic Fees Ahead of Move to ACC

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Boston College Suspends Men's and Women's Swim and Dive Teams Pending Hazing Investigation

How Sports Venues are Turning "Cheap Seats" into Fan Favorites

How Sports Venues are Turning "Cheap Seats" into Fan Favorites

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AB Show 2023 in Baltimore

AB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.

Nov 1-4, 2023