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Residents Hesitant on $84M Community Center

The town of Bloomington, Minn., is seeing some pushback on a planned $84 million community recreation center, slated for a portion of the 34-acre outdoor Valley View Park, which currently features a swimming pool, multiple baseball and softball fields, an

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How Wilmington College Turned a Routine Upgrade Into a Record-Setting Moment

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What started as a facilities need became proof that the right surface can elevate athletes, strengthen recruiting and redefine what a campus can expect from its track.

How Wilmington College Turned a Routine Upgrade Into a Record-Setting Moment

Are Gyms Violating Ban on Cashless Businesses?

While some no doubt view cash as a relic of the past, with many transactions tied to a bank or credit card account, cash is still an essential part of the economy — particularly for people with lower incomes who are more likely to be “unbanked.”

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Illinois High School and University Share Gym

High school and college athletics overlap in Kenney Gym in Urbana, Illinois.

Stadium & Arena

U.S. Bank Stadium Mulls Frosted Glass Over Bird Deaths

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority is mulling whether to retrofit the glass at U.S. Bank Stadium in effort to stop birds from flying into the building.

Watch: Tour Northern Arizona's New Tennis Facility

The NAU Tennis center is home to the NAU Lumberjack Men's and Women's Division I Tennis Teams. The Center was built with the primary intent of accommodating the needs of the varsity teams, which includes practice, individual player workouts and competitions. Although serving the teams' requirements are the first priority, the facility will also provide access to students, faculty, staff, alumni, the Flagstaff community and visitors to schedule court-playing time through a court reservation system. Other offerings will include, but not be limited to: club tennis, intramurals, university based tennis classes, camps, tournaments, individual and group lessons, and socials fund-raisers.

Stadium & Arena

Drake U., Des Moines Schools to Share New Stadium

Drake University is partnering with Des Moines Public Schools on a $19.5 million football and soccer stadium on the Drake campus.

New York City Struggles to Keep Drugs out of Parks

New York City is struggling to keeps its parks safe and free of drugs, according to a report this week from the New York Post.

Watch: Tour University of Northern Colorado's Rec Center

Take a tour of the University of Northern Colorado's campus recreation center, which provides athletic facilities, activities and services for every ability level to contribute to health and wellness. Students can join an intramural or club sport, take pa

Watch: Tour NDSU's McCormick Wrestling Complex

North Dakota State head coach Roger Kish hosts a tour of the wrestling facilities in Fargo, North Dakota. The McCormick Wrestling Complex is one of the premier wrestling practice facilities in the country, offering 6,300 square feet of space on the second

Fitness Facility Operators: AB Needs Your Feedback

Athletic Business is collecting information from fitness industry professionals about the state of their businesses. If you're a club owner or franchisee, please take the time to fill out this 37-question survey. We hope the full results, which will be fe

Keeping It Fresh, Clear and Clean: A Path to Better Air Quality (Sponsored)

When walking into the majority of aquatics facilities, you are confronted with that unmistakable harsh “chlorine odor” that operators battle every day. For top aquatics facilities, providing fresh air and premium water quality to athletes, students, patro

Why Liberty University chose Clear Comfort’s AOP systems. [Photo courtesy Clear Comfort]

Downhill Skier and Amputee Bonnie St. John Talks Inclusion

AB Show keynoter Bonnie St. John was just five years old when her right leg was amputated. Despite her disability, she went on to become the first African-American ever to win medals in Winter Olympic competition, taking home a bronze medal in the slalom,

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