AB PollAB StaffDec 14, 2009 Read NextGoverning BodiesNCAA Reports Record Participation Numbers in 2024-25September 15, 2025RecommendedSponsoredBackstroke Start Devices: The Standard for Safer, Faster SwimmingFacilitiesDaily Digs: UAB Approves Design for $14.6M Arena Renovation, Youth Sports Group Building Multi-Use Facility, and More!HomeNow Open: 2026 Aquatic Design Portfolio SubmissionsSafety & SecurityHigh School Football Game Cut Short After Quarterback Taken Away in AmbulanceRelated StoriesGoverning BodiesNCAA Reports Record Participation Numbers in 2024-25FacilitiesDaily Digs: UAB Approves Design for $14.6M Arena Renovation, Youth Sports Group Building Multi-Use Facility, and More!HomeNow Open: 2026 Aquatic Design Portfolio SubmissionsSponsored ContentWhy Abuse Prevention Training Matters in SportMore in HomeGoverning BodiesNCAA Reports Record Participation Numbers in 2024-25The number of student-athletes participating in NCAA championship sports in 2024-25 climbed to 554,298, an all-time high, according to the latest data...SponsoredBackstroke Start Devices: The Standard for Safer, Faster SwimmingColorado Time SystemsLearn about Colorado Time Systems' Back Stroke Start Device, which offers swimmers improved performance, safety and consistency.FacilitiesDaily Digs: UAB Approves Design for $14.6M Arena Renovation, Youth Sports Group Building Multi-Use Facility, and More!The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has approved the school's proposed architectural design for a $14.6 million renovation of Bartow Arena.HomeNow Open: 2026 Aquatic Design Portfolio SubmissionsThe next generation of aquatic facility innovation, architecture and design comes to life in print and online this January/February in Athletic Business for our 12th Annual Aquatic Design Portfolio.Safety & SecurityHigh School Football Game Cut Short After Quarterback Taken Away in AmbulanceA high school football game in Edinburg, Texas, was canceled in the third quarter after Golden Eagles junior quarterback...FacilitiesDaily Digs: Boise State's $300M Master Plan, UVA's Olympic Sports Center, and More!Boise State Athletics has announced plans for a $300 million, multi-phase initiative called the Athletics Master Village, designed to transform the university’s athletic footprint and enhance every aspect of the student-athlete and fan experience.LeadershipGame Changers: USTA's Megan Rose Shares Takeaways from 'Women in Coaching' SummitMegan Rose recently answered questions for Athletic Business related to gender equality in the coaching profession and her biggest takeaways from the summit.FacilitiesRoof Design Moves Create Memorable, Functional Spaces for Dartmouth Boathouse ExpansionAt its most basic, a building roof protects all that lies underneath it. Thanks to a couple simple design moves, the roof covering an addition to the Dartmouth College rowing program’s renovated boathouse pulls multi-duty.Safety & SecurityTexas High School Football Game Canceled Due to Social Media ThreatExercising an "abundance of caution," Luling (Texas) High School canceled its game against Burbank High School from San Antonio Thursday after becoming aware of a threatening social media post.OperationsOhio High School Cancels Football Season Amid Hazing InvestigationUrsuline High School in Youngstown, Ohio, has canceled the remainder of its football season following serious allegations of player misconduct and subsequent staff changes, according to a letter sent to parents and students.Newsletter OnlyAB Today Replay - Week of September 8Test your knowledge of this week's top stories from AB Today with five quick multiple-choice questions.FundraisingFundraising Friday: Southern Illinois Announces Two Seven-Figure Gifts for Women's SportsSouthern Illinois University in Carbondale has secured commitments totaling $7.5 million toward women's athletics. The announcements from the athletic department came three days apart this week. The first, which is part of an anonymous donor's estate plan, earmarks $4 million scholarships for all female student-athletes and another $500,000 for improvements to the Saluki Softball Stadium. The second directs $3 million to the Saluki women's basketball program from Craig Englert, a diehard fan of the program.Stadium & ArenaWashington State Adopts Walk-Around Alcohol Policy on Game DaysThe school said the initiative is designed to enhance the fan experience while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and responsible...Page 1 of 497Next PageAB Show 2025 in San DiegoAB Show is a solution-focused event for athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals.Nov. 5-8, 2025Learn MoreBuyer's GuideInformation on more than 3,000 companies, sorted by category. Listings are updated daily.Learn More