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LEEDing Off What was the first building to achieve LEED certification? Who cares?
South Carolina’s new Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center and a new arena for Wichita, Kan. A roundup of groundbreakings and grand openings.
Field of Vision A floor rail offers a visual and tactile reminder of a low-ceiling in the Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center.
Positive Vibrations Resolving sound transference issues is one of the most challenging aspects in the design of fitness centers.
Holding an Audience Should building codes be changed to keep fans from falling out of upper-level stadium sections?
Drastic Measures; Playing It Safe Reviews of The Field Guide: The Layout and Dimensions of Sports Fields and weplay.com.
Snow Jobs From record snows comes a stadium staffing lesson in due diligence.
Fire and Mice Pyrotechnics setbacks and infestation issues plague Lucas Oil Stadium.
Thinking Outside the Box Faulty stairs leading to a high school stadium's press box result in a reporter's death, multiple safety violations and a hefty fine.
Interview with security specialist Chris Rogers Rogers discusses the challenges of keeping spectators safe.
How to Keep Parking Lots Safe Three key steps to keeping your patrons' vehicles safe in your center's parking lot.
Detecting Trouble Shootings at high school and rec center basketball games reignite the debate about using metal detectors on spectators.
An Unobstructed View By siding with wheelchair-using spectators, a court may well influence future ADA litigation.
How to Make a Building Accessible Complying with the ADA requires awareness of the smallest of obstacles.
Star Search Athleticism can be found in abundance among individuals with disabilities, if you know where to look.
Games Swimmers Play Collegiate aquatic centers are increasingly incorporating design elements and equipment that accommodate high-activity usage.
New Orleans Swimmers Return Home The reopening of the University of New Orleans campus aquatics center has reenergized local swim programs.
A Drain On Resources? As aging high school pools fall into disrepair, cash-strapped districts either are partnering with other entities to keep facilities afloat or deciding to shut them down.
Organic Food By nourishing the soil first, environmental turf managers are feeding their fields naturally.
Flying Objects! Catastrophic injuries resulting from the hurling of heavy implements and human bodies have intensified the safety focus surrounding field events.
Green Acres Troubled economy or no, one community's commitment to soccer continues.
Club Med The Medical Fitness Association's Fitness Center Certification isn't just for hospital wellness centers.
Buy Now, Change Later New owners of established clubs should resist the urge to put their stamp on the business.
World Champions Athletics, recreation and fitness is a multibillion-dollar industry with lots of room for improvement in the area of sustainability.
Steep Seats Inside the story of the tallest sets of retractable bleachers you may ever see.
Performance Enhancements Cincinnati Public Schools uses sustainable-design strategies to rethink the gymnasium.
Square Roots Modular sports flooring has come a long way since its introduction in the 1970s, thanks to the tiles' evolving versatility and portability.
Twice as Nice Assuming demand is there, adding a second ice sheet can boost a rink's fortunes.
Upward Slide Despite a range of rink-accommodation issues, sled hockey’s popularity is picking up speed.
Slick Alternative Despite some operational rough spots, synthetic ice is becoming an increasingly popular choice in recreational skating applications.
Erica Ford Erica Ford, team seamstress and laundry attendant for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, provides a closer look at her job.
Private Eyes Citing inherent student privacy rights, the Sixth Circuit Court blocks locker room video surveillance.
For Your Convenience Facility operators and designers are rethinking the locker room -- bringing lockers to building users, Rather than the other way around.
Design Details: Control Center The rec center at Ashland University takes advantage of its lobby's circular design.
Not In My Schoolyard A proposed rec center in Round Rock, Texas, becomes political dynamite.
Carbondale Neutral A small-town Colorado recreation center sets a global standard for sustainability.
Industry Revolution What happens if City of Industry, Calif., gets a new professional football stadium?
Incremental Goals Womens' Professional Soccer takes a grassroots approach to growth.
Moments of Reflection The ShoWare Center shines in all the right places.
Q: I'm very interested in owning my own Sports Facility, I have no previous experience other than being a member to a local gym. I would like to know what steps do I need to follow in order to operate and own? Also what resources would I need to keep it running. I will like to focus on all around fitness and specialize with football, basketball, track and soccer training. I would like to make this happen in two to three years. I want a family filled facility that will bring a community together and local athletes to be trained for their next level. I'm not in this field but I do have the passion for health and wellness as well as giving back to the community. Thank you for your time and hope to hear from you.
Jose , Inventory Manager - Sysco, Jessup, Maryland
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