Athletic Business

E-News - August 2008

2008/08/27 00:00

Park Sponsor Policy?

Change Candidates

2008/08/01 00:00

As some young athletes wrestle with gender identity, athletics policymakers are preparing for a sexual evolution.

Design Details: Jazzy Gym Walls

2008/08/01 00:00

Environmental graphics and towering murals give Wake Forest's Miller Center a singular identity.

Private Eyes

2008/08/01 00:00

Citing inherent student privacy rights, the Sixth Circuit Court blocks locker room video surveillance.

Can't Hurt

2008/08/01 00:00

Though largely commonsense, two new sets of injury-prevention guidelines aim to keep administrators focused and kids safe.

Gun Play

2008/08/01 00:00

Cast as safe havens, some recreation centers are forced to take aim at violent crime.

No Sweat

2008/08/01 00:00

Urbanites pressed for time pause for the quickest of workouts.

Long-Distance Dedication

2008/08/01 00:00

Welcome to the modern watch party -- the next best thing to being there.

Patriot Games; Hit Singles

2008/08/01 00:00

Reviews of Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games and The Baseball Project's Volume One: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails.

Take a Deep Breath

2008/08/01 00:00

Asthma does not have to slow athletes down.

John Urban

2008/08/01 00:00

John Urban believes New York City's Sports Museum of America offers something for every fan.

We Are Not Amusements

2008/08/01 00:00

It doesn't look as though the Climbing Wall Association's struggle with regulatory agencies will end any time soon.

Witness Protection

2008/08/01 00:00

Where flying objects are concerned, the courts have long shielded team owners from liability. Spectators, on the other hand, are on their own.

Lead Astray

2008/08/01 00:00

A synthetic turf toxicity scare has field owners concerned and manufacturers scrambling to clean up their image.

Pool Rules

2008/08/01 00:00

New federal safety regulations send ripples through the aquatics industry, and more may follow.

Armed Force

2008/08/01 00:00

Military athletes will test their mettle this month at the summer olympic games.

Fan Fare

2008/08/01 00:00

To capitalize on game-goers' brand loyalty, today's concessions contracts are making room for purveyors of recognizable food products.

News Brief

2008/08/01 00:00

E-News - July 2008

2008/07/23 00:00

Writing the Rule Book

Design Details: Backlit Lobby

2008/07/01 00:00

Not overly intense but still electric, this stylized wall treatment casts a glow throughout the lobby of Penn State's Recreation Hall.

Side Court

2008/07/01 00:00

An assistant high school girls' basketball coach should not have been overlooked for the varsity job, an arbitrator rules.

Pyromania

2008/07/01 00:00

Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays at sporting events have become a hot topic.

Pompoms and Peril; Trivia Pursuit

2008/07/01 00:00

Reviews of Cheerleading and the Law: Risk Management Strategies and EA Sports' GameShow.

Three-Legged Races

2008/07/01 00:00

Triathlons for kids represent one of the sport's fastest-growing segments.

Rick Giles

2008/07/01 00:00

Rick Giles discusses how he intends to position the new College Basketball Invitational tournament within the context of March Madness.

Plate Appearances

2008/07/01 00:00

Youth sports leagues are playing hardball with parent volunteers.

Playing the Fields

2008/07/01 00:00

Where public agencies have struggled to meet demand for recreational green space, for-profit sportsplex entrepreneurs eagerly fill the void.

Closing Ranks

2008/07/01 00:00

As more student-athletes consider leaving prep sports for private organizations, administrators are challenged to keep interscholastic sports relevant for everyone.

Sanitize, Rinse, Repeat

2008/07/01 00:00

Push-button technology takes on the dirty job of eradicating MRSA in showers.

Mind Over Muscle

2008/07/01 00:00

Survival amid a plethora of fitness facilities is a matter of understanding your competition, your market and yourself.

Balanced Water

2008/07/01 00:00

In a stark economic climate, municipal aquatics providers strive to find the right mixture of sport and leisure.

Technology Rules

2008/07/01 00:00

As coaches embrace more sophisticated recruiting methods, the NCAA braces for the next big thing.

Gas Crunch

2008/07/01 00:00

Increased fuel costs are forcing athletics administrators to rethink where their teams compete.

Troubled Waters

2008/07/01 00:00

Research reflecting nationwide racial disparities in swimming participation challenges local aquatics providers.

Smart Money

2008/07/01 00:00

Country clubs seek a competitive edge by emulating lower-priced wellness providers.

E-News - June 2008

2008/06/23 00:00

Cleaning Gym Floors?

Design Details: Lounging Around

2008/06/01 00:00

The University of New Haven Recreation Center's creative use of a snack bar and lounge space is part of a trend which blurs the line between rec center and student union.

Check Swing

2008/06/01 00:00

Although she was fired legitimately, a softball coach's Equal Pay Act lawsuit is still alive.

The Rise and Falls of the Stadium Escalator

2008/06/01 00:00

How safe are stadium escalators?

Ability Test

2008/06/01 00:00

A new state law makes Maryland the first to require schools to create equal athletic and physical education opportunities for students with disabilities.

Drastic Measures; Playing It Safe

2008/06/01 00:00

Reviews of The Field Guide: The Layout and Dimensions of Sports Fields and weplay.com.

David Kohler

2008/06/01 00:00

Since founding SCP Auctions in 1979, David Kohler has had his hands on some of the most treasured artifacts in all of American sports history.

Dress Rehearsal

2008/06/01 00:00

Spring games have become more than a big-stage football practice, evolving into the 13th game of the season.

Climate Changers

2008/06/01 00:00

Retractable skylights and enclosures not only bring the outdoors in, they let the indoors out.

Animal Attractions

2008/06/01 00:00

Schools still parade live mascots at sporting events, despite major opposition.

OurSpace

2008/06/01 00:00

Through partnerships with local schools, rec departments are gaining access to the fields of their dreams.

Age Appropriate

2008/06/01 00:00

As the average club member gets older, so does the average personal trainer.

E-News - May 2008

2008/05/22 00:00

Teenagers Behaving Badly?

Lead Astray

2008/05/09 00:00

Synthetic turf industry officials hope that the planned random testing of fields by two federal agencies will end this spring's turf-toxicity scare.

Design Details: Magic Roof

2008/05/01 00:00

On first glance, it seems the roof of the HealthRidge Fitness Center is floating. As with most tricks, figuring out how it's done is easy when you look more closely.