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“What were all these people doing before this place was built?” This question, posed in 2013 by John Curtis, the previous mayor of Provo, Utah, represents how important the Provo Recreation Center (Provo Rec Center) ...
Whether you dog paddle or have an elegant butterfly stroke, aquatics activities are both fun and great for your health. With millions of annual visits to aquatics facilities around the U.S., it’s important as an ...
If your gymnastics program has a foam pit, you might be wondering how your facility will reopen following COVID-19. Foam pits have a long documented history of issues: fire safety, health and carcinogen exposure, regular ...
Technology has come a long way in the past few years, especially in terms of aquatics. “Before, technology had not been much of an option because when electronics and water mixed, you usually ended up ...
Cardio equipment is an integral part of the member experience, and knowing the right brands to put in your facility can be a significant boost for engagement. “The fitness room is the lifeblood of our ...
Summer camps have been impacting the lives of children since the 1800s. But according to a 2013 American Camp Association survey, 54% of camp directors said they have added new programs to their offerings, most ...
Encouraging professional development among your staff can happen in many ways. Most often this is through continuing education opportunities, such as workshops and cross-training. But not to be overlooked is simply making your staff feel ...
This month, we spoke to Meredith Griffin, the YMCA swimming and diving sports regional representative leader at the YMCA of the USA, about competitive swimming. What is the recipe for success in offering competitive swimming? ...
According to a recent study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, nearly one million people are living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States. With this statistic, it’s ...
In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge with you. This issue, the conversation features Mandy Lail, the marketing director of the YMCA of Northern Utah. 1. ...
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