Category: Programming
As we know, today is a new day in how we operate in almost every way. However, our problems have not changed. We all still losing the majority of our staff in the middle of ...
Every Thanksgiving morning, around 14,000 New Yorkers line up to participate in the YMCA Buffalo Niagara’s Turkey Trot. However, in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the 125th consecutive race will be limited to 125 in-person ...
Virtual fitness has taken off in the recreation industry because of the coronavirus pandemic, allowing facilities to continue to serve their members despite shutdowns and lower in-person attendance. Elsie Bennett, the fitness and wellness director ...
Offering a variety of aquatics activities at your recreation center can help retain and attract new members of all ages. Whether a member is looking for swimming lessons, a therapeutic program or more advanced activities ...
It’s no secret good physical health is directly tied to better mental wellness and job performance. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Regular physical activity can help keep your ...
Whether your aquatics facility is closed due to COVID-19, planning to open soon or operating under new regulations, it’s clear COVID-19 is impacting facilities nationwide. The keys to navigating the pandemic are flexibility to implement ...
Not a single recreation operator wants to open their pool cover next spring to unearth green, slimy, algae-filled water, or damage from freezing temperatures that result in costly repairs. What can help avoid these nasty ...
As of August 19, exercise facilities in the state of Michigan have been closed for more than five months. Since these mandatory closures of our membership facilities, one of the biggest adaptations our Y has ...
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati has found a creative way to reenergize its community that may be feeling down due to the coronavirus pandemic through a free, six-week STRONG challenge designed to help transform their ...
As we begin to think about getting back into the water, there are many things to consider as a consumer or manager of a pool or aquatics facility. Once we decide to open pools in our ...
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