September/October 2021 Issue

Photos by Teri Bocko. The Burbank Community YMCA is providing a safe space for all children regardless of their age,...

How Worlds of Wow is fulfilling the mission to create more playful worlds for all through intentional design.  Kevin Cravens...

In this special feature, seven industry leaders dive into what diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) means to their organizations and...

How to make your fitness equipment and trainers keep up with all your member needs in the evolving data-driven world....

Marketing strategies to get members back into your facilities. According to Ignite Visibility, almost 90% of marketers say their social...

Here, recreation centers share how they are reconnecting their communities after the pandemic through unique youth programs. During the pandemic,...

What community recreation leaders should take into consideration when designing a new locker room or remodeling their current one. Locker...

In the September/October 2021 issue, we spoke with Liv Mendelsohn, the director of accessibility and inclusion at the Miles Nadal...

Learn how the Akron Area YMCA is getting kids excited about helping out in the kitchen through their Aspiring Chefs...

Planning ahead for events you hope will never happen. Running a business requires you to serve your customers, regardless of...

Energy saving options to incorporate at your facility. Energy conservation is a key factor in the analysis of your swimming...

Esports Leagues: A great activity no matter what age. Esports is a term used to refer to competitive team and...

The evolution of the swimming goggle and how to find the right fit.  The first “swimming pool” was built in...

Twenty years ago, nonprofits often did not run background checks on either employees or volunteers, at best running the bare...

In The Last Word, we sit down with an industry expert to share their wealth of knowledge. This issue, the conversation...