2025 Fitness and Recreation Trends
Image Source: Adobe Stock Ready to make an impact in your community? Get Started The sports and recreation landscape is evolving rapidly with exciting new trends poised to shape 2025. For youth sports facilities, these changes bring both challenges and opportunities. From harnessing new technology to addressing safety concerns, here’s a breakdown of the most […]
The Importance of Financial Forecasts in Sports Facility Projects
When planning a sports facility project, you’re likely juggling an unwieldy combination of big ideas and precise details. From the vision of state-of-the-art fields to the logistics of day-to-day operations, your project has many moving parts. Amid all these considerations, one tool stands out as essential to the success of the endeavor—a financial forecast or […]
Emerging Youth Sports That Facilities Should Be Offering in 2025
Image Source: Adobe Stock The sports landscape is changing, and so are the interests of young athletes. For facility owners or those planning on building one, paying attention to these trends is critical to attracting participants, filling courts, and keeping your business thriving. Traditional sports like soccer, football, basketball, volleyball, and baseball remain staples, but […]
Tips for Beating the Lifeguard Shortage
Image courtesy of Harry Knight With the summer season over, many aquatic facilities across the nation are already worried about a problem they will likely face next season: lifeguard shortages. This issue affects the operational capacity of pools and water parks and raises significant safety concerns for patrons. At The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC), we […]
Why a Sports Business Plan is Key to Facility Success
Image Source: Adobe Stock In the evolving landscape of sports facility development, having a well-structured sports business plan is not just beneficial; it’s essential. This plan serves as your project’s foundation, guiding you through challenges and opportunities while ensuring long-term success and sustainability. At the heart of a solid sports business plan are two critical […]
How to Convert Spaces into Pickleball Courts: A Comprehensive Guide
Image courtesy of Cedar Point Sports Center Pickleball is rapidly growing in popularity across the U.S., attracting a diverse audience of all ages and skill levels. As a result, sports facilities and venues are seeing an increasing demand for dedicated pickleball courts. The beauty of the sport lies in its adaptability, and with the right […]
Exploring Exciting Aquatic Programs and Events for Your Community
Image Source: Adobe Stock Looking to make a splash in your community and create unforgettable memories? Hosting fun programs and events at your local pool or aquatic center is the perfect way to provide excitement and engagement for all ages. From unique movie nights under the stars to themed birthday parties, festive seasonal gatherings, and […]
The Pickleball Surge: How Sports Facilities Can Join the Game
Image courtesy of Rhythm & Rally Sports & Events Guest post written by Ali Yenchick Ready to make an impact in your community? Get Started In the swiftly growing world of sports and leisure, pickleball has surged to the forefront as a favorite among players of all ages, blending elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong […]
Essential Questions To Ask When Planning a Youth Sports Facility
Image courtesy of Adobe Stock In recent years, the significance of youth sports facilities has surged dramatically. Youth sports play an essential role in the healthy development of children and the cohesion of communities. But planning a youth sports facility requires meticulous thought and a detailed approach. This guide will highlight crucial questions to ask […]
How Pickleball Facilities Make Money
Image courtesy of Adobe Stock Ready to make an impact in your community? Get Started Pickleball has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. With its easy-to-learn rules and minimal equipment requirements, pickleball has attracted a diverse crowd, from young players to seniors. As the sport’s popularity surges (nearly 50 million […]
Breaking the Ice: How Much Does it Cost to Build an Ice Rink?
Image courtesy of Luckybusiness on Adobe Stock In the world of sports tourism, ice rinks offer a unique draw, attracting athletes of ice hockey, figure skating, and other ice sports from far and wide. The vision of constructing an ice rink facility for sports tourism is captivating for communities that want to boost the local economy […]
How Much Does It Cost To Build an Aquatics Facility
Image courtesy of Artesia Aquatic Center Building an aquatics facility to be used by sports tourism visitors and the community is an ambitious yet rewarding project. It can attract competitive swim teams, local athletes, leisure seekers, families, and sometimes even dogs. The wide range of guests drawn to an aquatic facility contributes significantly to local […]
