The Cost of Creating a Pickleball Tournament: A Comprehensive Guide
Image courtesy of The Courts, Cape Coral As pickleball continues to surge in popularity, more facility owners, cities, and athletes are considering hosting tournaments. But what does it really cost to put together a successful pickleball event? Let’s break down the expenses and provide a realistic overview of what you can expect. Overall Costs and […]
Innovative Design Trends Shaping Youth Sports Facilities in 2025
Image Source: Adobe Stock Ready to make an impact in your community? Get Started Youth sports facilities are always undergoing remarkable transformations to continually improve experiences for athletes and families. This year’s changes are driven by technological advancements, a growing focus on sustainability, and the need for more versatile spaces. Let’s explore the top design […]
Pickleball Facility Trends: Elevating the Game in 2025
Image courtesy of The Courts, Cape Coral From backyard pastime to Olympic hopeful, pickleball’s explosive growth has facility owners and operators scrambling to keep pace with the sport’s evolving demands. As we dive into 2025, the pickleball landscape is transforming rapidly, with innovative design concepts, cutting-edge operational strategies, and community-centric programming taking center stage. This […]
Introduction to Different Revenue Streams for Aquatic Facilities (aka, How Aquatic Centers Make Money or Lower their Subsidy)
Image courtesy of Adventure Cove Aquatic centers have many ways to generate income, but because they are expensive to maintain and typically have high insurance rates, it can be difficult for them to be profitable. Despite these challenges, aquatic facilities can generate significant revenue if managed properly. One key way they earn money is through […]
Youth Sports Facilities: Vital Assets in Times of Crisis
Image Source: Paradise Coast Sports Complex When disaster strikes, communities need safe havens and efficient distribution centers. Youth sports facilities can be crucial assets in emergency response efforts. Below are a few reasons why many sports facilities make great locations for emergency response centers, how these venues can serve as shelters and disaster distribution centers, […]
How to Maximize Revenue in Your Sports Complex
Image courtesy of Adobe Stock In today’s competitive landscape, youth sports facilities are always looking for ways to boost their bottom line, including ways to reduce their subsidy. By implementing strategic revenue-generating tactics, sports complexes can not only survive but thrive in this dynamic industry. Let’s explore some of the most impactful methods being used […]
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 […]
