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2025 Fitness and Recreation Trends

Image Source: Adobe Stock 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 impactful fitness and recreation trends

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Underneath The Paddle

Written by: Lisa Kenzora, Highlands Sports Complex A court, a net, a paddle, and a pickleball. The walls of Highlands Sports Complex begin to talk through the people that line up to shuffle between gray-boxed lines. A common interest in America’s fastest-growing sport and the will to exercise creates a

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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

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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Economic Impact Spotlight: Cedar Point Sports Center

The world of sports tourism is booming. According to the United World Tourism Agency, it is one of the fastest-growing sectors in tourism. In many cities throughout the country, sports facilities play a significant role in boosting the local economy, creating jobs, and enhancing tourism. At the forefront of this

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