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Guest post written by Jen Silvers, Account Executive, The SF Companies. When you hear the words “membership retention” the first thought that comes to mind is that it costs less to keep a member than it does to get a new one. But how much effort are you really putting
Guest post written by Jim Arnold, National Director of Business Development, The Sports Facilities Companies. Every so often, our industry goes through a recalibration of how sports tourism and recreations assets function and, in-turn, are funded. Pre-Recession (2008), a vast majority of sports tournaments were hosted by park and recreation
Across the United States, youth sports facilities are being erected at a break neck pace. Cities and towns everywhere are looking to capitalize on a $15 billion industry and all the opportunities for driving physical, social, economic outcomes that it can bring. If your community is considering a sports tourism
Your roadmap to obtaining development funding for a sports complex project. The ribbon cutting for a new sports complex represents a momentous occasion for any community. It also underscores an important story about how venues come to life. All sports complex development projects involve a tremendous investment of time, effort
It’s a pivotal moment in the game, a match up that will make or break this evening’s contest. A young pitcher, 12 years old to be exact, takes the sign and winds up for the pitch. The batter stands 50 feet away, waiting to send the pitch over the centerfield
3, 2, 1, the scissors clasp firmly on the ribbon and cuts straight through as what feels like the entire town cheers on. Finally, the dream of bringing a great facility to your community is a reality and guests are excitedly pouring in to check out the new facility. Your
When you think about a successful community recreation center, what does it look like? When you walk down the halls, what activities are taking place? Who’s there? How large is the facility? These questions help you frame what you would consider as success for the recreation center in your town.
Imagine a world without recreation centers. While you may not be overly concerned at the prospect, the stats may change your mind. Community recreation centers and parks have been drivers of positive outcomes in our nation’s cities for over a century. They are currently serving as support for eLearning families
Providing a venue for athletes and guests comes with risk. Slip and falls and other incidents are an unfortunate and inevitable part of bringing people together and while it’s not always pleasant to think about, protecting your venue and team members is an essential part of being a facility operator.
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