School and University Fitness Facility Archives
University of Florida RecSports Turns Away Students after Computer Malfunction
Approximately 200 University of Florida students were turned away at campus recreation centers after the university’s registrar’s office incorrectly listed the students as ineligible for membership....
NIRSA Executive Director Steps Down
Kent Blumenthal has stepped down as executive director of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)....
University Rec Center Renovations on Time for Fall Completion
Two renovated rec centers will open their doors to students and faculty this fall. ...
Club Operators Expect Revenue to Increase in 2012, Survey Says
The majority of fitness facility operators polled in the 2011 Club Industry State of the Industry survey anticipate an improved 2012, with moderate-to-high expectations of increased revenue, membership, renovations, additions and equipment purchasing....
The Recession Finally Catches Up to University Rec Centers
In 2012, the recession may finally have caught up with the university rec center market. Universities continued to buy and build during the recession because budgets for most capital projects are planned years in advance. However, 2012 will be different....
Athletic Business Conference Celebrated 30 Years
The Athletic Business Conference celebrated its 30th show Dec. 1-3 in Orlando, FL, coming a long way from the Chicago Marriott ballroom in which the show was first held in December 1982. ...
Mother Nature Damages Fitness Facilities throughout the Country
Health clubs were not immune to the violent weather that swept across the United States in 2011....
University Rec Centers Look Off Campus for Revenue
Many rec departments have sought external sources of revenue by offering memberships, guided outdoor adventures, equipment rental and facility rentals to the greater community. ...
Where the Magic Happens: AB Conference 2011 Bound for Orlando
The city is home to some of the country’s most popular family-friendly attractions, but this December, Orlando, FL, also will attract thousands of athletics, recreation and fitness professionals during the annual Athletic Business Conference and Expo. ...
Pooling Resources: Schools Seek Partners for Sports and Rec Programming
Faced with the possibility of having to eliminate recreation and sports programs, administrators at many schools and colleges have found that partnering with other entities has allowed them to continue or even improve their offerings to students....
Ohio State Named Fittest U.S. College
Men’s Fitness magazine has given Ohio State University (OSU), Columbus, OH, the top spot for 2011 in its annual Fittest Colleges in America list. ...
Illinois Pools Closed Due to VGB Compliance Issues
Several public pools in Illinois have been forced to close after missing the state’s Oct. 1 deadline for compliance with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB). ...
University Recreation Centers Seek Sponsors
Corporate names are finding their way into university rec centers as directors pursue sponsorships....
New Student Rec Center Opens at Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University (ACU), Abilene, TX, celebrated the grand opening of its $21 million student recreation center last Friday. ...
Club Industry 2011 Show: Expect the Unexpected
The Club Industry 2011 conference and trade show is set for Chicago Oct. 12-14. Discover more about all the events, sessions and keynotes that are set for the show. ...
