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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. ...
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....
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. ...
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. ...
