Insuance Co. Discusses Slip/Fall Myths

According to the Montgomery Insurance Company, a 150-year-old insurance company based in Charlotte, N.C., there are several myths and misunderstandings surrounding the issue of slip and fall accidents.

Registration Open for Aquatic Conference

Early registration is now available for the World Aquatic Health Conference, offering a $70 savings for people who register by June 1. The two-day event is slated for October 16-18, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency, in downtown Indianapolis.

ACSM Research Links PE to Strength

An increase in time spent in physical education class helps kids develop stronger muscles, according to research published in the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. The study also concluded that increasing weekly physical activity did not increase risk of bone fractures.

American Camp Association, CARE Join Up

The American Camp Association (ACA) announced a new educational alliance with the Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE) at Susquehanna University, a source of authoritative information for parents, educators, mentors, coaches and health professionals concerned with the attitudes and behaviors of adolescents and young adults.

World Heart Games Coming in May

Athletes from across the globe who have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease will compete in an Olympic-style competition at the 2013 World Heart Games this spring.

Camp Association Partners with NRCCUA

The American Camp Association (ACA) announced a new educational alliance with the National Research Center for College & University Admissions (NRCCUA), a nonprofit educational research organization that for 40 years has conducted the largest nationwide survey of high school students and serves as a communications link between college-bound high school students and public and private colleges and universities.

Cleaning Jobs Linked to Asthma Risk

A new study indicates there is a strong link between professional cleaning and the risk of developing asthma. Researchers at the Imperial College London have tracked the occurrence of asthma in a group of nearly 9,500 people born in Britain in 1958. Not including those that had asthma as children, 9 percent developed asthma by the age of 42. While one in nine of these cases were attributed to smoking, an even higher number of cases-one in six-were workplace related.

Sprinturf to be Installed in Cobb County

SPRINTURF announced that McEachern High School will install a SPRINTURF field for its newly renovated Walter Cantrell Stadium.

WhiteWater's AdrenaLIM Blaster Debuts

WhiteWater announced Latin America’s first water coaster featuring LIM technology at Xocomil Waterpark in Guatemala. The AdrenaLIM Blaster features cutting-edge linear induction technology and was installed to celebrate IRTRA Xocomil’s 50th Anniversary and boost the largest drop in the world.

KaBOOM! Names Henderson Playful City

KaBoom!, a national nonprofit dedicated to saving children’s play, has named the City of Henderson a Playful City USA Community for the sixth time. Henderson is the only community in Nevada to earn this national designation.

Playworld Introduces Climber, Zip Line

Playworld Systems, a leading manufacturer of imaginative playground and fitness equipment, announced three new playground products: LiveWire Zip Line, Triumph Climber and PlayWeb Lite.

ACE Collaborates with Total Gym

American Council on Exercise (ACE) has teamed up with Total Gym, a leading manufacturer of functional bodyweight training equipment, to provide online education for certified personal trainers.

The Abs Company Unveils New Products

The Abs Company (formerly known as The Ab Coaster Company) launched a new business and showcased its expanded abdominal equipment product line in Las Vegas at the IHRSA fitness show in March 2013.

TRX Rolls Out Custom Business Solutions

TRX commercial business solutions offer four levels of support so that commercial facilities of any size can make their relationship with TRX official and enjoy best-in-class marketing and programming support.

New Salvation Army Playgrounds Wow Kids

When officials from The Salvation Army Eastern Territory decided to upgrade the playground equipment at eight of their youth camp properties and one large community worship center in Puerto Rico, they knew they needed to work with a company that understood the importance of safety, as well as the importance of play.

Dewberry Recognized by IPRA

The new Randall Oaks Recreation Center, which opened in August 2012 in West Dundee, Illinois, has been awarded an Outstanding Facility Award from the Illinois Park & Recreation Association (IPRA).

S.R. Smith Offers Pool Lift Resources

In a continued effort to help the aquatics industry ensure appropriate maintenance of ADA pool lifts, S.R. Smith is providing pool lift maintenance and cleaning resources.

Synthetic Turf Council Holds Meeting

The Synthetic Turf Council’s (STC) spring membership meeting was held in Pittsburgh, Pa., attracting 177 members and guests from 102 companies in the synthetic turf industry, including builders, landscape architects, testing labs, maintenance providers, manufacturers, suppliers, installation contractors, infill material suppliers and other specialty service companies.

Pivotal 5 Introduces Kettlebell Training

Pivotal 5, a proven leader in mass-market retail fitness and wellness solutions, is looking to significantly expand the market for kettlebell training with its acquisition and revitalization of the poplar KettleWorX program.

PlayCore Honored for Community Advocacy

PlayCore received the prestigious Champion of the Community award from the California Park & Recreation Society on Friday, March 8 in a ceremony held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose Calif. PlayCore received the award for Building Communities through Play, Recreation, and Service.

Waterplay Expands With Toddler Play

Waterplay Solutions Corp. introduces Bubble Trouble and the Twin Tot Slide, two exciting new aquatic play features. Both Bubble Trouble and the Twin Tot Slide are designed with the aim of engaging little waterplayers.

Defender Filter Chosen for Championships

Neptune-Benson LLC (Neptune-Benson), leading manufacturer of commercial aquatic filtration systems, announced that its award-winning Defender Regenerative Media Filters were selected for the 2013 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain.