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A Worthy Evaluation
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A Worthy Evaluation

Often in these challenging times, parks and recreation professionals are asked to quantify the economic viability of an event or program. By grading an event primarily on customer surveys, participation and

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Now Hear This
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Now Hear This

Anyone looking for advice on how to be a better manager should consult books on effective parenting. Those who have children may already have these reference materials lying around or lining the

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Aging Gracefully
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Aging Gracefully

Many senior citizens set resolutions regarding health and wellness, only to revert to their previous routines midway through the year. A sedentary lifestyle is harmful to all ages, especially older adults. Just

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Invest In Equipment And Training
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Invest In Equipment And Training

Thousands of families, including children and the elderly, visit municipal pools and water parks every year seeking a fun and relaxing experience. Although providing such an environment can be a challenge,

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Rules For Success
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Rules For Success

Garner a reputation for excellence in tennis facilities By John KrafftThe Midland Community Tennis Center (MCTC) in Midland, Mich., has a reputation for innovation and enterprise, growing the game

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Meeting The Challenge
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Meeting The Challenge

Growing up in Arizona, Monty Perkins fell in love with sports at an early age. He participated in baseball, football, and basketball among others, although he didn’t have the luxury of his parents cheering for him in the stands very often.

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Call On Your Neighbors
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Call On Your Neighbors

Public parks and recreation departments across the U.S. have felt the squeeze of the economic downturn over the past few years. Many agencies have closed facilities and faced massive budget cuts and layoffs--

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Wading Through The Rules
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Wading Through The Rules

When it comes to government regulations and standards in the aquatic industry, there are plenty of changes--enough to make our heads swim. Yet, keeping abreast of these changes is critical for facility

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Managing Aquatic Facilities
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Managing Aquatic Facilities

“Aquatic manager” is a fairly common designation in the world of pool management. The manager oversees competition, open-swim, therapy, and instructional pools, as well as water parks ranging from

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Develop A Maintenance Plan
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Develop A Maintenance Plan

Maintenance issues generally draw fire from the community quicker than any other aspect of parks-and-rec operations. Regardless of how imaginative or solid a program or activity is, or how qualified an

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Naming Rights For Budget Cuts

By Dianne HooverPublic parks and recreation departments across theU.S.have felt the squeeze of the economic downturn over the past few years. Many agencies have closed facilities and faced massive

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Safeguard Aquatic Facilities

By N. Jonas OhrbergThousands of families, including children and the elderly, visit municipal pools and water parks every year seeking a fun and relaxing experience. Although providing such an

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Economic-Impact Study

By Steve YeskulskyOften in these challenging times, parks and recreation professionals are asked to quantify the economic viability of an event or program. By grading an event primarily on customer

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This-N-That

Field NotesPEM Surface Creations, a St. Louis-based company and provider of slip-resistant matting, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. КCurtis Industries LLC, a producer of cab enclosures and access

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