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EAPs
Columns John Engh Columns John Engh

EAPs

With the summer months approaching, I am reminded of a specific incident that could have ended in tragedy during my youth-sports experiences decades ago. I was 16 years old and participating in pre-season football practice.

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Take Back The Game
Parks, Features Bryan Buchko Parks, Features Bryan Buchko

Take Back The Game

IХve played softball since I was 19 years old; IХm still playing at 57 in a C-D level co-ed recreation league. As the athletic supervisor for Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism in Virginia, I ha

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A Healthy Debate
Columns Bryan Buchko Columns Bryan Buchko

A Healthy Debate

When children run, jump, twist, and turn while playing sports, most don't consider something could possibly go wrong. Horribly wrong.It's alarming to note that approximately 100 sudden deaths occur ev

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Think Ahead
Aquatics, Features Bryan Buchko Aquatics, Features Bryan Buchko

Think Ahead

As waterparks and spraygrounds continue to grow in popularity across the country, it is important to consider the inherent risks associated with these attractions. As such, owners and operators have

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Ground Rules
Columns Bryan Buchko Columns Bryan Buchko

Ground Rules

While facility-maintenance managers around the world could probably have extended and animated discussions about what the best surface is for a playground, the truth is there is no right or wrong answer.

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Call Attention To Drowning Prevention
Parks Bryan Buchko Parks Bryan Buchko

Call Attention To Drowning Prevention

In the winter of 2010, there were five drowning incidents in the city of Chandler, Ariz. These tragedies prompted the city's fire department and aquatic division to develop a drowning-prevention coali

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Columns Bryan Buchko Columns Bryan Buchko

Increase Playground Fire Safety

SYNLawn, SYNBermuda 200, and SYNRye 250 have received Class One fire ratings (ASTM E 648), offering increased safety when artificial grass is installed on playgrounds or other fire-sensitive

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Bryan Buchko Bryan Buchko

Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

It's winter, and that means that someone has to shovel those sidewalks when it snows. Be safe when you shovel snow this winter. If that someone is you, follow these wise safety tips from

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Bryan Buchko Bryan Buchko

Child-Proof Your Garden

We all love our gardens and the beauty they add to our homes.But there can be danger lurking in all that beauty, especially for children.Here is a list of gardening do's and don'ts from the folks at

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Parks Bryan Buchko Parks Bryan Buchko

Creating Chemistry

Albert Einstein is credited with saying, ТPlay is the highest form of research.У If that is the case, then our nation's playgrounds are our most important laboratories. Playgrounds offer children chal

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Columns Bryan Buchko Columns Bryan Buchko

Spa Drain Covers Recalled

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled

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Columns, Aquatics Bryan Buchko Columns, Aquatics Bryan Buchko

Safe Boating Tips

As Memorial Day weekend approaches and the summer boating season begins, keep safety in mind.May 21-27 is Safe Boating Week. Safe Kids USA reminds parents and recreation professionals to keep water

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