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Outdoor Adventures Program Now In 1,000 Schools
Dallas—Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, a provider of in-school outdoor education, has hit a new milestone with its Outdoor Adventures program now in 1,000 kindergarten, middle, and high schools across the country.
“All across the country over 100,000 students annually will learn wildlife conservation, hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and much more with this milestone achievement of 1,000 schools,” said Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation Chairman Kyle Shidler.
OTF’s Outdoor Adventures program is a fun, interactive course where students are taught lifelong skills using an integrated 34-unit curriculum comprised of math, science, writing, and critical thinking skills. The 290 detailed lesson plans cover angler education, archery, hunter education, boater education, orienteering, survival skills, camping, outdoor cooking, challenge courses, backpacking, mountain bike camping, paddle sports, rock climbing, shooting sports, CPR/first aid and fauna, flora and wilderness medicine and much more. OA teachers can pick units specific to their region and local ecosystems.
For more information, visit gootf.com.
Pressure Regulations Requirements Coming To Some States In 2023
Beginning in 2023, the following states will implement new pressure regulation requirements for irrigation products offered for sale that comply with the water efficiency and performance criteria of the EPA WaterSense Specification for Spray Sprinkler Bodies:
Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island (Manufactured on or after January 1, 2023).
The following states already have already instituted pressure regulation requirements:
Vermont: Sold on or after July 1, 2020
California: Manufactured on or after October 1, 2020
Colorado: Sold on or after January 1, 2021
Hawaii: Sold on or after January 1, 2021
Washington: Manufactured on or after January 1, 2021
Massachusetts: Sold on or after January 1, 2022
Washington, D.C.: Sold on or after March 15, 2022
--Information provided by Hunter Industries
Field Notes
Congratulations to JLG Architects for winning five 2022 design awards from the American Institute of Architects. Recognition includes an Honor Award for White Bear Lake Sports Center, a Merit Award for the Grand Forks Cities Area Transit Center, a Merit Award for Dakota State University Cyber Lab, an Honor Award from AIA South Dakota for Dakota State University Cyber Lab in Madison, S.D., and a Merit Award from AIA Minneapolis for the renovation of the White Bear Lake Sports Center in White Bear Lake, Minn.
Congratulations to the Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), for winning five 2022 MarCom Awards (and three honorable mentions) administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals.
IronCraft, LLC, formerly branded Titan Implement, has named Michael Kucharski as its new Director of Digital and Dealer Development. He joins the company after serving in various leadership roles within the heavy equipment industry, most recently as VP of Dealer Development at Fecon, LLC.
Uwe Hirsch has been named Vice President Finance of STIHL Inc. He will plan, direct and control the company's overall financial plans, policies and activities, including its accounting and treasury practices. Hirsch will also provide support in the business transformation of the company and leadership of the IT operations and system implementations.
Hilltip, a manufacturer of snowplows, spreaders, de-icing sprayers, sweepers and other road maintenance equipment, has acquired all assets of Industrial Metal Products, Inc., an Indiana-based manufacturer of truck beds and other metal products. The acquisition will allow Hilltip to manufacture its products in North America using the company’s Fort Wayne facility, which will immediately get a remarkable expansion for increased production and storage capacity.
Congratulations to Indianapolis-based Schmidt Associates Chief Operations Officer and Principal, Ron Fisher, AIA, LEED AP, for receiving the Edward D. Pierre award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Indiana chapter. The award’s namesake was a crusader for the welfare of children, decent housing for all and progressive urban planning.
Ecore International hired Debra Lechner as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of marketing and advertising initiatives to align with the company’s mission and strategic business goals.
Yoga Anyone?
A new study reveals the most Googled fitness classes in each state, with Yoga taking the top spot as the most popular fitness class in the country.
The research, conducted by fitness experts Fitness Volt, analyzed Google Trends data to discover the most Googled fitness classes in each state over the past year.
Yoga is the most popular fitness class in America by some distance, according to the research. It is the most searched-for fitness class in 16 states, including Ohio, California, and Illinois. Yoga is especially favored in the Northeast, as states such as New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts all search for Yoga more than any other fitness class.
The second most Googled fitness class across the country is Pilates. Pilates has surged in popularity over recent years and currently receives 9,000 average searches a month across the country. Pilates is the most Googled fitness class in 11 different states, including Florida, Oklahoma, and Washington.
The research revealed that Zumba ranks closely behind Pilates as the country’s third most popular fitness class. A total of 10 states search for Zumba classes more than any other fitness class, such as Kansas and Alabama, and the popular dancing workout also receives 12,000 average monthly searches for the term. Zumba classes also ranked particularly popular across the West, in states such as Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming.
BodyPump follows as the fourth most Googled fitness class across the country, with a total of six states searching for it more than any other fitness class. BodyPump is a fast-paced, barbell-based workout specifically intended to help people get toned, lean, and fit. This workout class is most popular in the West, ranking number one in states such as Nevada, Utah, and New Mexico.
The fifth most popular fitness class across the country is Boxing. Four states search for Boxing classes more than any other fitness class and the term receives a huge 20,000 average monthly searches across the country. Boxing also ranked particularly popular across the Southeast, in states such as North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.
A total of three states search for Aerobics classes more than any other class, making it the sixth most Googled fitness class across the country. These states include Michigan, Missouri, and South Carolina.
This research was conducted by Fitness Volt, a comprehensive online resource dedicated to Strength Sports, from healthy eating to exercise and everything in between.