Equipment & Components

Editor's Pick from Equipment & Components

The Unforgiving

Michael Popke

Hard-as-concrete vinyl composition tile still exists in gymnasiums and rec centers, but a proposed new ASTM standard could change that.

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Sports Surfaces

Drain Assignments
Now a standard component of competitive tracks, surface drainage systems come with several design options.

Solid Footing
Facility managers must remain grounded when keeping their sports surfaces safe, or else they may find themselves in a legal quagmire.

The Red Carpet Treatment
Eastern Washington University prepares for a red synthetic turf.

Fitness

Pinnacle Achievements
Climbing wall companies' latest work reflects an already innovative industry reaching for even greater heights.

The Older and the New
A range of products have emerged to meet the many and diverse needs of older adult exercisers.

Meet the Experts: Used Equipment
Ready to buy or sell used fitness equipment? Find out what suppliers have to say about how they acquire used equipment, and what the pieces go through before being offered for sale again.

Aquatics

Calming Influence
Ongoing research is lending support to the long-held notion that warm-water immersion does a body good.

Sun Up
Utilities, manufacturers and government entities are putting solar heat within easier reach of pool operators.

How to Make Pools More Efficient
Four simple investments can greatly reduce energy consumption and other costs associated with pool operations.

Gym & Arena

Conversion Convenience
New tweaks to familiar technologies are making it easier for gyms to accommodate virtually any combination of activities.

The Sharper Image
High-definition video technology is enhancing the sports spectator experience on a grand scale.

The Unforgiving
Hard-as-concrete vinyl composition tile still exists in gymnasiums and rec centers, but a proposed new ASTM standard could change that.

Locker Room & Laundry

Bench Support
Ground-level cubbies add a touch of class to this high-end locker room.

Changing Times
Space-planning in and around team locker rooms in multiuse facilities has entered a new era.

Dryer Learning
New technologies can help maximize laundry efficiency by eliminating the human element from the drying process.

Athletic Equipment

Better Living Through Soccer
Soccer's biggest event may have heightened awareness of important advances to aid the African continent.

Contact Sport
A rash of batted-ball injuries has renewed debate over the performance of baseball and softball equipment.

Interview with Jan Johnson, pole vaulting safety advocate
A former world-class vaulter suggests improvements to the landing area.

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Q: Hi, I need to create a liability contract involving a minor and was wondering if you had any samples or could direct me to some. Thank you, Carolyn

Carolyn Smith, Fitness Trainer - , Torrance, Ca

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