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August 29, 2019

Facility Snapshots: Lessons learned from athletic projects around the country

A roundup of 6 athletic projects around the country, and the lessons learned by those in charge. Kutztown Area High School (Pennsylvania) In small communities like Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the high school stadium is the epicenter of social gathering...


August 29, 2019

Facility projects can stall over disputes between schools, neighbors

Funding is often the biggest obstacle to athletic facility projects, but in some communities across America, it’s the neighbors. As more schools look to upgrade their stadiums and field houses, nearby residents are growing more vocal in their op...


August 29, 2019

BSN SPORTS, Under Armour honor women’s athletic programs

BSN SPORTS and Under Armour have named the recipients of the inaugural Women of Will (“WOW”) Hall of Fame Awards. The awards, which were handed out as part of a celebration at Under Armour headquarters on Aug. 21-22, recognize the top five athlet...


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August 26, 2019

High school sports participation declines for first time in 30 years

For the first time in 30 years, nationwide participation in high school sports has declined from the previous year, according to a new survey from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). A total of 7,937,491 students par...


turf adhesive application
August 21, 2019

4 critical questions when choosing synthetic turf adhesives

[caption id="attachment_28173" align="aligncenter" width="490"] A synthetic turf adhesive is applied by airless spray to a porous shock pad. | Photos: courtesy of Norris Legue[/caption] Coaches and athletic directors are attentive to the safety an...


August 1, 2019

Wis. school district passes rule against dual-sport athletes

A Wisconsin school district passed a new rule this week that prevents athletes from playing more than one sport in a single season. School board members debated the issue Monday before it passed by a 4-3 vote. Those who stood against the proposal ...


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July 29, 2019

Maine creates new position to combat decline in referees

The sharp decline in high school officials is a nationwide issue, but Maine is fighting it head on by creating a new position to focus on recruitment and retention. The Maine Principals' Association (MPA) last week announced Jeff Benson as the new...


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June 30, 2019

Louisiana approves bass fishing as a trial high school sport

Louisiana high school students will have the opportunity to participate in bass fishing as a sanctioned sport during the upcoming school year. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) approved it on a trial basis during the 2019-20 s...