Brush Up on Sports Flooring Fundamentals
Would you prefer to take a pop quiz or a scheduled exam? An exam might affect your grade more, but a pop quiz will always
How to Be a Good Host
Is etiquette dead? Well, yes and no. If you hosted a dinner party in the 1924, you might turn to Emily Post’s book of etiquette
3 Flooring Strategies for Protecting Your Sports Facility
In any sport, spectators want to see goals, points, or touchdowns. Frankly, offense is more exciting to watch. But, a good defense is the real
Summer is Floor Maintenance Season
The countdown is over. School’s finally out for the summer! Everywhere students (and teachers, too) are enjoying a well deserved rest from academics. Summer break
Why You Should Never Overlook Locker Room Design
In a “win or go home” situation, a coach might tell the team, “Leave everything on the court!” In other words, give 100%, so you
Top Misconceptions About Sports Flooring Properties
Today, everyone is vying for our attention. As a result, we are inundated with content. As our attention spans keep getting shorter, complex information is condensed,
The Potential of Pickleball
Imagine you are in charge of a recreation department. For some readers, that may not require much imagination. What would your goals be? Most people
No Points for “Close” in Flooring
Would you wear a pair of roller skates instead of ice skates to a hockey game? Before you dismiss the idea as ridiculous, think about
Build a Better Future One Floor at a Time
The Earth, as we know it, is at risk. It might sound alarmist to say it, but it’s true. If we wait for others to
Weight Room Floors in Theory and Practice
There is a boxing adage that goes: “everyone has a plan, until they get punched.” This saying illustrates what athletes and their coaches know well:
Beyond the Bottom Line
When building or renovating a gymnasium, it’s fun to dream about what it will look like when finished, how comfortable it will be, and what
Staying in the Loop with Continuing Education
As a designer of athletic spaces, you set the stage for a key part of American culture: sports. Did you know that your specifications can