Category Archives: Sports + Fitness + Recreation

Winning Isn’t Everything

Use games to get kids back on the field By Pete McCall The desire to win permeates much of what human beings do. Most of us want to be recognized for accomplishments at work. Many want to be the best … Continue reading

Posted in August 2012, Departments, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, Sports + Fitness + Recreation | Leave a comment

Aging Gracefully

Engaging seniors in building a health-and-wellness plan By Laci McKinney Many senior citizens set resolutions regarding health and wellness, only to revert to their previous routines midway through the year. A sedentary lifestyle is harmful to all ages, especially older … Continue reading

Posted in Departments, July 2012, Parks and Rec Business, Sports + Fitness + Recreation | 1 Comment

“Hay-Days” On The Beach

St. Lucie County in Florida has a long history with horses. Fort Pierce, the county seat, is still the final stop of the Florida Cracker Trail–a 120-mile route that was traditionally used to move cattle horses across the Sunshine State. … Continue reading

Posted in April 2012, Departments, Issues, Parks and Rec Business, Sports + Fitness + Recreation | 1 Comment

The Senior Sector

Life experiences define individuality. The older adult population (age 50 years and beyond as defined by AARP) also carries an attachment to historical events; these experiences carry through the remainder of their lives and affect the choices they make. What … Continue reading

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Win TRUBLUE Auto Belays

Do you ever get to your climbing gym and have to wait for a belayer before you can start your workout? If you run a climbing facility, are you ever short workers to ensure that climbers are safely belayed? The … Continue reading

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