Category Archives: November 2012

Do More Than Show Up

Posted on November 13, 2012
Recognizing kids who excel in youth sports encourages hard work and excellence. Photo Courtesy of NAYS

Love Ishie knows all about challenges and, more importantly, overcoming them. Thanks to a basketball scholarship he earned to play at The Citadel, he left his family in Lagos, Nigeria, when he was 19 and moved more than 5,000 miles … Continue reading →

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Keeping Fitness Equipment Fit

Posted on November 13, 2012
Safety requires regular maintenance. Photo Courtesy of Greer Athletic Club, Greer, S.C.

Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading →

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This-N-That

Posted on November 13, 2012

For More Hiking Info Want to know how to choose a pair of binoculars? Ford a stream? Pack a backpack? Check out the American Hiking Society’s Hiking Resources Center for all sorts of hiking info, tips, and how-to’s. Download, print, … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up With The Seasons

Posted on November 13, 2012
Make sure your court surfaces are ready for the winter. Photo Courtesy of Plexipave Sport Surfacing, A Division of California Products Corp., Andover, MA

Depending upon where you are in the United States, seasonal maintenance of your park’s sports and recreational facilities may be a no-brainer–or at least a non-issue. If you’re in the South or Southwest, for example, the action on your basketball … Continue reading →

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Continue The Climb To Success

Posted on November 13, 2012
Put a positive spin on life. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / krimchak

When my eldest son was only 5 years old, it was clear he was a gifted athlete. He averaged two “home runs” per T-ball game, and as he grew into “pitched” leagues, he showed even greater prowess. By the end … Continue reading →

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