Category Archives: October 2010

Sore Losers

Posted on October 29, 2010

I don’t know what happened, but it seems like too many people are taking sportsmanship too far. Take the case of the Gloucester Dragons Recreational Soccer program in Ottawa, Canada. The group created a ridiculous rule that any team winning … Continue reading →

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All Smiles

Posted on October 29, 2010

Many people don’t like to have their picture taken, especially when it comes to photo ID badges. But the parks and recreation staff members in St. Lucie County, Fla., found an exception to that rule when it began requiring photo … Continue reading →

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Climbing Beyond Recreational Use

Posted on October 29, 2010

Over the past 10 years at Central Michigan University, the 10,000-square-foot Adventure Center in the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration Department has seen a popularity boom and healthy revenue stream, particularly related to the rock-climbing gym. However, the center … Continue reading →

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Rattle The Chains

Posted on October 29, 2010

“Looks like he’s going with a driver on this one … “It’s a beautiful drive … Wait … (crashing chains) It’s in … A hole in one!” This is disc golf, a sport taking the nation by storm, bringing flying … Continue reading →

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A Relish For Senior Programming

Posted on October 29, 2010

A year ago in Peoria, Ariz., Mike Pagliarulo and a few senior citizens obtained permission from their homeowners’ association to add chalk lines and portable nets to a full-sized basketball court to make three pickleball courts. After six weeks, the … Continue reading →

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