School Sports & Recreation
School Sports & Recreation
From your gymnasium to your playground to your outdoor fields, your athletic & recreation facilities see a lot of activity. Learn how to purchase the best sports and play equipment for your active students.
What Every School Leader Should Know About Playground Surfacing
School leaders often look for more than the basic construction, budgets and surfacing requirements when it comes to school improvements. Promoting excellence and integrity are core values for parents and kids of non-traditional and Christian schools. We will explore some of those features here as it relates to the popularity of artificial turf. Playgrounds
Gymnasium Flooring Considerations
We are all spectators of Christ, watching miracles happen daily. As an athletic flooring and equipment company, we have the task of making sure our clients’ facilities are ready to play host to the students, athletes, and the patrons coming to crowd into our local school gymnasiums to watch our beloved athletes take part
Why Physical Education Matters in Schools
Physical education isn’t just about kickball and team sports. It’s a crucial part of a well-rounded education for K-12 children, laying the foundation for both physical and mental well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points out that Physical Education improves grades and standardized test scores. It enhances academic learning, contrary to
Expert Tips for Gymnasium & Sports Field Design and Construction
Your next sports or multi-purpose facility’s success will depend on careful planning, measuring, and communication. Here’s how you can keep your gym or sports field construction or renovation project under budget and still meet your needs. If your current facilities do not include a suitable gymnasium, sports fields, or even a multi-purpose space, or
Creating a Strategy for Your Outdoor Athletic Facility
Today, athletic fields of play are the outdoor classrooms for both curricula and extra-curricula activities on campus. Their planning and accommodation should be as premeditated as any academic building component. Yet, the outdoor athletic facility is often misunderstood in terms of meeting the needs of the campus when considering criteria such as safety, need,
Choosing the Right Seating for Your Gymnasium
When it comes to creating a comfortable and functional space for athletic events, assemblies, and performances, school gym bleachers play a vital role. Selecting the right bleachers is essential for ensuring the comfort, safety, and overall experience of both participants and spectators. ASSESSING YOUR NEEDS DETERMINING CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS Before choosing gym bleachers, it’s important
The Importance of Playground Surfacing
We believe playgrounds are essential spaces for children’s physical and social development. However, their safety is of paramount concern to parents, educators, and community leaders. Playground surfacing plays a crucial role in safeguarding children from injuries while they explore, play, and grow. In this article, we will delve into the world of playground surfacing,
Pros and Cons of Each Type of Playground Safety Surfacing
By Michele Breakfield Playground safety surfacing creates spaces where kids can run and play without getting hurt. This surface lies underneath and around playground structures, swings, slides, climbers and other equipment to protect kids if they fall. When choosing safety surfacing for your playground, it’s important to review all of your options, as some
Breathing New Life into School Gymnasiums
In this article, our focus is directed towards the importance of schools refreshing their gymnasium floors to maintain optimal conditions. The gymnasium floors, playing a pivotal role in a school’s setup, can degrade with the passage of time, influencing safety measures and overall visual appeal. We’ll shed light on the advantages of refurbishing, guide
Why Physical Education Is Important
By Pete Charrette Participating in a high-quality PE program may provide numerous benefits for students, perhaps more than any other subject. Physical education is critical to our health, well-being, and overall development. Unfortunately, it is not always understood by everyone. The fact is that we, as educators, must be our students’ and others’ own