January 2022 - PRB+ Magazine

Little Moments

Snow was gently falling as we pulled into the deserted trailhead parking lot. It was the first significant snow of the season and my daughters, and the dog were eager to get out and play in it.

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Publishers Note 2 min read

When Residents Reject Youth-Sports Fields

Youth-sports fields generally offer positive benefits for communities. Most notably, they encourage children’s participation in team sports, where they can establish healthy habits, hone their skills, and fortify social bonds.

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Sports Fields 5 min read

Think Outside A Box Full of Water

For those who have a competition pool and wonder what else you can do other than have swim meets—this article is intended to help you literally think outside your box full of water.

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Aquatics 6 min read

Show, Don’t Tell

Parks systems play critical roles in generating significant economic, health, and environmental benefits that enhance the quality of life in communities before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Parks 5 min read

A Contribution To The Community

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Rec Facilities 6 min read

Youth-Sports Administration 101: Preventative Field Maintenance

Whether you own and operate sports facilities or have a user-group agreement, you still have the responsibility to ensure those facilities are safe and last the test of time.

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Youth Sports Administration 101 3 min read

Interior Inspection

There are many areas within recreational facilities that require inspections.

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Rec Facilities 2 min read

A Legacy Reborn

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation reopened the iconic American Legion Memorial Stadium (ALMS) with a small ceremony on July 7, 2021.

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Sports Fields 5 min read

Intersectional Efforts

When people have access to the outdoors, they thrive. From improving mental health to increasing physical activity, the outdoors has much to offer anyone privileged to live close to a park or an open space.

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Columns 3 min read

Gathering Trophies

“The overriding problem with our world in general is that we are, in large part, managed by incompetents.

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Columns 5 min read

January 2022 Product Review

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Product Review 2 min read

Valuing Volunteers

With the exception of 2020, which wiped out youth sports, one of my favorite moments each year is reviewing the final applications from the NAYS volunteer coach- and parent-of-the-year nominations.

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Columns 3 min read