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Reducing Risk: Fan Safety 2020 !

The ultimate ballfield resource. Blog & field tips. Jan 9, 2020 · John Maher ► The urgency of safety. “My wife heard it. It was the worst noise she’s ever heard — the crack of my skull.” These are the words of Major League Baseball fan, Dwayne Sowa. He was struck...

Large decline in youth football raises questions !

While numbers of youth football players are declining, flag football participation by youth is increasing. Before most players in the National Football League wore a pro jersey, they had to put on a college jersey. Before they wore college colors, they probably donned...

Avera reinflates sports dome, installs new turf. !

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY) - A Sioux Falls sports complex is nearly back in working order. The Avera Sports Institute's dome was reinflated over the weekend. Today, new turf was installed. The dome was destroyed back in September during a night when three tornadoes hit...

U.S. Pickleball Association adds major championship at Alabama facility. !

Hoover, Ala. - The United States Pickleball Association (USAPA) has announced the addition of a major championship to the yearly playing calendar. The 2020 USA Pickleball National Indoor Championships will be played on June 9-13 at the Finley Center, part of the...