The Importance of Active Design for Sports Facilities
Important Active Design for Sports Facilities When it’s time to seek funding for sports facilities, financial institutions want to know that owners have a solid plan in place before giving the green light to development funding. One of the things we provide during our advisory phase is consultation about active design. Embracing active design is […]
How to Creatively Use Lighting for Sports Complex Design
Creative Uses of Lighting for Your Sports Complex Lighting is one of those design elements that is easy to put on the backburner during the early stages of sports facility planning. Lighting is necessary but often taken for granted. Creative use of lighting, however, actually increases the likelihood of implementing a successful sports complex design. While […]
7 Signs Your Sports Complex Needs an Upgrade
7 Signs That You Need to Upgrade Your Sports Complex At one time your sports complex was a top-grade facility that attracted thousands of happy visitors on a regular basis. These days the bloom is off the rose and while people still come, things are not the same. You’re falling behind in the lucrative sports […]
Considerations for Your College Campus Recreation Center
Planning a College Campus Recreation Center Planning a new college campus recreation center requires careful thought and consideration, as well as in-depth planning. In order to come up with a feasible plan, it’s necessary to take a look at key factors that go into designing a successful center. At the Sports Facilities Advisory, we’ve got […]
Digital Outreach for Your Recreation Center
The Importance of Your Recreation Center’s Online Presence There are many factors that can lead to the decline in popularity of a recreation center. While it can sometimes be the result of poor management, poor staffing or insufficient planning, other times it can happen unexpectedly due to unavoidable consumer and cultural trends. There is possibly […]
Emergency Procedures and Facility Planning
Important Factors for Facility Planning: Emergency Procedures Having emergency procedures in place for your project is something you should address during the facility planning phase. Whether it’s a recreation center, sports complex or venue, having emergency procedures ready for a potentially dangerous scenario is vital to making sure that you, your employees and your users […]
New Fitness Tech for Recreation Centers
New and Upcoming Fitness Technology for Your Recreation Center Gym equipment and fitness technology are both part of a huge tech industry that is constantly moving forward at a rapid pace. Many of these developments are leading to increasing numbers of people returning to the gym, now equipped with their own personal fitness tracking devices. […]
Facility Planning Disability Considerations and Research
Factoring Disabilities Into Your Facility Planning Most people who own a commercial venue understand how important it is to be able to provide equal levels of service for those with disabilities. Being inclusive is vital to the success of a modern sports or recreational facility. This is an issue we at the Sports Facility Advisory […]
How to Capitalize on Sports Tourism
Innovative Ways to Capitalize on Sports Tourism Sports tourism refers to people traveling and vacationing to destinations specifically for sports, whether that be playing it or following a team for a major event. Being prepared to capitalize on a potential influx of customers, clients or fans is essential, and at the Sports Facilities Advisory, we […]
Developments in Sports Complex Design
Changes and Developments in Sports Complex Design You want your sports complex to be as up-to-date as possible. In order to succeed, any modern facility will capitalize on the latest developments in technology, as well as architecture and sporting trends. Sports complex design is always changing, and keeping an ear to the ground will allow […]
Handling Complaints & Grievances in Sports Facility Management
Sports Facility Management: Handling Complaints & Grievances Any business or service provider will know the importance of being able to efficiently and effectively handle complaints and grievances, and sports facility management is no different. It is always vitally important that any complaints are addressed. The worst thing you can do is miss or outright ignore […]
Seasonal Considerations for Sports Facilities
Planning for Sports Facilities Through the Seasons Seasonal sports in the U.S. are a significant opportunity for sports facilities to capitalize on the popularity of a particular sport or activity at a given time. If your facility or recreation center experiences a regular seasonal lull that you would prefer to avoid, there are a few […]