Strange But Interesting Activities Your Recreation Center Can Host
Strange But Interesting Activities to Host at Your Recreation Center Just because you are starting a sports facility does not mean that you have to host basketball, football, or baseball. Lots of recreation centers and sports facilities host some unique activities you probably wouldn’t think of at first. Finding a particular niche that attracts a […]
How An FEC Can Generate Revenue For Your Community Center
How An FEC Can Generate Revenue For A Community Center While it might seem like a dirty term for community centers that are built to serve their community, generating revenue is still the name of the game. The purpose of a community center is to serve the community, but without the proper revenue streams, that […]
The 1,000 Point Sports Facility Checklist
The Sports Facility Checklist The development phase which occurs after your project is funded, but prior to the grand opening, is a hectic time for every new facility owner. At any given moment, there are decisions to be made about paint colors, construction delays, last-minute design changes, and budget concerns. Our team at SFM has […]
How to Pick Your Recreation Center Color Scheme
How to Choose the Ideal Recreation Center Color Scheme When determining what color scheme to choose for your recreation center, it is important to assess what kind of ambiance you want in your center. Color plays such a critical role in our energy levels and mood that NFL teams have taken to painting their visiting […]
How Long Should You Keep Your Community Center Pool Open?
How Long Should Your Community Center Pool Stay Open? If you have a swimming pool at your community center, the toughest decision of the year likely comes every fall when you have to close the pool for the winter. If you have an indoor pool or your community center is in a warm weather climate, […]
Sports Facilities Management's Top Channel Partners
Top Channel Partners of Sports Facilities Management Partnering with Sports Facilities Management provides you with access to more than our expert team. Our partnership with best-in-class products and service companies provide your facility with an incredible amount of value. Learn about our Channel Partners and what kind of excellence they can offer your facilities. Sports […]
3 Pre-Opening Mistakes to Avoid: Sports Facilities
3 Pre-Opening Mistakes to Avoid The time between successful project funding and your grand opening celebration is what we call “pre-opening.”This is the period of time when the construction of the physical structure of the development takes place. During this time, your business – the operation itself – also needs to take form. Here are […]
Improving the Security of Sports Facilities
How to Improve the Security of Sports Facilities The safety and security of guests should be a top priority for any sports facility. The ways and means of protecting fitness facilities are constantly changing thanks to technological advances and risk management methods. Keep up with the latest in sports facility safety and security as we […]
Four Fall-Kick Off Events for Your Community Center
Here Are Four Fall-Kick Off Events for Your Community Center With fall fast approaching, it will soon be time for your community center to launch your slate of fall programs and events. For some facilities, it can be difficult to adjust from summer to autumn, especially if a majority of your facility’s revenue comes from […]
What’s in a (Sports Facility) Name?
5 Key Considerations to Sports Facility Names Perhaps the day has come that your facility is financed and construction is underway, or you’re still in the planning process and want brand development to help bolster your financing presentations. In either case, it may be time to start the naming process for your new sports, recreation, […]
Different Types of Turf for Your Sports Complex
Learn more with our free Elizabethtown Case Study Download Different Turfs and Their Benefits for Your Sports Complex (Article updated 10/14/21) When you look out at your favorite football stadium, baseball field, or soccer pitch, you see a smooth, shiny playing surface emblazoned with the home team’s logo. Traditionally, the green strands shooting out from […]
The Equipment You Need to Maintain Baseball Sports Facilities
The Most Important Equipment for Maintaining Baseball Sports Facilities If you are planning to open a sports facility that is focused on baseball or softball fields, there are a few maintenance items you should plan to purchase before you open. Maintaining a field does not have to be a full-time job as long as you […]