Well…2024 is behind us. Now it’s time to think about the future. 2025 may seem like a blank slate, but that isn’t entirely true. Just like economists prepare forecasts and fashion designers create trend boards, the building materials industry is looking ahead, too. From lighting styles to paint colors, suppliers draw on their experiences and […] The post What the Future Holds  for Indoor Sports Facilities first appeared on Abacus Sports. The post What the Future Holds  for Indoor Sports Facilities appeared first on Abacus Sports ..read more

Have you ever heard someone say, “that was a great game!” after watching a sporting event? You probably know what that means without asking. We understand that a “great game” refers to a back-and-forth battle. It’s not a one-sided blowout. It’s a game where the outcome isn’t clear until the final whistle. Exciting matchups aside, games […] The post Be Game-Ready for Gym Flooring first appeared on Abacus Sports. The post Be Game-Ready for Gym Flooring appeared first on Abacus Sports ..read more

There is a phenomenon called “climate anxiety.” Just like the climate crisis itself, it is a very real and serious problem. At the risk of oversimplification, climate anxiety is the stress a person feels in response to the seemingly insurmountable threat of climate change. You might say, “climate change is a big enough problem. What […] The post Sorting Out Sustainability : A Flooring Certifications Guide first appeared on Abacus Sports. The post Sorting Out Sustainability : A Flooring Certifications Guide appeared first on Abacus Sports ..read more

Would you prefer to take a pop quiz or a scheduled exam? An exam might affect your grade more, but a pop quiz will always catch you off guard. In fact, the panic of being unprepared makes a pop quiz the recurring nightmare of most adults. That underscores the anxiety that occurs when we don’t […] The post Brush Up on Sports Flooring Fundamentals first appeared on Abacus Sports. The post Brush Up on Sports Flooring Fundamentals appeared first on Abacus Sports ..read more

Is etiquette dead? Well, yes and no. If you hosted a dinner party in the 1924, you might turn to Emily Post’s book of etiquette to know the proper placement of silverware or how to greet guests upon arrival. Although the social rules of today are drastically different from 100 years ago, the principle behind […] The post How to Be a Good Host first appeared on Abacus Sports. The post How to Be a Good Host appeared first on Abacus Sports ..read more

In any sport, spectators want to see goals, points, or touchdowns. Frankly, offense is more exciting to watch. But, a good defense is the real key to winning. Players and coaches know better than anyone in the stands how critical defensive strategies are to success. That’s why more time planning goes into defense than the […] The post 3 Flooring Strategies for Protecting Your Sports Facility first appeared on Abacus Sports. The post 3 Flooring Strategies for Protecting Your Sports Facility appeared first on Abacus Sports ..read more

The countdown is over. School’s finally out for the summer! Everywhere students (and teachers, too) are enjoying a well deserved rest from academics. Summer break is a chance to travel, play sports, and visit family. The unwritten rule of Summer is this: do not go back to the school building until it is required. Students might imagine their school is a vacant in the Summer— a quiet place where nothing much happens until they return in the Fall. But, facility staff know the truth. In fact, while students were counting the days until break, facility managers were counting the days until they ..read more

In a “win or go home” situation, a coach might tell the team, “Leave everything on the court!” In other words, give 100%, so you won’t regret the outcome. Exhaust all your effort. It’s not easy for an athlete to answer that call. Although it may seem counterintuitive, “leaving everything on the court” has a lot to do with the support available off the court. When a coach makes that plea for extra effort, athletes need to know that the staff, the school, and even the facility have their back. With a good support system, they can be more comfortable pushing their competitive limits. Facil ..read more

Today, everyone is vying for our attention. As a result, we are inundated with content. As our attention spans keep getting shorter, complex information is condensed, so we can keep up without missing out. But, a 30-second soundbite is problematic, mainly because the context of any subject is still important. Without adequate context, misconceptions can take hold. For example, it’s important to know the full story behind all sports flooring properties, not just one. The flooring property that gets the most attention is shock absorption (aka force reduction), but to make a good decision ..read more

Imagine you are in charge of a recreation department. For some readers, that may not require much imagination. What would your goals be? Most people would include the following: Facilities that are not empty or idle. Community engagement from all ages, skills, and interests. Activities that promote health, relationships, and friendly competition. When you acknowledge these common goals, it becomes clear why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US. Pickleball naturally fits all the objectives of recreation facilities. It’s competitive, physically challenging, and ap ..read more