Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association

 Building “Generation Play”:

Addressing the Crisis of Inactivity Among America's Children

Childhood obesity is a serious national health problem. It is estimated that almost one in five children 2-19 years old in the United States were overweight in 2003-2004, as defined by gender- and age-specific body mass index (BMI) percentiles. Childhood obesity carries significant health risks not only for children but also for the adults they grow into. Childhood obesity is associated with an increased incidence of cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Obese children are also more likely to suffer from depression, low self-esteem and discrimination. If an overweight child becomes an overweight adult he or she will also have increased risks for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis, and cerrtain types of cancer.  

American Sport Education Programs 

"ASEP is committed to improving amateur sport by encouraging coaches, officials, administrators, parents, and athletes to embrace the 'athletes first, winning second' philosophy and by providing the education to put the philosophy to work."
–Rainer Martens, PhD, ASEP founder

National  Collegiate Athletic Association

Positive Coaching Alliance

Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is transforming youth sports so sports can transform youth. Through partnership with more than 1,100 youth sports organizations, leagues, schools and cities nationwide, PCA has conducted 6,000-plus workshops for youth sports coaches, parents, organizational leaders and athletes. 

In determining federal copyright liability for the public performance of unlicensed music by public parks and recreation agencies, under the Copyright Act of 1976, the most critical issue is whether or not performing groups or promoters are paid for their services.

Dr. Kozlowski has witten monthly articles that have appeared in Parks & Recreation magazine Parks & Recreation is the official publication of the National Recreation and Park Association

News, information and products geared toward the camping business

For over twenty years, The Trades Publishing Company has been publishing highly targeted trade industry product buying guides for the Landscape Architect professional, the Golf Course industry, and the Timeshare Resort Industry.

This site was created for the purpose of helping individuals and nonprofits worldwide by providing the critical information needed to help you succeed. 

In order to help our members to minimize the risks associated with operating municipal skateboarding facilities MIIA has prepared an updated version of guidelines. These guidelines reflect Massachusetts law and current industry practices that all municipal entities with similar parks should review. The guidelines include design considerations, operational considerations including inspections, maintenance and supervision, recommendations to minimize risk including suggested rules and waivers, accident reporting, municipal defenses and protections as well as a sample waiver. Please contact your Loss Control Representative for a copy of these guidelines.

PERI is a nonprofit research institute that develops risk management education and training resources for local governments, school districts, small businesses, nonprofits and others. PERI has developed an extensive resource library with publications, tools, and resources on a wide range of risk management and emergency management topics.