Safety & Security

Qatar Wants to Host 2036 Olympics, But Move Them to Fall

Qatar Wants to Host Summer Olympics, But Move Them to Fall

Article Jul 31, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Is there an echo in here? Qatar wants to host the 2036 Summer Games but because of the heat, is prop...

Here’s some welcome news in the tackle football space. The National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) has finalized the first performance standard for youth football helmets. (It had a general standard for football helmets but lacked one specifically for youth.) Will the new standard help youth tackle football rebound?

Can a New Youth Safety Standard for Football Helmets Help Tackle Participation?

Article Jul 31, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Here’s some welcome news in the tackle football space. The National Operating Committee on Standards...

Concern Over Algae Blooms Puts Open Water Event Owners on Notice

Article Jul 31, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Summer sports and open water just seem to go together. Unfortunately, so does the occurrence of blue...

Gary Gardner Named Recipient of the NCS4 Cornerstone Award

News Jul 28, 2025

Gary Gardner was recognized as the third-ever Cornerstone Award recipient at the 2025 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition on June 30-July 2 in San Antonio, TX.

The New York Islanders and UBS Arena announced a multi-year partnership with Anthem, making the health insurance provider the Presenting Partner of the Islanders inaugural local business program – Islanders Business Boost.

New York Islanders, UBS Arena Announce Multi-Year Partnership with Anthem

News Jul 21, 2025

Anthem Named Presenting Partner of Islanders Inaugural Local Business Program

IWGA Goes All Out in Anti-Doping Efforts

IWGA Goes All In On Anti-Doping Efforts

News Jul 21, 2025

The International World Games Association has entered into an Anti-Doping Service Agreement with the International Testing Agency (ITA) to ensure a world-class and fully compliant anti-doping program ...

MLF Announces New Partnership with Zenni Optical

News Jul 21, 2025

MLF Announces New Partnership with Zenni Optical; Zenni Optical becomes Official Eyewear of Major League Fishing

California Surf Economy Searching for Clear Guidance on Water Safety

Article Jul 17, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

The California wildfires that wrought so much havoc last year continue to make their presence known ...

Events for High School Baseball Should Now Have Double First Bases

High School, Youth Baseball Events to Require Double First Bases

Article Jul 17, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Beginning in the 2027 season, a double first base will be required on high school baseball fields to...

Get Your BID On: National Lifeguard Championships

Article Jul 17, 2025 | By: Mary Helen Sprecher

Got a beach? Want to grab some eyeballs with one of the coolest events around? The United States Lif...

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