VS Athletics offers the gold standard for track and field timing systems: FinishLynx timing systems. FinishLynx photo-finish cameras are found in thousands of athletics stadiums across five continents and can capture high-speed photo-finishes at up to 20,000 frames per second, with accuracy to 0.0001. All photo-finish images are time-stamped so you can evaluate athletes with accuracy, …

After much experimentation, Ball Fabrics, Inc. introduces ToughCoat™, an additional layer of UV protection that doubles the longevity of every outdoor graphics investment. Most outdoor inks last about three years. That did not satisfy Ball Fabrics as they searched for ways to extend the life of their printed products. They worked with a company to …

Exertools has released its new catalog, featuring over 150 new products and categories including Test and Measurement, Biofeedback, and Recovery. One of the new products featured in the catalog is the BTrackS Balance Tracking System (BTrackS™).  The Balance Tracking System enables health professionals to assess balance and posture by administering validated, computerized tests using gold-standard …

When Montana State University Bobcat fans returned to Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman, Montana, they were greeted by a new LED video board configuration designed, manufactured and installed by Daktronics.The installation took place this fall to bring new visual elements to Bobcats basketball games and other events. “We are committed to delivering a first-class experience …

Most programs’ hydration protocols include, or even rely on, water bottles. These bottles spread germs almost as fast as a sneeze in a crowded airplane. At first thought, the answer lies in different people drinking from the same bottle after at least one drinker has put his or her lips directly on the spout. The …

Severe weather remains a real safety concern for students, parents, fans, and coaches—both on and off the field, and at practices and games.  Real-time, advanced weather detection and alerting is needed to assist human decision-making.  That’s why every athletic department needs a Weather Safety Policy and the right technology on hand to create an effective …

Sports Laundry Systems® (SLS) recently added a 70-pound capacity soft-mount washer (EH070) to its lineup of high-performance washer-extractors. Now SLS offers high-performance soft-mount washers in 20-, 30-, 40-, 50-, 60-, 70-, 80- and 90-pound capacities. The entire line works in concert with ozone injection and high-performance dryers to clean and disinfect athletic laundry. The high-performance …

BSCG (Banned Substances Control Group), a leading third-party certification and testing provider for the dietary supplement, nutrition, natural products, and cosmetic industries, celebrates its 15th anniversary this spring. First formed with a focus on protecting elite athletes and brands from dietary supplement concerns related to banned substances in sport, BSCG has broadened the scope of …

Gared is excited to announce the launch of its new digital platform at www.garedsports.com. They have designed many new features to help coaches, athletic directors, and facility managers quickly and easily find sports equipment solutions for their unique play environments. The new features include: Dealer Locator – Enter your zip code to find a dealer …

Having the proper equipment is critical to an athlete’s success.  That’s true of footwear, protective wear, and sport-specific items.  It’s also true of another piece of equipment that is often overlooked: Socks. Drymax socks will impact an athlete in terms of comfort, injury protection and performance. Here is a summary of the Drymax socks’ unique …

Bushwalker Bags understands the needs of athletic trainers in having the right equipment for supplies when traveling to away games or taking supplies from the athletic training room to the field. The company offers a complete line of medical bags that vary in size and functionality, enabling the athletic trainer to select that best meets …

Tavis Piattoly understands the sports nutrition landscape as well as one in the country, having had experiences at all levels of athletics. He served as the Sports Dietitian for the New Orleans Saints for seven years, worked 12 years with Tulane University, and is creator of My Sports Dietitian (www.mysportsd.com), an online education and software platform …

The Rhino WorkSurface has a drawer for small tools, wraps, disinfectants, band-aids, ice packs, etc. Its clamshell top offers a flat surface to lay out your supplies. Keeping your supplies on a separate surface, just below the padded top, is a better experience for your athletes. #RhinoDoesThat Check out this video on Rhino SuperCart’s Facebook …

The Lewisville High School Football Program in South Carolina is one of the latest football teams around the country to work with The Difference  USA  in training their players during the offseason. The football team tweeted out the following recently through its Twitter “Working on the new Strike Machines. Thanks to ⁦@DifferenceUSA⁩ !” The Lions …

A decreased ability to maintain balance is one of the hallmark signs of concussion. Biodex Balance Assessment adds the objective, neurophysical component for the management of concussion. The benefit is that clinicians are able to quantify the elements of balance – before and after an injury occurs. Detailed summary and progress reports track recovery and …

Milnor washer-extractors continue to provide high quality results while offering features that save OPL laundries utilities and time. Milnor’s RinSave(R) water saver feature is exclusive software that allows for the basket to reach a precise G-force that “slings” the wash liquor (including water, chemistry, and soil) out of the goods after a wash step. This …

To ensure it continues to bring the most innovative and reliable pool bikes and other aquatic exercise and access items to its clientele, Aqua Creek Products spends adequate time studying industry trends and running trials of their own creations. Its research and development team collects feedback from athletic programs across the United States and works …

Patrick Smith has been playing hockey off and on for 17 years. No matter how often Patrick has played, his equipment has always smelled like a dumpster after getting off the ice. “As soon as I got home, I would open my hockey bag, and the smell hit me right away, “Patrick wrote in an …

It’s that time of the year when basketball teams are making memories—winning league, regional and state championships. Let Cabana Banners help you celebrate championships by your current team, and the other teams that have won championships, by producing banners to hang in your gymnasium. The photo shown here is a banner created for the Hoxie …

To help you minimize drift and inversion risks, DTN has added Spray Outlook to WeatherSentry Sports & Turf Editions. This new tool helps reduce off-target risks with today’s field-maintenance common chemicals by providing clear, color-coded inversion forecasts. With it, you can avoid legal issues, maximize your spray windows, and protect your margins. Watch this video on …