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​Ad Close: 4/29 | Ads Due: 5/6

Prestigious Exposure among the most innovative facilities in the industry.

Our 33rd annual Architectural Showcase issue is your chance to align your brand with North America's best new capital improvement projects. The Showcase features more than 60 of the top new athletic and recreation facilities, submitted by leading architects and beautifully presented on the pages of this special issue.

​With special editorial coverage on spectator spaces for sensory populations, natural lighting solutions, college rec and more, AB is the trusted marketing partner to reach athletic, fitness and recreation decision-makers.
Don't miss out on our Building Systems/Shade Structures Product Spotlight! Plus, enjoy the added benefit of bonus distribution at all major industry shows.

Secure Your June Ad Space Today – Ad Close: 4/29
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DIANE EBNER
Media Director
​West Sales

diane@athleticbusiness.com
(608) 729-4189
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CHARLI MUCHOW
Account Executive
East Sales

charli@athleticbusiness.com
(608) 729-4216

2020 Submitted Projects:

We're gearing up for another great Architectural Showcase issue — take a look at 2020 project submissions:
Activities and Recreation Center, UC-Davis
Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, Irvine, Calif.
RWJBarnabas Health Athletic Performance Center, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Athletes Village, University of Minnesota
Hammond Sportsplex & Community Center, Hammond, Ind.
​Screaming Eagles Arena, University of Southern Indiana
Athletic and Human Performance Research Center, Marquette University​
Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex, College of the Holy Cross 
Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center
Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, Hamilton, Ont.
Health United Building, Xavier University
South Campus Recreation Facility and Transportation Hub, University of Mississippi
Carriage Club Tennis Pavilion, Kansas City, Mo.
​Human Performance Center, Dixie State University
Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex, Brandywine, Md.
Cedardale Health & Fitness, Haverhill, Mass
​Jill Perelman Pavilion, Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
Spartan Recreation and Aquatics Center, San Jose State University 
Champions Club at The Marq Southlake, Southlake Texas
Laurier Brantford YMCA, Wilfrid Laurier University 
​Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre – Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre and Curling Club Expansion, Cochrane, Alb.
Connell Recreation Center, Boston College 
Louisville Recreation & Senior Center Renovation and Expansion, Louisville, Colo.
Student Recreation Center, University of Connecticut
​Covelli Center, The Ohio State University 
​Mays Family YMCA at Potranco and City of San Antonio Public Library
Student Recreational Sports Center Renovation/Expansion, Texas A&M University 
Cyndi and Kenneth Long Family Football Operations Center, University of South Carolina
​Newtown Athletic Club, Newton, Penn.
The Pools, Irvine, Calif.
Deerfield Academy Athletics Complex, Deerfield Academy
Northside Community Centre, Red Deer, Alb.
The St. James, Springfield, Va.
​Duke University Athletic Precinct​
Northside Sports Gym, San Antonio, Texas
TowneBank Tower, East Carolina University 
Elkhart Health & Aquatics, Elkart, Ind.​
​Panzer Lacrosse Stadium, Pennsylvania State University
University of Dayton, Arena Expansion and Renovation
Everett Family YMCA, Everett, Wash.
​Penn Squash Center, University of Pennsylvania
University of Minnesota Field House
​Fertitta Football Complex, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Piedmont Wellness Center, Fayetteville, Ga.
Wake Forest Wellbeing Center, Wake Forest University
Fifth Third Arena Renovation, University of Cincinnati
Recreation and Fitness Center, Jacksonville State University 
William Boyce Thompson Field House, Phillips Exeter Academy
​Fish Field House, Boston College
​Rolfs Athletics Hall, University of Notre Dame
Woody Hayes Athletic Center East Wing Renovation, The Ohio State University

coming this JUNE:

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Spectator Spaces for Sensory Populations
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Natural Lighting Solutions
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our comprehensive
approach to the entire market:

Here at Athletic Business, we deliver trusted content to the entire market of athletics, fitness and recreation
​professionals – meaning we reach a more robust and diverse audience of prospects. We are your one-stop-shop when it comes to building brand awareness among high-quality industry professionals. With an extensive network of 40,000 audited magazine subscribers and a meticulously maintained email database, we can ensure measurable results. 
Let us connect you to key industry decision-makers through our print, digital and in-person marketing platforms.   ​
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SEE What WE HAVE COMING UP In 2020:

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Check out our 2020 Media Kit and explore the ways Athletic Business can connect your brand to key decision-makers in the athletics, fitness and recreation industries who can help drive your business forward.
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UPCOMing issues of ab:

THE BRANDING ISSUE
July/August Issue Ad Close: 6/1  |  Ads Due: 6/5

Product Spotlight: Locker Room & Laundry  
Locker Room Amenities | 2020 Olympic Suppliers | Outdoor Lighting
Branding & Graphics | 
Modular Pool Systems
July Digital Focus: Locker Rooms | Aug Digital Focus: Olympics

THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE
September Issue Ad Close: 7/29  |  Ads Due: 8/5
Product Spotlight: Stadiums, Sports Fields & Tracks
Scoreboards & Video Boards | Competition Pools | Basketball & Volleyball Equipment | Fitness Programming
Bonus Distribution: NRPA
Digital Focus: Stadium & Outdoor Surfaces

FACILITIES OF MERIT ISSUE
October Issue Ad Close: 8/31  |  Ads Due:  9/4

Product Spotlight: Weight Rooms & Strength Equipment 
Aquatics: Recreation Equipment | Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Industry Survey: Parks & Recreation | AB Show Preview
Bonus Distribution: NRPA

Digital Focus: Strength Training

AB SHOW ISSUE
November/December Issue Ad Close: 9/28  |  Ads Due: 10/2

Product Spotlight: AB Show Exhibitors
Military Fitness | Aquatics: Facility Renovation | Spectator Seating
Esports: Facilities & Equipments | Survey: High School 

Bonus Distribution: AB Show & NFHS
Nov Digital Focus: Rehab & Recovery | Dec Digital Focus: Adventure Fitness

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     Check out these facilities from our        2019 Architectural Showcase:

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Ruane Friar Development Center
Providence, RI
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Ryan Fieldhouse & Walter
Athletics Center

​Evanston, IL
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Bostwick Community Centre, YMCA & London Public Library
London, ON
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Midtown Athletic Club
Chicago, IL
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Snyder Center
Andover, MA
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Oshkosh Community YMCA
Oshkosh, WI
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​    Aaniin Community Centre
​                 and Library

                Markham, ON
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        Dalhousie University
      Dalplex Fitness Centre

                  Halifax, NS
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 The University of Houston – Clear Lake Recreation & Wellness Center
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Clear Lake, TX
See all 2019 architectural Showcase entries >>

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                                 Product Spotlight:
                               Building Systems / Shade Structures
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                   Purchasing Guide: Shade Structures

Plus, learn more about our Digital Focus on Safety & Security (exclusive sponsorship available)!

CONTACT

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​Madison, WI 53703
​P: 608-249-0186
​E: sales@athleticbusiness.com

What Our Clients Are Saying

"In fact, the Athletic Business audience is so perfectly aligned with our target market that I was even meeting with a prospect when one of our Custom E-Mails through AB was delivered to his inbox and he said, ‘Wow! You guys are everywhere!’ That was a rewarding experience to see one of our advertisements in action."

  –Matt Riggs, Marketing Manager | Sporturf


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