Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Other News
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
North Castle Partners Announces Promotions
Posted: January 7, 2026 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promotes Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living, announces the following promotions: Roy Chin has been promoted to Partner, John McMahon to Principal and Bobby Hally to Vice President. Additionally, North Castle's Founder, Charles F. Baird, Jr., ('Chip") will transition from Co-Managing Partner to Chairman of the Firm. Read More...
The Industry’s Best Friend, “Uncle” Rick Caro Passes Away
Posted: September 2, 2025 in Other News
Founder’s Note: On Sunday, August 31, 2025, I received the extremely SAD and incredibly BAD news that RICK CARO, my friend of 50+ years, and a Co-Founder of IRSA (then IHRSA and now HFA) with me and five others, has passed away. For many years now, Justin and I have called him “UNCLE” RICK. And, I’ve always referred to Rick as our Industry’s Best Friend...
Publisher’s Note: In preparation for our September 2025 Edition of Club Insider, which will be produced in memory of “Uncle” Rick Caro, we invite you to share a comment about his passing. Whether it is a well wish, a funny story, a lesson learned, it would be our honor to share it with our readers and lock it into the history of our industry for all time. Please email Justin Cates at Justin@clubinsideronline.com. Read More...
Pickleball Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class
Posted: August 11, 2025 in Other News
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - The Pickleball Hall of Fame announces its 2025 inductees. This year’s class includes competitors Cammy MacGregor and Chris “Mills” Miller, and contributor Melissa McCurley. The group will be officially inducted during an awards banquet in Surprise, Arizona on November 5th and 6th. With 33 current members of the Pickleball Hall of Fame, the hall represents both players and contributors to the sport. Read More...
FTC Grants 60-Day Delay on Click-to-Cancel Rule
Posted: May 14, 2025 in Other News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted a 60-day delay in enforcing key portions of its new Negative Option Rule, also known as the “Click-to-Cancel” regulation. Originally set to be enforced on May 14, 2025, the new compliance date is now July 14, 2025. This extension applies to the most operationally complex provisions of the rule, including... Read More...
REX Roundtables Founder Will Phillips Passes Away
Posted: April 17, 2025 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - It's with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Will Phillips, Founder of REX Roundtables. Will passed peacefully last week, surrounded by his family, after complications from surgery. There are very few people in the global fitness industry who have had the widespread and lasting impact that Will had over his 30+ years of service. His influence touched thousands of lives and transformed countless businesses. Read More...
Ecore Relaunches Athletic Brand, Expanding Presence in Outdoor Sports Market
Posted: January 29, 2025 in Other News, Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - On the heels of its recent corporate rebrand, Ecore, a leader in the rubber circularity economy and the high-performance flooring market, reintroduces the Ecore Athletic brand. Continuing Ecore’s 150-year legacy of innovation, Ecore Athletic aims to empower human performance with durable indoor and outdoor athletic surfaces that offer exceptional acoustics, safety and ergonomics. Read More...
Maximize Your Holiday Sales with Expert PR Strategies from Nancy Trent: Join the Webinar Hosted by Peter Moore’s Halo Talks!
Posted: November 12, 2024 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s not just about gift-giving... It's a golden opportunity for gym owners and fitness businesses to boost revenue, increase membership and create memorable experiences for clients. If you’re wondering how to take full advantage of this prime time of year, you won’t want to miss the upcoming webinar from PR expert Nancy Trent, hosted by Halo Talks. Read More...
Augie’s Quest Raises $1.1 Million for ALS Research
Posted: October 23, 2024 in Other News
LAS VEGAS, NV - Thanks to the incredible support of the Tradition of Hope community, Augie’s Quest raised over $1.1 million on Friday night! Those donations empowered hope to the ALS community within the room and beyond. Founded by Augie Nieto, Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS is the unwavering force driving breakthroughs in ALS research, defying limitations, and empowering hope for a future without this devastating disease. Read More...
26North Acquires High Growth Health Club Operator Onelife Fitness
Posted: October 4, 2024 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - 26North Partners LP ("26North"), a next-generation alternatives firm founded by Josh Harris, announces it has acquired leading health club operator Onelife Fitness from Delos Capital ("Delos"). Onelife Fitness currently serves over 400,000 members across 61 clubs, with plans for significant growth. Read More...
Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS – Remembering Augie
Posted: February 19, 2024 in Other News
Join us in honoring Augie's legacy this February, as we celebrate Augie’s birthday on February 15 and the date he left his body on February 22. We celebrate ALS: A Love Story, which encapsulates love, hope and unity within the ALS community, reflecting our shared strength and resilience. Augie’s Quest lives on as Augie lived. We stay true to his vision, his heart, and his relentless focus on driving breakthroughs in ALS research. We believe incurable is unacceptable and we exist to fund the top science to change lives. We invite you to join us this month to celebrate and share stories of love from individuals living with ALS and their loved ones. We invite you to join our Quest. Read More...
