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n a recent USIndoor Zoom meeting, facility operators
reported that rental sales have been skyrocketing.
Some said rentals were up as much as 70%.
It has been a boost to an industry hit hard by
COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns. While the
allowable activities vary from state to state, one theme
has been the success with rental groups that are self-
contained, compared to in-house programming.
Eric Sullivan, partner at The Sports Facilities Advisory
& Management and director of USIndoor's Certified
Arena Operator program, understands the impact
the pandemic has had on the industry and how the
industry has reacted to the sudden change.
"Historically, the highest-performing facilities in
USIndoor have prioritized their own programming –
leagues, camps, clinics, and instructional programs
they're running on an individual or team registration
basis," says Eric. "However, with restrictions on
THE COVID
RENTAL BOOM
by Michael Horn
