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Rugby_Women

Rugby Leaders Focusing on Development of Women’s Game

One of the fastest-growing sports in the United States is rugby, with clubs established both in major cities and smaller communities. And evidence sug...

Climbing

Interest Strong in Climbing as Sport Heads for the Olympics

No rocks and no hard places here. Climbing is headed for the Olympics in 2020 (and 2024, for that matter) so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that it...

PokemonGo

Thought Pokémon Go Was Dead? Get Ready for the Second Coming

If you thought Pokemon Go was dead, get ready for the Second Coming of Pikachu. The augmented reality app that was the hot trend in the summer of 2016...

Adapted, Unified Sports are Trending Up: Are Event Owners Responding?

Adapted, Unified Sports are Trending Up: Are Event Owners Responding?

Sports event owners who have not yet created special categories for individuals and teams with disabilities need this wake-up call: adaptive sports an...

Go West: With a Variety of Venues, the Southwest and Pacific Region is Primed to Host

Go West: With a Variety of Venues, the Southwest and Pacific Region is Primed to Host

With stunning scenery and plenty of connectivity, the Southwest and Pacific area region is home to sports of all disciplines, with facilities ranging ...

Green is the New Black: Keeping Events Eco-Friendly Also Makes Them Profitable

Green is the New Black: Keeping Events Eco-Friendly Also Makes Them Profitable

Is green the new black? Eco-friendly initiatives on all levels of sports events, from college tailgates to the Olympics, are on the increase – and so ...

TouchFootball

Texas Organization First in Country to Require Helmets for Touch Football

Touch football is gaining favor among parents for its comparative safety – but even so, organizers are taking no chances. The Texas State 7on7 Organiz...

Football

Safeguards in Youth Football Aren’t Helping as Participation Continues to Slide

It’s football season – and open season on football as well. The same day the NFHS reported a significant decline in varsity football, a former NFL pla...

RV

RV Industry Could Help Make Youth Travel Affordable – if it Can Stay Afloat

It might be the ultimate definition of stay-to-play. As youth sports travel costs increase, parents are seeking ways to balance the budget. And as a r...

DCI

Inside Events: Drum Corps International

Known as Marching Music’s Major League, Drum Corps International has been hosting a competitive summer tour of top marching ensembles for more than 30...