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A Flurry of Activity

In the not-so-distant past, winter and ice sports were mostly confined to chilly climes. While snow remains a requisite for alpine and cross-country p...

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Archery: Insights into the Sport

Fueled by an influx of youth, archery has a strong fan base, driven in part by pop culture. After the Hunger Games, archery continued to see spikes in...

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Full-Court Press

While nearly every other team sport has seen a decrease in “play occasions” over the three years from 2019 to 2022, basketball has seen a significant ...

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Crossing the Finish Line Together

Obstacle course races and mud runs have increased in popularity and number. But the USA has only one event with a one-mile adapted course for adults w...

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Insurance Considerations Must Include Transportation Risk Management

A major part of the responsibility of event owners is insurance. Much has been written about the various types of insurance (Accident Insurance, Gener...

Is the Belmont Stakes Still the Belmont Stakes if it’s Not at Belmont Park?

Is It Still the Belmont Stakes If It’s Not at Belmont Park?

Is the Belmont Stakes still the Belmont Stakes if it’s not at Belmont Park? (Probably, since the winner gets the August Belmont Trophy.) The third jew...

Marathon Participation Trending Up

More People Signing Up (and Lining Up) for Marathons

More people are signing up for (and lining up for) marathons, not just in the USA but worldwide. That’s downright astonishing news, considering news o...

From the Huddle to the Connected Helmet, Deaf Players are Gaining Yardage

From Huddle to Helmet, Athletes Who Are Deaf Are Gaining Yardage

Little known fact: Gallaudet University’s football team invented the huddle in 1894 because, in playing other teams who were deaf and hard of hearing,...

Research indicates kids quitting sports due to body image

Study: Body Image Concerns A Major Factor in Kids Quitting Sports

Here’s something that may or may not surprise you (and either way, it’s a sobering fact): Body image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching ...

Advances in Streaming Propel Youth and Amateur Sports Experiences

Advances in Streaming Propel Youth and Amateur Sports Experiences

Streaming of youth and amateur sports has evolved. No longer is it limited to one camera and one POV; instead, it includes editing tools, allowing tea...