East-North Central
2018 USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championships to be in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
April 24, 2018
The 2018 USA Triathlon Paratriathlon National Championships will be held in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, as part of the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon. more >>
Northwest Wisconsin Champions Bringing NFL Flag Powered By USA Football to Eau Claire, Wisconsin
April 23, 2018
NWC will offer NFL FLAG powered by USA Football to its youth athletes in 2018. more >>
Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon Sets One-Mile Run Course, Heats for 2018 Race Weekend
April 23, 2018
The Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon has set the course for a new one-mile race on Saturday, May 19, the day before the running festival begins. more >>
USABA Lists Calendar of Sports Events
April 20, 2018
The United States Association of Blind Athletes has announced its calendar of sports events for athletes who have visual impairments. more >>
Visit Lake County Named Co-Winner of 2018 Gold Adrian Award
April 16, 2018
Davis Harrison Dion and Visit Lake County Illinois recently took home a 2018 Gold Adrian Award for the “Let’s Go” travel marketing campaign. more >>
Oswego Joins Aurora Area CVB
April 9, 2018
The Village of Oswego has voted to rejoin the Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) after a 14 year absence. more >>
Youth on Course Announces Four New Partnerships to Expand Junior Golf Access in 22 States
March 26, 2018
Youth on Course has expanded its national affordable golf program to four new associations. more >>
USA Water Ski Announces 2017 Club Growth Challenge Winners
March 19, 2018
USA Water Ski has announced the winners of the 2017 Club Growth Challenge Initiatives Contests, intended to get more people on the water. more >>
Enjoy Peoria Wants to Know... Will Your Event Play in Peoria?
May 2, 2018
Located in the heart of Illinois, the Peoria Area is known as a premier sporting destination in the Midwest. The city carries a rich tradition of... more >>
Destination Spotlights
 | Case study | February 2, 2018
Welcome to America’s Sports & Family Fun Capital® |
 | Case study | November 20, 2017
Big Dreams and Big Ten Teams |
 | Case study | March 19, 2017
A Big 10 College City with a Small-Town Vibe |
White Papers
 | Whitepaper | February 1, 2017
Game On: The Impact of Youth Sports on a Regional Economy |
 | Whitepaper | January 2, 2014
Effect of the 2011 World Cup on Soccer League Attendance |
 | Whitepaper | November 1, 2013
NCAA Sports Participation Trending Up |
 | Whitepaper | October 1, 2013
SFIA Report: The Journey of Sports Participation in America |
Articles
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June 14, 2017
By the Numbers: The U.S. Open in Wisconsin The U.S. Open takes place in Erin Hills, Wisconsin, this week. That’s a first for Wisconsin. And to Wisconsin, that’s the most impressive figure,... More>> |
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May 30, 2017
Meet the Mentors: Who's Who in Sports Tourism Sports tourism has continued to grow exponentially, leading to more events, more athletes and more economic impact. As events proliferate across the... More>> |
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May 30, 2017
Taking Their Marks One of the oldest and most respected sports, track & field is the showcase of summer Olympics and the trademark of certain cities. Learn how... More>> |
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May 30, 2017
Fishing’s Bright Future With new participation initiatives and a booming tournament scene, fishing’s future is looking bright. Find out how cities across the U.S. are... More>> |
