May/June 2009 | Sports Destination Management

May/June 2009

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Sports Destination Management Magazine

May/June 2009

It seems that every four years an athlete comes along and enthralls the country with his or her Olympic run to glory. From Bruce Jenner, to Dorothy Hamill, Carl Lewis and Dan Jansen, each has captivated the country with their accomplishments. Ancillary to these successes is the awareness generated by these athletes for the sport.

Prior to his recent indiscretions, Michaels Phelps helped bring swimming into the homes of millions this past summer, and subsequently raised the profile of the sport. In this issue we take an in-depth look at the popular sports of swimming and diving, the venues they use (Championship Management Feature), and how to choose the right facility based on specific needs (Site Selection).

Of particular interest to everyone should be the article focusing on crises management entitled "Think the Unthinkable". In it, Amy Henderson cites clear examples of problems at events, how organizers reacted, and what steps can be taken to mitigate problems in the future.

In this issue

Coastal Sports: America's Coasts are a Shangri-La of Sports Events

BY: Juli Anne Patty

America has approximately 95,000 miles of coastline, andmore than half of the population lives within 50 miles of them. Those coasts are home to a dizzying array of sports and sporting events, as well as sports fans. Every coastal mile offers characteristics and benefits that are unique to the currents that blow the ocean onto its shores and the land that reaches out to meet it. Truly, for events of nearly any kind, America's coasts are a Shangri-La of sports. more....