Sports for Athletes with Mobility Limitations: Making Events Not Just Accessible, But Welcoming
Accessible sports events are no longer an anomaly. And as triathlons increasingly appear on people’s ‘bucket lists,’ it’s a short logical jump to unde...
Sports Outlook
Emerging Interests in Sports: Tracking Trends in High School Sports
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) follows what’s happening in high school sports. It is also tracking sports trends.
Action Sports: Evolution in the Making
What do we mean when we say ‘action sports?’ For many, it depends upon the venue available.
State of the Sport: USA Cycling
Bicycling isn’t just spinning its wheels and it’s moving forward with strong anti-doping policies. USA Cycling's Sean Petty provides an update.
The State of the Cheer and Dance Industry
Cheerleading has changed through the years, and so has dance. I like to think they’ve changed for the better, meaning, of course, the athletes stay sa...
Getting Kids to "Tri": An Interview with Brian D'Amico, Youth Event and Program Manager for USA Triathlon
Keeping kids active has a new secret weapon: the wow factor. While many sports have been talking about new player initiatives and making fitness fun, ...
Mud, Blood and Pay Dirt: Planning an Obstacle Race from the Ground Up
One part boot camp, one part foot race and 100 percent adrenaline rush, obstacle racing has muscled into the public conscience. It's the latest fitnes...
The Rise of the Multi-Purpose Field: All the Sports, All the Time
Three-season athletes. Multi-tasking employees. Some things are just better when they can address more than one need.
Skate Parks: Adventure Sports in Concrete Form
Some sports are easy to categorize. Field sports -- soccer, field hockey, football, lacrosse, rugby and more -- are discernible by the surface they're...
Cycling: A Winning Cycle
The expression, "Just like riding a bike," is accurate, provided it refers to a skill you haven't used for a while. When it comes to planning a bicycl...