HV GamerCon Finds Success with Varied Program, New Format
"Pivot" is a word that has come into its own in 2020. And consequently, the organizers of events that can adapt to radically changed circumstances and...
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Back to the Stands
What will it take to bring fans back to the stands – and for them to be comfortable enough to stay there? According to one expert, being safe isn’t en...
Former Hockey Player Introduces Bill to Ban Fighting in Youth Sports
While fighting in youth sports has never been encouraged, it has never been completely eradicated either. One politician wants to change that. The kic...
With 9,000 Runners, Marathon Proves Mass Participation Events are Possible
First, the London Marathon showed it was possible to host a world-class competitive event amid the COVID landscape. Now, the Shanghai Marathon has tak...
Inside the Events: USA Team Handball
One of the fastest-paced Olympic team sports is also, for the mainstream American audience, largely misunderstood. Team handball, which can be played ...
Turkey Trot Tradition is Alive and Well – Just Trotting to a Different Rhythm for 2020
The turkey trot, that evergreen running event that takes place on Thanksgiving Day, looks different this year but it hasn’t stopped event owners from ...
The Independent High School Football Program That Defied State Orders
Play anyway. That was the philosophy of an independent high school football league in Connecticut. It was created in response to the decision of the C...
Tired of Traveling, California Parents Demand Return-to-Play Guidance
Parents in California are railing at officials for procrastinating on presenting the return-to-play guidance they have promised. And, they note, the s...
If Parents Refuse to Have Kids Get a Flu Shot, Should Event Owners be Concerned?
And just like that, it’s flu season again – but with a big wrinkle. In addition to the existing emphasis on health precautions for sports events, expe...
Foley Hits the Mark with Archery Event
With about 1,200 athletes (plus their families) Foley, Alabama hosted a national archery event in late summer. The reviews were positive, vendors were...