Sports Teams Acknowledging Fan Needs with Sensory-Inclusive Initiatives
When the NBA’s 2018 preseason schedule tips off next month, at least 19 of the league’s 29 arenas will offer sensory-friendly spaces that will make th...
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EpiPen Shortage a Risk to Youth Sports
It’s a critical item in any sports trainer’s First Aid box and now that it’s in short supply, youth athletes’ lives could be endangered. The shortage ...
Inside Events: North American Sand Soccer Championships
The North American Sand Soccer Championships in Virginia Beach, a pioneering event, has grown exponentially over 25 years. What started as a 26-team f...
Florida’s Red Tide Threatening Water Sports Events, Killing Tourism
The tide is turning in parts of Florida and that's not a good thing for planners of water-based sports events. The state is dealing with a toxic algae...
By the Numbers: The Little League World Series
Strike three, ball four – there are more numbers in baseball than meet the eye. Here are some great stats from the Little League World Series, which g...
More Headlines about Spring Football but is Anyone Listening?
Last week’s announcement that uniform company Starter will be a supplier to the Alliance of American Football made some trade journal headlines. Also ...
First WWE Women’s-Only Event Potential Game Changer for Organizers
What was once an anomaly – girls on high school wrestling team – has become commonplace. The question is, however, whether a women’s-only wrestling ev...
NASCAR Isn't Dying, But Insiders See A Sport in Transition
Down but not out. NASCAR, once declared America’s fastest-growing sport, appears to have fallen out of favor. High ticket costs, the retirement of top...
With September 11 Only a Month Away, Planners Preparing to Mark the Occasion
A month from now, America again observes Patriots’ Day, the commemoration of September 11. This year has an eerie sense of familiarity since the origi...
If Passed, the PHIT Act Will Mean Big Savings for Participants
The campaign to get a sedentary U.S. population active just got a huge shot in the arm. Even better news: it can benefit event owners and rights holde...