Synchronized Skating: Moving Forward Together
One of the disciplines of ice skating that is growing in recognition is that of synchronized skating. Whereas traditional figure skating disciplines a...
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USA Artistic Swimming
USA Artistic Swimming, the national governing body, has had much to celebrate. The USA won the silver medal in the team artistic swimming event at the...
Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception....
Ghoul, Please: A List of the Top 25 Most Haunted (and Historic) Hotels
Here’s news you don’t see every day (and it is oh, so suited to Halloween on Friday): A list of the top 25 most haunted hotels. Best news: Many are in...
Get Your BID On: US Bowling Congress Women’s Championships
The RFP for the US Bowling Congress Women’s Championships (2031, 2034 and 2037) is here and it’s time for destinations to step up and take their shot ...
Anger Kicking In Over High World Cup Ticket Prices
When 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets went on sale, many U.S.-based fans no doubt felt penalty-kicked in the gut by the prices. While FIFA had originally c...
In Palm Beach County, an Engine of Sports Accessibility is a Politician
Palm Beach County has a lot going on: soccer, golf, volleyball, even croquet and polo. And if you ask the Palm Beach County Sports Commission about th...
Communities Tackle Barriers to Sports for Youths with Disabilities
Children’s mental, physical and emotional health all worsen when they’re not regularly participating in youth sports. But there is a greater likelihoo...
National Groups, States Work to Increase Kids’ Access to Youth Sports
With many programs for underserved populations experiencing cuts in recent months throughout the country, it’s refreshing to see new efforts at multip...
Understaffed National Parks Try to Curb Extreme Athletes
The National Park Service has a message for the BASE jumpers, rock climbers and others engaged in extreme sports in national parks during the shutdown...