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March marks National Senior Games Week, a nationwide celebration of athletes ages 50 and up.

Vibrant and Growing, Senior Games Continue to Evolve

The National Senior Games Association continues to promote health and wellness at all ages, and to provide avenues for healthy, social competition in ...

Spend some time here getting to know everyone so that when your season really gets hopping, you’ll know exactly who to call.

Industry Experts Who Can Make All the Difference

One of the biggest challenges in our industry is keeping contact lists updated. As new venues open and as promotions occur, it’s important to know exa...

The mountain region of the U.S. pairs dramatic landscapes with endless adventure, creating a premier sports and recreation destination.

Mountain Highs for Peak Performance

The mountain region of the U.S. pairs dramatic landscapes with endless adventure, creating a premier sports and recreation destination. Towering peaks...

America has long been a powerhouse in baseball, including on the international level. But there is a discipline of the game where the USA ranks near the bottom (nope, not a typo) on the global scale: Baseball5. That’s Baseball5, the urban version of the sport with no bats and  no gloves, and it’s ready to make its debut at the Youth Olympic Games.

Baseball5’s International Rise Leaving its American Roots Behind

America has long been a powerhouse in baseball, including on the international level. But there is a discipline of the game where the USA ranks near t...

Under Domes and in Former Colleges, Sports Facility Development Innovations

Under Domes and in Former Colleges, the Evolution of Sports Facilities

Illinois, what is it with you? Three new sports facilities have been announced in the state and they couldn’t be more different. The Springfield Clini...

WWII Grenade Surprises Olympic Officials But USA Has Its Share of Scares

A WWII-Era Granade Near an Olympic Sports Venue? The USA Can Relate

The Winter Olympics had some unexpected drama, unrelated to politics or judging. A grenade dating back to WWII was found in the woods near the ski-jum...

Youth Sports Report Has Good News, Bad News, More Good News

Youth Sports Report Has Good News, Bad News, More Good News

Good news, bad news, more good news. That’s pretty much the theme of the Aspen Institute’s State of Play Report for 2025. The report, which chronicles...

Preseason Prep: NFHS Announces Rule Changes for Flag Football

Preseason Prep: NFHS Announces Rule Changes for Flag Football

The fastest growing sport in high schools, flag football, just keeps evolving. Last summer, the National Federation of State High School Associations ...

First-of-its-Kind Survey Sheds Light Coaches’ In-Game Experiences

First-of-its-Kind Survey Sheds Light Coaches’ In-Game Experiences

A new survey of nearly 3,500 coaches across 66 sports delivers a mixed bag of news. The good: 92 percent of all coaches say their experience has had a...

How to be Prepared as DHS Shutdown Leads to Air Travel Problems

Preparing Tournament Attendees for DHS-Related Air Travel Disruption

When funding for Homeland Security expired, it sent ripples throughout the air travel sector, including longer waits at checkpoints leading to missed ...