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Fishing tournaments rely on a strong population of aquatic species not only to make tournaments sustainable but to attract amateur anglers and keep them engaged. Fish stocking, the practice of introducing juvenile fish to bodies of water throughout the U.S., is key to getting young anglers hooked; however, its ecological benefits are debatable.

State of Stock: The Delicate Balance of Repopulating Fisheries

Fishing tournaments rely on a strong population of aquatic species not only to make tournaments sustainable but to attract amateur anglers and keep th...

Want a sure sign of spring to distract you from your busted bracket? Major League Baseball has stepped up to the plate. This comes on the heels of an extremely lucrative and well attended spring training season. This year, the season actually began in mid-March with a game in Tokyo. Here is a list of 10 weird facts on the Great American pastime.

Live Rays, Dead Birds and Other Offbeat MLB Factoids

Want a sure sign of spring to distract you from your busted bracket? Major League Baseball has stepped up to the plate. This comes on the heels of an ...

Sports Leagues Back New Bill Allowing Local Officials to Disable Drones Over Stadiums

Sports Leagues Back New Bill Allowing Local Officials to Disable Drones

While we’ve seen plenty of news about unauthorized drones appearing in the skies over pro games, authorities have found they are stymied, with little ...

Updating or building new athletic facilities is more than just creating a modern environment with the latest equipment; it's about creating immersive experiences. This evolution is reshaping youth sports and creating new opportunities to engage athletes, fans, students and the entire community. Scoreboard technology is leading the way in this regard.

New In-Facility Technology Creating Immersive Experiences

Updating or building new athletic facilities is more than just creating a modern environment with the latest equipment; it's about creating immersive ...

As the legislative session in DC continues, swim industry members are pinning their hopes on a bipartisan bill that could enhance water safety by allowing the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Savings Accounts (FSAs) for swim lessons. It’s important news for swimming event owners, as it could result in even more swimmers.

Advocates Throwing Support Behind New Water Safety Legislation

As the legislative session in Washington continues, swim industry members are pinning their hopes on a bipartisan bill that could enhance water safety...

New Youth Soccer Age Rule Simplifies Registration but Brings Up a Debate

New Youth Soccer Age Rule: What Event Owners Should Know

As long as there have been youth sports, there have been varying opinions as to the best way to define age groups. A new rule by three major youth soc...

Former Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry broke down multiple barriers when she was elected the 10th president of the IOC. At 41, she is the youngest woman and first African to hold the position. Since IOC priorities filter down to all sports at all levels, it behooves the youth and amateur sports industry to be familiar with her views and priorities.

New IOC President’s Views Likely to Filter Down to Youth Sports Industry

Former Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry broke down multiple barriers when she was elected the 10th president of the IOC. At 41, she is the youngest wom...

Two Destinations, Two Approaches to Funding

Four Different Approaches to Funding Sports Facilities

The difference between the sports facility that welcomes sports events and the one that languishes on the drawing board is all too often a matter of f...

Basketball Brackets: Must Be March Madness

The Oddly Fascinating Numbers of March Madness

Is your go-to bracket a has-been by the first round? You’re not alone; in 2024, fewer than 2.5% of brackets remained intact a few games in. Oh, well, ...

Survey Shows More Players Nationwide, Meaning More Business for Events

Survey Shows More Players Nationwide, Meaning More Business for Events

With more Americans active than ever before, and with participation numbers higher than even 2019, the outlook is very good for the sports tourism ind...