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Live Sports Coverage of Kids’ Games on an App. Automatically. Really.

Live Sports Coverage of Kids’ Games on an App. Automatically. Really.

It’s the latest thing for the oh-so-overcommitted sports parent: an app that summarizes their kids’ workouts, practices and games. Without parents eve...

Cold Play

Cold Play

Winter brings sports that play out on the frozen landscape. Whether the venue is a ski resort, a curling arena or a sheet of ice for hockey, the indus...

The New Frontiers Are Here

The New Frontiers Are Here

Star Trek fans will recognize space as “ the final frontier.” But in the sports industry, the new frontiers are more earthbound and often much closer ...

The Thrill of It All: Skateboarding and BMX

The Thrill of It All: Skateboarding and BMX

Once only known as counter-culture pastimes, skateboard and BMX have moved into the mainstream. Count on that growth to continue in years to come, wit...

Basketball: Traveling Widely

Basketball: Traveling Widely

With March Madness lurking, basketball is going to be on everyone’s radar for the next few months. But beyond brackets, there’s a whole science to thi...

USA Racquetball:  An Interview with Peggine Tellez, Manager, Sport Development

USA Racquetball: An Interview with Peggine Tellez, Manager, Sport Development

As sports go, racquetball is a classic, still played by loyal athletes locally, regionally and nationally. And with an influx of new players and a sta...

The Bid Process: The First Building Block in a Successful Sports Event

The Bid Process: The First Building Block in a Successful Sports Event

The primary building block in any sports event is its request for bid, or request for proposal, package, which marks the first time the event owner an...

Northeastern Exposure: Big Events and Bigger Facilities are Driving Resurgence in Sports...

Northeastern Exposure: Big Events and Bigger Facilities are Driving Resurgence in Sports from Delaware North to the Cape

The great Northeastern region of the U.S. offers planners multiple opportunities for sports. Whether these play out in a pool, on a river, on a field,...

Think Beyond the Like Button: Social Media Strategies for Promoting Sports Events

Think Beyond the Like Button: Social Media Strategies for Promoting Sports Events

Lots of planners know about social media, but few think beyond posting or past hitting the “Like” button. This article contains solid information and ...

Recording and Streaming: How to Bring Your Events Up to Speed

Recording and Streaming: How to Bring Your Events Up to Speed

Want to grow your audience and maybe even create a new revenue area? Think about recording and live-streaming your events. With the new tools availabl...