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Running Skills: More Cities are Partnering with Facilities, Coaches and Clubs to Promote...

Running Skills: More Cities are Partnering with Facilities, Coaches and Clubs to Promote Finish-Line Destinations

It’s the oldest sport in the world, but track & field isn’t resting on its laurels. Its athletes are constantly evolving, and destinations have learne...

Soccer:  Kicking It Up!

Soccer: Kicking It Up!

Who makes the cut when it comes to the greenest fields and the best events – and what makes those destinations so special? In this special analysis, y...

Who’s Who: Your New Go-To

Who’s Who: Your New Go-To

Looking for a new site for a sports event usually involves a checklist: Great venue, convenient access, nearby accommodations, postgame sightseeing po...

The Secret to Economic Success? Be a Great Partner

The Secret to Economic Success? Be a Great Partner

Everyone knows sports are big business, but do you know how to parlay your event into an even more dynamic partner in any setting? It starts in the pl...

Teaching Responsibility and Due Diligence: Preparing Sports Management Students for Roles...

Teaching Responsibility and Due Diligence: Preparing Sports Management Students for Roles as a Sport Supervisor

The field of sport management has evolved over the years. Today’s event owners and rights holders, as well as CVB and sports commission personnel, req...

Mid-Atlantic: Anything But Middle of the Road

Mid-Atlantic: Anything But Middle of the Road

The mid-Atlantic region is anything but middle-of-the-road; in fact, it’s spectacular. The region, which includes Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, ...

USA Triathlon: Tracking the Trends in Multisport

USA Triathlon: Tracking the Trends in Multisport

Children’s run/swim duathlon events. Novelty and themed triathlons for adults, friends and families. Collegiate competition that is aiming hard for va...

Give Athletes the Star Treatment – and Keep them Coming Back

Give Athletes the Star Treatment – and Keep them Coming Back

The old adage is that it’s easier to keep a current customer than it is to find a new one. That applies to athletes, too. What are some of the steps y...

Events for Senior Athletes: The Surprising Things You Need to Know

Events for Senior Athletes: The Surprising Things You Need to Know

Think you know how to put on an event for athletes above the age of 50? Get ready for a paradigm shift. Susan Hlavacek of the National Senior Games As...

Parents Turning To Courts to Mediate Their Disputes in Youth Sports

Parents Turning To Courts to Mediate Their Disputes in Youth Sports

It may be a whole new dimension in the combination of a frustrated super-jock parent and a litigious society. Increasingly, parents who believe their ...