Stay to Play
Tournament and sporting event directors everywhere have the same challenge: to fill their hotel-partner room blocks, to earn the hotel rebate and/or c...
Articles
Equestrian: Getting a Leg Up on Equestrian Events
2010 was a game-changer for the equine world. The Alltech FEI World Games took place in October at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, marking...
An Interview with Dean Ekeren, National Events and Marketing Director, USA Swimming
USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming. We administer competitive swimming in accordance with the Olympic & Amateur Spo...
Running: Running a Successful Event, Start to Finish
He didn't have sweat-wicking clothing. He didn't have a personal trainer. He most assuredly didn't have ergonomically correct running shoes. And yet t...
Soccer: The United States of Soccer
What makes a sensational soccer facility? Ask the experts. One of several soccer sanctioning organizations, the United States Specialty Sports Associa...
Pacific: So Much More than Hollywood
930,727 square miles; 5 States; 1 Region - The Pacific. Yes, according to Wikipedia, five states make up the Pacific Region of the United States: Alas...
Managing Sports Tours
Embarking on a sports tour of any variety is an exciting but somewhat daunting undertaking. The dynamics of a tour go far beyond the normal experience...
Communities with More to Offer
There's more to life than sports. Okay, many will disagree with that statement, but face it, when the games are over, the competitions are decided and...
An Interview with Jim Wheaton, Director of National Events,YMCA
Q & A with Jim Wheaton, Director of National Events, YMCA of the USA, the national resource office for the nation's 2,687 YMCAs.
The Rules: Tips for Making Media Work for Your Event
If you can't see the bullseye, you’ll never know if you hit your mark. It's no different with media relations.