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Inside Events: Senior Skateboarding Games

Inside Events: Senior Skateboarding Games

When the information on the San Diego Senior Games became available, one event raised eyebrows: Senior Skateboarding. But according to Heidi Lemmon, f...

Participation Numbers for NCAA Championship Sports Hit Record High

Participation Numbers for NCAA Championship Sports Hit Record High

Sedentary, schmedentary. NCAA just announced a new record high in the number of student athletes participating in its championship sports. Oh, and by ...

Are “Runfluencers” A Bad Influence on the Sport?

Are “Runfluencers” A Bad Influence on the Sport?

Social media influencers seem to be everywhere these days and that includes at sports events. But so-called “runfluencers” or people who promote races...

Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, and sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks are a dependable a revenue stream. But the recent news that Americans are drinking less, and the fact that non-drinkers want their own spaces, has encouraged many sports events and venues to hit the reset button.

Sober Tailgating and Alcohol-Free Seating: Rethinking Drinking in Sports

Alcohol consumption has long been associated with sports, at least at the college and pro levels, and sales of beer, wine and mixed drinks are dependa...

Get Your BID On: NAIA Men's Volleyball National Championship

Get Your BID On: NAIA Men's Volleyball National Championship

A growing part of the volleyball sector is the male game, which is picking up pace at the youth, high school and college level. NAIA is seeking a host...

Fast and Adrenaline-Fueled, Beach Sprint Gathering Speed Ahead of LA28

Fast and Adrenaline-Fueled, Beach Sprint Gathering Speed Ahead of LA28

A new entry in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles is beach sprint, a hybrid of running and rowing. What’s interesting is that while it’s usually after the ...

Spiked Shoes a Cause of Concern Among Track & Field Venue Owners

Spiked Shoes a Cause of Concern Among Track & Field Venue Owners

One trend picking up speed in the track & field event industry has been footwear with what have become known as “super spikes,” or shoes with ultra-li...

After Facing Down Hurricane Helene in 2024, Sports Destinations Welcome Fall Tourism

Fall Sports Destinations Storm Back After Helene, Welcoming Leaf Tourism

Last year, Hurricane Helene rained on Asheville’s parade. Asheville, in addition to being a sports hosting powerhouse, welcomes tourists by the carloa...

New legislation, aimed at providing parents the ability to claim $2,000 in tax credits to cover youth sports expenses, is gathering support. The bipartisan measure is intended to help counteract federal budget cuts that could reduce or remove afterschool sports programs.

New Youth Sports Legislation Could Help Parents with Costs

New legislation, aimed at providing parents the ability to claim $2,000 in tax credits to cover youth sports expenses, is gathering support. The bipar...

From tennis to basketball to pickleball, one aspect of a sports facility can make a significant impact when it comes to the popularity of the event among players: Sports surfaces that are engineered to reduce the potential for injury, the possibility of heat exhaustion and the chance for impact to joints. Here is a rundown on the technology available.

New Technology in Sports Surfaces: An Update on the Industry

From tennis to basketball to pickleball, one aspect of a sports facility can make a significant impact when it comes to the popularity of the event am...