Gyms Are Removing Basketball Courts. Where are the “Basketmalls?”
The ongoing conversion of big-box stores to what have become known as “picklemalls,” or franchise pickleball clubs, has escaped nobody’s attention. At...
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Curling Clubs Report Renewed Interest in Wake of USA’s Historic Olympics
One of the (very many) feel-good stories to come out of the recent Winter Olympics was Team USA’s first-ever medal in mixed doubles curling, which inc...
Get Your BID On: 2030-2031 World Sailing Championships
Coastal destinations should be aware of a great opportunity. World Sailing is looking for bidders interested in hosting the 2030-2031 World Sailing Ch...
Bowfishing Tournaments Emerging as Weapons to Control Invasive Species
Bowfishing tournaments are emerging as a top weapon in the fight against invasive aquatic species nationwide, with species like carp and snakehead squ...
Moving Beyond Golf, Country Clubs Become the New Frontier for Tournaments
Times were, country clubs were the bastion of golf, with swimming pools and the occasional tennis courts thrown in to create incentives for family, ra...
Controlling the Narrative When Things Go Wrong in a Road Race
It was not a good look at the U.S. Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta when three leaders in the women's race who were following two lead vehicles ...
With Grant Programs and High-Profile Events, Flag Football’s Rise Continues
Nobody can dispute the rise of flag football for girls and women, and now, investors are going all in with a new grant program to help cover the cost ...
Sound Advice for Race Owners to Help Veterans and Other Athletes Avoid PTSD
The sound of gunshots, cannon booms and air horns have long been noted as triggering to combat veterans and those with sensory challenges. Until now, ...
Inside USA Pickleball’s Event-Based Initiative to Counteract Counterfeiting
Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery but in the sports equipment market, there’s another word for it: Counterfeiting. And pickleball, pre...
NCAA Ready to Hold Court on Floors Made to Travel
The first rounds of March Madness will take the floor next week. That means cities nationwide get to experience the transformation of indoor arenas to...