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USA BMX RFP

Get Your BID On: USA BMX National Series for 2025

Each year USA BMX hosts National Series Events at roughly 30 of more than 300 local clubs and venue partners. This is your chance to throw your hat in...

Lifeguard recruitment efforts going on now

80-Year-Old Lifeguards? Cities Removing Barriers to Hiring

After three years of lifeguard shortages, cities are getting downright creative to keep their aquatic facilities open and their programs afloat. Some ...

In Wake of On-Ice Tragedy, Will USA Hockey Mandate Youth Throat Protection?

USA Hockey Studying Youth Throat Protection

To track safety concerns in sports, consult autofill. With Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, all you needed to do was type in “chest” and autofill helpfu...

How many times have you seen paper cups and wrappers littering the sidewalk near a water stop during a running event? Those days may be numbered, as more and more events begin embracing compostable cups and official clothing, in an effort to be more sustainable. Here is the news on these and other planet-friendly initiatives increasingly being adopted

Sustainability Making Big Strides at Recent Running Events

How many times have you seen paper cups and wrappers littering the sidewalk near a water stop during a running event? Those days may be numbered, as m...

SDMChampions

Meet SDM's 2023 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism

Powerful and innovative. Those are two words that we have long associated with this industry. And in previous years, we have learned two more: Determi...

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Inside Events: American Cornhole League

Founded in 2015, the American Cornhole League (ACL) promotes and develops cornhole as a sport for all ages and skill levels. The organization establis...

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The Heart of Sports

The Midwestern area of the United States, combining residents’ trademark warmth and hospitality with the region’s reputation for affordability, stunni...

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Flag Football: Gaining Yardage Worldwide

Flag football is a sport that is certifiably on the grow. It was featured at the World Games in Birmingham, Alabama in 2022, with the men winning the ...

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Case Study: How One City Makes Each Event Unique

Each year, thousands of athletes nationwide pack up their bags and head out to various destinations for sporting competitions, all in pursuit of excel...

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Recording and Streaming: The Ultimate Marketing Tool

While the success of spectator sports has long been measured in just that, spectators, the last few years have brought an increased awareness of the p...