Spectator Safety & Security Survey an Important Read for Event Owners
What do spectators want from security when they go to games and tournaments? The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at Th...
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Spikeball Contributing to the Sports Tourism Bounceback
Headlines in SDM’s news seem to have a common theme. Spikeball National Tour Comes to Monroe, Washington. Spikeball Tournament Series to Debut in Erie...
Up for Bid: SportAccord’s Two Events
Ready to host a gathering of some of the most influential sports figures in the world? Check out the RFPs for the 2023 SportAccord World Sport & Busin...
Inside Events: National Travel Basketball Association
The National Travel Basketball Association (NTBA) hosts tournaments across the country for boys and girls from 3rd through 12th grades. With the tagli...
Rodeos Becoming the Cash Cow for Local Communities
Who knew rodeo was such a cash cow for communities? (Rodeos, that’s who). As we head into fall (the traditional end of the season for those bull ridin...
With Esports, AAU Has Hit the Ground Running
When AAU launched its first esports event, held in conjunction with its Junior Volleyball National Championships in 2019, people noticed – but more at...
Is Golf a Long Shot for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics?
Now that golf is back in the Olympics, golfers with physical challenges would like to see it added to the Paralympics. Whether it will is up for debat...
When Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail
The goal of a contingency plan is to help your business get back to normal after an unexpected event. Being well-prepared means your business will be ...
Where the Diamonds Shine
In 2021, there were nearly 6.5 million regular slowpitch softball players and nearly 2 million fastpitch. And there are indications that the sport con...
Safety and Security of Sporting Events in the Modern Era
Safety and security for sporting events is all part of the master risk management plan for venues and events. These plans play a large part in providi...