The Heart of the Sports Market
The Heartland. America's Breadbasket. Middle America. The Midwest has been known by many nicknames but here’s one more: Sports Hosting Powerhouse. Cit...
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Synchronized Skating: Moving Forward Together
One of the disciplines of ice skating that is growing in recognition is that of synchronized skating. Whereas traditional figure skating disciplines a...
USA Artistic Swimming
USA Artistic Swimming, the national governing body, has had much to celebrate. The USA won the silver medal in the team artistic swimming event at the...
The Right Tournament Software Can Help Organizers Run Better Events
To address the challenges they face each day, many organizers rely on tournament management software to tackle the toughest parts of the job and organ...
Courting an Economic Boom
Tennis facilities are a fixture at almost every level, from schools to parks to private clubs. Pickleball facilities, meanwhile, have continued to pro...
Horse Sense
Equine sports are as varied as the horses and riders who participate, and as multitudinous as the crowds who come to watch. From the uniquely American...
Set for Success
Played on four surfaces (indoor, sand, grass and even the emerging discipline of snow) and a perennial tournament powerhouse sport, volleyball lends i...
Meet the 2025 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Each year, SDM’s awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, is a tribute to the power of an industry. This year was no exception....
Anger Kicking In Over High World Cup Ticket Prices
When 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets went on sale, many U.S.-based fans no doubt felt penalty-kicked in the gut by the prices. While FIFA had originally c...
In Palm Beach County, an Engine of Sports Accessibility is a Politician
Palm Beach County has a lot going on: soccer, golf, volleyball, even croquet and polo. And if you ask the Palm Beach County Sports Commission about th...