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College Golf Could Serve as Launchpad for the PGA TOUR

College Golf Could Serve as Launchpad for the PGA TOUR

It’s a game-changer. Rights holders putting on collegiate golf tournaments may find their events gaining a whole new level of importance. At least one...

When Colleges Fight with Friday Night Lights: A Cautionary Tale for Event Owners

When Colleges Fight with Friday Night Lights: A Cautionary Tale for Event Owners

If college football hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution yet, high school football has a suggestion: stop planning anything for Friday nights. And coll...

Salt Lake City Suddenly Emerges as Serious Contender to Host 2030 Winter Olympics

Salt Lake City Suddenly Emerges as Serious Contender to Host 2030 Winter Olympics

Calgary may have taken itself off the list of cities vying to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, but another North American winter sports destination — Sa...

A Change of Venue

A Change of Venue

Sometimes, we just need a change of scenery. In a new place, under new conditions, event owners and rights holders are often able to put a new spin on...

USA Karate

USA Karate

USA National Karate-do Federation is the national governing body for this martial art, which is to be included for the first time in the Olympics in 2...

The Great Northeast

The Great Northeast

Sports event organizers are increasingly recognizing the Northeast region’s charm, including breathtaking four-season scenery and local residents who ...

How to Put on a Successful Accessible Sports Event

How to Put on a Successful Accessible Sports Event

A lot is involved with the planning process for a sports event. But planning a sports event either strictly for athletes with challenges – or an event...

The Growing Market of eSports: A Case Study

The Growing Market of eSports: A Case Study

Many event owners and destinations are just starting to test the waters for eSports in their markets. One of those is the Bloomington-Normal Sports Co...

Cold As Ice

Cold As Ice

In winter sports, change is coming. As significant snowfall seemingly becomes less of a sure thing every year, many alternatives – including some exce...

Insurance 101

Insurance 101

Everyone planning amateur sports tournaments hopes nothing will go wrong. But unfortunately, problems can arise, accidents can happen, and injuries ma...