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IRONMAN

The IRONMAN Triathlon is a branded event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run completed in that order, ...

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No Venue? No Problem! Think Outside the Box to Leverage Your Event

.One of the first rules of event planning is to secure the venue. Once the venue for an event has been locked in, the date becomes official and key pl...

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A Rising Tide

It’s the wave of the future. From swimming, triathlon, wakeboarding, surfing, rowing, water skiing and more, the surging popularity of water sports is...

The search for a new venue ends here

The Search for a New Venue Ends Here

Whether athletes are sliding into a base, spiking the ball across a net, diving into the water or taking the field, the goal for the event owner is al...

Go Southwest for Great Venues

Going West for Big Wins

.Hosting a tournament in the Southwest or Pacific Northwest is a winning decision for any sports event planner. Both regions boast mild weather throug...

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Pickleball at a Crossroads: Robust Growth, Younger Players and New Initiatives

.Pickleball continues to proliferate throughout the U.S., with new courts going in, and new programs starting up and more opportunities to compete at ...

Decoding Educational Options in the Sports Business Marketplace

Decoding Professional Education Options: Certification, Credentialing and Beyond

Given the dynamic nature of sports and entertainment, it is essential for even trained and experienced professionals to continuously sharpen their ski...

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Venues Where Events Can Stick the Landing

If there’s one thing event owners need for gymnastics competitions, it’s space. From back handsprings to balance beams, participants need room to spre...

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Tour Bus Transportation: What You Need to Know This Year

The travel industry continues to evolve and bus transportation, an integral part of many youth and amateur tournaments, is also changing. In this arti...

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Softball Swings for the Fences

Softball participation continues to be on the rise in the U.S., with at least 9.2 million Americans taking to the fastpitch or slowpitch diamonds, acc...