Pulling Together All the Pieces for Maximum Economic Impact
The bottom line – or bottom dollar – can elevate or deflate a sporting event’s success. Sports event planners are pulled in a million directions for e...
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The Most Active Generation
We at the National Senior Games Association celebrated our 30th anniversary with the presentation of the June 2017 National Senior Games Presented by ...
Triathlon: A Snapshot of the Sport
After experiencing an extended period of growth from 1995-2013, USA Triathlon’s participation numbers have decreased slightly in recent years. Similar...
Creating an Experience that Keeps Athletes Coming Back
All event organizers want the same things: a well-run event (it goes without saying this means one without any unpleasant surprises) and good economic...
Sports Management Degrees: What’s Really Important?
Although not every sports fan can go on to have a great sports management career, it does not mean they are doomed to sit on the sidelines forever. In...
Breaking News: NCAA Announces Support of Federal Ruling on Sports Wagering
Hot on the heels of the federal court decision to allow sports gambling in all 50 states (subject to each state’s ruling), the NCAA has announced it w...
Louisiana Bass Tournaments Lose Battle but Vow to Fight On
The state known as the “sportsman’s paradise” might be paradise lost for now but advocates are fighting on. The defeat of a bill that would have opene...
Tie-ins with the Royal Wedding are Match Made in Heaven for Sports Event Owners
The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is this Saturday, and if you thought the sports and travel industry would miss out on cashing in, ...
Boston University Study Links Youth Tackle Football to Early Brain Problems
The news keeps getting worse for youth football. A study by researchers at Boston University’s School of Medicine suggests playing tackle football bef...
Golf Courses Delay Openings After Extended Winter Weather
Old Man Winter’s refusal to go quietly has forced the delayed opening of golf courses in several states and Canadian provinces. From New York to Wisco...