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Rugby_Women

Rugby Leaders Focusing on Development of Women’s Game

One of the fastest-growing sports in the United States is rugby, with clubs established both in major cities and smaller communities. And evidence sug...

Climbing

Interest Strong in Climbing as Sport Heads for the Olympics

No rocks and no hard places here. Climbing is headed for the Olympics in 2020 (and 2024, for that matter) so it shouldn’t come as any surprise that it...

PokemonGo

Thought Pokémon Go Was Dead? Get Ready for the Second Coming

If you thought Pokemon Go was dead, get ready for the Second Coming of Pikachu. The augmented reality app that was the hot trend in the summer of 2016...

Adapted, Unified Sports are Trending Up: Are Event Owners Responding?

Adapted, Unified Sports are Trending Up: Are Event Owners Responding?

Sports event owners who have not yet created special categories for individuals and teams with disabilities need this wake-up call: adaptive sports an...

Go West: With a Variety of Venues, the Southwest and Pacific Region is Primed to Host

Go West: With a Variety of Venues, the Southwest and Pacific Region is Primed to Host

With stunning scenery and plenty of connectivity, the Southwest and Pacific area region is home to sports of all disciplines, with facilities ranging ...

On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront

From canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddling to sailing, surfing, water skiing and even dragon boat and Hawaiian outrigger racing, water sports are f...

The Perfect Landing

The Perfect Landing

Heading into the 2020 Games in Tokyo, the U.S. is seeing the expected uptick in interest in gymnastics. And from beginner and recreational level to el...

Playing the Field: Softball's Diamond Destinations

Playing the Field: Softball's Diamond Destinations

Returning to the Olympics next year, softball continues its run of popularity. From youth-level rec leagues all the way up to competitive high school ...

Cycling: A Snapshot of the Sport

Cycling: A Snapshot of the Sport

Cycling as a sport continues its evolution, thanks to new forces in the industry, new interests among riders and the multitude of disciplines the spor...

Making a Plan B: The Importance of Contingency Planning

Making a Plan B: The Importance of Contingency Planning

We have all been there. A thunderstorm delays an outdoor event. A power outage sends people scrambling. Volunteers don’t show up. Equipment gets stopp...