eSports: The Evolution of the Industry
eSports is gaining acceptance at the highest levels and just keeps getting bigger. Need proof? The IOC is considering it for inclusion in the Summer G...
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Planning Events for Exceptional Athletes:
Working on sports events for athletes with challenges and disabilities means thinking outside the ADA box. One essential truth is that there’s no temp...
You Have Insurance. What if You Need to Use It?
Many sports event promoters and participants purchase insurance either as a precaution or because someone has mandated coverage. After that, they don’...
Learning About Live Streaming: A Case Study from NAIA
Maybe you’ve been thinking of making the jump to recording and streaming your events. Only problem is you don’t know where to start. This article, a c...
Outstanding in their Field: Minor League Stadiums Find Ways to Keep Busy During Winter Months
Finding uses for baseball and softball parks between seasons isn’t always easy. After all, a purpose-built facility may not lend itself to much outsid...
‘Hacking is the New Juicing:’ Even the Olympics Have Fallen Prey
The biggest latest threat to the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang isn’t North Korea/South Korea tensions. It isn’t doping. It isn’t even politics. It’s ...
In Wake of Mudslides and Fire, Cancelled Sports are the Least of Santa Barbara’s Worries
When mudslides cancelled the duel in the pool between the University of Southern California-Santa Barbara and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, it w...
The Career Conundrum: Race Director Business Survey Shows Rough Road Ahead
Have we actually had a snapshot view of our industry from the employment side? Didn’t think so. But Road Race Management, an organization of race dire...
The National Valet Olympics? Why Not?
File this one under “Unusual But Effective Ways to Enhance the Guest Experience.” Every other year, the American valet parking industry sends its best...
Russian Renaissance: Sochi Striving to Become a Successful Resort City Four Years After Winter Olympics
Russia spent $50 billion to host the 2014 Winter Olympics, and nearly four years later, that investment might be paying off. Sochi, although historica...