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Orange is the New Black Ink for Planners of Halloween Sports Events

Orange is the New Black Ink for Planners of Halloween Sports Events

Is orange the new black? It is when you’re referring to the bottom line of a sports event and the beneficial effect Halloween has on it. This year’s f...

Women’s Roller Derby International Playoffs Skate Through U.S. Cities

Women’s Roller Derby International Playoffs Skate Through U.S. Cities

The longtime grassroots sport of women’s roller derby has quietly been building a new generation of fans. Now, it’s gathering even more momentum as it...

U.S. King of the Ski Mountain, Beats France for First Time Since 2011-12

U.S. King of the Ski Mountain, Beats France for First Time Since 2011-12

The snow must go on for sports events to succeed, and a lack of precipitation in the Alps and Pyrenees has worked in the U.S.’s favor, giving this cou...

And the Next Extreme Sport is… Polo

And the Next Extreme Sport is… Polo

First, professional bull-riding began working to rebrand itself as extreme sport. Now, get ready for the next riding sport to try to gain a faster, fl...

Marathon Owner Backs Down from Lawsuit by Athletes Denied Entry

Marathon Owner Backs Down from Lawsuit by Athletes Denied Entry

Wow. There are some people who really do read the fine print, specifically two Utah runners who said the New York City Marathon’s general entry drawin...

On the Waterfront

On the Waterfront

Mention the term, ‘water sports,’ and many event planners think of swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. Not that there’s anything w...

West by Southwest: Great Venues and Agreeable Climates Offer Advantages for Every Sport

West by Southwest: Great Venues and Agreeable Climates Offer Advantages for Every Sport

When regions offer great connectivity and A-plus opportunities for sports, they’re worth checking out. The Southwest and Pacific regions of the U.S., ...

USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for the sport. Its responsibilities range from promoting and developing the sport at the grassroots leve...

Outstanding Venues: New Home Bases for Innovative Events

Outstanding Venues: New Home Bases for Innovative Events

When an event owner is looking for a new home for his or her tournament, the question is bound to arise: with so many great facilities available, how ...

Scoring Big With Gymnastics

Scoring Big With Gymnastics

Aly Raisman’s floor routine in Rio wasn’t the only way gymnastics leaped to new heights. USA Gymnastics, the sport’s national governing body, also sco...