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Unpredictable Weather? Not a Problem

Unpredictable Weather? Not a Problem

Mother Nature can be temperamental, and that can wreak havoc with planning outdoor sports events, including those held over the winter months. Fortuna...

Request for Proposals: Now a Major Motion Picture

Request for Proposals: Now a Major Motion Picture

When RFP information is rich with details, the ability to plan, produce and present an award-worthy sporting event is improved for cast and crew.

When Extreme Meets Mainstream

When Extreme Meets Mainstream

Skateboarding and BMX will feature prominently in the next Summer Olympics. For now, here’s your chance to learn about the issues shaping those sports...

eSports: The Evolution of the Industry

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...

Planning Events for Exceptional Athletes:

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?

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

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...

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

‘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

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...