And They’re Off!
In June, almost 2,500 elite and age-group competitors from nearly every state and 12+ countries raced in the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin. The 1.2...
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Carrying On the Combat Tradition
People have always wanted to compete. In the early days of sport, combat was not just a thrilling competition, but also a necessary survival skill. To...
Success in Stay-to-Play: It All Starts with Communication
Stay-to-Play: It’s one of those terms that can set an event owner’s mind at ease or get them worried. In many cases, what makes it great is the same t...
Scoring Big With Lacrosse
Lacrosse has been played on the North American continent for centuries. Today, it’s one of the fastest-growing team sports in the U.S., spreading out ...
Expanding Internationally: A Hot-To Guide
Expanding events outside the United States is something many owners of successful sports events have considered. In 2012, The Color Run, an untimed ...
Competitive Cheer & Dance: Where We Are, Where We're Going
The world of competitive cheer and dance continues to evolve. It used to be the sport was confined to the sidelines, where a pep squad jumped up and d...
Utilizing Your Local CVB or Sports Commission to Help Plan Your Events
Everyone’s goal is to have a successful event. Making sure both the event planner and the local Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) have the sam...
Engaging Volunteers: Lessons from Real Life
No matter whether they’re presented in a major stadium or in a school gymnasium, sports are engaging and fun. They get crowds excited, build pride and...
Inside Events: USA Sumo
The centuries-old discipline of sumo wrestling originated in Japan but is practiced throughout the world. In this country, USA Sumo is the organizing ...
Some Shooting Sports on the Outs Internationally: What Event Owners Need to Know
The Olympic Games have evolved and with them, the sports presented. Some aspects of sports were eliminated (compulsory figures in ice skating) and som...