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Emergence of Parvovirus Among Youth Raises Vaccine Questions for Sports

Emergence of Parvovirus Among Youth Raises Vaccine Questions for Sports

As fall rolls around, school sports ramp up, and with them comes the inevitable debate over flu shots, as well as other vaccines. This year, the wrink...

Nike Grind recycles shoes

Growing the Sole of Running Events by Collecting Old Sneakers for Recycling

Running events, from local charity 5Ks to elite marathons (and everything in between) are booming in the sports space. That’s a lot of feet on the asp...

Accuweather forecast on hurricanes

What Planners Should Know About the Fall 2024 Hurricane Forecast

With a “supercharged” (this is Accuweather’s term, by the way) hurricane forecast for fall 2024 (and in particular, September 2024), what steps should...

USA Flag Football to NFL Players: You’re Not a Walk-On

USA Men's Flag Football Team to NFL Players: You’re Not a Walk-On

A number of NFL stars have been making noise about inclusion in the men’s flag football team that will play at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles – but ...

Moon Bounces, a Summer Sports Staple, Carry Risks of Fatalities

Moon Bounces, a Summer Sports Staple, Carry Risks of Fatalities

A bounce house at a recent Minor League Baseball game in Maryland took flight in the wind and was sent 15 to 20 feet into the air, killing one child, ...

We’ve seen plenty of bid RFPs but this one is different. US Youth Soccer is seeking a new headquarters facility; the organization will need to vacate its space in Dallas due to its host’s space limitations. The organization is seeking both office and warehouse space, situated near a sports complex with 12 or more fields with proposals due by October 1.

Wanted: A New Headquarters for US Youth Soccer

We’ve seen lots of RFPs but this one is different. US Youth Soccer is seeking a new home for its headquarters; the organization will need to vacate it...

As sports tourism grows, more medals, trophies, ribbons and plaques are being handed out than ever, meaning parents are faced with an ever-expanding amount of hardware that gathers dust. How can event owners help ease the glut and increase the feel-good factor? By partnering with an award-specific recycling program. Here’s how to win the green game.

Winning the Green Game by Recycling Trophies, Medals and More

As sports tourism grows, more medals, trophies, ribbons and plaques are being handed out than ever, meaning parents are faced with an ever-expanding a...

Act Two: Olympic Sports Capitalizing on Momentum with Touring Events

Tours and Showcases Fanning the Flame, Even After the Olympics

The formula works: Showcase a sport at the highest level possible, then follow it up with a crowd-pleasing tour to boost participation. Consider the O...

Paralympics are Coming and They’re Bringing the Inspiration with Them

The Paralympics are Coming and They’re Bringing the Inspiration with Them

The Paralympic athletes have a message for Simone Biles, Turkish marksman Yusuf Dikec (whose casual expression as he shot his way to a silver medal we...

How a New Insect Pest Is Disrupting Sports Tourism This Summer

How an Invasive Insect Pest Is Disrupting Sports Tourism This Summer

A few years ago, it was the cicadas. Every year, mosquitos are a bother. This year, the spotted lantern fly, an invasive pest, is disrupting tourism, ...