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America's 'Must-See' Sports Facilities

America's 'Must-See' Sports Facilities

Any sports event planner knows that the key to a successful event relies heavily on the action on the field, but almost more importantly is the field ...

Making a Splash: The World of Water Sports

Making a Splash: The World of Water Sports

Three hundred twenty-six million trillion gallons: that's science's best guess as to how much water we have on Earth. And over the last few thousand y...

Tennis Facilities

Tennis Anyone?

No, we're not talking about walking onto Center Court at Wimbledon and facing the reigning world champion across the net. Most people would rather sit...

Evaluating Economic Impact

Evaluating Economic Impact

As an event planner you are always looking to get the most benefits for your athletes, spectators and organization. This includes receiving subsidies ...

Taking It up a Notch with Action Sports

Taking It up a Notch with Action Sports

Imagine taking a kayak over a 186 foot waterfall; cruising down the Chilean Alps on the world's fastest bike going a mere 130.7 mph; bike base-jumping...

Attracting Fans and Participants in a Down Economy

Attracting Fans and Participants in a Down Economy

You hear it everywhere you go these days. At the sporting goods store, ballparks, arenas and concession stands. You can't turn on the television or ra...

Indoor & Arena: Taking Sports Indoors

Indoor & Arena: Taking Sports Indoors

Like those intrepid postal carriers, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays America's athletes. But, to be honest, those athletes and...

Soccer Facilities: Soccer = Big Business

Soccer Facilities: Soccer = Big Business

It's easy to say that Brandi Chastain kicked the door down in 1999 and brought soccer back to popularity in America, but in reality, the U.S. women's ...

An Interview with Gene Delorenzo, Owner & Pricipal, GKD Sports Vision

An Interview with Gene Delorenzo, Owner & Pricipal, GKD Sports Vision

Lacrosse is one of America's fastest growing sports, and GKDSportsVision and its owner and principal, Gene DeLorenzo, are at least partially responsib...

Association Games: A Labor Intensive and Involved Process, but Rewarding

Association Games: A Labor Intensive and Involved Process, but Rewarding

A clear picture of exactly what Association Games are may not initially come to mind for many people. To accurately understand this market of sporting...