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Executive Insights: USA Swimming

Executive Insights: USA Swimming

We hear plenty about swimming throughout the Olympic cycle. But what happens when that’s not going on? This one-on-one interview with Pat Hogan at USA...

Full Stream Ahead: Your Guide to Internet Broadcasting for Sports Events

Full Stream Ahead: Your Guide to Internet Broadcasting for Sports Events

Recording and live-streaming events can allow those who can’t make it to a sports destination the chance to see athletes compete. It can also create a...

Build It and They Will Come? It’s a Gamble, at Best

Build It and They Will Come? It’s a Gamble, at Best

In Los Angeles, the stadium story seems to be all about location, location, location – and not at all about the move. Nor even the promise of a move, ...

The Northeast: America’s Sports Playground

The Northeast: America’s Sports Playground

The Northeast has been called America’s playground, and it’s easy to see why. With some of the most rural areas offering up outdoor-based sports touri...

10 Ways to Market Your Sports Event to People with Disabilities

10 Ways to Market Your Sports Event to People with Disabilities

According to the US Census Bureau in 2010, about 56.7 million people — 19 percent of the population — have a disability. Are you making your sports ev...

Obstacle Race Event Organizing: It’s a Dirty Job, But Someone’s Gotta Do It

Obstacle Race Event Organizing: It’s a Dirty Job, But Someone’s Gotta Do It

Whether it includes scrambling through mud, leaping over fire or jumping into a shipping container filled with ice and water, obstacle course racing (...

Head-First Legislation for Youth Sports

Head-First Legislation for Youth Sports

Citing the need to better protect young athletes from sports-related head trauma, most states enacted legislation regarding concussion care.

Going ‘Extreme’ With Skateboarding and BMX Events

Going ‘Extreme’ With Skateboarding and BMX Events

Once labeled extreme and edgy, skateboard and BMX are moving into the mainstream as cities increasingly offer facilities to challenge and excite athle...

Fitness Wearables: The Big Game-Changer

Fitness Wearables: The Big Game-Changer

In terms of sports spending, fitness devices have been a game-changer. A new study has found that fitness devices (those that interact with smartphone...

Basketball: A Sport That’s In the Zone

Basketball: A Sport That’s In the Zone

March Madness is around the corner, bringing an increased focus on not just the sport, but on the facilities that will host it. Across the nation, out...