Northeast: Abundance of Riches
When it comes to sports destinations, the Northeast has a lot to offer. The geographic region encompasses the nine states from Maine to Pennsylvania, ...
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Planning for Athletes With Special Needs: It's All in the Details
There are two kinds of sports event planners: those who have already planned events for athletes who use wheelchairs, and those who are long overdue. ...
The Rise of the Multi-Purpose Field: All the Sports, All the Time
Three-season athletes. Multi-tasking employees. Some things are just better when they can address more than one need.
Fancy Footing: Equestrian and Rodeo
Demands for historic Greenwich Park, well-known site of the 2012 Olympic dressage, eventing and jumping competitions were intense: space to accommoda...
Midwest: Playing in the Heartland
Sports, and sports travel, are huge in the heartland. The Midwest consists of 12 states—from Ohio on the east side, northwest to North Dakota, and dow...
Effective Negotiations with Facility Vendors: An Industry Insider's Perspective
So, you’ve decided to take the plunge and organize your own event after years of paying to participate in someone else’s event. Maybe you’re just wond...
Skate Parks: Adventure Sports in Concrete Form
Some sports are easy to categorize. Field sports -- soccer, field hockey, football, lacrosse, rugby and more -- are discernible by the surface they're...
Senior Games: Bring in the Senior Class
Sports events are good business. They encourage health and wellness and generate revenue for the communities that embrace them. But some sports events...
Outstanding U.S. Sports Venues Share their “Wow” Factors
Sports event planners know it takes more than one “wow” factor to make them deem a sports venue “outstanding.” Truly outstanding sports venues are the...
Merchandising Your Event: The Basics of Building a Merchandise Plan
Managing an effective merchandising program for your event does not need to be a daunting task. Once you’ve reviewed all of the factors important to y...