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Softball Swings for the Fences

Softball participation continues to be on the rise in the U.S., with at least 9.2 million Americans taking to the fastpitch or slowpitch diamonds, acc...

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IRONMAN

The IRONMAN Triathlon is a branded event that includes a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run completed in that order, ...

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No Venue? No Problem! Think Outside the Box to Leverage Your Event

.One of the first rules of event planning is to secure the venue. Once the venue for an event has been locked in, the date becomes official and key pl...

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A Rising Tide

It’s the wave of the future. From swimming, triathlon, wakeboarding, surfing, rowing, water skiing and more, the surging popularity of water sports is...

The search for a new venue ends here

The Search for a New Venue Ends Here

Whether athletes are sliding into a base, spiking the ball across a net, diving into the water or taking the field, the goal for the event owner is al...

Runners Want Finish Line Photography… and a Lot More

Runners Want Finish Line Photography… and a Lot More

When MarathonFoto, a company that provides race day photography (including triumphant finish line photos) announced it had achieved record growth so f...

Once a Splinter Group, Women in Lumber Sports Gaining Ground

Once a Splinter Group, Women in Lumber Sports Gaining Ground

At one time, women in lumber sports (the working nickname is “lumberjills,” as opposed to lumberjacks) were thought of as, ahem, a splinter group. Tod...

Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact

Destinations with Science-Based Attractions Could See Astronomical Impact

Areas that have planetariums and science centers in addition to their sports facilities could get more tourism this year, thanks to a bonanza of celes...

Swimming Facilities the New Wave in Adaptive Reuse of Mall Properties

Swimming Facilities the New Wave in Adaptive Reuse of Mall Properties

First came the “picklemalls,” where defunct big-box stores were turned into pickleball clubs, promoted by a variety of franchises. Those are prolifera...

Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships

Get Your BID On: NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships

The NAIA is looking for a host for its 2027 and 2028 Indoor Track & Field National Championships, and they’re inviting interested destinations to get ...