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Sevierville, TN: Where Sports Events Reach Their Peak

Sevierville, TN: Where Sports Events Reach Their Peak

When planning a sports event, organizers have a lot of, but one thing encompasses all the rest: satisfaction. When a destination can make not just athletes happy, but also their families and fans, the...

Bryan College Station, Texas: A Reputation for Cooperation

Bryan College Station, Texas: A Reputation for Cooperation

When the convention and visitors bureau for Bryan College Station changed its name to Bryan College Station Sports + Events, it was not because of changes in its role; in fact, the organization alread...

Elizabethtown, Kentucky - (Visitor) Experience Matters!

Elizabethtown, Kentucky - (Visitor) Experience Matters!

When it comes to consistently satisfying athletes, families and organizers, it’s hard to beat the on- and off-field experiences offered by Elizabethtown, Kentucky. And at the heart of it all is the 15...

Oklahoma City: America’s Newly Crowned Softball Capital

Oklahoma City: America’s Newly Crowned Softball Capital

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, made itself into the go-to for water sports, including rowing, but thanks to a 20-year contract extension signed by the NCAA, Oklahoma City now retains another title, this for...

Greensboro, North Carolina: ‘Tournament Town’ Evolves

Greensboro, North Carolina: ‘Tournament Town’ Evolves

Greensboro, North Carolina, is called “Tournament Town” for many reasons. The ACC is headquartered here, and the Greensboro Coliseum has hosted the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament 26 times and the ACC...

Peoria, Illinois - Will It Play in Peoria? Yes!

Peoria, Illinois - Will It Play in Peoria? Yes!

Will it play in Peoria? The answer is a big YES. Peoria, together with its sister city across the Illinois River, East Peoria, has not only great sports venues, but a level of hospitality and service ...

Lawton Fort Sill, Oklahoma: Targeting Sports Excellence

Lawton Fort Sill, Oklahoma: Targeting Sports Excellence

Oklahoma has been in the news for plenty of sports but you might not know it’s a hotbed for archery. Lawton Fort Sill, in particular, has hosted On Target with Kiwanis, a part of the Oklahoma Departme...

Lincoln Emerges as the ‘Big Little City’ That Could

Lincoln Emerges as the ‘Big Little City’ That Could

A well-kept secret? Not anymore. Lincoln, Nebraska, is emerging as a world-class destination when it comes to hosting sports. The wide variety of venues it boasts, coupled with the huge array of event...

Obstacle Racing: Mud, Blood and Pay Dirt: Planning an Obstacle Race from the Ground Up

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Oklahoma City's Big River Future

A couple of decades ago, if you were looking for a hotbed of water sports, Oklahoma City likely would not appear on your list. Today, this passionate heartland city is not only the home of the Olympic...

Make Your Next Event MONUMENTAL

Make Your Next Event MONUMENTAL

Want an event to be monumental? Unforgettable? Consider Gillette and Wright in Campbell County, Wyoming. Home to the all-purpose CAM-PLEX Multi-Events Facilities, the Energy Capital Sports Complex bas...