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NFHS

2014 Volleyball Rules Changes Announced by NFHS

The NFHS Volleyball Rules Committee approved four rules changes during its meeting; those changes were approved by the Board of Directors.

USA_Traithlon

USA Triathlon Adds Physically Challenged Open Division Guidelines

USA Triathlon has revised its official rulebook to include a groundbreaking new Physically Challenged (PC) Open Division.

Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa Announces Hiring of Jay McPhillips

The Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission has announced the addition of Jay McPhillips as Assistant Director of Sports.

SpringfieldSportsCommission

Sports Commission Adds New Board Member

The Springfield Sports Commission recently added Janel Wilder as a new member of its board of directors.

USA Gymnastics

USA Gymnastics Trampoline Program Names First Two Clubs for 2014

USA Gymnastics Trampoline Development Center tapped Oconee Gymnastics & Cheer and Montgomery County Sports Performance Center.

USA_Traithlon

USA Triathlon Partners with USA Swimming Foundation

USA Triathlon announced a new partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation to promote water safety and learning to swim.

WTT

Mylan World TeamTennis Team Relocates Franchise to Las Vegas

Las Vegas will have a Mylan World TeamTennis professional team. The Sacramento Capitals are moving the franchise to Las Vegas.

Ocean Center

Ocean Center Secures Stock Car Hall of Fame Dinner, Exhibit

The Stock Car Hall of Fame annual dinner will be held Feb. 17 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, where it will be hosted in 2015 and 2016.

OhioU

Ohio University College of Business Names New Sports Administration Chair

The Ohio University College of Business welcomes Norm O’Reilly as professor and chair of the Department for Sports Administration.

GulfShores

Sports Commission Scores Big in Economic Impact

The Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission (GSOBSC) hit an all-time high in economic impact for sports tourism.