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Pigeon Forge Has Record Economic Impact from Ripken Experience

The first three months of youth baseball tournaments at the Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge have been even better than expected.

AshevilleBumcombe

Demp Bradford Named Executive Director of Sports Commission

The Asheville Buncombe Regional Sports Commission Board of Directors says Demp Bradfordis the new Executive Director.

VisitLubbock

Visit Lubbock Welcomes New Sales Manager

Visit Lubbock is pleased to announce the addition of Tiffany Kennedy as sales manager to the organization’s sales team.

DanmarWarrior

Danmar Warrior Announced as NFHS Corporate Partner

Danmar Warrior, manufacturer of wrestling headgear, is a new corporate partner of the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Repucom

Nielsen Completes Acquisition of Repucom

Nielsen announced it has completed its acquisition of Repucom, the global leader in sports measurement, evaluation and intelligence.

STMA

STMA Introduces Environmental Facility Certification Program

Sports Turf Managers Association has introduced its Environmental Facility Certification Program.

NCAA_Rawlings

Rawlings Named Official Softball of NCAA Championships

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is the Official Softball of NCAA Championships effective for the 2017 through 2021 seasons.

FEI

FEI Announces Restructuring in its Sports Departments

The FEI is to restructure key positions within its Sports Departments across both the Olympic and non-Olympic disciplines.

Recycle

Event Owners: Save Those Tennis Balls for a New Surface

Each year, 130+ million tennis balls are consumed in the U.S. Now, a new tennis surface is making it possible to reuse them.

ITALogo

Intercollegiate Tennis Association Announces New Headquarters

Just as a reminder to sports event owners, rights holders, planners and destinations: the ITA Office has officially moved to Tempe, AZ.