White Papers

In five years, the estimated finishers in U.S. non-traditional events grew from the low six figures in 2009 to a staggering 4 million in 2013.

On the cusp of being featured in the Summer Olympics, golf reflects participation initiatives, ecological interests and more in this 2009 study.

More new highs for U.S. marathons with 541,000 finishers and more than 1,100 races; ING New York City Marathon returns to the top in 2013.

Participation in high school sports rose again, hitting an all-time high and indicating that the student-athlete is alive and well.

An in-depth analysis of the economic impact of the Baltimore Running Festival.

The dramatic play of the American team in the 2011 Women’s World Cup tournament brought increased attendance to women’s soccer in the U.S.

Participation rates continue to rise as the number of student-athletes competing in NCAA sports reaches more than 463,000.

A report from the Sports Fitness Industry Association detailing sports participation in the U.S. and the resulting economic impact.

Economic impact report on sports in the Los Angeles area, compiled by LA Sports and the LA Chamber of Commerce.

AIR Report: Athletic departments of most public colleges and universities in NCAA Division I sports typically spend three to six times as much per athlete as their institutions spend to educate each...