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NFHS Report on High School Sports Participation 2012-2013

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

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Baltimore Running Festival 2013 economic impact study

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

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Effect of the 2011 World Cup on Soccer League Attendance

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.

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NCAA Sports Participation Trending Up

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

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SFIA Report: The Journey of Sports Participation in America

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

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Economic Impact Study of Sports in Los Angeles

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

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Athletic Departments in Most NCAA Division I Public Colleges Spend Three to Six Times More Per Athlete Than Their Institutions Spend to Educate Each Student

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...

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Sports Fantasy Camps: Offering Fans a More Immersive Experience

Today’s sport organizations have multiple ways of connecting with their fans, including social media, fantasy leagues, facility tours, and others. Many are developing Sports Fantasy Camps to allow...

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2012 Honolulu Marathon & Race Day Walk Statistics and Economic Impact

2012 Honolulu Marathon & Race Day Walk Statistics and Economic Impact, compiled by Jerome Agrusa, Ph.D., Professor, Travel Industry Management, College of Business Hawaii Pacific University

Risk Management Plans: Existence and Enforcement at NIAAA Member High School Athletic...

Risk Management Plans: Existence and Enforcement at NIAAA Member High School Athletic Departments

The purpose of this study was to explore the current scenario of interscholastic athletics in terms of the existence and enforcement of risk management plans within high school athletic departments....