Destination Spotlights

With NCAA Ban Over, That Greenville Is Back in the Game

With NCAA Ban Over, That Greenville Is Back in the Game

A year has passed since the Confederate flag came down and the NCAA ended its rule against championship sites in South Carolina. That opened the doors for Greenville to bid on NCAA, SEC and ACC champi...

Staying at the Top of the Game in Greensboro

Staying at the Top of the Game in Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina, is the chosen home of a vast array of sports events, from established high-profile events like Division I Men’s Basketball NCAA championships to new events like the inaugur...

In Maryland, All Athletes Can Find Their Game

In Maryland, All Athletes Can Find Their Game

With topography as varied as the U.S. itself, Maryland is primed and ready to host any event. From mountain biking and whitewater kayaking in Western Maryland, to marlin fishing in Ocean City, to socc...

Edmond, Oklahoma - Lazy E Arena Keeps Busy Hosting Premier Youth Rodeo

Edmond, Oklahoma - Lazy E Arena Keeps Busy Hosting Premier Youth Rodeo

The world’s largest indoor rodeo facility, the Lazy E Arena, is less than 10 miles from Edmond, Oklahoma. That alone would have been reason enough for the National Little Britches Rodeo Association to...

Conway, Arkansas - Open for Business:  Conway's Facilities Welcome Youth Sports...

Conway, Arkansas - Open for Business: Conway's Facilities Welcome Youth Sports Tournaments

A city of 60,000 residents, Conway, Arkansas, prides itself on several publicly-owned sports facilities that cater to youth sports teams and tournaments. Two multi-purpose athletic and recreation comp...

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...