East-North Central
Grand Rapids to Host 2019 USRowing Masters National Championships
March 25, 2019
USRowing is pleased to announce that the 2019 USRowing Masters National Championships will be held August 15-18 in Grand Rapids. more >>
adidas Tango Qualifying Soccer Tournament Coming to New Locations
March 22, 2019
The adidas Tango Qualifying Soccer Tournament will be extended to five new U.S. cities more >>
IRONMAN Announces New Race in Traverse City, Michigan
March 19, 2019
IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Holdings Company, announced a new race to be held in Traverse City, Michigan next summer. more >>
North Central College to Host Women in Martial Arts Event
March 14, 2019
North Central College will host 150-plus women at the 2019 National Women’s Martial Arts Federation Martial Arts and Self-Defense Conference. more >>
West Michigan Sports Commission Announces Landmark Sports Event Hosting in 2018
March 4, 2019
The West Michigan Sports Commission hosted the most youth and amateur sporting events in a single year in its history with 88 events in 2018. more >>
US Equestrian Names Additional USEF/USPEA Para-Equestrian Dressage Center of Excellence
January 21, 2019
US Equestrian (USEF) and the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) announced a new Center of Excellence (COE). more >>
Chicago Marathon Race Weekend Generates Record Economic Impact
December 10, 2018
The 40th anniversary of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon generated a record-setting $338 million in economic impact to the city. more >>
Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcomes Weston Strayer
October 22, 2018
Milan native Weston Strayer has joined the Lake Erie Shores & Islands group accounts team as Sports Tourism Manager. more >>
Enjoy Peoria Wants to Know... Will Your Event Play in Peoria?
May 2, 2018
Located in the heart of Illinois, the Peoria Area is known as a premier sporting destination in the Midwest. The city carries a rich tradition of... more >>
Destination Spotlights
 | Case study | February 2, 2018
Welcome to America’s Sports & Family Fun Capital® |
 | Case study | November 20, 2017
Big Dreams and Big Ten Teams |
 | Case study | March 19, 2017
A Big 10 College City with a Small-Town Vibe |
White Papers
 | Whitepaper | October 1, 2013
SFIA Report: The Journey of Sports Participation in America |
 | Whitepaper | August 2, 2013
Economic Impact Study of Sports in Los Angeles |
 | Whitepaper | June 25, 2013
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 |
 | Whitepaper | May 20, 2013
Sports Fantasy Camps: Offering Fans a More Immersive Experience |
Articles
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March 6, 2019
Wisconsin Mulls Stadium Handrails After Fan Outcry Sometimes, the complaints get just too loud to ignore. After years of concern from University of Wisconsin football fans, it appears UW athletic... More>> |
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February 28, 2019
Connecting with Great Partners for Long-Term Success A destination can have great venues, excellent amenities and wonderful weather but ultimately, it’s the people you’re working with at the CVB or... More>> |
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February 28, 2019
Splash Landings Maybe it’s the blue water. Maybe it’s the sounds of the crowd. Maybe it’s the scent of chlorine. Whatever its secret ingredient is, swimming... More>> |
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February 28, 2019
The Changing Landscape of Golf Once reputed to be a sport for men of a certain age and income, golf has a new and growing demographic: youth. Children’s and high school-age... More>> |
