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Weightlifting Returning to Illinois

March 30, 2020

USA Weightlifting and DuPage Sports Commission announced the return of the Nike USA Weightlifting National Championships in 2020. more >>

Jack Nicklaus to Headline June Event in West Michigan

March 25, 2020

Legendary professional golf champion Jack Nicklaus will headline the West Michigan Sports Commission’s annual event on Tuesday, June 23. more >>

Rockford Gearing Up for March Madness

March 11, 2020

It’s March and sports tourism madness is in full swing in the Rockford region, with wrestling and basketball this week and weekend. more >>

SynchroKnit™ Powered by Wigwam Announces Series of 29 Running Races for 2020

March 6, 2020

SynchroKnit™ is sponsoring a lineup of 29 running races over the coming nine months, in locations across the US. more >>

USA Triathlon Announces College Event Dates, Locations

March 4, 2020

USA Triathlon has announced the dates and locations for the four events for the 2020 women’s varsity collegiate triathlon season. more >>

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VISIT Milwaukee Senior Sales Manager Marissa Werner Promoted to Director of Sports Development

March 23, 2020

VISIT Milwaukee announced that Marissa Werner has been promoted to director of sports development. more >>

Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Touted as Best Tournament for Families and Foodies

March 16, 2020

The 2019 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give was recognized as the Most Family Friendly and Best “Foodie” Experience on Tour. more >>

Fox Cities Tourism Leaders Named to Governor's Council on Tourism

March 16, 2020

Two Fox Cities CVB staff, Pam Seidl and Matt Ten Haken, have been named to Governor's Council on Tourism statewide committees. more >>

RACVB Announces Two Employee Promotions

March 16, 2020

The Rockford Area CVB announced the promotions of Kristen Paul and Nick Povalitis. more >>

Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau names 2020 Board of Directors

February 24, 2020

The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (FCCVB) in Wisconsin recently named its 2020 Board of Directors. more >>

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Enjoy Peoria Wants to Know... Will Your Event Play in Peoria?

August 21, 2019

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 >>

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	Whitepaper \| October 1, 2013 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. More>>

	Whitepaper \| August 2, 2013 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. More>>

	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 AIR Report: Athletic departments of most public colleges and universities in NCAA Division I sports typically spend three to six times as much per... More>>

	Whitepaper \| May 20, 2013 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. ... More>>

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	Case study \| March 1, 2020 At Cedar Point Sports Center, it’s All About Sports Like No Other By: Judy Leand Over the years, Cedar Point has thrilled visitors as “The Roller Coaster Capital of the World.” And in December 2019, it unveiled an attraction... More>>

	Case study \| February 2, 2018 Welcome to America’s Sports & Family Fun Capital® By: Peter Francesconi A sports planner’s wish list might include excellent venues, from green fields to fishing lakes to state-of-the-art indoor facilities. Then, of... More>>

	Case study \| November 20, 2017 Big Dreams and Big Ten Teams By: Michael Popke Big Ten university cities boast plenty of sports venues, high-profile events and friendly people. Champaign County, home of the University of... More>>

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	Article \| March 21, 2020 Fines, Community Service and More for Assaulting, Harassing Referees By: Michael Popke Every state nationwide knows the struggle to keep refs in the game is real. But in some states, proposed laws that would give slap heavy penalties... More>>

	Article \| March 11, 2020 Inside Events: North American Flyball Association By: Mary Helen Sprecher Forget about perfectly groomed dogs prancing in a circle in pursuit of a big silver cup. Forget about fetch, too. Flyball, a lightning-fast dog... More>>

	Article \| March 11, 2020 Without March Madness and Other NCAA Championships, Cities in Free Fall By: Mary Helen Sprecher With March Madness (and every other championship NCAA had planned this season) cancelled, cities who signed contracts and blocked hotel rooms are in... More>>

	Article \| March 10, 2020 More States Sanctioning Bass Fishing as a High School Sport By: Mary Helen Sprecher Somewhere between Super Tuesday and the COVID lockdowns, something was quietly happening in the Southeast that would be a bellwether for high school... More>>