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NAIA Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championship Host Bids Extended

January 21, 2019

The NAIA has announced the extension of its men's and women's indoor track & field championship deadline for bids from possible hosts. more >>

Mississippi to Host Security Conference for Running Event Directors

January 14, 2019

Running USA is partnering with The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security to offer intensive sport risk management training. more >>

USA to Host Men's Volleyball Nations League Finals from 2019-2021

January 4, 2019

The FIVB announced that the USA will host the next three editions of the Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals, from 2019-2021. more >>

Des Moines on Schedule as Slate of 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series Events Announced

January 2, 2019

Part of the USA Swimming Championship Series, the events will travel coast to coast, stopping in Des Moines, Iowa, among others. more >>

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B.A.S.S., Alabama Power To Award Scholarships To Two Alabama Students

January 7, 2019

B.A.S.S. and Alabama Power are partnering to award two $5,000 scholarships this year. more >>

Rocky Top Sports World Receives Leadership Summit Awards

December 26, 2018

At a recent SFM meeting, Rocky Top Sports World took home two awards: the ‘Service Award’ and the ‘Excellence Award’.' more >>

LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge Marks Fifth Anniversary

December 26, 2018

The LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) recognizes a significant milestone this fall, marking its fifth year of operation. more >>

New Venture, Elevate On Campus, Selected by University of Kentucky

November 5, 2018

Elevate Sports Ventures has announced the formation of Elevate On Campus. more >>

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Game On in The Sports Capital of Tennessee®

May 29, 2018

This vibrant Southern community, conveniently located just 30 miles southeast of Nashville, Tennessee, includes the cities of Murfreesboro, Smyrna,... more >>

Ridgeland, Mississippi...Sporty + Stylish...Inside + Out

March 20, 2018

Ridgeland is Mississippi’s premier cycling mecca and its best waterfront destination, but there’s so much more to discover and savor here.... more >>

Huntsville, Alabama: We've Got the Space

February 2, 2018

Huntsville is known as the Rocket City, being the home to Space Camp (the movie, too) at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (also Alabama’s #1 top paid... more >>

Coast In For the Win

November 20, 2017

With top-notch sports facilities, roomy accommodations and a central location, the Alabama Gulf Coast is a sports destination like none other. more >>

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	Case study \| May 30, 2018 A Winning Experience in the Smokies By: Peter Francesconi Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Sevierville, Tennessee, area is one of America’s favorite places to visit. In fact,... More>>

	Case study \| July 24, 2017 Uncovering a Sports Gem in Kentucky By: Peter Francesconi There are a lot of reasons to visit Owensboro, nestled on a scenic bend of the Ohio River in western Kentucky. Music fans are attracted to the... More>>

	Case study \| May 1, 2017 "Best Small Town to Visit" Serves Up Volleyball, Gymnastics, Baseball and More By: Michael Popke Already a popular vacation spot with such major attractions as Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Dollywood, Sevierville, Tennessee, also has... More>>

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	Whitepaper \| March 1, 2018 Economic Value of the Tournament Black Bass Fishery on Lake Guntersville, Alabama Lake Guntersville, a well-known black bass fishery in the USA, attracts multiple tournaments. This study shows the economic impact of those events. More>>

	Whitepaper \| June 1, 2017 The Economic Impact Analysis of a Youth Softball World Series A report on the economic impact of a youth sports event. More>>

	Whitepaper \| January 2, 2014 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. More>>

	Whitepaper \| November 1, 2013 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. More>>

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	Article \| December 27, 2018 Cold As Ice By: Michael Popke In winter sports, change is coming. As significant snowfall seemingly becomes less of a sure thing every year, many alternatives – including some... More>>

	Article \| November 28, 2018 eSports Stadiums Helping Cities Land Tournaments By: Michael Popke The baseball season might be over but in some cities, venues are still getting use – for eSports. As the demand grows, cities across the U.S. are... More>>

	Article \| November 19, 2018 2018 CHAMPIONS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT IN SPORTS TOURISM By: Mary Helen Sprecher SDM is proud to announce its 2018 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award winners. This year’s Champions represent the most notable... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 Spiking in Popularity By: Tracey Schelmetic The sport that is played on three surfaces, by two genders and by all ages and abilities, even at the Paralympic level, is set for growth, and has... More>>

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	Whitepaper \| March 1, 2018 Economic Value of the Tournament Black Bass Fishery on Lake Guntersville, Alabama Lake Guntersville, a well-known black bass fishery in the USA, attracts multiple tournaments. This study shows the economic impact of those events. More>>

	Whitepaper \| June 1, 2017 The Economic Impact Analysis of a Youth Softball World Series A report on the economic impact of a youth sports event. More>>

	Whitepaper \| January 2, 2014 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. More>>

	Whitepaper \| November 1, 2013 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. More>>

	Article \| December 27, 2018 Cold As Ice By: Michael Popke In winter sports, change is coming. As significant snowfall seemingly becomes less of a sure thing every year, many alternatives – including some... More>>

	Article \| November 28, 2018 eSports Stadiums Helping Cities Land Tournaments By: Michael Popke The baseball season might be over but in some cities, venues are still getting use – for eSports. As the demand grows, cities across the U.S. are... More>>

	Article \| November 19, 2018 2018 CHAMPIONS OF ECONOMIC IMPACT IN SPORTS TOURISM By: Mary Helen Sprecher SDM is proud to announce its 2018 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism award winners. This year’s Champions represent the most notable... More>>

	Article \| November 14, 2018 Spiking in Popularity By: Tracey Schelmetic The sport that is played on three surfaces, by two genders and by all ages and abilities, even at the Paralympic level, is set for growth, and has... More>>