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NYC to Philadelphia Greenway Ride Set for Fall

April 1, 2020

The ride, which was scheduled for May, has been moved to fall, and will announce details as time goes on. more >>

Quidditch in The Big Apple: MLQ Announces Worlds Weekend

March 30, 2020

MLQ is excited to announce MLQ Worlds Weekend on July 25-26, following the 2020 IQA World Cup. more >>

Lax Bash Tournaments Headed for the Gem City

March 25, 2020

Lax Bash Tournaments will host a tournament in Erie, Pa. for the first time, July 11-12 at ERIEBANK Sports Park. more >>

TOUGHMAN NY Organizers Announce Dates, Details of Fall Championship Event

March 25, 2020

Organizers of the TOUGHMAN NY have announced further details of the championship event and the series that precedes it. more >>

Lake Placid sets Sights on International Hosting in 2023

March 23, 2020

Lake Placid has big aims to achieve through hosting the Winter Universiade 2023. more >>

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Erie Sports Commission Staff Receive Promotions

March 2, 2020

Two Erie Sports Commission (ESC) staff members have been promoted, effective Jan. 1, 2020. more >>

Pittsburgh Professionals Earn CMP Designations

March 2, 2020

Congratulations to three Pittsburgh area professionals who have earned the prestigious Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification. more >>

Maxwell Football Club’s Professional Award Winners Announced

February 19, 2020

Maxwell Football Club Director, Mark Wolpert, announced professional award winners, to be honored in March at the Tropicana Atlantic City. more >>

New Owners of Slippery Rock Golf Course Make Their Debut

February 12, 2020

Slippery Rock Golf Club & Events Center, formerly the Oakview Golf Club, is under new ownership and ready to debut new features. more >>

PA Sports Announces Hiring of Executive Director

February 4, 2020

PA Sports announced today that it has hired Eric Whiteman as its Executive Director. more >>

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Lehigh Valley, PA Offers Top Athletic and Entertainment Options

January 22, 2020

From wide open fields to state-of-the-art indoor facilities, Lehigh Valley is the perfect destination for your next event. Located just 60 minutes... more >>

Lehigh Valley, PA, Offers Top Athletic and Entertainment Options

February 18, 2019

From wide-open fields to state-of-the-art indoor facilities, Lehigh Valley is the perfect destination for your next event. Located just 60 minutes... more >>

Lackawanna County: The Sweet Spot for Sports

October 1, 2018

At Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, we’re outstanding in our field – and our fields are equally outstanding. In fact, in Northeastern... more >>

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Wins Economic Impact Award

November 29, 2017

When the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) took to the streets of Pittsburgh this past July, it marked the 35th consecutive year that the... more >>

Chester County, Pennsylvania: Charming Scenery, Non-Stop Sports Action

September 4, 2017

Chester County’s Brandywine Valley is just a short drive from the high energy, on-the-go mentality of downtown Philadelphia. And while those... more >>

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	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>>

	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>>

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	Case study \| June 30, 2010 New Jersey: A State of Cycling Passion By: Andrea Johnson Anyone who knows competitive cycling knows that no one crosses the finish line first without a supportive, cohesive team behind them. That's why you... More>>

	Case study \| December 31, 2009 Long Island, New York - Carrying On a Long Sports Tradition By: Jennifer Alten The name "Long Island" refers to the area's geography, obviously, but it also works well to describe its history of sports. While the region might... More>>

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	Article \| March 6, 2020 Meet Your New Partners By: Mary Helen Sprecher Events are successful because they are backed by excellence – excellence in planning, in marketing and in budgeting. The relationship of the event... More>>

	Article \| March 6, 2020 Golf’s Forward March By: Tracey Schelmetic Propelled by efforts to bring youth into the game, golf is growing. What serves it best? Venues nationwide that are not only open to hosting youth... More>>

	Article \| January 8, 2020 Tough Times for Tough Mudder Show Dark Future for Obstacle Racing By: Mary Helen Sprecher What happens when a giant in the industry falls? It reverberates through those left standing. Tough Mudder might not have hit the ground (yet) but it... More>>

	Article \| January 8, 2020 A Call for Increased Security at High School Sporting Events By: Michael Popke In the wake of a shooting at a New Jersey high school football game in November that killed a 10-year-old boy, the National Federation of State High... More>>