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Yavapai Bottle Gas Mile High PBR Presented by Coors Light Coming in April

November 24, 2020

The event has been moved to a new date, but will still be held at the Findlay Toyota Center, reports PBR. more >>

AAU Announces Dates for Events in 2020, 2021

November 20, 2020

AAU has announced its calendar of events for late 2020 and early 2021 in a variety of sports. more >>

The Tony Banovich Roads, Tracks, and Trails Memorial Run Created to Honor Industry Pioneer

November 19, 2020

An industry coalition led by three leading companies has created The Tony Banovich Roads, Tracks, and Trails Memorial Run. more >>

USA Team Trials in Bowling Slated for January

November 16, 2020

The 2021 United States Bowling Congress Team USA Trials are tentatively for the Gold Coast Bowling Center in Las Vegas from Jan. 2-7, 2021. more >>

US Sports Congress Headed for Las Vegas in December

November 16, 2020

Las Vegas will be the landing site of the US Sports Congress this December. more >>

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DoubleTree Hilton Lands Near Denver Airport

November 23, 2020

DoubleTree by Hilton Denver International Airport, a 6-story, 163-room, state-of-the-art, full-service hotel, has opened to welcome visitors. more >>

First Bookings Available for Stadium-Style Sportsbook in Downtown Las Vegas on October 28

October 29, 2020

With the debut of Circa Resort & Casino set for October 28, the property is now taking reservations for the world’s largest sportsbook. more >>

Troon to Manage Red Hawk Golf and Resort

October 26, 2020

Troon® is the one chosen to manage Red Hawk Golf and Resort, a semi-private facility located in Sparks, Nevada just outside of Reno. more >>

Mark Satkiewicz Memorial Fund Launched to Provide Outdoor Access to Youth

October 26, 2020

Satkiewicz family and friends, with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, announced the Mark Satkiewicz Memorial Fund. more >>

USA Triathlon Announces Partnership with InterMountain Healthcare

October 5, 2020

USA Triathlon has partnered with Intermountain Healthcare in Park City, Utah, for sports performance and sports medicine services. more >>

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Bullhead City: The Hotspot for Sports Tourism

November 22, 2019

Boasting an estimated 360 days of sunshine each year, Bullhead City, Arizona, is quickly becoming the nation’s hotspot for sports tourism. more >>

Arizona’s New Top Tournament Destination

May 13, 2019

The city of Surprise has everything planners need in a sports tournament destination, with nationally recognized facilities, year-round sunshine,... more >>

Surprise, AZ: Your #1 Destination for Sporting Events on the West Coast

January 9, 2019

The city of Surprise has everything you are looking for in a sports tournament destination, with nationally recognized facilities, year-round... more >>

Yuma, Arizona: The World’s Sunniest Sports Destination

October 4, 2017

If you dread planning an event around the weather, let us to introduce you to the city that holds the Guinness World Record for the sunniest place on... more >>

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	Whitepaper \| January 1, 2016 Economic Study Reveals Ski Industry’s $4.8 Billion Annual Impact to Colorado Colorado Ski Country USA and Vail Resorts, Inc. announced an economic impact study of the state's skiing and snowboarding industry. 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>>

	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>>

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	Case study \| September 4, 2019 ‘City for Champions’ Project Taking Olympic City USA to New Levels By: Michael Popke No other destination in the U.S. is as deserving of the nickname “Olympic City USA” as Colorado Springs, Colorado. Want proof? It is home of the... More>>

	Case study \| September 4, 2019 Tucson Emerges as Major Destination for Sports and Fun in the Sun By: Michael Popke Tucson, a city of about 530,000 residents in Southern Arizona and located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, was expected to host 50 sporting events... More>>

	Case study \| February 2, 2018 True Grit By: Michael Popke Locals of Ogden, Utah, boast of the city's "grit," embracing its heritage and history. These days, though, it's also a center for sports. More>>

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	Article \| November 8, 2020 “Olympic City USA” Has Another Attraction: A Museum Dedicated to the Games By: Michael Popke The newest attraction in sports tourism isn’t actually a sports event. It’s a place: the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado... More>>

	Article \| November 7, 2020 Inside Events: USA Wheelchair Football League By: Mary Helen Sprecher Football has been getting a lot of attention. From high school boys to women’s flag at the college level, the sport is never far from the... More>>

	Article \| November 7, 2020 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? Parents Push to Hide COVID Test Results and Keep Sports Going By: Mary Helen Sprecher While some youth sports parents are protesting fall season postponements by waving signs reading, “Fear is the REAL Virus,” others are taking a... More>>

	Article \| November 2, 2020 Horseplay: Multiple Disciplines Boost Equestrian Events’ Popularity By: Judy Leand For more than a century, American equestrian athletes have represented the U.S. in international competition, claiming medals in the Olympics, Pan... More>>