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ARTICLE Jul 18, 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
Sports tourism is a global phenomenon, and you’ve played a part in its growth. And if you act NOW, you have a chance to enjoy some well-deserved time in the spotlight. Nominations are open for SDM's 2...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
Head Over Heels
Not only did participation in gymnastics for kids six years and older increase 4 percent to 4.76 million from 2022 to 2023, the momentum from the gold medal success of Simone Biles and the rest of Tea...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
Making Waves
Call it a ripple effect: Water sports of all types are becoming increasingly popular and destinations throughout the nation are playing a major role in hosting and promoting these activities. No ocean...
ARTICLE Sep 01, 2024
Need a New Home Plate, Home Base or Home Field? Here’s Where to Go
There’s nothing to rejuvenate your event like a new location. Whether it’s a new venue in a familiar area or whether it’s a whole new city and facility, a change of scenery brings additional interest....
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
College Football Is Kicking Off: What’s New and What’s Trending?
College football has kicked off, tailgate parties are on and school is back in session, but not without its share of drama. What’s hot? What’s trending? What’s interesting and headline-worthy in the s...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
What Planners Should Know About the Fall 2024 Hurricane Forecast
With a “supercharged” (this is Accuweather’s term, by the way) hurricane forecast for fall 2024 (and in particular, September 2024), what steps should event owners be taking now if their tournaments, ...
ARTICLE Aug 29, 2024
How Popular is Flag Football? NFHS Is Writing the Playing Rules
Flag football has exploded in popularity, and nowhere is that more evident than at the high school level, where girls teams are proliferating exponentially. In fact, the National Federation of State H...
ARTICLE Aug 15, 2024
Wanted: A New Headquarters for US Youth Soccer
We’ve seen lots of RFPs but this one is different. US Youth Soccer is seeking a new home for its headquarters; the organization will need to vacate its current space at the end of its lease. US Youth ...
ARTICLE Aug 15, 2024
Tours and Showcases Fanning the Flame, Even After the Olympics
The formula works: Showcase a sport at the highest level possible, then follow it up with a crowd-pleasing tour to boost participation. Consider the Olympic effect. From what are called the “big four”...
ARTICLE Jul 19, 2024
Birdies and Birdwatching: Golf Courses are the New Home of Protected Species
Where can you score a birdie and birdwatch at the same time? Golf courses. Many facilities are becoming known as safe habitats not just for local and migrating birds but for other forms of wildlife, o...
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