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ARTICLE Jul 07, 2025
How to Help Victims of the Texas Hill Country Floods
The nation was shocked out of its Fourth of July revelry by the news of major flooding in the Texas Hill Country. The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet within 45 minutes, according to state officials, caus...

ARTICLE Jul 03, 2025
Get Ready for the New (and Competitive) Pro Cheer League in 2026
We’ve seen all kinds of traveling pro leagues in sports: beach volleyball, softball, basketball, track & field – even swimming. This one, however, is a brand-new concept, even by the standards of the ...
ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025
A-Bout Time Destinations Go the Distance with Boxing, Wrestling and Martial Arts
Combat sports are flourishing. Two big developments this year that will help them grow include the NCAA’s announcement that the inaugural women’s wrestling championship is expected next spring. Also, ...

ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025
On the Road
Marathons, triathlons and cycling events have a loyal participation base, and from a sports tourism perspective, they attract visitors who often drive (or fly) to destinations, book overnight stays an...

ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025
Event Grants: Navigating Local Funding Options
Local grant opportunities are often overlooked when creating or hosting an event. Ticket sales, fees and sponsorship are traditional sources of funding operations; but there are additional avenues to ...

ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025
Sports Landscapes Designed by Mother Nature
In the arms race for the best sports venues, it’s easy to forget one of the most skilled designers: Mother Nature. Nationwide, mountains host electrifying downhill winter sports, lakes have population...

ARTICLE Jul 01, 2025
Fields of Honor
A well-maintained field can play host to a multitude of sports and activities. It also can accommodate hundreds, possibly thousands, of spectators and family members. And, when combined with other sim...

ARTICLE Jun 23, 2025
Now Open: Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism
We already know that sports tourism is a $114 billion industry and that everyone reading this has helped hit that number. Don’t you want some recognition for your part in it? SDM is accepting nominati...

ARTICLE Jun 19, 2025
Swing and a Hit! Wiffle® Ball Is Back in the Spotlight
Wiffle® Ball, the scaled-back plastic version of America’s pastime that is part of many childhood memories, is receiving some much-deserved love this summer. For starters, there are now Wiffle® Ball c...

ARTICLE Jun 19, 2025
Need Details on the New NFHS Flag Football Rules? Here They Are
In what was perhaps the most eagerly awaited youth sports development of the summer, the inaugural set of the National Federation of State High School Associations Flag Football Rules have been publis...
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