West-North Central
2019 U.S. Gymnastics Championships Headed to Kansas City
March 15, 2019
In 2019, the U.S. Gymnastics Championships return to Kansas City, Missouri. for the first time since 1987. more >>
USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championships Coming to Minneapolis
March 12, 2019
The USA Triathlon Winter Triathlon National Championships will take place in Minneapolis on March 17. more >>
Hazeltine National Golf Club to Host 2028 Ryder Cup
March 11, 2019
Following an announcement from the gold medalist US Men’s Curling Team, Hazeltine National Golf Club will host the 2028 Ryder Cup. more >>
2019 TYR Pro Swim Series Coming to Des Moines
March 4, 2019
USA Swimming has the 2019 TYR Pro Swim Series will be coming to Des Moines, Iowa. more >>
Catch Des Moines awarded Best Student-Athlete Experience Event for NAIA 2018 Wrestling National Championships
September 17, 2018
The NAIA has announced the second year of the NAIA National Championship Host Excellence Awards. more >>
In Effort to Attract more Sporting Events to Wichita, Visit Wichita Adds Executive Director of Sports Development
August 13, 2018
Brian Hargrove, former general manager of the Wichita Sports Forum, is the organization’s new executive director of sports development. more >>
Minneapolis Convention Center Unveils New Client Sustainability Reports for 2018
July 9, 2018
The Minneapolis Convention Center announced the rollout of an initiative to help planners understand the environmental impact of events. more >>
Sports Turf Managers Association Awards Environmental Facility Certification to 14 Facilities
June 11, 2018
Sports Turf Managers Association has announced a total of 14 facilities with the organization’s Environmental Facility Certification. more >>
Envision Your Event at the Missouri State Fairgrounds
April 18, 2018
Want a destination that is versatile, easy to reach and fun? Meet the Missouri State Fairgrounds, a winning combination of location, flexible... more >>
Watertown, South Dakota: Amazing Sports Facilities, Genuine Hospitality
July 11, 2017
Watertown, South Dakota, stands tall next to any small or medium sports destination. With more multi-purpose space, ball fields and holes of golf... more >>
Destination Spotlights
 | Case study | February 28, 2019
Where Venue Flexibility Meets Midwestern Hospitality |
 | Case study | February 1, 2017
Sioux Falls: Bringing the Athletes (and Spectators) |
 | Case study | April 28, 2015
All-Around Sports in St. Cloud |
White Papers
 | Whitepaper | January 2, 2014
Effect of the 2011 World Cup on Soccer League Attendance |
 | Whitepaper | November 1, 2013
NCAA Sports Participation Trending Up |
 | Whitepaper | October 1, 2013
SFIA Report: The Journey of Sports Participation in America |
 | Whitepaper | August 2, 2013
Economic Impact Study of Sports in Los Angeles |
Articles
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May 30, 2018
Slam Dunk: 2019 Final Four Expected to Generate Economic Impact of $142M The city of Minneapolis is expecting another tourism windfall next year with the 2019 NCAA Men’s Final Four, which is coming to U.S. Bank Stadium... More>> |
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May 16, 2018
Golf Courses Delay Openings After Extended Winter Weather Old Man Winter’s refusal to go quietly has forced the delayed opening of golf courses in several states and Canadian provinces. From New York to... More>> |
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May 2, 2018
Missouri School District Keeps Athletes from Competing at Out-of-State Meet In a case that sharply underlines the difference between travel athletes and those who represent their high schools, a Missouri school district is... More>> |
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April 18, 2018
Journey to the Center of the Earth: Subterranean Venues on the Rise In the arms race to find new and different venues for sports events, there’s something big going down: underground sports. And whether that means... More>> |
