Sports Destination Management Magazine

The landscape of sports is always evolving and changing. What doesn’t change: how much we love to get behind our favorite athletes and cheer for them – and how much they can benefit communities when they come to town. This issue is a great combination of long-time favorites and what have been called ‘disruptors’ in our technological lexicon. The fall sports season – a transitional time – is underway, reminding us that like it or not, this year is winding down. Make sure you’re ready for the new season and new challenges that lie ahead. Our articles, industry insights and more can help.

This issue of SDM covers a lot of ground. Our sports are as varied as combat, lacrosse and running, our Regional Focus covers the Southeast and there are sports insight columns on bass fishing and competitive cheerleading and dance. Add in our industry experts, who are weighing in on the essential topics and you really do have an issue that is packed with substantive content and excellent insights. From coast to coast and border to border, and throughout the entire landscape of sports and experiences available, there’s always something new to try and fun to learn. This issue offers a view of that.

A fascinating aspect of our industry is the way the moving parts – event owners, destinations, venues and services – create the dynamic whole. This issue bears that out, with insights from all corners. You can learn not just about sports (we’re highlighting baseball, track & field and fishing) but about hot-button industry topics (sports for senior athletes, creating the athlete relationship and maximizing economic impact). In addition, we’ve honored longtime favorites in our industry, with the Reader’s Choice Awards. Who’s being recognized? Read on to find out!

The March/April issue is all about the change of seasons. Athletes are finding their way back to fields, courts, trails and roads that have been slumbering under snow and ice – at least in many parts of the country. Planners, meanwhile, are scrambling to get ready for this spring and put contracts in place for next year’s events. This issue of SDM can help, with features on soccer, golf and swimming/diving. Don’t miss our articles on medical planning, housing, photography and the benefits of planning off-peak events. Start your new season here.

The January/February issue of Sports Destination Management will help you start your year on a positive and productive note. In addition to getting information on some of the fest venues around for winter sports, basketball, skateboard and BMX, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about recording and streaming, putting on sports events for athletes with special needs – even navigating the RFP process. What more? There’s a focus on the Northeast region as well as a feature on new and expanding markets. Start reading – and getting ahead – now.

The November/December issue not only heralds the end of one year and the beginning of another, but it brings the pinnacle of our work: the announcement of the winners of our annual awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Whether enormous tournaments or smaller niche sports, each award-winning event has a common denominator: they’re good for the local economy. We have an excellent issue to showcase them as well, including features on tennis, volleyball, equestrian and rodeo. Open the issue and let the inspiration begin.

The September/October issue of SDM has everything you need to hit the ground running. Where else will you find comprehensive information on venue negotiations, long-term contracts, ground transportation and the all-important topic of event security? Not only that, but you’ll find outstanding information on facilities for tennis, gymnastics and open water sports. What else? Our Industry Leadership section, highlighting some outstanding venues around the U.S. If your event is looking for a new home base, you’re sure to find one here. Happy reading.

If your interests include not merely sports themselves but the business of sports, this issue is for you. Leading off, we have an article on planning international sports events, negotiating the stay-to-play policy, best practices in volunteer recruitment and engagement – and working with sports commissions and CVBs. There’s also excellent coverage of the Southeast as a destination, road sports, lacrosse and combative sports, as well as volleyball and competitive cheer. Who could ask for more? Click here to start the learning process.

This issue is one you’ll want to save. Not only does it contain excellent information on some of the fastest-growing sports around, like triathlon and pickleball, but it offers up articles you’ll find yourself turning to again and again. You can learn about sports events for seniors, maximizing economic impact, building your relationship with athletes, exploring continuing education options – and a whole lot more. Plus, there are features on baseball, fishing and track & field. Your learning experience starts the second you turn the page.

The more things change, the more they stay the same? Not in the fast-paced world of sports where even the sports themselves are evolving. Our issue focuses on golf, soccer and aquatics, as well as adventure racing and disc golf – and venues in the mountainous regions of the U.S. There’s great information on setting up medical support for events, on stay-to-play (spoiler alert: it doesn’t work for everyone) and photography of sports events. There’s even an interview with NASC’s new executive director. Spring into a news season of learning now.

It's an inverse equation: a disproportionate amount of time is spent planning sports events, and still they blow by us at what seems to be the speed of sound. If we've done our jobs correctly, the event has gone off seamlessly. This issue examines some of those things we invest a lot of time in, which though invisible to athletes, are essential nonetheless. We also examine hot trends in sports, such as obstacle racing and rugby, and of course, the huge draws of winter and ice sports, basketball, BMX and skateboarding. Your learning starts here

This issue of Sports Destination Management has all the trends keeping sports current. Learn about the forces shaping volleyball and tennis, as well as equestrian and rodeo. There’s also a great section on the CrossFit Games, as well as U.S. Figure Skating – and on America’s heartland, the Midwest. You’ll learn about event merchandising, hotel negotiations and using apps in event management, as well as hints on keeping recurring events fresh. Plus there’s our awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. Click here and start learning.

With the summer Olympics in the rear-view (and what a view it was!), it’s time to turn our attention what’s ahead. How do we grow the sports we have, and how do we use best practices in business? In this issue, we review what people will be talking about (gymnastics and cycling, for instance, along with water sports) and looking ahead (softball will be included in the 2020 Games.) And there’s always time to sharpen our skills in business, and articles on security, transportation options, negotiations, long-term contracts and more will help you do that. Turn the page and start your learning experience.

This month’s issue of Sports Destination Management will get you revved up for Rio. From articles on running and road sports to legal issues about sports travel, there’s something here for every planner to learn from. What’s the best way to work with sports commissions and CVBs? How can you effectively engage volunteers and implement a successful stay-to-play policy? What are some of the best destinations and facilities? Start your summer learning experience here.

The Rio Games makes sports more meaningful this summer. A well-executed event gets more attention, more athlete visibility and more benefit for the host city. Want to put on a great event? We have information on senior games, keeping athletes happy, education for sports event planners and more. Plus, information on triathlons and track & field, equestrian – all the things you’ll see in Rio, plus some other fast-growing sports and excellent destinations. Start your planning here and now.

Want to learn how to put on the best event possible? Learn from the best! The March/April 2016 issue of Sports Destination Management has insights from some of the most well-regarded thought leaders in the industry. Learn about medical support and planning, event insurance, hotels and accommodations – even stay-to-play. Soccer, swimming and diving events and golf are covered, along with disc golf, the mountainous areas of the U.S. and a look at US Youth Soccer. Leap into spring – and learning.

This issue has some great insights on perfecting sports events, from that first bid to the final whistle. See the articles on social media strategies, recording and streaming events, planning for athletes with disabilities and more. There’s also great information on hosting basketball, winter and ice sports and skateboard and BMX events. We’ll look at the Northeastern region of the U.S. and at some of the new and expanding markets, just waiting for your next event. Get a jump on 2016 now.

This issue of Sports Destination Management has all the trends keeping sports current. Learn about the forces shaping volleyball, tennis, equestrian events and strength and fitness competitions. There’s also a great profile of US Soccer and on the Midwest. You’ll learn about event merchandising, hotel negotiations and using apps in event management, as well as hints on keeping an event fresh, year after year. Plus coverage of our first ever awards program, Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism. We’re honoring the events and partners that make our industry great and you won’t want to miss a word of it.

The calendar is turning, and sports are moving along. It’s time to start planning softball tournaments, so don’t miss this roundup of some of the best diamonds in the country. The Summer Olympics in Rio will bring extra attention to water sports and to gymnastics – something else covered in these pages. You can learn about negotiating with venues, working with sports commissions and CVBs, event security and the newest trends in team travel. There are great articles on facilities in the Southwest and Pacific, and on facilities across the U.S. A new season of sports is here. Turn the page and get a sneak peek.

The best things in life really are free, and you’ll find them in this issue of Sports Destination Management. Not only does our Perspectives article detail the best ways to recruit and work with volunteers, but all the industry experts who shared their knowledge with us did so voluntarily. Don’t miss the articles on stay-to-play, working with sports commissions, legal issues, cheer & dance and the USGA. We also delve into what makes a successful event in running and road sports, combative sports and lacrosse, and we examine the Southeast as a destination. Your summer learning starts here. Turn the page to get a jump-start.